According to unofficial folklore, in the late Western Han Dynasty during the Xin Dynasty of Wang Mang, Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu hid among the peony bushes of Mituo Temple in Beihao Village, Baixiang County, to evade capture and was thus saved. Additionally, the 1932 (21st year of the Republic of China) "Baixiang County Annals" record that after Liu Xiu ascended the throne, during his tour of Hebei, he passed through Baixiang and was moved to compose a poem about the peonies...
Baixiang Grapes are a specialty of Baixiang County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. Grape cultivation is a major pillar industry and distinctive feature of the county's rural economy, featuring over 10 high-quality varieties such as Kyoho, Fujiminori, Crimson Seedless, Jingya, and Jingxiu. The area has been honored as the "Hometown of Grapes in China." Baixiang County is located in the southern part of the central Hebei Plain, with flat terrain throughout the region,…
Cheng Family Braised Chicken is a specialty of Boxiang County in Xingtai City, Hebei Province. The Cheng Family Braised Chicken shop, long renowned and with a century-old history, has become one of the most beloved delicacies among locals due to its meticulous preparation and unique flavor. Cheng Family…
The jujube is cylindrical in shape, with uniform size and synchronized ripening. The average weight of a single fruit is 8.35 grams. The fresh fruit has pale greenish-white flesh that is dense, crisp, moderately juicy, and sweet-sour in taste, with a sugar content of 38.9%. The dried fruit is dark red, with a sugar content of 68.8%, and when broken by hand, it can be stretched into yellow golden threads. Due to its high quality...
The filling is made from fresh pork mixed with sesame oil; the dough is prepared as the wrapper; lard and refined flour are used to make the crispy layer. The pastry is created through wrapping the crispy layer, rolling out the dough, coiling it into strips, pinching into pieces, stuffing with filling, and baking. It is shaped like a chess piece, with sesame seeds on the surface and a savory filling in the middle. It has a light yellow color, is delicate and compact, and boasts a flaky, soft, and fragrant taste.－ …
Produces red dates, apples, and pears.…
Jujube Seed Jujube seed is the fruit of the wild jujube tree. It is widely distributed across regions north of the Yangtze River, but the “Shunde Prefecture jujube seed” is considered the best. Xingtai jujube seed is a local specialty of Xingtai County, which boasts favorable natural conditions and a long history for jujube seed production. Xingtai County has established key production bases in townships such as Beixiaozhuang, Xihuangcun, Mahé, Longquansi, Tai…
1 package of frozen tofu, 300g tugua cabbage, 30g ham, 50g bamboo shoots. 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon dried bonito flakes, 4 cups broth. Preparation: 1 Slice the frozen tofu in half. 2 Slice the bamboo shoots and ham. 3 Combine all ingredients and seasonings in a pot and cook until done. In a separate pan, heat oil, first stir-fry the tugua cabbage until softened, then add the other ingredients and seasonings, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
Produced in Julu, Hebei. The berries are uniform in size, bright in color, sweet with a slight tang, and offer high nutritional and medicinal value. Rich in fat, protein, and sugar, they also contain amino acids, organic carboxylic acids, pigments, vitamins, and other chemical components, making them top-quality nationwide. Their primary benefits include nourishing kidney essence, supporting liver health, and improving vision. …
Lincheng black peanuts are a specialty of Lincheng County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. The selenium-rich black peanuts from Lincheng are fresh purple-black when wet and turn jet black when dried. These black peanuts are prized for their high content of protein, arginine, potassium, zinc, and selenium. Liangcheng County's Lijiaoping Village in Zhaozhuang Township is located in a mountainous area, adjacent to the majestic and lush Taihang Mountains, and boasts abundant natural...
Lincheng apples are a specialty of Lincheng County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. The Red Fuji apples from Lincheng are eco-friendly, large in size, sweet in taste, and can rival the famous Fugang apples. Lincheng County is located at the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains, covering a total area of 1.1936 million mu, of which 800,000 mu are suitable for afforestation. With a subtropical monsoon climate, it is an ideal region for apple cultivation, featuring large diurnal temperature variations…
Zhaozhuang Cured Meat Zhaozhuang Cured Meat is a traditional preserved food uniquely consumed year-round by the villagers of Zhaozhuang. It is made from the pork of free-range pigs raised in Zhaozhuang, processed through strict curing techniques after slaughter. The meat has a vibrant red color, rich flavor without being greasy, and a slightly salty taste. Food experts have recognized it as a delicious delicacy.…
Zhaozhuang Apples Zhaozhuang apples are grown in the depths of the Taihang Mountains at an altitude of 300 to 500 meters. Here, the landscape is characterized by undulating peaks, fresh air, abundant sunshine, and significant day-night temperature variations, all of which help accumulate sugar content. The sandy soil is rich in various minerals and irrigated with pure mountain spring water from deep forests. Zhaozhuang apples, during their growth process, benefit from the expert guidance of professors from China Agricultural…
Zhaozhuang Chestnuts are chestnuts from the Taihang Mountains, grown on slightly acidic mountain soil and carefully managed under the guidance of experts from Hebei Agricultural University. Zhaozhuang Chestnuts are rich in nutrients, containing 14% protein, 3.0% fat, 4.5% starch, 23% soluble sugar, 0.6% amino acids, as well as vitamin A...
Lincheng County is located at the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, where mountainous and hilly areas account for 85.2% of the county’s total area. The soil is primarily composed of gneiss, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH and rich in calcium. These soil conditions are ideal for growing thin-skinned walnuts. These walnuts can be easily opened by hand without any tools, making them convenient to eat. They have fragrant flesh and are high in fat, protein, as well as essential elements such as calcium and iron...
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Ox Tongue Huoshao — In the second year of the Yongle era, Emperor Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty “relocated people from Shanxi to settle the region.” With the influx of migrants from Shanxi, the craft of baking flatbread in a hanging oven, originally brought to Shanxi from the Western Regions, naturally spread to the Weixian area. The locals of Weixian put their own spin on it, combining techniques from northern large flatbreads and Hu (barbarian) breads. Using fine white flour and small mill sesame oil from Weixian as the main ingredients…
Gaogao Bai scallions were introduced to Ren County from northwestern China and have thrived here ever since. The plants of Ren County’s Gaogao Bai scallions are tall and robust, unmatched by any other scallion varieties in China or abroad. Their white stalks typically measure around 50 centimeters long, and can reach up to 60 centimeters. With green leaves and white stalks, the scallions are crisp, tender, and deliciously fragrant—epitomizing the saying “clarity and purity are the hallmarks of nobility.” They are poetically likened to the embodiment of refined character and scholarly grace. Legend has it that Zhao Wenbing presented Ren County’s Gaogao Bai scallions to the royal court several times, earning them the imperial title “King of Scallions” from Emperor Longqing. In 2008, when the then Premier of the State Council visited Hebei Province to inspect agricultural development, he observed farming activities within the protected production area of Ren County’s Gaogao Bai scallions and encouraged local farmers to develop their vegetable industry. Chen Quanguo, Governor of Hebei Province, also visited Xingtai City to inspect agricultural operations, offering constructive advice to support farming and urging farmers to bolster the vegetable sector.
Xing Jujube Seeds: Primarily produced in Shahe, Lincheng, Neiqiu, and Xingtai City. They have been well-known since the Ming and Qing dynasties. Those from Xingtai City are the most renowned for their large, plump grains, purplish-red husks, absence of seed shells, superior quality, and highest yield. Other regions such as Chengde, Baoding, Zhangjiakou, Tangshan, and Shijiazhuang also produce them. Xing Jujube Seeds are a famous local specialty of Xingtai, Hebei Province...
Xingtai "Dao Kou Roast Chicken": It is so called because its production technique originates from the Dao Kou Roast Chicken shop in Huaxian County, Henan, and gradually developed into a major branch. The finished product has a perfect appearance, with bright color, tender skin, tender meat that falls off the bone, an aromatic fragrance, rich flavor, and good preservation qualities.…