Jize folk cotton cloth is a pure cotton hand-woven jacquard textile, commonly referred to as “coarse cloth.” It is woven using an ancient dyeing and weaving technique (a method passed down since the time of Huang Daopo, a legendary figure in textile history) (commonly known as old coarse cloth). The craft of coarse cloth has a long history, with the earliest record found in Strategies of the Warring States, which mentions Zengzi’s mother weaving cloth. During the Yuan and Ming dynasties…
Jize County in Hebei Province is renowned for its chili production. Legend has it that chilies have been cultivated here since the Sui Dynasty, spanning over 1,300 years. Thanks to this long history of cultivation, the chilies produced here are of superior quality. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, they had become tribute items sent to the imperial court and were one of the main seasonings used in the imperial kitchen, enjoying widespread fame. Jize chilies are also known as "goat horn chilies"...
Produced in Jize, Hebei. These chili peppers are thick-fleshed, fragrant, have few seeds, and a bright color. They are rich in fat, protein, capsaicin, as well as vitamins A, B, and C. Among them, the vitamin C content ranks first among all vegetables, earning them the reputation of the “King of Vitamin C” in vegetables. Jize chilies contain very little moisture but are high in oil content, which makes them ideal for storage and processing. Dried Jize chilies...
When it comes to the famous local dishes of Quzhou, one cannot miss Quzhou Pancake Soup. This dish is unique to Quzhou and has been around for nearly forty years since the 1980s. The pancake in the soup is made from a batter of mung bean flour, thin as a cicada’s wing, and is served soaked in the broth. The soup is made with a special secret broth recipe combined with seasonings such as pepper...
Hele (pronounced héle), also known as helou, is made by kneading dough from pea flour, oats, buckwheat flour, or other mixed bean flours until soft. The dough is then pressed through a hele press (a wooden or iron tool with many round holes), forming small, round strips. These are slightly thicker than regular noodles but firmer and softer in texture, and are eaten in a similar way to noodles...
Quzhou Pancake is a famous local specialty of Quzhou County, primarily found in Beifu Village of Quzhou Town. The village is bordered by the Fuyang River to the east, Guangming Street to the west, the North Ring Road to the north, and a commercial street that runs through the village, making transportation convenient and commerce thriving. As for the origin of the pancake, legend has it that it was initially invented by Zhuge Liang during the Three Kingdoms period. When Zhuge Liang was assisting Liu Bei...
Quzhou Mixed Noodles are a specialty of Quzhou County in Handan City, Hebei Province. The locals use wheat flour, mung bean flour, and soybean flour in a specific ratio, mixed with egg batter to make the noodles. The resulting mixed noodles are uniformly textured, bright and translucent in color, firm and well-formed, earning fame throughout the province. The people of Quzhou have traditionally relied heavily on flour-based foods, especially noodles. However, during the Ming and Qing dynasties, when wheat production was…
Quzhou Millet is produced in Quzhou County, Handan City, and is made from high-quality foxtail millet, boasting excellent quality. (1) External sensory characteristics: The grains are full, golden yellow in color, glossy on the surface, smooth and solid to the touch, and are neither cracked nor split, with a glutinous texture. (2) Internal quality indicators: Quzhou Millet is rich in sodium bicarbonate and…
Vermicelli is a unique food product from Nanmadian Village in Quzhou County. Also known as cellophane noodles, vermicelli is a dried starch product made from sweet potatoes or potatoes, processed into thread-like or strip-shaped forms. It is produced all over China and comes in grayish-white, yellow, or yellow-brown colors. Based on shape, it can be categorized into round vermicelli, thin vermicelli, and wide vermicelli. It has a smooth and chewy texture. Vermicelli...
Cheng'an melons are a specialty of Cheng'an County, Handan City, Hebei Province. Cheng'an thin-skinned melons are a pollution-free, all-natural green food. With their thin rinds, they are crisp, flavorful, sweet, and rich in pear-like aroma—deliciously sweet and tasty. This year, the planting area of Cheng'an thin-skinned melons reached 1,000 acres, forming nine specialized melon-growing villages. Cheng...
Lao You Le Steamed Buns are a type of food made by mixing flour with water, sugar, and other ingredients, then adding fillings such as meat, vegetables, or sweet bean paste, fermenting the dough, and steaming it in a bamboo steamer. The finished product has a hemispherical shape. In the Jiangnan region, steamed buns are generally called "mantou." Most regions across China distinguish between steamed buns and mantou. Those without filling are called mantou, while those with...
Cheng'an County introduced strawberries in 1984, which proved to be highly profitable. In 1995, the county government listed the strawberry industry as one of the leading industries in the region. By 1998, it had become a "flagship" industry and was further accelerated in development. In 1999, Handan City included the Cheng'an strawberry industry among the top ten key industries prioritized for development across the city. The entire...
Crispy Pork from Qiuxian County is a specialty of Qiuxian County, Handan City, Hebei Province. When the crispy pork is taken out of the pot, it has a bright color, is crispy but not mushy, rich but not greasy, with an aroma that overflows. It is not only delicious and savory, but also highly nutritious. Crispy pork is a distinctive Hui ethnic snack from Qiuxian County, previously found in Hebei and surrounding areas. It was introduced to Qiuxian County during the Qing Dynasty, and its...
Qiu County stinky tofu is a specialty of Qiu County in Handan City, Hebei Province. The product has been honored as a Famous and High-quality Product of Hebei Province and is sold far and wide to Shanxi, Shandong, Henan, as well as Beijing, Shanghai, and Tianjin. It has maintained consistent production and enjoys an enduring reputation, famously known as “infamous far and wide.” The origin of stinky tofu: Legend has it that during the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, there was a man named Wang Zhihe (the founder of Liu Bi Ju, one of China’s four major...
Ma Baoyu's Braised Beef is a specialty of Qiuxian County, Handan City, Hebei Province. The braised beef is made from high-quality northern yellow beef, combined with 15 premium spices including magnolia flower, sandalwood, star anise, and long pepper. Slow-cooked to tenderness, it boasts a rich, authentic flavor that suits all ages, making it a top-tier dish—perfect for gatherings with friends or as a travel essential. …
Qiu Cheng Liu Si Crispy Fish is a specialty of Qiuxian County, Handan City, Hebei Province. Once cooked, the entire fish can be eaten (including the bones), even the largest bones become tender and soft, while the shape of the fish remains intact. The flesh is crispy yet holds together, with a delicious taste — you can eat it from head to tail without any bones or residue. Qiuxian County in Handan is located along the ancient courses of the Yellow River and Zhang River, so...
Grandma Li’s tanghulu—crystalized hawthorn skewers—are sweet, tangy, and delicious for all ages. Not only are they tasty, but they’re also visually appealing. Bright red hawthorn fruits are sorted by size and threaded onto bamboo sticks, then coated in a glossy, translucent layer of sugar syrup. Vendors often display them by inserting the skewers into specially made wooden stands, creating the charming effect of a small tree laden with juicy fruit…
Cloth shoes possess unique qualities such as softness, comfort, breathability, and sweat absorption that are unmatched by other types of footwear. They are highly beneficial for foot health, and regular wear can provide significant wellness benefits, especially for middle-aged and elderly individuals, where the effects are even more pronounced. Nowadays, young people are also beginning to appreciate cloth shoes, choosing them in increasing numbers…
Coarse cloth, also known as "homespun cloth," is meticulously woven by diligent laborers using pure cotton as the raw material, with primitive spinning wheels and wooden looms, one shuttle at a time. It has a history of several hundred years in China. The hand-weaving process of coarse cloth is extremely complex, involving steps from cotton picking and yarn spinning to setting up the loom and weaving, including ginning, carding, spinning, warping, sizing, dyeing, twisting…
Qiu County’s specialty handmade noodles are a traditional Chinese food. Building on the methods of traditional handmade noodles, Qiu County has made improvements and produced them using scientific processing techniques. The craftsmanship is exquisite, and the noodles are as fine as silk. The product is smooth, delicious, and easy to digest, making it an ideal food for the elderly, children, postpartum women, and more. When paired with ingredients such as eggs or meat sauces, it becomes even more delightful...