Ningxia specialty—Jijin Black Fat Choy—is a distinctive regional product of Ningxia. It is a type of algae that earned its name due to its dried appearance and color, which closely resemble women’s hair. It features a jet-black color, long and supple strands, and excellent quality. Ningxia is not only a major production area for fat choy but also the primary trading hub, handling over...
Production area: Daguoyan and Huangcaoling villages in Wangtuan Town, Shagounaozi Village in Shishi Town, Hejiayuan Village in Yuwang Town of Tongxin County, Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and Hejiekouzi Village (formerly part of Tongxin County) in Hanjiaoshui Township of Zhongning County, Zhongwei City. Distinctive qualities: Fresh fruits have thin skins, thick flesh, delicate and crisp texture; dried fruits are plump in shape, uniform in size…
Hops are perennial herbaceous plants. The vines can grow over 6 meters long, densely covered in fine hairs and equipped with backward-facing prickles. The leaves are opposite, papery, and shaped either ovate or palmately, with 3 to 5 lobes and coarse serrated edges. The flowers are solitary, with male and female flowers on separate plants. Male flowers are arranged in conical inflorescences, while female flowers form spikes. The flowering period is from July to August, and the fruiting period is from September to October. "The Compendium of Materia Medica"...
Nanchangtan Soft Pears, also known as soft pears, perfume pears, or thin pears, have a long history of cultivation and are one of the “Three Treasures” of Nanchangtan in Zhongwei. Soft pears have been grown in Zhongwei for centuries. According to the *Zhongwei County Annals*, pear trees were cultivated in the region as early as the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty, with a history spanning at least 600 years. The *Zhongwei County Annals* from the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty states that...
Nanchangtan jujubes have anti-allergic effects, protect the liver, enhance muscle strength, and offer sedative, sleep-inducing, and blood pressure-lowering benefits. The local cultivation of jujubes has a long history. During the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong era, then Zhongwei County Magistrate Huang Enxi wrote in his “Zhongwei Bamboo Branch Lyrics”: “Relatives exchange gifts with heartfelt affection, yearly fruits joyfully ripen in autumn. Yongkang’s wine-soaked dates are sent bottle by bottle, and steamed…”
Xiangshan Selenium-Sand Watermelon is a specialty watermelon from the arid farming region around the Xiangshan area in Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The main planting and production areas, as well as the distribution hubs for the fruit, are located in Xingren Village and surrounding regions of Xingren Town, Shapotou District, Zhongwei City. The area’s unique arid and semi-desert geographical conditions, along with extreme day-night temperature variations, contribute to the exceptional quality of the fruit...
Xuanhe Town is a major agricultural town in Zhongwei City, Ningxia, long renowned across northwest China as the region’s top chicken-raising town. The town center is about 25 kilometers from the urban core, nestled at the foot of the Xiangshan Mountain Range and on the southern bank of the Yellow River, bordering Zhongning County and adjacent to Yongkang Town. Covering an area of 594.5 square kilometers, it administers 19 administrative villages, with a total population of...
Sheep Offal Noodles in Broth After winter sets in Zhongwei, old sheep lose weight, and there is a local custom of slaughtering them while they still have some fat. During this time, sheep offal is abundant and inexpensive, but cleaning and preparing it is quite labor-intensive. As a result, specialized workshops set up stalls along the streets to sell it. This makes for a delicious and hearty winter breakfast. Paired with locally brewed yellow wine, it not only satisfies hunger but also helps keep the body warm. Its characteristics are…
Folk clay sculptures can be regarded as a unique highlight of Longde’s traditional folk arts and crafts, with the Yang family from Yangpo Village in Wenbao Township, Longde, known as a “family of sculptors,” being the most representative. The Yang family’s sculptural art combines clay modeling, painting, wood carving, seal engraving, and pyrography. While inheriting traditional craftsmanship, it also incorporates a strong modern lifestyle aesthetic. …
The Liupan Mountains Spiny Toad is one of China’s unique and rare animal species. The Liupan Spiny Toad (scientific name: Scutiger liupanensis) is an amphibian belonging to the genus Scutiger in the family Megophryidae, and is endemic to China. It has only been found in the Liupan Mountains of Ningxia. […]
Seabuckthorn, known for its drought resistance, cold tolerance, rapid reproduction, and strong root suckering, is a specialty of the Liupan Mountain area. Its wood is solid, enduring underground without decay, resisting water damage without rotting, and featuring beautiful grain — making it an excellent material for crafting artisanal items and high-end furniture. The seabuckthorn berries are rich in vitamins, various organic acids, and sugars. …
Longde County Mountain wild bracken fern was historically listed as an imperial tribute...
Qinjiao from Liupan Mountain is a specialty of Longde County, Guyuan, Ningxia. Qinjiao was first recorded in the "Shennong Bencao Jing" (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), where it was classified as a medium-grade herb. The "Mingyi Bie Lu" (Supplementary Records of Famous Physicians) states: "Qinjiao grows in the valleys of Feiniao Mountain." Tao Hongjing noted: "It is now produced in Gansong, Longdong, and Canling; those with intersecting root patterns, large in size, and yellowish-white in color are considered the best." Qinjiao is a perennial herbaceous plant found in...
Astragalus from Liupan Mountain is a specialty of Longde County, Guyuan, Ningxia. Originally known as “Huang Qi,” astragalus was first recorded in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica). The Song Dynasty text “Tujing Bencao” (Illustrated Materia Medica) states: “The best also comes from Yuanzhou (present-day Guyuan, Ningxia) and Huayuan (present-day Yao County, Shaanxi).” Longde County is the main production area of “Yuanzhou Astragalus.” Local residents have a long history of artificially cultivating and domesticating wild astragalus…
Longde Hot Pot is a specialty dish from Longde County, Guyuan City, in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The main ingredients of Longde Hot Pot are all home-style vegetables, primarily sliced white radish, along with bean sprouts, cellophane noodles, tofu, and carrots. The "cover" – the top layer of the hot pot – consists of stir-fried pork belly. Longde Hot Pot is a claypot-style dish beloved by the locals. In eastern Gansu…
Long Noodles of Longde is a specialty snack from Longde County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The noodles come in various types, including thin long noodles, thin wide noodles, and wide noodles. The making process involves mixing premium wheat flour with alkaline water, then kneading and rolling the dough slowly and meticulously before cutting it into long strands — either thin or wide — commonly referred to as thin long noodles or wide long noodles. The...
Longde County is located in the Liupan Mountain area in the southern part of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It borders Qingyang City and Pingliang City of Gansu Province to the east, connects with Pingliang City to the south, shares a boundary with Baiyin City to the west, and adjoins Zhongwei City and Wuzhong City of Ningxia to the north. The total area is 14,422.1 square kilometers. The Liupan Mountain area lies in the transitional zone between the warm temperate moist forest-steppe and arid…
The Liumountain area enjoys abundant sunshine and soil rich in potassium, calcium, and trace elements, making it highly suitable for fava bean cultivation. The beans produced here are plump, large, nutrient-rich, free from insect damage, high-yielding, and of superior quality, making them highly favored by merchants in the market. The region is especially well-suited for fava bean production. Geographic Scope: Liumountain Fava Beans are produced in Shatang Town, Shenlin Township...
Product Quality Characteristics 1. External Sensory Features: Longde potatoes are uniform in size, round or oval in shape, and light green in color. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Crude starch 17.85g/100g, Vitamin C 15.57mg/100g, dry matter 23.6g/100g. 3. …
The historical oil crop production area in Guyuan County, Ningxia, was once known as the “Oil Basin” of Ningxia. Its representative crop, flaxseed, boasts high oil content, excellent quality, high value, wide applications, abundant resources, and great potential. Major varieties include Ningya No. 10 and Ningya No. 11, with an annual planting area of around 200,000 mu and a total output of 1…