Oats are also a distinctive grain crop in Guyuan County, Ningxia. The annual planting area ranges from 20,000 to 30,000 mu, with an average yield of 100–150 kilograms per mu, totaling around 2 million kilograms. The main variety, Ningyou No. 1, has seeds containing 15.88% crude protein, 5.94% crude fat, and 44.5% crude starch. It is a green health food that can be processed into oatmeal, rolled oats, oat laozao (a fermented drink), and oat koji. Its starch is used to make "Yan Mian Rou Rou," a local favorite.
Geographical Area: Produced in Xiji County, Jingyuan County, Longde County, Yuanzhou District of Guyuan City, Ningxia, and 12 townships in Pengyang County, namely Jiaocha Township, Xiaocha Township, Luowa Township, Fengzhuang Township, Wangwa Town, Caomiao Township, Chengyang Township, Honghe Township, Baiyang Town, Xinji Township, Mengyuan Township, and Gucheng Town. Unique Qualities: The Guyuan Chicken is a...
Colorful crucian carp are an extremely rare type of fish in the world. Xiji colorful crucian carp have a laterally compressed, slender body, small head, large eyes, round belly, blunt snout, no barbels, and a single tail — their general features are similar to those of common crucian carp. However, they are smaller in size, with the largest weighing only about half...
The “Five Treasures” are proud specialties of the people of Ningxia. They embody the pioneering spirit of generations over the centuries, formed through favorable timing, geographical advantages, and the diligence of the people. Monastery medicinal trees grow by cold wells, where fragrant springs and mystical trees coexist. Emerald leaves shade the rocks, while crimson fruits ripen, reflecting in bronze vases. Lush branches resemble the staffs of immortals, and aged roots take on the shape of auspicious wood…
The “Dragon Powder” and “Dragon Threads” made from refined Guyuan white peas are as white as snow, soft yet tough in texture, smooth and delicious — comparable to mung bean starch. As for the local snacks like pea jelly and red bean buns, just the mention of them makes your mouth water. (Guyuan)…
On the slopes and plains of the Liupan Mountain area, row upon row and cluster upon cluster, the tender green leaves, crimson red stalks, and pinkish flowers create a vibrant and enchanting sight, filling the air with a sweet fragrance that attracts buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies. This is buckwheat. The Liupan Mountains enjoy a cool and moist climate, which is ideal for buckwheat growth. Moreover, as a late-season...
The wheat from Guyuan boasts plump endosperm, thick husks, heavy grains, and high quality. The flour milled from it is resilient and especially suitable for making all kinds of pastries and noodles. Locals in Guyuan excel at noodle-making, skilled in rolling, pulling, stretching, shaving, and tossing. Foods such as fried dough twists and oil fragrant cakes made from wheat flour are golden, translucent, crispy, and delicious...
Pengyang County Forestry and Fruit Development Co., Ltd. is an enterprise integrating fruit research, development, production, and processing. Relying on the resource advantages of “two apricots and one fruit” in the follow-up industries of the Western Development Program and the Grain for Green (Grass) Project, it is a leading fruit processing company. The company covers an area of 70 mu, including 10 mu dedicated to apricot preserve production...
The Guyuan region is rich in lamb production, and there are many ways to enjoy it. The most common is hand-grabbed lamb, simply called "hand-grabbed meat." It uses robust lambs under one year old that have not yet eaten grass, which are divided into eight parts by section: four parts from the legs and four from the body, making a total of eight…
Ingredients: 500g lamb, 25g scallions, a small amount of radish, 25g coriander, appropriate amounts of MSG, salt, ginger, vinegar, pepper, and 5g sesame oil. Method: 1. Cut the lamb into 2.5cm cubes, lightly smash the ginger, slice some of the scallions and chop the rest; cut the radish in half.
Ingredients: 250g beef tenderloin, 150g garlic sprouts, 150g Chinese cabbage heart, 100g celery heart, 15g dried chili peppers, 40g Pixian bean paste, 200g cooking oil, 15g soy sauce, 1g MSG, 10g ginger slices, 15g garlic slices, water starch, and clear broth as needed. Cooking method: Cut the beef…
Guyuan Yellow Cattle are found throughout the four counties and one district of Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, namely Xiji County, Longde County, Jingyuan County, Pengyang County, and Yuanzhou District. "Report of Guyuan Municipal People's Government on the Proposed Delimitation of the Origin Area for Guyuan Yellow Cattle as a Geographical Indication Product" (Guyuan Government Document [2016] No. 50). Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Local Standard "Guyuan Yellow..."
The advantages of Xiji celery products are as follows: First, the quality of Xiji celery is superior. It features thin skin, few fibers, tender flesh, fresh flavor, bright color, and good taste, making it highly competitive in the market. Second, the Xiji celery harvest season coincides with the off-season when other production areas have no supply, thus filling the gap in the southern market and winning great popularity among market distributors. Third, Xiji celery…
Specific-quality Xiji potatoes are grown in the central Loess Plateau region at the western foothills of the Liupan Mountains, where industrial development is limited and the environment remains pristine. Thanks to the unique climate and soil conditions, these potatoes are large in size, thin-skinned, tender-fleshed, and of premium quality. Cultural Background: In 2003, Xiji was listed among the top ten pollution-free agricultural product bases in Ningxia; …
Oats are also a distinctive grain crop in Guyuan County, with an annual planting area of 20,000 to 30,000 mu, averaging a yield of 100 to 150 kilograms per mu, and a total production of around 2 million kilograms. The main variety, Ningyou No. 1, contains 15.88% crude protein, 5.94% crude fat, and 44.5% crude starch in its grains. It is a green health food that can be processed into oatmeal, rolled oats, oat laozao (a fermented drink), and oat distiller’s yeast. Its starch-based product, oat noodles (known locally as Yanmian Rou Rou), is especially beloved by residents in the area.
Pengyang Red Plum Apricot is grown throughout Pengyang County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The designated administrative areas include: Baiyang Town, Gucheng Town, Wangwa Town, Honghe Town, Chengyang Township, Xinji Township, Caomiao Township, Mengyuan Township, Fengzhuang Township, Jiaocha Township, Luowa Township, and Xiaocha Township—12 townships (towns) in total. "Letter from the People's Government of Pengyang County Regarding the Delimitation of the Pengyang Red Plum Apricot..."
Chan’na Chicken is produced throughout Pengyang County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, administratively covering twelve townships (towns): Baiyang Town, Gucheng Town, Wangwa Town, Honghe Town, Chengyang Township, Xinji Township, Caomiao Township, Mengyuan Township, Fengzhuang Township, Jiaocha Township, Luowa Township, and Xiaocha Township. “Letter from the People’s Government of Pengyang County on the Definition of the Geographical Indication Production Area for Chan’na Chicken…”
Guyuan Flaxseed Oil is produced throughout the entire territory of the four counties and one district of Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, namely Xiji County, Longde County, Jingyuan County, Pengyang County, and Yuanzhou District. "Report on the Proposed Delineation of the Origin Area for the Geographical Indication Product Guyuan Flaxseed Oil" by the People's Government of Guyuan City, Document No. Guyue Han [2016] 49. Produced by enterprises of the Liupan Mountain Eco-Agricultural Products Alliance of Guyuan City...
Guyuan Potatoes are produced throughout the four counties and one district of Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, namely Xiji County, Longde County, Jingyuan County, Pengyang County, and Yuanzhou District. (Reference: "Guyuan Municipal People's Government Report on the Proposed Delimitation of the Production Area for the Geographical Indication Product Guyuan Potatoes," Guyanzheng Han [2016] No. 48; Guyuan Liupan Mountain Eco-Agricultural Products Alliance...)
Production Area: The Chan’e Black Chicken originates from the southeastern part of Ningxia, on the eastern side of the Liupan Mountains and in the upper reaches of the Jing River basin. It lies between longitude 106°32′–106°58′ east and latitude 35°41′–36°18′ north, bordered by Huan County of Gansu Province to the north, adjacent to Zhenyuan County of Gansu Province to the east, sharing a boundary with Pingliang City of Gansu Province to the south, and connecting with Yuanzhou District of Guyuan City to the west. The region stretches approximately 61.5 km from north to south and about 50.3 km from east to west, covering a total land area of 2,532 square kilometers. It administers 3 towns, 9 townships, 156 administrative villages, 4 residential committees, and 808 villager groups. The protected production area for Chan’e Black Chicken spans 12 townships in Pengyang County, with a total production scale of 650,000 chickens.