Tianshui Big Stew Noodles Cooked noodles (over 2 cm wide) are served with a mixed vegetable and meat stew made from bracken shoots, celery, wood ear fungus, daylily, dried tofu, pork, meatballs, and sliced pork. The dish is seasoned with chili oil, vinegar, salt, and more. Tianshui Big Stew Noodles feature wide noodles paired with a rich "big stew" topping, perfectly reflecting the bold and hearty dining style of Northwest China.
Zhangjiachuan Guokui is a distinctive type of bread, primarily made from wheat flour. There are two varieties: plain flour guokui and egg guokui. The bread is round, very thick and large, with a delicate texture, easy to carry, making it an excellent choice for travel or as a gift for friends. …
Vinegar Noodles The cuisine of Zhangjiachuan is distinctive, featuring strong ethnic characteristics, especially its diverse and uniquely flavored snacks. Among them, Zhangjiachuan Vinegar Noodles are one of the most popular. Therefore, every winter after locals make edible vinegar, households begin filtering the leftover vinegar lees to start making vinegar noodle ingredients...
Zhangchuan Hui Autonomous County is the only ethnic minority autonomous county and Hui settlement area in southeastern Gansu. It lies at the edge of an area influenced by both southeast and southwest monsoons, featuring a temperate continental monsoon climate, with elevations ranging from 1,486 to 2,659 meters, an annual precipitation of 600 mm, 2,044 hours of sunshine, and a frost-free period of 1…
Zhangchuan lamb is primarily produced in the Guanshan forested area. The meat is tender, flavorful, and bright in color, especially that of Small-Tailed Han sheep. Dishes such as hand-grabbed lamb, stewed lamb, and lamb pita bread soaked in lamb soup—made mainly with lamb—are among the delicacies of Gansu.…
Zhangchuan Guokui is a distinctive local flatbread specialty of Zhangchuan. It is round in shape and primarily made from wheat flour. There are two types: dry flour guokui and egg guokui. Dry flour guokui is made directly from flour, while egg guokui is prepared by mixing eggs with flour. The guokui is extremely thick and large, with a dry exterior and a tender, soft interior. Its fine texture makes it easy to…
Zhangmianyi Township: Renowned for bamboo mats. Dayang Township: Known for producing high-quality apples. Quzi Township: Famous for its honey pears. Gongmen Township: Well-known for willow weaving. Malu Township: Also noted for its willow weaving products.…
Wu Shan is known as the “land where jade lies hidden in every mountain.” The jade produced in Yuanyang Gorge of Wu Shan is called Yuanyang Jade. The history of jade carving in Wu Shan dates back a long time—both the imperial bowl and wine vessel used by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, which are displayed in the Xi’an Stele Forest Museum, were carved from Yuanyang Jade. In addition to its famous “Night-Light Cups,” Wu Shan jade craftsmanship also produces carved figures, floral designs, landscapes, birds...
Wushan has long been known as "a mountain range where jade lies hidden in every peak." The jade produced in Wushan’s Yuanyang Gorge is called Yuanyang Jade. The history of jade carving in Wushan dates back many centuries—even the imperial bowls and wine vessels used by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, displayed at the Xi’an Stele Forest Museum, were carved from Yuanyang Jade. While Wushan jade carvings are famous for their “Night Light Cups,” they also produce a wide variety of jade sculptures including figures, floral designs, landscapes, birds…
Longquan Vermicelli is made using the traditional techniques of “Longkou” vermicelli, crafted from high-quality local beans. Known for its bright white color, fine and long strands, as well as its ability to withstand prolonged boiling and soaking, it has been awarded the title of High-Quality Product by Gansu Province’s Township Enterprises.…
Wushan Rice was historically tribute rice, with records stating, “In August, golden rice fragrance fills the air; in October, silver rice leaves the countryside.” It is grown in the valleys of the county’s six major rivers, with hot spring rice being particularly rare.…
Wushan has long been reputed as a place “where jade can be found in every mountain.” The 1712 edition of the Ningyuan County Annals (today’s Wushan County) records the phrase “jade hidden in valleys,” referring to the Yuanyang Gorge in Wushan. Hence, the jade from Wushan is also known as Yuanyang Jade. Scientifically called serpentine, Yuanyang Jade contains various chemical components that give it a range of vibrant colors, including emerald green, dark green, light green, and ancient brownish-red. This hard yet fine-grained jade is abundant in Yuanyang Gorge. According to geological surveys, its reserves amount to 324 million cubic meters. The history of jade carving in Wushan dates back a long time. Research shows that imperial bowls and wine vessels used by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, displayed at the Xi’an Stele Forest Museum in Shaanxi Province, were carved from Yuanyang Jade. In the past, locals living near Yuanyang Gorge would move whole pieces of the jade into their courtyards to use as dining tables or stools, which felt refreshingly cool in the summer heat.
Zhangjiachuan Lamb and Halal Broken Noodles. Zhangjiachuan lamb is mainly produced in the Guanshan forested area. The meat is tender, flavorful, and bright in color, especially when sourced from small-tailed Han sheep. Dishes such as hand-grabbed lamb, stewed lamb, and lamb pita bread soaked in lamb soup—made primarily with lamb—are delicacies of Longdong. The preparation of Halal broken noodles is largely similar to that of other types of noodles. The difference lies in the fact that after the dough is rolled out, it is not cut immediately but left to dry until it becomes soft and flexible before being cut into diamond shapes. The dough must be rolled out thin and evenly, and cut finely and uniformly. The resulting small diamond-shaped pieces are about
When talking about Tianshui, one must not miss its signature local foods such as flour skin (miàn pí), guāguā, and cold noodles (liángfěn). Among these, the flour skin is especially beloved—almost everyone who has lived in Tianshui or even just stayed for a few days falls in love with this uniquely flavored snack. A dozen delicious seasonings are mixed with the golden flour skin, making it truly mouthwatering.…
Wushan has a long history of vegetable cultivation, and its vegetable industry has developed rapidly. Currently, the planting area covers 167,000 mu, with a total output of over 600 million kilograms and a total output value of 360 million yuan, making it an important base for transporting western vegetables to eastern markets across the province and even nationwide. In recent years, Wushan County has followed the development strategy of “building bases, supporting leading enterprises, invigorating circulation, and creating brands”…
Fragrant Oil Douban Paste is made primarily from locally sourced high-quality flaxseed oil, fava beans, and chili peppers, seasoned to suit northern Chinese palates. It is a beloved condiment. In 1986, it won first place among similar products at the Provincial Food Industry Products Appraisal Conference, and in 1988, it was honored as a “Gansu Provincial Quality Product.” (Tianshui) Wushan…
The “Golden” brand water pipe tobacco is produced by the Luomen Water Pipe Tobacco Factory in Wu Shan using traditional craftsmanship, high-quality tobacco leaves, and a scientific formula. It features a golden color and uniformly fine shreds. In 1992, the “Golden” brand water pipe tobacco was awarded the Excellent Prize in the National Spark Program achievements of the Seventh Five-Year Plan...
The "Three Flours" refer to vermicelli, sheet jelly, and noodles. Made primarily from potatoes and broad beans, the products are brightly colored, delicious, fine-textured, and resistant to overcooking. The sheet jelly, in particular, is soft, shiny, and thin, with a delicious taste and unique style. There are 9...
The three weavings refer to bamboo, willow, and grass weaving. Wushan has a long history of producing bamboo baskets, bamboo sieves, winnowing trays, and hand baskets, enjoying great fame since the Ming Dynasty. At that time, locals made use of abundant resources such as moso bamboo, willow twigs, and wheat straw to craft a range of production and daily-use tools, as well as various exquisite handicrafts according to customer requirements. Grass weaving, in particular...
During the Ming Dynasty, it was a tribute to the imperial court and was produced in Pangong An, Hongbao Township, Qingshui County. The stone is fine and hard in texture, emerald green like jade, with yellow and white patterns. Nowadays, the craftsmanship of Pangong Stone has greatly improved, earning it the reputation of “a unique wonder of China” with its naturally whimsical shapes, smooth and jade-like texture, delicate patterns, and elegantly named pieces,...