Jinfeng Pear The Jinfeng Pear is a high-quality fresh-eating variety hybridized and selected by the China Fruit Research Institute in 1956. Its birthplace is Xingcheng City, Liaoning Province. In the mid-1980s, through the efforts of many knowledgeable individuals, the Jinfeng Pear was introduced and grafted in the wild pear rootstock orchard of farmer Zhang Guo’an in Dandunzi Beach, Qingshui Town, Jiuquan City...
The Mongolian gazelle, also known as the yellow antelope, Mongolian pronghorn, Mongolian gazelle, or Mongolian antelope—though it is not actually a member of the goat-antelope family. It has a slender build but is larger and slightly sturdier than the Tibetan gazelle and Przewalski's gazelle, with a body length of 100–150 cm, a shoulder height of about 76 cm, and a weight generally ranging from 20 to 35 kg, though the largest individuals can reach…
Clear Spring Lamb Yumen has a long history of producing lamb. As early as the Neolithic period, the Huoyao Gou site featured depictions of large-horned and hornless sheep. Throughout history, lamb has been highly regarded as a cherished delicacy for hosting guests in Yumen. Clear Spring Lamb is a unique local specialty. Its distinctiveness lies in the special Tan sheep breed, the unique...
The flower-shaped guokui from Men is made with great care, using high-quality flour, clarified butter, eggs, milk, along with fragrant bean powder, Sichuan peppercorns, and more. The large, basin-sized dough is then patterned with a needle. The designs typically depict "Chang'e Flying to the Moon," "Pine, Bamboo, Plum, and Orchid," and so on...
Yumen Whetstone…
Qingquan Township: Known for producing inkstone stones and whetstones.…
Nightlight Cup The poem “Grapes, fine wine, nightlight cups” has immortalized the cup through its verses, and the verses have in turn enhanced the cup’s fame, leaving a timeless legacy. The nightlight cup boasts an elegant shape and a dazzling array of colors, resembling jade. When filled with fine wine, it sparkles brilliantly—an absolutely marvelous and uniquely enchanting sight. Originally a traditional craft masterpiece from Jiuquan, to meet the growing demands of tourism...
Main ingredient: Flour Secondary ingredients: Pumpkin Seasonings: Salad oil, sugar Features: Golden in color…
Pan-fried stuffed buns are a very famous local snack in Jinta. These buns are made with carefully selected ingredients and strict standards. Only high-quality flour and meat are used. A fixed number of buns are cooked in each batch—no more, no less—to ensure uniform size and generous filling. The finished buns come out one by one...
Main ingredient: Handmade glass noodles from Jinta. Ingredients: Pork belly, cabbage, scallions, ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, garlic sprouts. Seasonings: Sichuan peppercorns, star anise,…
Main ingredients: 500g handmade vermicelli, 100g celery, 30g red and green bell peppers. Seasonings: salt and MSG to taste, 20g black vinegar. &nb…
Main ingredient: Jinta specialty gluten puffs Ingredients: Green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic sprouts, dried chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic Seasonings: Salt, monosodium glutamate, aged black vinegar,…
Nutritional Source: Suoyang, also known as Qiyang Grass, grows in the harsh environment of the desert, absorbing the essence of nature and the energy of the sun and moon over many years. Its unique growing conditions endow it with abundant nutrients such as zinc, iron, and amine. &n…
Kekeqi Melon…
Jujube trees are not demanding in terms of soil and water quality. They are drought-resistant and tolerant of saline-alkali conditions, making them well-suited to grow in relatively barren desert and Gobi areas. Jujubes come in red and yellow flesh colors, resembling large jujubes but smaller in size. They bloom between April and May, emitting a fragrant aroma, and their flesh is white like sand. The taste of jujubes is both sour and sweet, making them a flavorful addition to snacks. …
Jinta County is rich in licorice resources. From the banks of Yuanyang Pool to both sides of the Heihe River, from barren hills and wild ridges to fields and roadside areas, large expanses of licorice grow naturally, and it can also be cultivated on a large scale artificially. Traders come to Jinta in an endless stream to purchase licorice, mainly because of its high quality and abundant yield. The superior quality is determined by the region’s unique…
Cynomorium, also known as "Suo Yan," is a wild fleshy herbaceous parasitic plant. It grows on Gobi deserts and sand dunes, often parasitizing the roots of Nitraria. Its stems are 30 to 40 centimeters tall, purple or dark red in color, with thick, robust underground stems that are cylindrical in shape. Most of it is buried in the Gobi sands...
Benefits: Cooking beef and mutton with cumin can eliminate fishy smells and greasiness, while enhancing the meat’s flavor and aroma, which helps stimulate the appetite. Cumin has effects such as refreshing the mind, improving circulation, reducing internal heat, and soothing the liver. It helps dispel cold and dampness, regulate qi, improve digestion, and relieve pain caused by wind. It is effective against indigestion, stomachache due to cold, and frequent urination due to kidney deficiency…
The soil in Jinta County has good water permeability and air permeability. Red-skinned onions are large, thick-fleshed, spicy, and high in sugar content, making them suitable for fresh consumption and as cooking ingredients. Yellow-skinned onions have a milder spiciness and are ideal for dehydration processing. Additionally, onions have health benefits such as nourishing yin and yang, lowering blood lipids, and promoting saliva production and blood circulation, making them a valuable addition to the dining table...
Jinta Black Vinegar, dark in color with a reddish hue, boasts a sweet, sour, and mellow aroma. It can be stored for a long time without forming mold or spoiling, making it an excellent condiment. Not only does it enhance appetite, but it also helps relieve fatigue. In the past, farmers from Jinta would take several bottles of aged vinegar as gifts when visiting relatives or friends in other counties — it was both economical and practical. &n…