Deer Horn Vegetable
The glycyrrhiza produced in counties such as Wuwei, Minqin, and Gulang is renowned nationwide for its superior quality. These areas, close to the desert, provide the most suitable environment for glycyrrhiza growth, resulting in the highest quality. Glycyrrhiza is a perennial herbaceous leguminous plant, and its medicinally used part is the root, which contains glycyrrhizin as well as small amounts of sucrose and glucose. It is used as an expectorant, laxative, …
Most of the flatland areas in Gulang County feature a climate with long hours of sunshine and significant diurnal temperature variations, making them well-suited for fruit tree cultivation. In particular, the Golden Crown Apples grown near the northern edge of the Tengger Desert in Gulang County are renowned for their large size. When ripe, their skins are golden yellow with a hint of red blush. The thin skin is free of rust spots and has a bright sheen. The flesh is fine-grained, juicy...
Lamb with flatbread rolls is a beloved regional delicacy that has been popular in the Hexi Corridor for centuries, but Yongchang’s version is particularly authentic and refined. When it comes to Yongchang’s lamb or lamb with flatbread rolls, one must mention Lin Zexu, the patriotic general of the Qing Dynasty, Viceroy of Liangguang, and hero of the anti-opium movement. In the mid-19th century, British imperialism, relying on its powerful navy, forced open...
Wuzhong City is located in the north temperate zone, characterized by a cool and dry climate with abundant sunshine and fertile soil—ideal conditions for growing fruits and vegetables. The "Wuwei County Annals: Products Section," compiled in 1749 during the 14th year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign in the Qing Dynasty, records 26 types of vegetables including Chinese cabbage, radish, celery, and chili peppers; various melons such as watermelon and muskmelon; and fruits...
Buckwheat is a plant of the Polygonaceae family, yet it possesses a natural beauty—its stems are purplish, translucent and dewy, resembling branches of red coral; its leaf veins appear as if drawn with a vermilion brush, with crimson lines clearly visible. The flowers of buckwheat are delicate, simple, pinkish-white with a hint of blush. They bloom in clusters, densely covering the branches, giving the impression of a bright and lively country girl...
Potatoes are called "yam" in Wuwei and are a traditional local agricultural product. Liangzhou yams are large, high in starch, less prone to pests, have a clean and delicate white texture, and store well. They can be eaten as a staple food or a vegetable, and are indispensable in the Liangzhou diet all year round. Roasting yams is one of the most primitive cooking methods—it requires no...
In the depths of winter, it’s the season for “soft pears” in Liangzhou. Along the streets, fruit stalls display these soft pears alongside bright red apples and golden winter pears. Liangzhou has a very popular local snack known as “meat sandwich,” which can easily rival the sandwich. The Liangzhou “meat sandwich” is made by...
"By the time of the Fifth Dragon Boat Festival, the heads of wheat and barley turn golden." In Liangzhou during the fifth lunar month, fields ripple with waves of wheat. The scorching May wind sweeps across the wheat tips, leaving behind a trail of half-green, half-yellow hues. The wheat ears are "filling with milk"—it’s just a matter of time before every seed finds its way to the granary. Thus, smiles appear on the farmers’ faces…
Rice crackers in Gansu originated in Liangzhou. Wuwei was the first place in Gansu Province to introduce the technology and produce "Benma Rice Crackers." Liangzhou "Benma Rice Crackers" come in a variety of flavors, including spicy, five-spice, and beef-flavored rice crackers. The product uses high-quality refined rice from Yinchuan and premium vegetable oil as ingredients, incorporates advanced flavoring techniques, and undergoes special processing to retain...
The fine-wool sheep in Tianzhu are dual-purpose (meat and wool), well-suited for grazing in the harsh environment where the grassless period lasts up to seven months a year. They are cold-resistant, drought-tolerant, adept at climbing mountains, highly disease-resistant, good at flocking, and exhibit fast muscle growth. The wool density of Gansu Highland Fine-Wool Sheep reaches 63.35%. The wool length is around 65 mm, and the fineness...
Beetroot, also known as sugar beet or "sugar beetroot," is an annual, biennial, or perennial herbaceous plant. It holds high economic value and is widely distributed. In China, its main production areas are the Northeast, Inner Mongolia, and the Northwest, with Wuwei being one of the major production regions in the Northwest. Beetroot is an economic crop primarily cultivated for harvesting its root to extract sugar...
Suoyang can be eaten and is also a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Many of the tonic remedies currently used in China contain suoyang. After washing, the suoyang must be peeled using bamboo slices (never use metal tools, or it will spoil immediately), then sliced into strips and mixed with flour, garlic, oil, salt, and other seasonings to make a dish called “bolazi,”…
The product is greenish-yellow in color with a bright luster, featuring uniformly plump grains and a fragrant aroma. It contains 2.3–2.4% volatile organic compounds such as anethole, pinene, and anisole, and is widely used in medicine, food chemistry, and the cosmetics industry. It is also a key seasoning ingredient. The product is available on the market starting mid-October (Wuwei)...
Characterized by their bright color, uniform slices, rich oil content, and mellow flavor, these seeds are known as "red melon seeds" because of their red shells, which are regarded as an auspicious symbol. They are highly favored by domestic and international merchants and consumers. The product goes on sale at the end of August (Wuwei)…
Sunflower seeds, derived from the sunflower plant, are rich in protein and various vitamins. They are characterized by their large size, plump kernel, fragrant aroma, and delicious taste. They can be enjoyed as dried fruit or roasted snacks—crispy and tasty. Processed sunflower seed oil is a high-quality edible oil with excellent color, fragrance, and flavor. Regular consumption helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood and prevents arteriosclerosis...
Characteristics: A mid-to-late maturing first-generation hybrid variety. The plants are vigorous, with green stems, fruit branches, and calyces. The fruits are oblong-oval in shape, with a glossy purplish-black skin and attractive appearance. Each fruit weighs between 1000–2000 grams. The variety is highly disease-resistant, high-yielding, and offers excellent quality, with yields exceeding 8,000 kilograms per mu. Cultivation Notes: Suitable for protected cultivation in early...
The white yak is native to Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County in Gansu Province. As it is found only in Tianzhu, it is named the “Tianzhu White Yak.” These animals inhabit high-altitude regions over 3,000 meters above sea level with harsh cold climates, making them a rare and valuable local livestock breed in China. This breed thrives in high-altitude, cold, oxygen-deficient, and low-pressure environments. They are capable of fully utilizing alpine grasslands that other livestock find difficult to graze on...
Hexi Pigs are named after their origin in the Hexi Corridor of Gansu Province. They are mainly distributed across the agricultural and shallow mountainous areas of the three regions—Wuwei, Zhangye, and Jiuquan—and 20 counties and cities in the Hexi Corridor. Growing Environment: The Hexi Corridor has since ancient times been a passage of the “Silk Road” and an important agricultural base. The climate is arid, with large diurnal temperature variations, frequent sandstorms, and intense sunlight...
Gulang celery is bright in color and excellent in quality, with sturdy stems and lush leaves. In normal years, the plants typically grow to about one hundred centimeters in height and around one centimeter in diameter at the base. It stands out among similar produce in the region and enjoys a high reputation for its high yield, premium quality, low fiber content, absence of medicinal taste, and crisp, delicious flavor. It sells well in Wuwei and Lanzhou, and reaches as far as Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang...