Glutinous Rice Wine with Egg Glutinous rice wine is made using one of the most primitive methods of brewing. Sticky rice is steamed, then mixed with rice koji. In just a few days, white fuzz appears, and a rich aroma of wine wafts through the air. To prepare the dish, a small red-clay stove is used. When the blower fans the flames high, a purple copper wok is placed on top. A spoonful of fermented rice mash is scooped in, water is added, and the mixture is brought to a rolling boil. Sugar is then stirred in, followed by beaten eggs...
Liangzhou Yellow-and-White Flower Cattle The Liangzhou District Cattle Raising Association, under the Wuwei City brand strategy, encourages and supports the certification of pollution-free agricultural products, green food, and organic food, fosters proprietary brands, develops high-end products, and promotes Wuwei’s reputation for green, safe, and high-quality livestock products. Key focus is placed on expanding the visibility and prestige of brands such as “Liangzhou Black Cattle,” “Liangzhou…”
Liangzhou Crown Pear. The Liangzhou Crown Pear production area, managed by the Forestry Technology Extension Center of Liangzhou District, features a temperate continental arid climate characterized by abundant sunshine and significant diurnal temperature variation. With its superior geographical location, favorable climatic conditions, and high-quality natural water sources and soil, the pears have pure white, fine-textured, crisp and juicy flesh, with a pleasantly sweet and tangy flavor. They are rich in…
Liangzhou Walnuts. The Forestry Technology Extension Center of Liangzhou District has vigorously promoted the core production model of “facilitated animal husbandry and farming + specialty fruit industry.” The district has established production bases, built brands, supported leading enterprises, and expanded markets to continuously grow and strengthen its specialty fruit industry. To date, a total of 826,000 mu of specialty fruit bases have been developed in the district, including: high-quality pears—primarily the Crown Pear—covering 485,000 mu, goji berries 25,000 mu, red dates 34,000 mu, wine grapes 118,000 mu, walnuts 128,000 mu, and apples, peaches, and others 36,000 mu. Thirty-one towns have reached a scale of ten thousand mu, 330 villages a scale of one thousand mu, and the per capita area has reached 1.13 mu, achieving the industrial goal of “one mu of specialty fruit per capita.”
The “Liangzhou Eight Scenic Spots” features designs themed around landmarks such as the Leitai, Confucius Temple, Giant Buddha of Tiantishan Mountain, White Pagoda Temple, Ancient Bell Tower, Luoshi Temple, Haizang Temple, and the Ancient City Gate. The 24 cloud patterns along the edge represent the 24 solar terms, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity at every turn, showcasing the splendid historical and cultural heritage of ancient Wuwei. It holds high value for appreciation, research, and collection. …
The stirred cake was originally a Tibetan noodle dish. A Tibetan song goes, “Pour chili oil, pour garlic oil, eat the hot stirred cake.” It vividly depicts the scene of eating stirred cake. Historically, Wuwei was a place where Tibetans and Han people lived together. The yam stirred cake of Liangzhou evolved from the Tibetan version, but its preparation method has changed considerably. In Liangzhou, the yam stirred cake is made by…
The Yellow River is the cradle of the Chinese nation, and its culture boasts a long and profound history. As the master craftsman of nature, the Mother of the Yellow River has shaped a dazzling array of stones in countless vivid forms. Huanghe Strange Stones are naturally formed pebbles from the Yellow River that hold ornamental, recreational, display, and collectible value. They are hard in texture, beautiful in color, and excellent in shape and pattern, standing out uniquely, …
The dogskin mattress features thick fur and a durable base, making it an excellent choice for windproofing and moisture resistance in humid areas. Tan second-shear lamb fur and tan lamb fur have long been locally renowned products, characterized by their snow-white, soft texture and wavy curls from root to tip. The leather is lightweight, thin, and glistens with sheen. …
Lanzhou black melon seeds are known as “Lanzhou Large Slices” and are a famous local specialty. They are renowned for their large size, thin skin, flat shape, loose kernel, thick flesh, glossy black color, long-lasting aroma, excellent quality, and other distinctive features. They are one of China’s traditional export commodities and were awarded the “... ” for black melon seed production and export products by the Ministry of Foreign Trade in 1983. Black melon seeds can be processed into various flavors such as five-spice, butter, salty, sweet, and mixed flavors. They also serve as an ideal ingredient for pastries, help refresh the mind and nourish the brain, and can even be used for oil extraction. These seeds are rich in protein, fat, vitamin B, D, and other nutrients, and regular consumption is believed to contribute to longevity. The “Lujia Melon Seeds” produced in Lanzhou are widely loved, once famous across the country, and were as renowned as the internationally acclaimed Shanghai “Haolachi” melon seeds, enjoying high prestige throughout the nation and remaining delicious no matter how often eaten.
The "Golden Turtle" of Lingtai boasts extremely high nutritional value. Its protein contains eighteen types of amino acids, nine mineral elements, and eight vitamins, along with abundant unsaturated fatty acids that help maintain the vitality of the human nervous system. These unsaturated fatty acids can also boost metabolism, prevent cardiovascular...
The Minle "Apple Pear" resembles an apple in shape but is actually a pear, hence its name. It is known for its sweet taste, abundant juice, small core, absence of stone cells, soluble solids content as high as 14%, and exceptional storage durability. Ancient medical texts regarded pears as beneficial for moistening the lungs, relieving phlegm, soothing coughs, detoxifying, and cooling the body—making them a healthy choice when consumed regularly. …
Rhubarb is a commonly used medicinal herb, primarily produced in Gansu Province, with the highest quality originating from Li County. The plant species is known as Rheum palmatum, originally wild but now extensively cultivated in recent years. Its rhizomes and roots are used for medicinal purposes. It has a bitter and cold nature, and offers effects such as eliminating accumulation and guiding stagnation, purging fire and cooling blood, promoting blood circulation to remove stasis, and benefiting the gallbladder while reducing jaundice. Additionally, it can be used as a dye, a spice, and an ingredient in the brewing industry...
Purple-skinned garlic, especially the white garlic from the Cheng County area, is a famous product. It is known for its large size, plump cloves, rich juice, strong flavor, and spiciness. It is truly an excellent seasoning and a powerful antibacterial agent, widely sold across China and throughout Southeast Asian countries.…
The pigeon fish, scientifically known as the Northern Bronze Fish, belongs to the order Cypriniformes, family Cyprinidae, subfamily, and genus Coreius. Its local common name is pigeon fish. It gets its name from its resemblance to a pigeon, with an elongated, flat body that is rounded and cylindrical in the front and laterally compressed at the rear. The back of the fish has an ancient bronze color. It has a small head and a small horseshoe-shaped mouth, along with a pair of long barbels. The length of the head is about six times the width of the mouth...
The Hasi Pear (Pgrussp) is a rare and precious fruit. Named after the Hasi Mountain in Jingyuan, it resembles an egg in shape, with fine texture, sweet taste, and a rich aroma. It has a small pit, uniform size, water-white flesh, and does not oxidize easily when cut, retaining its color and flavor overnight—qualities that distinguish it from other fruits. Historically, it was one of the tribute items from Jingyuan…
Winter Pear, locally known as Big Fruit, is a type of white pear originally from the Yellow River basin. It is a renowned brand among fruit products in Jingyuan County. According to local chronicles, during the Ming Dynasty, there were already “gardeners making a living” along both banks of the Yellow River within the region, and it had become a sizable industry. Winter Pear trees have relatively high water requirements and are best planted in light soil with irrigation access. The tree…
Jujubes, also known as red dates, dried dates, or simply dates, are rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, carotene, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin P, as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and cyclic adenosine monophosphate. Among fruits, they rank high in vitamin C content, earning them the title of “king of vitamins”...
Jingyuan has a long history of abundant lamb production. Rock paintings in Wujia Chuan from the Neolithic Age depict images of both large-horned and hornless sheep. According to the "Kangxi · Jingyuan Wei Annals," "During the Tang Dynasty, the ancient Huizhou's tribute included specialties such as geldings, felt, sheep, and furs." Throughout the ages, lamb has been highly regarded as a delicacy served to honored guests in Jingyuan. Jing…
Jingyuan Second Shearing Fur…
The Perfume Pear, also known as Soft Pear or Xiang Pear, is a fruit of the Persian pear family with a long cultivation history. The Qing Dynasty's Kangxi-era "Revised Chronicles of Jingyuan Wei" states: "The Perfume Pear is the same as the Xiang Pear. It is rarely seen elsewhere, ripens in late autumn, is pulp-free when chewed, and between winter and spring, when frozen, it melts into juice—naturally sweet and delicious, truly a fine delicacy." The banks of the Yellow River within Jingyuan are widely planted with...