Jingyuan Black Melon Seeds are renowned for their large size, thin skin, flat shape, loose texture, thick kernel, glossy black color, rich and lasting flavor, and superior quality, making them one of China’s traditional export commodities. These seeds can be processed into a variety of flavors such as five-spice, butter, salty, sweet, and mixed, and they also serve as an ideal ingredient for baked goods...
Jingyuan White Melon…
The Winter Pear boasts bright color, an attractive shape, thin skin, fine flesh, and a well-balanced sweet-and-sour taste. It can be stored for a long time and has long enjoyed an outstanding reputation, selling well in both domestic and international markets. There are two sizes of Winter Pears: the large one has an inverted oval shape, is relatively big with an average weight of 320–500 grams, and turns golden yellow when ripe. Its skin is somewhat thick and coarse, while the flesh is tender white...
Ermao fur is made from the hides of one-month-old Tan lambs, which are slaughtered and processed at that age. The leather is lightweight, supple, and tightly woven, with dense and beautifully patterned fur tufts forming distinct large waves—commonly known as “Nine Curves.” It is both elegant and prestigious, renowned both in China and abroad. Jingyuan is a major production area in China for Tan sheep and Zhongwei goats. &…
Jingyuan Xanthoceras Sorbifolium Oil is a specialty of Jingyuan County. In advancing poverty alleviation efforts, Jingyuan County has consistently prioritized industrial development. By integrating forestry ecological projects and actively seeking support from higher-level policies and funding, the county has established large-scale planting demonstration bases, encouraged major growers to form farmer cooperatives, and vigorously promoted the cultivation of Xanthoceras Sorbifolium in line with local conditions...
Dama Temple is located in the Yellow River valley in the northern part of Xinglong Township, Jingyuan. The fragrant pears produced here are the best in the region. These pears take on a clear yellow hue in autumn, with a mildly tangy fruit flavor. Once ripe, they are picked and stored frozen. Their flesh turns brown after freezing, but upon thawing, they become juicy and rich in nutrients, tasting as sweet as honey and offering benefits such as clearing the lungs and relieving hangovers. Gansu Jingyuan County Agricultural Technology Extension Center…
Xiatan Village in Mitan Township, Jingyuan County, Gansu Province, is located in the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River, in the central and eastern part of Gansu Province, in the heart of Baiyin City. It lies within the Xilong-Hailan-Xinjiang Economic Belt and the core economic zone of Lanzhou–Baiyin. The area enjoys convenient transportation, abundant water sources for irrigation, and rich resources of water, soil, light, and heat. It is the largest vegetable-growing base in Gansu Province. Additionally, Jingyuan County sits at an elevation of 1,398 meters...
Lantern chili (scientific name: Yargrossumbaily), also known locally as "big chili," "garden chili," or "sweet pepper," is one of the high-quality vegetables produced in Jingyuan. The plant grows tall and slightly sprawling, with thick, large leaves and strong growth vigor. It requires good light and ventilation conditions. The fruit is flat-round, with many vertical grooves, and boasts bright and attractive colors,...
Jingyuan County has focused on cultivating goji berries as a pillar industry to enrich its people and strengthen the local economy. Leveraging regional resource advantages, the county has developed the industry through bases and expanded those bases through the industry, striving to cultivate a competitive goji berry sector. Currently, the goji berry planting area has reached 28,800 mu. In 1999, the cultivation technology of goji berries in Jingyuan County began…
Small-Kou Jujubes, a specialty of Jingyuan County in Gansu Province, are named after their place of origin—Xiaokou Village in Shimen Township of the county. Known for traits such as "being able to bear fruit even during prolonged droughts," these jujubes are excellent both for eating and medicinal use. The fresh jujubes are large, heavy, crispy, and delicious, while the dried ones retain their juiciness over time, featuring thick flesh, rich flavor, and high nutritional value. Over the years, Small-Kou Jujubes have been honored as “China’s…”
Jingyuan is located in an alluvial basin in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, situated in a transitional zone between semi-arid desertification grassland. It boasts a unique natural environment with mountainous terrain, deep valleys, abundant water and grass, and a cool climate. The area grows dozens of medicinal herbs such as bupleurum, ephedra, motherwort, dandelion, skullcap, platycodon, saposhnikovia, mint, and licorice. The mountain springs are rich in minerals. Lambs...
Desert Potatoes The "Desert Potatoes" of Jingtai are produced in Jingtai County, located on the southern edge of the Tengger Desert in Gansu Province. Renowned for their unique quality, they are highly favored by customers, selling well in major domestic vegetable markets and exported to various Southeast Asian countries. Jingtai County is situated in central Gansu, bordered by the Yellow River to the east, the Qilian Mountains to the west, the "Shalong" sand dunes to the north, and the provincial capital (Lanzhou) to the south…
Sha’er Wool Fur is made from the hides of lambs slaughtered at around one month of age. High-quality tufts feature undulating, semi-circular waves, with tightly clustered hair strands that have clear boundaries. These are primarily composed of two types of wool: an average diameter of 37.5 microns for the mixed wool and 22.8 microns for the primary wool, in a ratio of 1:2.6. The wool tufts are pure white, with a natural…
Sha Mao fur is distributed across various regions of our county. The breeding of Sha Mao goats has a long history, shaped over time through a combination of natural and artificial selection within the local unique ecological environment. In 1951, when Sha Mao fur was exhibited as a local specialty in Beijing, it caught the attention of relevant experts and scholars. Through research and investigation in production areas...
Corn seed production in Jingtai County
Squab farming began developing in 1990. Through years of effort, thanks to the high quality of its products and broad market prospects, the scale of breeding has expanded year by year. It now includes two leading parent pigeon farms, over 260 large-scale breeders, and 22,000 pairs of breeding pigeons, yielding 160,000 pairs of squabs annually, achieving excellent...
Desert Melon The "Desert Melon" from Jingtai is produced in the desert region of Jingtai County, located on the southern edge of the Tengger Desert. The soil here contains 60% sand, enjoys abundant sunshine, and experiences significant temperature differences between day and night—ideal conditions for growing melons. The area’s "Desert King" series of melons features thick, sweet flesh that is crisp, refreshing, tender, and juicy, with a sugar content of over…
Niangpi is made from wheat flour. The dough is first mixed with cold water to form a stiff mass, then kneaded in clean water to separate the protein and starch. After the starch settles, the water is poured off, alkaline food is added to create a batter, which is then ladled onto a flat tray and steamed into sheets. Once cooled, the sheets are sliced into strips of varying thickness. The separated protein is also steamed and sliced…
JingTai County has made full use of its abundant sunlight resources to vigorously develop its signature goji berry industry. Thanks to their vibrant color, large size, and high sugar content, JingTai goji berries can rival those from Zhongning and are highly favored by merchants both within and outside the province. JingTai goji berries have the following distinctive characteristics: fresh berries are orange-red in color, cylindrical or oval in shape, with a longitudinal diameter of 10-…
Hongshui Township: Known for its abundant production of hair moss.…