And now for the main event — the star of the show has arrived！ For Xiao Min, studying away from home, what delicious food makes them long for it day and night, unable to eat or sleep in peace? There's only one answer to that question — shout it out loud: Noodle Pieces！ Gā Miàn Piàn (small noodle pieces)！ When school break comes and it’s time to go home, be sure to eat ten bowls！ Don’t ask me why — I’ve got the money, so I can afford to be this willful！ The specialty of Min County Noodle Pieces lies in how…
Dahlias are native to Mexico and Guatemala. In the 1950s, only about ten varieties were introduced to the Lintao area in Gansu. Over the past 40-plus years, thanks to the persistent and hard work of local flower enthusiasts such as Zhang Wanquan, dahlias have flourished and undergone tremendous changes in Lintao, Gansu: first, there has been an immense enrichment of varieties...
Lin Tao has a long history of cultivating flowers such as peonies, tree peonies, chrysanthemums, and dahlias. Especially noteworthy is its millennia-old peony cultivation, boasting over 1,000 varieties. The “Taoyang Red” peony has found its way to Luoyang, the “Kingdom of Peonies.” The purple-speckled peony is a unique variety in China, renowned both domestically and internationally. Lin Tao’s purple-speckled peony…
Xiping Township: Renowned for producing high-quality purple-skin garlic.…
Taoyang Town: Known for producing gladiolus, peonies, and dahlias. Local specialties include Lintao Crisp Candy and rose-scented incense...
Lintao antique-style carpets: Made from locally-sourced wool with long fibers, good luster, strong tensile strength, and moderate thickness, which is chemically washed during production. The products feature fine craftsmanship, durable dyeing that resists fading, a shiny surface, soft texture, and good elasticity. The patterns are classic and timeless, with deep, harmonious colors. After shearing, they resemble bas-relief carvings, giving off a subdued yet elegant and comfortable vibe.
Weiyuan County derives its name from being the source of the ancient Wei River, the largest tributary of the Yellow River. It is one of the cradles of ancient culture in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, where numerous relics of the Yangshao, Majiayao, and Qijia cultures have been discovered, making it a convergence point of these three ancient civilizations. It lies along the ancient Southern Silk Road of China. The Southern Silk Road began in Chang’an during the Han Dynasty, followed the Wei River westward, passed through Weiyuan, and eventually entered the Hexi Corridor. The county is home to the unique Baoling Bridge, a cantilever-style all-wooden arch bridge built during the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1398 AD), as well as Shouyang Mountain, where the two sages of the Guzhu Kingdom, Bo Yi and Shu Qi, are buried; the origin of the Wei River where birds and rats share a hole; and the ruins of the Qin Great Wall—rich cultural heritage along the Wei River basin. Throughout history, many literati have left their inscriptions here. Weiyuan County has a long history of chicken farming. According to the *Weiyuan Animal Husbandry Annals*, as early as the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, locals had the habit of raising native chickens. A poem by Wu Zhen, a successful candidate in the imperial examinations during the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong reign, reads: “Lush grass on the slope, poultry fill the yard,” which shows that the tradition of chicken farming—and free-range practices—existed over 300 years ago. To this day, local proverbs still circulate: “Raise cattle to plow fields, raise pigs for the New Year, raise sheep for felt, raise chickens for eggs to trade for oil and salt money.” Local legend says that, long ago, farmers and herders here raised gamecocks. Five hundred years ago, raising chickens for meat and eggs was already quite common. During the Qing Dynasty, native chickens raised locally were known for their uniquely delicious and pure-flavored meat, served to local government offices and nobility. The Huangxianggou Chicken production area boasts superior forage resources and a unique geographical advantage, laying a solid foundation for the development of the Huangxianggou Chicken. In the 1990s, as the global poultry industry flourished, local efforts turned to selective breeding of traditional fine breeds, resulting in the Huangxianggou Chicken—a premium local breed with tender, delicious meat, rich nutrition, and a pure flavor. Huangxianggou Chickens roam freely and roost in grasslands and forests, primarily foraging on tender grass, sand grains, small insects, plant stems, leaves, and seeds, supplemented with some whole grains. Thanks to their unique natural environment, distinctive farming methods, and specialized feed sources, Huangxianggou Chickens exhibit typical quality traits: sturdy physique, strong disease resistance, high-quality meat, rich nutrition, and a delicious, natural taste. Production scale and economic benefits: Huangxianggou Chickens are mainly distributed across 217 administrative villages in 16 towns and townships of Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, Gansu Province. The annual inventory exceeds 5 million birds, with over 3.5 million slaughtered annually. Chicken meat production reaches 5,200 tons, generating nearly 100 million yuan in output value and bringing over 17 million yuan in net income to farmers. The product is sold both domestically and internationally.
Weiyuan County is located in central Gansu Province, at the junction of the southern tectonic trough of the West Qinling Mountains and the plateau of the Loess Plateau. The county features a cool climate with significant differences between its northern and southern parts — the north is cooler and relatively dry, while the south is alpine, cold, and humid. It has deep soil layers, fertile land, low incidence of diseases, and few insects that spread viruses. As a result, the potato seed potatoes produced here are of high quality, …
Vermicelli is a dried starch product made from beans, tubers, and coarse grains, processed into thread-like or strip-shaped forms. Vermicelli production in China has a history of over a thousand years and is manufactured across various regions. It appears in grayish-white, yellow, or yellowish-brown colors. As a dried product, vermicelli can be divided into two shapes: round and wide. Features: Sweet potato vermicelli,…
Weiyuan County is the birthplace of the ancient Wei River and lies at the junction of the southern trough of the West Qinling Mountains and the Loess Plateau tableland. The northern arid mountainous region features deep layers of loess, making it suitable for growing Codonopsis, which boasts firm flesh, a fragrant and sweet taste, and superior quality, earning the area the title “Hometown of Codonopsis.” Codonopsis is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Campanulaceae family, and its Co…
Zhouqu Prickly Ash is grown in a natural environment at altitudes of 1,400 to 1,800 meters. Renowned worldwide for its large size, thick flesh, bright red color, and fragrant taste, it is hailed as the “King of Prickly Ash” and is an excellent choice for seasoning and health benefits. In October 1994, Zhouqu Prickly Ash won the Gold Award at the National Forestry Famous, Special, and High-quality New Products Expo. Meanwhile, “Zhouqu…”
The Taohe River is a pristine, unpolluted waterway. Stretching 115 kilometers through Lintao, the riverbanks are dotted with numerous fish ponds of varying sizes, covering over 120 acres of aquaculture area. The river boasts a rich diversity of fish species, among which the Golden Scale Fish and Double-Lipped Mouth Fish are the most renowned. Taohe River fish are plump, fresh, and tender with few bones, high in protein. When cooked and served hot, they offer a rich, delicious flavor...
The booming deep-processing industry of potatoes has uplifted the development of Lintao’s potato sector. In recent years, the county has intensified efforts in deep-processing of potatoes by attracting foreign investment, supporting leading enterprises, and extending the industrial chain. These “earthy eggs” have transformed into “golden beans” that enrich local livelihoods. A number of potato processing companies have emerged, including Sanjiang Company, Xing…
Lintao Dried Sweet Fermented Grains boast a rich wine aroma, sweet taste, and excellent quality. Since they are sun-dried, they can be preserved for a long time without spoiling, are easy to carry, and make a great gift for family and friends. They can be eaten dry or soaked in a little hot water. With a long history of production, they enjoy a high reputation both within and outside the province. …
Wen Party is produced in townships such as Tieba and Boyu, growing in deep valleys at altitudes of 2,000 to 2,600 meters, along the edges of high mountain forests and in sparse shrubland. It is also known as Crystal Party, Loose Party, and Defense Party, and can be either wild or cultivated. Its roots are large, fleshy, and plump, with a sweet taste and neutral nature. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and...
Hand-pulled dough noodles are made from a flour blend of buckwheat and soybeans. The dough is hand-rolled and cut into thin strips, then served with chili, pickled vegetables, and fermented starch water. The noodles are milky white, the broth clear and not cloudy, and the dish has a crisp, tender, and refreshing taste without any bean-like flavor. On hot summer days when work pauses, having a bowl of these noodles not only satisfies hunger but also helps to cool down...
Potato Pudding A local saying in Zhouqu goes: “For a truly satisfying meal, you must pound potato pudding.” To make potato pudding, first boil smooth, large potatoes, peel them, and place them in a special wooden trough. Gently knead them with a wooden mallet until they start to form a mass, then pound them vigorously with force until the potato mass becomes one solid block. Potato pudding is often served...
The tofu is "set" not with gypsum, but with natural nitre water. Inside the tofu box, the soy milk is steaming hot, and the vendor cuts it into pieces while it's hot and serves it in a bowl. The tofu is snow-white and tender, exuding a rich aroma. It is then topped with a bright red chili sauce — a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste that makes one’s mouth water at first glance. The chili sauce is made by pouring hot vegetable oil over it, then adding scallions, fermented black beans, and various…
The dough used for hand-pulled dough bits soup is made from a mixture of buckwheat and soybeans. It is hand-rolled into sheets and then cut into thin noodles with a knife, served with chili, pickled vegetables, and fermented starch water. The noodles are milky white, the broth is clear and not cloudy, and the dish has a crisp, tender, and refreshing taste without any bean flavor. On hot summer days when work pauses, eating a bowl of hand-pulled dough bits soup not only satisfies hunger but also cools the body — it's one of the favorite dishes among farmers…
The specialty of Zhugqu, known as "wolf's stomach" (狼肚), has the scientific name Morchella and belongs to the class of Ascomycetes. It is commonly found in coniferous forests in counties such as Zhuoni, Lintan, Zhugqu, and Diebu within the prefecture. Rich in protein, wolf’s stomach contains 19 types of amino acids and various vitamins. It is highly nutritious, delicious, and被誉为 “the meat among vegetables” due to its rich flavor. It is a famous mountain delicacy with medicinal properties as well. …