Wudu is located in southern Gansu, at the southern foothills of the Qinling Mountains’ western range, at the junction of Gansu, Shaanxi, and Sichuan provinces. With abundant rainfall, mild climate, lush forests and grasslands, and rich resources, it has long been known as the “Little Jiangnan of Long” (Long being an ancient name for parts of Gansu). The Wudu District, situated along the middle reaches of the Bailong River in the Yangtze River basin, has since ancient times been the homeland of high-quality prickly ash, often referred to as the “Millennium Prickly Ash Hometown.”…
Olive trees, also known as oleasters, are primarily native to countries along the Mediterranean coast such as Egypt, Italy, and Greece, and appeared in China in the last century. Their olive oil is rich in unique nutrients such as vitamins A, D, and K, and is recognized worldwide as the "queen of vegetable oils." It is widely used in industries such as food, medicine, and cosmetics. Due to its alignment with…
Yuezhao Township: Specialty products include honey, as well as raw lacquer, Sichuan pepper, walnuts, and more.…
The geographical indication area for Wudu Wen Dangshen medicinal herbs includes 23 towns and 256 villages in Wudu District, such as Anhua Town, Majie Town, Longxing Township, Longba Township, Yulong Town, Ganquan Town, Foya Township, Hanwang Town, Bolin Township, Hanlin Township, Sanhe Town, Jiguan Township, Waina Township, Yuhuang Township, Guohe Township, Wuku Township, Yuezhao…
Yucin Silver Needle -- 2015 National Famous, Special, and High-quality New Agricultural Product, Wudu District Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Bureau, Longnan City, Yucin Silver Needle, Wudu District Yuchun Tea Farmers' Professional Cooperative, Longnan City, Yuchun Tea Industry Co., Ltd. of Longnan City…
Longnan City in Gansu Province is located in the upper reaches of the Jialing River, part of the Yangtze River basin. Due to the barrier effect of the Western Qinling mountain range, the valleys along the river and gentle slopes form warm winter valleys, providing ideal conditions for the overwintering, summering, growth, and fruiting of olives, which thrive in warmth. Apart from differences in rainfall patterns and slightly lower annual precipitation, other meteorological factors in this region...
Wudu Sweet Persimmons from the Wei River Basin in Longnan, Gansu, are large, thick-fleshed, sweet, and highly nutritious. The persimmons are processed into dried persimmons, persimmon wine, persimmon vinegar, and persimmon sugar—all of which are excellent in both color and flavor. Dried persimmons have health benefits such as improving digestion, moistening the intestines, stopping bleeding, detoxifying, and lowering blood pressure.
Kiwifruit from the mountainous areas of Longnan in Gansu are all wild varieties. They have a sweet and cool nature, and are known to reduce fever, quench thirst, and promote urination. Kiwifruit refers to the cultivated fruit of the Actinidia chinensis species. It is also called macaque pear, vine pear, yangtao, monkey peach, wood fruit, or furry fruit, among other names. Originally native to southern China, it is typically oval in shape. The deep brown, hairy skin is generally not eaten, while the inside features bright green flesh and a row of black seeds. The texture of kiwifruit is soft, and its taste is sometimes described as a blend of strawberry, banana, and pineapple. It is named kiwifruit because monkeys enjoy eating it; another theory suggests that the name comes from the fruit’s furry skin, which resembles a monkey’s face.
Wudu cherries belong to the Rosaceae family and are deciduous fruit trees. Friends, don’t confuse cherries with cherry blossoms. When ripe, cherries are bright red, delicate and translucent, delicious in taste, charming in appearance, rich in nutrition, and of high medicinal and health value. They are also known as “含桃” (Han Tao). The types of cherries cultivated as fruit trees in China include Chinese cherry, sweet cherry,…
Gastrodin is used for neurasthenia, neurasthenic syndrome, vascular neurogenic headache, trigeminal neuralgia, sciatica, vertigo, and hyperlipidemia. It can improve the symptoms of these conditions to varying degrees. Gastrodia is a perennial symbiotic plant distributed across most regions of China. Its dried rhizome, also called Gastrodia, ...
Gastrodia elata, according to the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (The Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica), was originally called “Chijian” (Red Arrow) and first appeared in the “Kaibao Bencao.” In the “Compendium of Materia Medica,” it is referred to as “Dingfeng Cao” (Wind-Calming Herb). Later, people believed it was a gift from celestial fairies, hence the name “Gastrodia elata” (Heavenly Hemp). Belonging to the Orchidaceae family, it is a perennial saprophytic upright herbaceous plant. The entire plant lacks green leaves...
Wheat gluten sheets are found across various counties in the city, with similar preparation methods but distinct flavors. The direct method involves mixing flour with water to form a thin batter, which is then steamed to make “面皮” (wheat gluten sheets). The alternative involves kneading a dough repeatedly in clean water to separate the gluten, yielding “酿皮” (gluten sheets), which is also steamed. Seasonings vary by region. In Wudu, the main seasonings include vinegar boiled with spices such as cardamom and mountain pepper, …
Spicy rice noodles are one of the local snacks loved by residents, with stalls found all over the streets and alleys. The noodles—made from vermicelli, handmade flat noodles, or wide rice noodles—are cooked in chicken broth or a rich bone-based stock, then topped with minced scallions, ginger, mashed garlic, pea shoots, cilantro, fried shredded vegetables, chopped celery, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, sesame oil, crispy fried peanuts and soybeans, Sichuan peppercorn powder,…
Potato pudding is a local specialty snack from Wudu, made from locally grown potatoes. Originally a simple dish eaten during times of hardship, it has gradually evolved into a famous local delicacy. Once a common farmhouse meal, it is now one of the beloved regional specialties enjoyed by many. It can be served either hot or cold. For the hot version, it is...
Doufazi is a soybean product, with early-stage preparation similar to tofu. It is firmer than tofu pudding but softer than regular tofu. Served in a bowl and topped with a hot broth made from pepper, ginger powder, dried shrimp, and other seasonings, it has a spicy and fragrant taste. It is produced in counties such as Wudu, Wenxian, and Kangxian, with the version from Wudu being the best.…
The potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant and delicious taste. Mash the potatoes, add minced meat and green onions into a large bowl. Add a small amount of salt, mushroom essence, pepper, and five-spice powder. Put on gloves and stir everything together in a clockwise direction. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and set aside. Shape the mixture into long rectangular strips, dip them into the beaten eggs to coat evenly. The egg-coated potato pancakes are then...
The kiwifruit from the mountainous areas of Longnan, Gansu, are all wild varieties. In recent years, they have gradually been cultivated, categorized by variety, and commercialized. Kiwifruit can be eaten fresh or processed into various food products such as fruit wine, juice, jam, canned fruit, dried fruit, and fruit preserves. Rich in nutrients, it is known as the “fruit of vitamins.” Kiwifruit also has certain medicinal value—it has a sweet and cool nature, and is effective in reducing fever, quenching thirst, and promoting urination. Kiwifruit is also an excellent ornamental plant.
The medicinal herb produced here is of the highest quality, ranking alongside "Min Angelica." Balixiang Township: Renowned for its abundant production of angelica, particularly red astragalus. …
Gansu Dahongpao Prickly Ash: A traditional product widely distributed across the province, it comes in three varieties: Large Prickly Ash, Dahongpao, and Xiaohongpao. The Dahongpao from Longnan is considered the finest, also known as Fu Jiao. It features two small fleshy protrusions on either side of the pedicel base, commonly called "ears," which are the main distinguishing characteristics from other types. …
The persimmons from the Wei River basin in Longnan, Gansu, are plump and fleshy, sweet and flavorful, and rich in nutrients. These persimmons are processed into dried persimmons, persimmon wine, persimmon vinegar, and persimmon sugar—all with excellent color and taste. The dried persimmons are known to aid digestion, moisten the intestines, stop bleeding, detoxify, and help lower blood pressure. …