Wolf’s Tooth Honey gets its name from its source — the flowers of the wolf’s tooth bush. This is a wild shrub that blooms in white and yellow. Every year after the Qingming Festival, in Liangdang County located in the mountainous region of southern Gansu, lilies bloom alongside the competing blossoms of the wolf’s tooth bush. Swarms of bees gather from across the province and beyond to collect nectar from the flowers. Wolf’s Tooth Honey can be considered a premium grade of honey and is one of the famous specialties of Gansu Province…
Hongchuan Liquor is produced in the current administrative region of Hongchuan Town, Cheng County, Longnan City, Gansu Province. This is based on the Gansu Provincial Government Document "Cheng County People's Government Request for Delineation of the Geographic Indication Product Protection Area of Hongchuan Liquor," Cheng Zheng Fa [2012] No. 34, and the enterprise standard of Gansu Hongchuan Liquor Industry Co., Ltd.: Q/GHJ028-2012 "Hongchuan Liquor"...
Cheng County walnuts have a long history of cultivation and abundant resources. Renowned both domestically and internationally for their large size and full kernels, they are a traditional agricultural export commodity that generates foreign exchange, as well as one of the pillar industries of the county’s rural economy. In Cheng County, what captures your attention most isn’t the picturesque scenery reminiscent of oil paintings, but rather the various-sized, mushroom cloud-like tree canopies spread across urban and rural areas...
Cheng County, hailed as the “Little Jiangnan” of Longnan, enjoys a moist climate, lush forests, and abundant grain production, with extensive persimmon tree cultivation. In the main producing areas, some farmers, due to objective constraints, cannot store the persimmons for long periods or take them to market after harvest. Therefore, every September, persimmon growers begin picking the fruit and processing it...
Rhubarb is a general term for various perennial plants of the genus Rheum in the Polygonaceae family, and it is also the name of a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. In Chinese literature, "rhubarb" often refers to Rheum palmatum. In China, rhubarb is mainly used for medicinal purposes, but in Europe and the Middle East, the term usually refers to other edible species of the Rheum genus with red stems. It has an aromatic scent, a bitter and slightly astringent taste, becomes sticky when chewed, and has a gritty texture. It is harvested in late autumn when the stems and leaves wither or before sprouting in early spring. The fine roots are removed, the outer skin is scraped off, then it is cut into slices or segments, strung together to dry, or dried directly. Medicinal rhubarb has therapeutic effects such as eliminating stagnation, clearing damp-heat, purging fire, cooling blood, removing stasis, and detoxifying.
Shaba Township pottery refers to utensils made from clay or pottery clay, which are shaped by hand and then fired. Pottery has a long history, with simple and crude examples appearing as early as the Neolithic Age. In ancient times, pottery served as a daily household item, whereas nowadays it is generally collected as an artisan craft. It is not translucent. The firing temperature is approximately 700–100…
Purple skin garlic gets its name from its purplish-red outer skin and lotus-like cloves. It is mainly produced in towns such as Hadapu and, compared to similar products, boasts larger heads, bigger cloves, richer garlic juice, and a more robust flavor. It can be stored for extended periods without sprouting, making it a traditional specialty that sells well both within and outside the province. Purple skin garlic is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family…
Dragon Claw, also known as Muzhan Aloe or Small Wooden Aloe, is native to South Africa and has extremely bitter leaf juice. It is currently produced commercially in Japan, where it is regarded as the best medicinal variety of aloe. Processed into dried aloe powder, it can be used to treat various ailments. Medically, Muzhan Aloe has been found to contain many...
The tender stems and leaves of Chinese Aralia Shoots are used as vegetables. They not only have a uniquely fragrant and delicious taste, but are also highly nutritious, rich in essential amino acids such as leucine, lysine, and arginine, as well as over 16 types of inorganic nutrients. In Japan, they are hailed as the “Number One Mountain Delicacy.” Wild Chinese Aralia Shoots, through long-term natural evolution...
Noodles skin (Niangpi) can be found in all districts and counties of the city, with broadly similar preparation methods but varying flavors. For noodles skin, flour is directly mixed with water to form a thin batter and then steamed in a basket; for niangpi, dough is repeatedly rinsed in clean water to separate the gluten, which is then steamed in a basket. Seasonings vary by region—Wudu mainly uses spices such as cardamom and mountain herb, …
Potato pancakes are made by grating potatoes, placing them in a flat pan, and pan-frying them into a pancake shape. A small amount of salted water is added, resulting in a golden color and a crispy texture. …
Dangchang Astragalus is a specialty of Dangchang County in Longnan, Gansu Province. Dangchang County is located in southern Gansu, in the midstream of the Bailong River and on the banks of the Min River, northwest of Longnan City. It borders Li County to the east, Zhouqu and Diebu of Gannan Prefecture to the west, Wudu to the south, and Min County of Dingxi to the north, and is known as the hometown of this unique species of astragalus. Dangchang has a long history,…
Dangchang Codonopsis is of high quality and is often mentioned in the same breath as Wen Codonopsis, enjoying fame both at home and abroad. As early as the 33rd year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1874 AD), over 300 dan (a traditional unit of weight) were exported. In the 32nd year of the Republic of China (1943 AD), total sales reached 500 dan, with each dan weighing 360 jin (a traditional unit of weight), amounting to 180,000 jin in total. Codonopsis can be grown all over the county, and since 1…
The cultivation area of Hada Pu Angelica is mainly located at the intersection of the Minshan Mountain Range and the Western Qinling Mountains in the northern part of Dongxiang County. This region includes thirteen towns such as Hada Pu Town, covering a planting area of 9.2 mu and yielding 23,000 tons. The history of Hada Pu Angelica cultivation dates back a very long time. In the second year of Zhengshi during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu of the Northern Wei Dynasty (505 AD)...
Dangchang's specialty, Red Astragalus, is originally named Huangqi (Astragalus). It is called Red Astragalus because the highest quality is produced in the red soil of Dangchang at altitudes above 1,400 meters. Red Astragalus contains 16 essential free amino acids required by the human body and has various benefits such as replenishing qi and consolidating the exterior, removing toxins and discharging pus, promoting tissue regeneration, and diuresis. According to research by the World Cancer Survey Group, Red Astragalus is a pedochemical indicator plant that can be used for anti-cancer purposes, as well as in combination treatments for coronary heart disease, Keshan disease, Kaschin-Beck disease, and also has functions such as delaying human aging.
Red Army Guokui is one of the famous local delicacies in Hadapu, with a long history of preparation, diverse appearances, flat bottoms, and raised tops that resemble peonies and helmets—hence the name "Guokui," also called "Qiongguo." Baked with specially made stove ash, it is dry, crispy, fragrant, delicious, and has a lingering aftertaste. Guokui was the highest-quality food offered by the people of Hadapu to the Red Army during the Long March...
Rhubarb is also known as Shengjun, Jiangjun, Jinwen, or Kuanye Rhubarb. It is a perennial tall herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family, cultivated throughout Kangxian, with large planting areas in towns such as Zhuyuan, Haoti, Shizi, Guanting, Qinyu, Xinzhai, and Nanhe. In 1984, it was awarded the “Honorary Certificate for Export Commodities” by the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations, and in 2015…
Xi Gaoshan Township: Specializes in maji paper. Xi Gaoshan Township Yafangxia Village: Has a long history of maji paper production.…
Hanyuan Town: Known for producing Bapan Pears and Jinping Pears. Xiyu Township: Specializes in Bapan Pears and Jinping Pears.…
Xihe Potatoes are a specialty of Xihe County in Longnan City, Gansu Province. Spanning both the warm temperate and mid-temperate zones, Xihe County’s distinctly varied climate fosters a rich diversity of produce. Xihe Potatoes are known for their floury texture and large size, with a cultivation area of 300,000 mu and an annual output of 400,000 tons. Potatoes are one of the main crops in Xihe County, accounting for 25% of…