Xihe Prickly Ash is a specialty of Xihe County in Longnan City, Gansu Province. The prickly ash produced in Xihe County features large, uniform-sized fruits, bright red color, and a rich aroma and numbing flavor. As early as the Tang Dynasty, it was listed as a tribute product. The region enjoys abundant sunlight, significant day-night temperature differences, and deep soil layers, which contribute to the production of large, uniformly sized, bright red, and strongly aromatic and numbing prickly ash. The “Dahong…” variety produced in the southern mountainous areas…
Grilled Sesame Flatbread, also known as Sesame Flatbread, is the preferred breakfast choice for people in Xihe when brewing GuanGuan tea every morning. Crispy, fragrant, and savory, this flatbread offers a delightful mix of flavors that lingers on the palate. To make it, refined wheat flour is kneaded into dough in a basin, then divided into evenly sized pieces. Salt and seasonings are added before the dough is pressed into thin rounds...
Potato Balls Potato Balls are one of the most beloved foods among the people of Xihe. The preparation process is simple, and they are delicious and tasty. Xihe is rich in potatoes, and the locals love to eat them. There are many ways to enjoy potatoes, and Potato Balls are one of them. In their leisure time, families often gather together to grind clean potatoes into a paste, mix in...
Xihe County in Longnan City, Gansu Province, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Herbal Medicine for a Thousand Years," is famed as China’s hometown of Pinellia. The county cultivates medicinal plants such as Pinellia, Rhizoma Pinelliae Praeparatum, and Pinellia seeds year-round, developing the Pinellia planting industry and establishing Pinellia associations and cooperatives. Longnan City in Gansu Province, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Herbal Medicine for a Thousand Years," has been featured in promotional efforts by China’s Ministry of Agriculture...
Xihe Gangzi Noodles, a specialty of Xihe County in southeastern Gansu Province, are one of the region’s renowned local products, enjoying a reputation on par with Xihe Guokui flatbread and gaining some fame in nearby counties and cities. The noodles are widely praised for their uniquely smooth and chewy texture. Their smoothness comes not only from a small amount of starch mixed into the dough, but also — and most importantly — from a key step in the process: rolling the dough. …
It is actually Chaozhou-style “fish rice,” which can be eaten cold, or reheated by pan-frying or steaming. It can also be dipped in distinctive Chaozhou sauces. In the past, “fish rice” was often made with Pacific saury, but now many types of fish are used to make this dish, allowing people to enjoy a wider variety of flavors. …
Lamb's quarters, also known as "huítiao" in the local dialect, is an annual herbaceous plant. Its tender stems and leaves are collected, blanched in boiling water for 1–3 minutes, rinsed, and then served cold as a salad. Processed via dehydration and sold commercially, it can fetch a market price of 10,000 to 30,000 yuan per ton. …
Hollow Vegetable, also known as 空筒菜, is primarily harvested for its tender leaves and stems, which have a mildly sweet flavor and are highly nutritious. The optimal time for harvesting is April and May. After picking, the fresh, tender leaves and stems are blanched in boiling water for 2–4 minutes, then rinsed thoroughly two to three times with clean water. They can then be served cold in salads or added to soups and stews. Hollow Vegetable is found in the high mountain forest areas of Wen County at elevations of around 1,200–1,800 meters,...
Zagan Wine is brewed from a variety of grains including highland barley, sorghum, barley, wheat, and broomcorn millet. After the cooked mash is fermented, the liquid is not distilled but instead the “mash” is sealed in a vat for several months. When ready to drink, the mash is scooped out and placed into an earthenware jar, which is then heated over a fire pit. Drinkers suck the wine through a “zagan” (a bamboo or copper tube) inserted into the jar. It helps relieve fatigue and…
Fanba Township: Specialty black fungus…
Jiachang Persimmon Cakes: Primarily produced in Jiachang Township. With a production history spanning a thousand years, they feature a bright reddish exterior and pure white persimmon frost. When peeled open, the flesh inside is glossy brownish-yellow, crystal-clear and tender, sweet and delicious, with excellent color and flavor. Placed in a cup and poured with boiling water, they melt instantly. Rich in nutrients, they help quench thirst, promote saliva production, soothe the heart and lungs, relieve irritability and diuresis, as well as clear heat and detoxify...
Bamboo and rattan woven products from Bikou are known for their wide variety and exquisite craftsmanship.…
Patterned Codonopsis Root: It gets its name from the fine and dense horizontal striations on its roots, which are more numerous than those of other types of codonopsis. It has been cultivated for several decades.…
Hairy chestnuts are highly nutritious and are known for their benefits in strengthening the spleen and nourishing the liver. Braised Chicken with Hairy Chestnuts is a traditional and famous Chinese dish. The hairy chestnuts from Wen County are large, plump, and sweet, making them top-quality among chestnuts. …
is a perennial herb whose roots are used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has a neutral nature and sweet taste, invigorates the spleen and replenishes qi, and is mainly used to treat symptoms such as weakness of the middle qi, diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, pale complexion due to blood deficiency, bloody stools, and uterine bleeding. In our province, there are two major varieties of Codonopsis: Wen Codonopsis and Fang Codonopsis. The Wen Codonopsis produced in Wen County is the most famous, with a cultivation history of over 600 years, renowned worldwide for its strong tonic effects...
Also known as morel or delicious morel. Fungal taxonomy classifies it under the order Pezizales, family Morchellaceae, genus Morchella. The fruiting body is small to medium-sized, 6–14.5 cm, with an irregularly round or oblong cap, 4–6 cm in length and 4–6 cm in width. The surface forms many pits, resembling a sheep’s stomach,...
Tunshui Township: Renowned for its production of rhubarb (Tunhuang)...
Ancient Spring Smoke…
Qishan Fort Village, Qishan Township: Known for its famous apples.…
Lixian Rhubarb, an excellent variety of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, is a specialty of Lixian County in Gansu Province. It is also known as “Quanshui Rhubarb” or “Quan Huang” because it is mainly produced in Quanshui Township. Belonging to the Rheum palmatum species, Lixian Rhubarb has a production history dating back to the Han Dynasty. The rhubarb features large block size, firm texture, fragrant aroma, superior pharmacological properties, and high quality, with active ingredient content ranking...