As early as over two thousand years ago during the Han Dynasty, the area at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain and the southern bank of the Wei River had a history of peach tree cultivation. The "Qin Wind" section of the Classic of Poetry (Shijing) contains beautiful poems about peaches. The eastern part of Zhongnan Town was once the site of the Han Dynasty’s Shanglin Imperial Garden, where streams crisscrossed and vegetation flourished, with peach and plum blossoms vying in spring beauty. Every spring when flowers bloomed, near the Changyang Palace, the imperial concubines would go out to enjoy the season...
Black Hair Growth Tonic Wine is a functional health wine meticulously blended and concentrated from over ten types of traditional Chinese herbs. It can darken premature gray hair caused by insufficient liver and kidney essence, kidney deficiency with blood heat, or excessive stress. It promotes hair regrowth for baldness and thinning hair resulting from kidney deficiency, blood heat, or overthinking. It also helps...
Also known as glutinous rice wine, sweet rice wine, rice wine, laozao, sweet wine, and so on. The many names of laofu reflect that it is a low-alcohol beverage widely found across vast regions, yet in no place is it truly regarded as liquor. Laofu is probably one of the most beloved alcoholic drinks, even though it contains the word "wine" — some people might even get tipsy from it, but…
Noodles in sour soup, often compared to “Korean cold noodles,” are renowned worldwide for their refreshing, thirst-quenching quality, rich nutrition, and unique flavor. In terms of color, aroma, taste, and nutritional value, they are entirely comparable to Korean cold noodles, if not superior. A tantalizing bowl of these noodles features strands as fine as silk, uniformly smooth, garnished with scallions and cilantro in tender yellow and fresh green hues, topped with a swirl of red chili oil…
The emerald-green waters of the Heihe River, along with the plump and healthy cold-water freshwater fish from the river, combined with the masterful skills of the chefs, result in delicious Heihe Roast Fish. Currently, there are already several roast fish restaurants along the Heihe River in Mazhao Town of our county. Thanks to its delectable flavor and smooth texture, Heihe Roast Fish is increasingly loved by people from all walks of life…
With a history of over 1,300 years, during the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, a young woman surnamed Suo from Suocun Village in Fufeng fled to Cuifeng Mountain to escape an arranged marriage and lived a self-sufficient life in seclusion. Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, was hunting on Cuifeng Mountain when his horse got startled and led him astray, bringing him to Suo’s dwelling. The woman served him her usual staple food—tuotuo. After tasting it, Li Shimin was full of praise...
The Zhouzhi Kiwifruit organization is a new type of agricultural industry institution jointly established by professionals with years of experience in research and development, breeding, planting, cultivation, care, and sales. It is located just across the Wei River from the national-level Yangling Agricultural High-Tech Industries Demonstration Zone, 82 kilometers east of Xi'an and 86 kilometers west of Baoji...
The Bamboo Horse Dance is one of the common folk dances in Zhouzhi. However, the Mingma Zuanmai (Candle-Drilled Bamboo Horse) performance from Luguangu Ma Village stands out as unique. During the performance, eight horses take the stage, each with candles lit on their chests and rumps — yet the candles remain unlit and upright even as the horses gallop. The formations they run in include: White Horse Parting Its Mane, Old Dragon Coiling Around a Tree, Four Lanterns, Flower Fishing, Snake Shedding Its Skin, Inner Stacked City, …
The gastrodia elata produced in Nanshan is large in size and high in quality, making it a valuable medicinal herb. Thanks to its significant and well-established therapeutic effects, gastrodia elata has been widely used in modern clinical medicine. The "National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicine" summarizes its effects as: “primarily used for treating hypertension, dizziness, headache, facial and ocular deviation, limb numbness, and infantile convulsions.” …
Most wines are clear, but this one is thick and viscous. Most wines are sharp and spicy, but this one is sweet and smooth. Villagers can drink it, city dwellers can drink it, the elderly can drink it, children can drink it, men can drink it, women can drink it. It aids digestion, promotes blood circulation, quenches thirst, and moistens the lungs. Legend has it that the great poet Li Bai drank this wine and composed hundreds of poems. Therefore, scholars and literati who came to Chang’an through the ages would specifically seek out Osmanthus Thick Wine. Now, there is a student who wishes to...
Features: It gets its name from its appearance of golden threads coiled layer upon layer like stacked towers. The texture is soft, fluffy, and moist, with fine layers and rich oiliness without being greasy. Main ingredients: premium flour, pork lard. Brief introduction: Golden Thread Oil Tower is a Shaanxi-style snack, named for its appearance of golden threads coiled layer upon layer like stacked towers. This snack was first created in the Tang Dynasty. Select…
The jade carving process selects materials with great care. Human figures are crafted to achieve both lifelike form and expressive spirit, highlighting individuality; floral designs are incredibly realistic, showcasing the unique artistic features of Chinese jade carving—“ingenuity, charm, and uniqueness.” Lantian jade carving crafts, especially items such as jade bowls, jade bracelets, and wine sets, have reached a high level of artistic excellence and embody the characteristics of Qin craftsmanship.
Zhouzhi Tuotuo Noodles have a long history. Legend has it that Emperor Li Shimin, during his time as King of Tang, would always have a bowl whenever he visited this place. The preparation method of Cui Peak Tuotuo Noodles in Zhouzhi is the most unique—it differs from other types of noodles. First, the dough is made firm, kneaded thoroughly, and left to rest for a while. This step is similar to the process used for making pulled or stretched noodles. The key lies in taking the rested…
Shaanxi Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision. Cornus officinalis from Zhouzhi. The administrative regions under the jurisdiction of four towns in Zhouzhi County, Shaanxi Province: Chenhe Town, Wangjiahe Town, Banfangzi Town, and Houzhenzi Town. "Letter from the People's Government of Zhouzhi County Regarding the Application to Define the Protection Scope of the Geographical Indication Product Origin of Cornus officinalis from Zhouzhi", Zhou Zheng Han [2012] No. 9…
High-quality potatoes are washed, steamed, peeled, then pounded in a stone mortar with a wooden pestle until they form a sticky paste. A piece is scooped into a bowl, mixed with broth and pickled vegetables, and served—now a signature dish for rural homestays welcoming guests. In summer and autumn, Lantian has its own specialty food—sweet taro cakes. Unlike...
Since the 1950s, Lantian County has been introducing and cultivating sweet Western cherries. In recent years, premium new varieties such as Hongdeng, Lapins, and Van have been introduced and are mainly grown. The early-maturing variety Hongdeng ripens in early May, yielding large fruits with an average weight of 9.6 grams per cherry; the fruit shape is kidney-shaped, with a thick and short stem; the skin is red or purplish-red,…
Persimmons are highly nutritious, vibrant in color, soft and juicy, sweet and delicious, loved by people of all ages. They can be eaten fresh or processed into dried persimmons, persimmon cakes, used to make wine or vinegar, and also have high medicinal value. Fresh persimmons can clear heat and detoxify, serving as an excellent remedy for lowering blood pressure and stopping bleeding, and they are effective in treating high blood pressure, hemorrhoidal bleeding, and constipation...
Lantian walnuts have a long history of production. To improve yield and quality, varieties such as the Hebei Luren walnut and the Xinjiang thin-shelled walnut were introduced. Through careful cultivation and management, an excellent local variety—Beicangwan 803—was selected and approved at the provincial level. After more than 20 years of large-scale promotion across the county…
Jinshan Township is located at the southern foot of Mount Li, with high elevation, a cool climate, and significant day-night temperature variation, making it a major production area for winter scallions in our county. Jinshan scallions are favored by consumers for their thick, white, crisp, tender, aromatic, high-quality, and pollution-free characteristics. Currently, the township has a planting area of 2,500 mu, yielding 3,500 tons of winter scallions annually, with an annual output value…
Lantian Jade comes in various types such as jadeite, black jade, colored jade, white marble jade, and yellow jade. Most of them feature distinct, multi-colored patterns with vibrant hues and unique designs. According to recent surveys, Lantian Jade reserves exceed 1 million cubic meters, mainly distributed in Yuchuan Township and Hongmensi Township. In the past, local folk jade artisans manually mined and processed the jade. In recent years, they have begun to...