Lucky clover, scientifically known as clover, is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically has only three leaves, hence it is also called shamrock. Clover grows in countless numbers all around us, but you might not find a single four-leaf clover even if you spend ten years looking. It is said that among one hundred thousand clovers, there might be only one...
“Buckwheat Noodles Chopped with a Knife,” as the name suggests, are buckwheat noodles made by chopping. Buckwheat is one of the premium coarse grains in northern Shaanxi. It is high in protein, low in fat, rich in vitamins, and highly nutritious. Locals in northern Shaanxi use it to make many delicious traditional foods. Buckwheat Noodles Chopped with a Knife are among the most popular. This dish is believed to soften blood vessels…
Apricot, also known as common apricot, belongs to the Rosaceae family, Prunus genus, and is a perennial deciduous tree. The earliest written record of apricot appears in the *Book of Songs* (6th century BC – 1st century BC), where it is ranked first among the five fruits: apricot, plum, chestnut, jujube, and peach. Additionally, texts such as the *Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon·Basic Questions*, *Qimin Yaoshu* (Essential Techniques for the Welfare of the People), and *Wang Zhen’s Agricultural Treatise*…
Buckwheat is one of the traditional grain crops in Wuqi County, cultivated as early as the 5th or 6th century BC. It has been a beloved autumn crop for generations of Wuqi people. Buckwheat ranks first among all crops planted in Wuqi County and is also the county’s main honey source crop. There are two cultivated varieties of buckwheat in Wuqi: sweet buckwheat and bitter buckwheat. Sweet buckwheat…
Zichang Mung Bean Jelly is a traditional snack from Zichang County, renowned across northern Shaanxi. It comes in three varieties: mung bean jelly, buckwheat jelly, and potato jelly, among which mung bean jelly is the most popular. Mung bean jelly is made from high-quality mung beans, which are ground into powder, then mixed with water and alum to form a paste. The mixture is stirred in a pot until thickened, then poured into a container to cool. It is then soaked in cold...
The lamb noodles of northern Shaanxi are undoubtedly one of the region’s greatest delicacies. Those who have tried them will find the taste unforgettable, and those who haven’t should hurry up and give them a try—especially if you’re a fan of lamb. (Yan’an)…
Northern Shaanxi Stewed Mixed Dish is one of the most distinctive local dishes in Northern Shaanxi. Although this dish originates from Inner Mongolia, it has taken root in Northern Shaanxi and incorporated many unique local flavors. It mainly consists of vermicelli, lean meat, potatoes, vegetables, and more, with a delicious taste...
Huoshao is flat and round like a baked sesame cake, with a filling similar to that of dumplings. Its crust is thin and the filling generous, featuring a crispy exterior and soft interior, bursting with savory aroma. A single bite releases an ooze of juices. There are two types: dry huoshao and oil huoshao. The dry version is made by kneading the dough well, cutting it into pieces weighing around one liang (50 grams), then rolling them into paper-thin skins with a rolling pin. A thin layer of oil is spread on the skin, which is then rolled up,…
Northern Shaanxi boasts vast territory with extensive forested areas. Natural forests such as the Huanglong Mountain Forest, Qiao Mountain Forest, and Lao Mountain Forest span several counties, creating a favorable ecological environment. The region is home to a rich diversity of wildlife and forest specialty products. Among them, first-class nationally protected wild animals such as the leopard and brown eared-pheasant are conserved within nature reserves.
Northern Shaanxi produces a wide variety of beans, which are colorful, plump, high in quality, and rich in nutrients. These beans are an important local export product. The city’s annual bean cultivation area covers 40,000 hectares, with an output of several hundred thousand tons. Major varieties include red adzuki beans, double-green beans, mung beans, cowpeas, peas, kidney beans, and lentils. Take double-green beans, for example — they are emerald green, as vibrant as…
Since ancient times, good water has been essential for brewing fine wine. The northern Shaanxi liquor industry benefits from renowned springs and excellent water sources, producing liquors that enjoy considerable fame. The Meishui Distillery in Ganquan County, hailed as the "Hometown of Fine Water," uses water from the "Meishui Spring"—a spring documented as the water source for the imperial courts of the Sui and Tang dynasties—to brew its products. It has developed a series of "Sui-Tang Jade Liquor" products—Sui-Tang Jade Liquor, Sui-Tang Tribute Wine, Sui-Tang Banquet Wine…
[Main Production Area] Wuqi, Zhidan in the Yan'an region and Hengshan, Jingbian, Dingbian in the Yulin region of Shaanxi Province [Major Distribution Area] Counties along the northern and western borders of Shaanxi Province Most have a compact build, tightly feathered, elegant appearance, and agile movement. Their heads are small and oval-shaped, with large, slightly protruding, lively eyes…
Ganquan County in Shaanxi Province is located in the central part of Yan'an City, on the southeastern edge of the Shaanbei inclined plateau within the Ordos Basin, situated in the central part of the Shaanbei Plateau Depression — a hilly and gully region of the Loess Plateau. The area features wind-blown loess with deep topsoil layers, including well-developed cultivated and matured soil layers, subsoil layers, and soil substrate layers, all rich in nutrients. These conditions are highly suitable for meeting the various nutritional needs of the red adzuki bean crop...
Ganquan Shuangqing Beans have both seed coat and cotyledons in a vivid emerald green color, crystal clear and highly nutritious. These beans are rich in high-quality protein and soluble proteins, with balanced fat content, as well as abundant minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. They contain 17 out of the 18 essential amino acids required by the human body and also provide various vitamins, especially...
The “Wuqi” brand pure wool carpets are made from high-quality sheep wool sourced from Northwest China. The wool is fine in texture, vibrant in color, strong, and elastic. These carpets are handcrafted through processes such as spinning, dyeing, weaving, leveling, washing, pattern shearing, and polishing. The resulting products feature clear patterns, bright colors, soft texture, excellent elasticity, and an elegant appearance...
Ganquan Dried Tofu…
Made from finely processed buckwheat groats, these pancakes can be paired with pressed tofu, hot tofu, and a variety of stir-fried dishes. They offer diverse serving methods, a cool and savory taste, a pleasant texture, and are known to help reduce fat and prevent cancer—making them an ideal food to enjoy all year round. For the best texture, it's recommended to eat the pancakes fresh off the pan. The Zichang Pancake is highly reputed in the northern Shaanxi region...
The cultivation of Zichang potatoes began in the late Qing Dynasty. Locally, besides being used as a side dish, they were mostly fed to livestock. During the Republican era, people started making potato starch noodles (commonly known as "yangyu starch noodles"), but due to limited production, there was no significant development. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, with strong promotion by the government, potato cultivation became widespread in Zichang. In 1999, a 44…
Made from finely processed buckwheat groats, it can be paired with pressed tofu, hot tofu, and various stir-fried dishes. It offers a variety of ways to eat, is cool, delicious, and has a pleasant texture. It also helps reduce fat and has anti-cancer properties, making it an ideal food that can be enjoyed all year round. Pancakes are best eaten fresh off the pan for the ultimate taste. Zichang pancakes are long-renowned in the northern Shaanxi region…
Fuxian in northern Shaanxi, anciently known as Fuzhou, has long been described as “a land where grains thrive even when other regions suffer.” It was once the site of the Zhennuo Campaign, and the Huluhe River Valley town of Zhiluo is famed as the “Little Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall” and the “Little Central Shaanxi of Northern Shaanxi.” The flat Wuzhi Plateau, the expansive Lianghe Valley, and the lush Ziwuling Mountains weave together a pleasant climate and abundant resources...