Huangling Big Cherries are a specialty of Huangling County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province. The cherries from Huangling are large, delicious, have thin skins, are bright and glistening, crystal-clear, sweet and tasty, as well as highly nutritious. Known for their vibrant color, transparency, sweetness, and rich nutrition, they are hailed as the “gem among fruits,” the “king of fruits,” and the “northern…”
Huangling apples are a specialty of Huangling County in Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province. Known for their elegant shape, vibrant yet soft color, crisp and juicy flesh, rich and lingering fragrance, moderate firmness, high sugar content, pleasant taste, and excellent storability and transportability, Huangling apples are highly favored by consumers. Huangling, located in the central part of Shaanxi Province at the southern end of Yan’...
Huanghuang Bun is a specialty snack from Huangling County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province. It is crisp, flavorful, richly aromatic, and delicious. The top is dotted with sesame-sized indentations soaked in a pool of cooking oil. When placed upright, it resembles an exquisite little boat; when tilted, it looks like a waning crescent moon. It smells fragrant, looks tender, and tastes sweet. Huanghuang Bun, abbreviated as "Huanghuang," gets its name from its yellow color...
Yan’an offers a wide variety of delicious foods, and mutton offal soup is one of the distinctive Han Chinese snacks in the region. Alongside dishes like “potato rub rub,” Ganquan tofu, and Zichang pancakes, mutton offal soup is a must-try. This simple yet flavorful soup is made by simmering mutton, lamb offal, and seasonings. The ingredients and preparation method are very straightforward. Locals, wrapped in sheepskin towels, squat together holding steaming bowls of the fragrant soup — an utterly delightful experience. …
Made from finely processed buckwheat into noodle-like strips, these are served with mutton broth from northern Shaanxi, resulting in a delicious and savory taste. In northern Shaanxi, there’s a local saying: “Buckwheat noodles and mutton broth, inseparable in life and death.” …
Yilao Village in Danzhou Town, Yichuan County, Shaanxi Province, comprises seven natural groups, with 269 households and a population of 1,142. The village has a total of 5,432 mu of arable land. Since 1992, the village has implemented the "Fruit and Livestock Prosperity for Farmers" initiative. After years of development, it has achieved remarkable ecological, economic, and social benefits. By 2012, over 4,000 mu were planted with apple trees, nu…
Yichuan’s specialty, Dahongpao Prickly Ash, is known as the “No.1 Prickly Ash in the World.” In 1995, it won the Houtu Golden Statue Award at the China Yangling Agricultural Expo and the Provincial Quality Product Award, and is exported to Sichuan, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Gansu, Shanxi, and other provinces. Products developed from it, such as prickly ash essence, prickly ash powder, and five-spice powder, have shown significant economic benefits. Yan’an’s prickly ash is mainly distributed...
Hukou Crisp Pear is a specialty of Hukou Town, Yichuan County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province. Yichuan Hukou Crisp Pears are celebrated for their clean and elegant appearance, golden-yellow sheen, thin and fine skin, sweet taste, juiciness, crispness, and health benefits such as moistening the lungs, clearing heat, and detoxifying. They have won the “Shaanxi Provincial Quality Fruit Award” multiple times in the province’s fruit quality evaluations, earning great popularity among consumers. Hukou Crisp...
Yichuan persimmons are a specialty of Yichuan County in Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province. Renowned for their large size, vibrant color, and high sugar content, Yichuan persimmons are widely celebrated, and Yichuan persimmon cakes are sold across the country. These persimmons are mainly produced in Shoufeng Township, Jiyi Town, and Qiulin Town. In late autumn, the persimmon trees—on hillsides, in valleys, and in front of and behind houses in towns such as Jiyi, Shoufeng, and Hukou in Yichuan County—are laden with ripe persimmons...
Fresh elm seeds are cleaned of old roots, washed, then mixed with three-grain flour, a little salt, ground Sichuan pepper, baking soda, and water until well kneaded. The dough is shaped into steamed cornbread buns and steamed for 20 minutes. …
First developed in 1984, Yichuan apples are mainly produced in towns such as Danzhou, Qiulin, Niujiadian, Jiaoli, Yunyan, Xinshihexi, and Gelou. Across the county, 19,779 households are engaged in apple production, accounting for over 80% of all households. In recent years, with the widespread application of four key technologies, the quality, profitability, and reputation of Yichuan apples have continued to improve. By the end of 2004, the total planted area had reached 200,700 mu, including 148,513 mu of Fuji apples, 31,577 mu of Qinguan, 3,466.9 mu of Gala, and 3,926.8 mu of Red Star. The total bearing area was 80,000 mu. A 50,000-mu green base has been certified by the China Green Food Development Center. In 2004, the total apple yield was 72,431 tons, with an output value of 75.6 million yuan, and per capita apple income for farmers exceeded 700 yuan. Thanks to Yichuan’s location in one of the world’s best apple-growing regions—with abundant sunlight, large diurnal temperature variations, and high altitude—the apples are large, brightly colored, crisp, flavorful, pollution-free, and have a long shelf life. At provincial and municipal fruit quality competitions, 14 varieties have won awards 38 times, including the Fuji variety, which received the Golden Ji Statue Award at the Second China Yangling Agricultural High-Tech Fair and the Provincial Quality Fruit Award in 2001. In 1997, Yichuan was listed as one of 27 key apple base counties in Shaanxi Province.
Primarily produced in areas such as Jiyi, Shoufeng, and Luchuan. By the end of 2004, the total area under prickly ash cultivation in the county reached 65,900 mu, of which 20,000 mu were bearing fruit, yielding 53.3 tons and generating an output value of 5.86 million yuan. In recent years, the county has accelerated the adjustment of prickly ash varieties, introducing premium cultivars such as "Lion's Head" and "Fengjiao," and vigorously promoting...
Primarily produced in Hukou Township and Gaobai Township. By the end of 2004, the planting area of Hukou Pears reached 24,700 mu, with an annual output of 5,000 tons. Hukou Pears are known for their smooth skin, crisp texture, rich flavor, high sugar content, thin peel, tender flesh, small fruit specks, golden-yellow color, and excellent storability and transportability. They were awarded the Houji Gold Statue Prize at the second China Yangling Agricultural Hi-Tech Fair, and in 2…
Primarily produced in Jiyi and Shoufeng townships. By the end of 2004, the walnut cultivation area reached 20,000 mu, with an annual output of 150 tons and a production value of 1.65 million yuan. Yichuan walnuts feature thin shells, high kernel yield, and high oil content, making them highly favored by merchants. …
In the traditional customs of Yichuan wood carving, before an elderly person passes away, their children meticulously craft a coffin for them, adorning it with vividly carved patterns. These designs primarily include hundreds of motifs such as the dragon and phoenix bringing prosperity, the phoenix facing the sun, the Eight Immortals (upper, middle, and lower), the Five Blessings Surrounding Longevity, and the Twenty-Four Filial Exemplars. The wood carvings on the doors, windows, eaves, brackets, and plaques of traditional architecture are also...
Yichuan Flour Flowers are various floral, bird, insect, and fish shapes and patterns made from kneaded dough, typically used as offerings to deities and ancestors.…
Yichuan embroidery is known for its delicate craftsmanship, simple and solemn shapes, strong color contrasts, classic vintage charm, and exceptional artistic appeal. It comes in various forms such as wind hats, abdominal wraps, shawls, headpieces, sewing kits, longevity pillows, and embroidered shoes. Gao Dai Zhang and Wang San Nv are representative figures of Yichuan embroidery. In August 1984, Yichuan embroidery items such as tiger-head hats and shawls...
Kulē is also known as "Potato Rub-Rub." First, potatoes are grated into inch-long thin slices using a grater, then mixed with Sichuan peppercorns, shredded scallions, ginger powder, salt, and other seasonings. The mixture is combined with flour, stirred evenly, and steamed in a steamer basket. When serving, it is placed in a large bowl and seasoned with mashed garlic, chili paste, soy sauce, vinegar, scallion oil, or sesame oil. If quickly stir-fried in a wok, the flavor becomes even better. If potatoes are replaced with acacia flowers,…
To make rice wine, soft rice is cooked, mixed evenly with yeast powder, placed in a jar, and sealed to ferment at room temperature. After fermentation, water is added as needed, the mixture is strained through a sieve to remove the residue, and then boiled. The rice wine boasts a richly aromatic fragrance and can be intoxicating if consumed in excess.…
The flatbread is made with wheat flour mixed with an appropriate amount of water, along with oil, salt, and seasonings. Beaten eggs are incorporated into the dough, which is then kneaded and flattened into a thick pancake-like shape. Raw sesame seeds are stuck to the outside, and the bread is baked in the hot ashes of grass and wood until the surface turns golden brown and emits a fragrant aroma. Yichuan roasted flatbread is crispy, soft, flavorful, and chewy. It is often used as travel food or given as a gift...