The traditional hand-pulled noodles of Liu Zhuo, which originated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, have a history of 400 years. Passed down through generations, they have inspired many touching stories. Known for their palatable taste, fine texture, and delicious flavor, these noodles have been favored by markets throughout the ages and remain popular to this day. Hand-pulled noodles are a reflection of traditional dietary culture in human society and represent a green food...
Jingjia Lamb Bubble is one of the distinctive snacks of Shaanxi. It is made by cutting fresh lamb into chunks, adding seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and cinnamon, and simmering them in a pot until the meat becomes tender. Then, white flour flatbreads are torn into pieces about the size of soybeans and eaten together with the lamb and broth. This dish is delicious, nutritious, and suitable for all kinds of people. Hua County Jingjia Lamb Bubble is located at...
Zenggao is a traditional breakfast food in Weinan, made from glutinous rice and red dates to create a sweet cake. Beitang Zenggao is also known as Crystal Dragon-Phoenix Cake. It is made by layering glutinous rice and red dates alternately, stacking them three to four layers high, and is famed for its rich date aroma, soft texture, stickiness, and sweetness. …
Nanqi Hele, also known as Xiaji Hele or Xiagui Hele, is a specialty snack from Weinan. It is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage and enjoys a certain reputation within Shaanxi Province and even across the northwestern region of China. The noodles used in Nanqi Hele are made from buckwheat flour, which has therapeutic benefits for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and coronary heart disease, making it an excellent health food product. …
Nectarines are a new fruit variety that emerged in China in the new century. As a variant of the common peach, also known as "plum peach," the development of varieties such as Huaguang, Shuguang, and Yan Guang has made their adaptability to soil and climate as well as cultivation techniques largely the same as those of common peaches. This has elevated China's nectarine varieties to a new level and will undoubtedly strongly...
The Golden Treasure SOD Organic Apple Base, located in Baicaoyuan Village, Wangzhuang Town, Chengcheng County, Shaanxi Province, covers an area of 153 acres. Established in 1995, it primarily grows Red Fuji and New Red Star apples. Over the years, through the hard work of all staff at Golden Treasure Orchard, the base has been recognized by the Provincial Fruit Industry Bureau as a Provincial High-quality Apple Demonstration Orchard and one of the top four technology...
Golden Longevity apricots, bright yellow; 99–1 nectarines, vibrant red; tender, emerald-green cucumbers... These off-season green agricultural products, which are in high demand on the market and bring wide smiles to fruit and vegetable farmers, come from Fanjiachuan Village in Jiaodao Town, blessed with uniquely favorable geographical conditions. On April 17, when the golden apricots were hanging abundantly on the branches...
Handwoven Cloth from Jiaodao Town Jiaodao Town is located 10 kilometers south of Chengcheng County, with National Highway 106 and Provincial Road 202 passing through. Covering an area of 96 square kilometers, it governs 15 administrative villages and has a population of 24,000. To meet modern people’s demand for a green, eco-friendly, natural, and pollution-free lifestyle, and more importantly, to help local residents increase their income and achieve prosperity, in…
Lamb is rich in protein, fat, vitamins, and various nutrients such as calcium, iron, and phosphorus. It has multiple health benefits, including warming and nourishing the stomach, benefiting the heart and lungs, regulating the spleen and qi, soothing the liver and kidneys, strengthening bones and improving fitness, and promoting longevity. Shuipen Lamb Soup evolved from the “Yangxun” (lamb stew) of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, was called “Lamb Yangxun” during the Qin and Han dynasties, and was referred to as … during the Tang and Song periods.
Xue Mian originated in Heyang. Legend has it that in the third year of Emperor Gaozu of the Western Han Dynasty, 204 BC, Marquis of Huaiyin Han Xin used wooden boats to ferry troops across the Yellow River at Xiayang Ferry in Heyang, where he captured Wei Yu’bao of Hedong. To solve the food supply problem for his 100,000-strong army, he invented Xue Mian, which has a history of over 2,200 years. As you eat Xue Mian, think about this story…
In Chengcheng County, there is a type of noodle dish—hand-pulled swirling noodles. I grew up dreaming about eating these noodles. The dough is made with a lot of water to form a batter, which is then poured onto a hot pan to partially cook. After that, it’s air-dried, cut when slightly dry, and boiled in a hot broth before being served with various seasonings, primarily spicy and aromatic, making it incredibly delicious. As I grew up, I traveled across three…
Apricots are one of the major cultivated fruit tree varieties in northern China. Known for their early ripening, bright color, juicy flesh, sweet and tangy flavor, they hold an important place in the fruit market during spring and summer, and are deeply loved by many. Apricot fruits are rich in nutrients, containing a variety of organic compounds as well as essential vitamins and...
Guojiazhuang Village in Zhuangtou Township, Chengcheng County, located 3 kilometers north of the county seat, is traversed by the Chengzha Highway and is a prime location for fruit production. In 2001, over 10 varieties including Pioneer, Lapins, Red Lantern, Jasmine, and others were introduced from the Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute. With 3,000 acres planted, the cherries typically ripen around May 10. New and returning…
Crystal Cake is a famous snack from Weinan, Shaanxi. It features a golden crust and silver-colored layers that flake and crumble delightfully, melting in the mouth with a sweet and refreshing taste. The cake is beautifully shaped, made with carefully selected ingredients, and crafted through meticulous processes. Rich in fat, protein, and vitamins, it is oily without being greasy, sweet yet not cloying, and boasts a strong fragrance of rose. Among the most renowned...
Chengcheng County is located in the Weibei Dry Plateau, an optimal growing region for northern medicinal herbs, and has long been known as a “natural medicine treasury.” Its unique natural conditions and resource endowments are well-suited for large-scale cultivation of herbs such as Scutellaria, Polygala, and Bupleurum. Currently, the county has over 100,000 acres under cultivation of Scutellaria, Polygala, and Bupleurum, generating an output value of approximately 200 million yuan, especially Scutellaria...
Almost everyone living in Chengcheng County is familiar with the local saying, "Old Brother’s pita soak." Though it may sound like playful banter at first, this phrase actually carries deep cultural significance unique to Chengcheng. It conjures up the image of a rugged man—bald-headed, bare-faced, shirtless, with pant legs rolled up, squatting on a dirt mound…
Three-Flip Cake is a famous snack from Chengcheng County. It gets its name from the process of flipping and rolling the dough three times during preparation. Made with premium white flour, white sugar, crushed rock sugar, cooked lard, candied fruit strips, rose jam, and rapeseed oil, the cake is meticulously crafted through several steps including dough rolling, crispy layer making, filling preparation, and deep-frying. It features distinct layers, an attractive appearance...
The Chengcheng Yaotou Kiln boasts a long history and widespread renown, and can be regarded as a gem of China’s ceramic art. Alongside the renowned ancient imperial kiln of Jingdezhen, it was included in the first batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage listings in 2006. The kiln site was once vast in scale, shrouded in legendary tales and filled with fascinating stories. Its pottery wares, with their classic, rustic charm and endearing simplicity, are wonderfully unique...
Chengcheng apples are a specialty of Chengcheng County in Weinan City, Shaanxi Province. Chengcheng is one of China’s top 30 apple-producing counties and a national apple standardization demonstration zone. The apples from Chengcheng are popular in Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Guangzhou, and other regions. Chengcheng is a traditional agricultural county located in the northeastern part of the Weibei Plateau in Shaanxi. It enjoys a warm temperate continental monsoon climate…
Chengcheng cherries are a specialty of Chengcheng County, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province. The county has developed a modern agricultural demonstration zone for 10,000 mu of cherries in Zhuangtou Township. Based on the current status of local agricultural development, and with an emphasis on ecological and organic production, Chengcheng County has built a modern agricultural demonstration zone for 10,000 mu of cherries in Zhuangtou Township, centered around Shaanxi Runqiang Modern Agricultural Development Co., Ltd...