Mutton糊饽 is a specialty snack from Heichi Town, Heyang County, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province. According to local legend, the mutton糊饽 of Heichi Town was introduced by the Mongolian people during the Yuan Dynasty and has been preserved ever since. Known for its rich oiliness, delicious taste, low price, and great value, it is hailed as one of the Four Famous Snacks of the Guanzhong region. In the past, there was even a saying that...
In Xitongdi Village, Tongjia Town, there is a unique snack — buckwheat pancakes, locally known as "red oil chazis." This type of buckwheat pancake has a history of about a hundred years. Originally, after making xue noodles on the griddle, a familiar customer asked for a smaller one to be made. Once cooked, it tasted quite good, and thus began the practice of making small pancakes on the large griddle...
Black Carp, also known as Black Crucian Carp, is an extremely rare member of the bony fish family within the carp species and is a wild fish. Its body is cylindrical, greenish-brown in color, with three vertical rows of black markings. It has a large mouth with sharp teeth and a wide upper pharyngeal cavity above the gullet that enables it to breathe air. It inhabits the bottom layer of warm freshwater. Naturally aggressive, it preys on other fish,...
Heyang County is one of the apple production bases in Shaanxi Province. Currently, the county has an apple planting area of 253,000 mu. Heyang is also one of the premium apple-growing regions in Shaanxi, boasting uniquely favorable conditions for apple cultivation, characterized by “three advantages.” The first is fruit quality. The natural environment and cultivation techniques complement each other, resulting in apple-growing areas…
The village of San Chi, located on the sunny side of Xushui, is famous for its knife-cut noodles. Unlike the knife-cut noodles from Shanxi, San Chi’s version uses buckwheat flour instead of wheat flour. The noodles are made using a flat knife, resulting in long, evenly thin strips rather than the thick-middle, thin-end “fish-shaped” noodles. Instead of serving them in bowls, they’re presented on flat plates. San Chi knife-cut noodles can be customized according to diners’ preferences...
Tongjiazhuang Aquatic Buckwheat Noodles are made from pressed buckwheat flour. When kneading the dough, wormwood seeds are added, or water from burnt bluestone is mixed in, resulting in a chewy and elastic dough. The prepared dough is set aside in a porcelain basin. The noodles are pressed fresh when needed using a fine-holed press, then boiled in a pot and immediately transferred to cold water to rinse—hence the name “Aquatic Buckwheat Noodles.” During cooking, they…
According to the *Héyáng County Annals*, in the third year of the Republic of China (1914), Li Cunding from Nanshun Village, Xinchí Town, introduced sweet potatoes to Héyáng from Henan, referring to them as "old sweet potatoes." By the 1960s, sweet potato cultivation had spread across the entire county. Héyáng County sits on the Loess Plateau, where the soil is loose, rich in potassium, and the climate is suitable. Its unique soil...
Iron pot stew is an ancient cooking technique where meat, vegetables, and other ingredients are simmered in an iron pot. The resulting dish is called “di guo cai” (earthen pot dish). Cooking di guo cai requires an iron pot because during the cooking process, more iron dissolves into the food, continuously supplying the body with iron to compensate for what may be lacking in the ingredients themselves. It also helps retain the dish’s…
As the saying goes: "The tofu of Shuiche Tou is made with one flavor." This means that the water in this village is so good that the same beans yield more tofu, and of higher quality. Legend has it that Emperor Wu of Han, during his northern campaign, specifically sent people to buy tofu from Shuiche Tou while stationed in Wannian Village—proof of the long history and natural deliciousness of Shuiche Tou tofu…
Héyáng, as the hometown of Yi Yin, the “Father of Culinary Arts,” boasts a long-standing and rich food culture, with every dish carrying fascinating stories and traditions. When it comes to elaborately prepared dishes, the Ten-Dish Banquet of Héyáng is a must-mention. Also known as the “Complete Ten-Dish Banquet” or “Ten-Dish Meal,” it represents the highest standard of traditional banquets in Héyáng, typically served during events such as birthday celebrations for the elderly, funerals, or Lunar New Year gatherings…
Heyang Flour Flowers have a long history and are widely practiced in rural villages as ceremonial breads, commonly known among the people as "flower buns" or "floral steamed buns." They are an important part of China’s "bread culture" and stand out as the pride of the bread family. Exquisitely made, they are not only visually decorative but also practically edible, representing highly artistic folk...
Cherries are hailed as the "jewels of fruits" and the "crown of fruits" for their vibrant colors, crystal-clear appearance, sweet and delicious taste, and high nutritional value. They possess both great nutritional benefits and commercial worth. Research indicates that cherries have the highest iron content among all fruits—20 to 30 times higher than apples and pears. Their vitamin A content is also 4 to…
Bangbang Mo is a specialty of Pucheng County in Shaanxi Province. It is a newly developed product based on the traditional steamed bread technique known as "chuantou zhengmo." Rich in nutrition, crispy and delicious, it aids digestion and benefits the stomach. With a full range of flavors, excellent quality, and affordable price, it is also convenient to eat—making it one of the top food choices for home or travel. As the name suggests, Bangbang Mo is stick-shaped, typically about three-quarters the length of a palm...
Chuantou Steamed Bread is produced strictly following traditional methods of kneading, rolling, handcrafting, and steaming in earthenware steamers. To meet modern market demands, it is also packaged in gift boxes and containers, preserving its traditional flavor while catering to contemporary gifting trends. Since 1998, Pucheng…
White Hat Braids are a traditional handicraft from the Linwei District. They are handwoven from wheat straw. With their bright white color, fine craftsmanship, and elegant appearance, they are mainly used to make straw hats, baskets, cushions, containers, wall hangings, and more. These braids are exported across China as well as to Japan, the UK, and various Southeast Asian countries. …
Embroidery has been passed down through generations in Weinan and is widespread throughout the city. There are hundreds of varieties. The main items include pillows, children’s hats, belly bands, door curtains, insoles, bed surrounds, sewing kits, pouches, animal toys, and more. Their designs often feature flowers, birds, insects, fish, and scenes of local customs. Women in the Tongguan area embroider peonies symbolizing wealth and elegant lotuses on cloth stirrups, creating exquisitely crafted and captivating pieces known as “the unique embroidery of Eastern Shaanxi.” With the passage of time, the content of these rural handicrafts has been updated. Meanwhile, some traditional embroidered items have entered the foreign trade market.
The "Haojia Rice" brand of selenium-rich millet is produced by the Yuyang Selenium-Rich Agricultural Products Professional Cooperative in Heyang County. This selenium-rich "Haojia Rice" features a bright golden-yellow hue, plump and round grains, a rich oily aroma, a mellow taste, and is safe, high-quality, and nutrient-rich—naturally green and health-promoting. It is abundant in essential vitamins, proteins, amino acids, and other trace elements needed by the human body…
Pucheng Crisp Pear. Pucheng is located at the northernmost tip of Shaanxi Province in China, at the junction of four provinces: Su, Lu, Jin, and Gan. It borders the famous Pucheng to the east, with the Longhai Railway and National Highway 310 running across the entire territory, the Huo-Lian Expressway passing nearby, and the ancient course of the Yellow River lying within its bounds. It serves as the only passage connecting the Eurasian Continental Bridge. It is a national ecological demonstration county and the world’s largest contiguous fruit orchard area, with fruit cultivation spanning…
The Chuantou steamed bun gets its name from its resemblance to the head of a wooden rafter. With over 200 years of production history, it is a distinctive traditional food from Pucheng that has long been famous. Legend has it that in ancient times, local officials often wrapped Chuantou steamed buns in coarse paper, packed them in boxes, and presented them as gifts to the imperial court and high-ranking officials. They were also exported as far as the provinces of Huguang. The method of making these buns is unique...
"China's Hometown of Fireworks"—Pucheng County in Shaanxi Province—is nationally renowned as the "Land of Fireworks," one of the province’s three major traditional fireworks production areas, and the largest fireworks production and sales base in the five northwestern provinces and regions. Today, Pucheng fireworks have achieved significant development. The industry employs over 30,000 people and produces more than a thousand varieties. Pucheng fireworks once served as...