Qingbai Lotus Roots from Xingping are a specialty of Xingping City, Xianyang, Shaanxi Province. The city has established five farmers' professional cooperatives for lotus root production, including Jingguan, Qianma, and Weishui, and registered trademarks such as “Jingguan” and “Jiaheměi.” Qingbai Lotus Roots from Xingping have become the preferred product in major supermarkets in Xi’an, such as Renrenle, CR Vanguard, and Walmart. …
Hand-pulled noodles from Shixia Village are a specialty of Shixia Village, Dongcheng Subdistrict, Xingping City, Xianyang, Shaanxi Province. Xingping’s handmade noodles are beloved by both urban and rural residents for their fine craftsmanship, uniform thickness, rich nutrition, and easy digestibility. Today, Xingping’s handmade noodles have been registered under various brands such as “Huiwei Laojia,” “Jiakechang,” “Shixia,” and “Yangxiaoxia…”
The Xingping Neem Tree Base is the largest of its kind in China. Backed by high-tech research from Kyushu University in Japan and Northwest A&F University, and led by Shaanxi Baiyun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., the base engages in comprehensive development, production, promotion, and application. Currently, the base has 1,500 acres of neem tree seedlings, totaling over 3 million plants,…
When it comes to eating cold dishes in summer, many people think that only ice cream, popsicles, mung bean soup, and cola can really hit the spot. But in the traditional life of Shaanxi people, there are also many refreshing and fun snacks that can revive a weary appetite during the hot summer months. As I mentioned before—·Lao Dan He (a type of baked egg box), which has become popular in Xi’an in recent years…
Xingping Zhao Family Fermented Glutinous Rice Drink originated in the Qing Dynasty in Xingping, Shaanxi, and has been passed down through generations to the -th successor. The product line includes the Yishou brand fermented glutinous rice canned drink and fermented glutinous rice juice. Using traditional fermentation techniques with starter culture and combined with modern science and technology, the products are rich in nutrients, sweet and smooth in taste, promote blood circulation, strengthen the stomach, improve appetite, and help relieve summer heat and cold. These qualities have formed the unique...
Xingping Nectarines The town of Xiwu in Xingping City, Shaanxi Province, lies in the heart of the Guanzhong Plain, bordered by Maoling to the north and the Wei River to the south. The area boasts fertile soil and abundant sunshine, making it an ideal growing region for nectarines. Laiqizhai Village, situated in the northern plateau region of Xiwu Town, began cultivating greenhouse nectarines in 2000 and established the Chenguang...
The Xingping Swine Breeding Demonstration Farm in Xingping City, Shaanxi Province, is a breeding facility integrating the conservation and selective breeding of Guanzhong Black Pigs. After decades of dedicated inbreeding, it successfully developed the new Xingping Guanzhong Black Pig breed. The farm has been honored as a National Advanced Unit in Swine Breed Improvement by the Ministry of Agriculture, a National Advanced Unit in Agricultural Technology Extension, a Pig Farming Industrialization Base...
Xingping is located in the heart of the Guanzhong Plain, featuring flat terrain, fertile soil, abundant sunlight, and moderate rainfall, making it an ideal growing region for garlic. The area has a long history of garlic cultivation, with local folklore even referring to it as "Tang Garlic," and its reputation as the "Hometown of Garlic" is well-known nationwide. Xingping garlic is known for its large bulbs, big cloves, tightly wrapped skins, and spicy flavor...
Horse Oil Crispy Cake is made by kneading dough with horse oil or lard, and stuffing it with rock sugar, candied fruit strips, and white soft sugar, then forming it into round cakes the size of a teacup lid and frying them in oil. Once fried, the cakes turn a reddish-yellow hue, with a deliciously fragrant, crispy, sweet taste that is loved by people of all ages. Legend has it that Crispy Cake was an offering used in ceremonies for the Qianling Mausoleum and other deities during the Tang Dynasty, later spreading to the folk of Qianzhou, where it has been enjoyed for thousands of years…
Qian County tofu pudding is a soybean product. It is white and clean, tender and soft, capable of being flipped without falling apart, folded without breaking, and stirred without crumbling. With carefully prepared seasonings, it has a delicious flavor. Qian County tofu pudding is made from plump, round soybeans that are soaked in water, ground into soy milk, then the soy milk is filtered and boiled. A proper amount of oilseed radish or gypsum is added to coagulate the soy milk into a semi-solid state, resulting in...
Qian County hand-pulled noodles are made entirely by hand. They are fine, white, firm, and smooth, with uniformly thin strands. When cooked, the broth is fried until hot, the oil is sizzling, and vinegar adds a tangy flavor. Finely chopped tender leeks, Chinese cabbage hearts, and egg pancakes are added to the soup as “floating garnish,” resulting in a dish that is excellent in color, aroma, and taste. It’s perfect for eating after drinking alcohol, as it helps relieve intoxication, stimulates the appetite, and whets the taste buds (Xianyang)…
The origins of this dish can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty. The *Essentials of Diet and Nutrition*, written by Hu Sihui, the imperial physician of dietetics during the Yuan Dynasty, states: “Tutu Mashie, also called hand-pulled noodles. Made from white flour. Stir-fry lamb, then cook it in good broth, add stir-fried scallions, mix well, and top with minced garlic, cheese, and cilantro.” The *Complete Collection of Essential Household Knowledge* from the Yuan Dynasty says: “Tutu Mashie, also known as tutu...
A traditional specialty food from Xingping, Shaanxi. Also known as Geda Mo. It gets its name from its round shape, which resembles a table tennis ball. Its fame has endured for a thousand years. Legend has it that it originated in the Tang Dynasty. Thanks to its dry, crisp texture, rich aroma, long-lasting chewiness, portability, and long shelf life, it was once a must-have provision for couriers traveling between the capital Chang’an (now Xi’an) and other regions, as well as for long-distance travelers...
Over two thousand years ago, a grand unification war gave birth to the world’s largest empire at the time—Qin. In oracle bone script, “Qin” depicts densely planted stalks of grain reaching toward the sky. The Qin people, who revered grain and the land, were ambitious by nature. Their bold vision to conquer all under heaven drove them southward and eastward along the Wei River, establishing their capital in Xianyang…
Xingping has long been known as the "Hometown of Cloth Garments." Handweaving of local cloth is a widespread tradition here, and the historical tale of Zhang Liang selling cloth originates from this region. Xingping’s handwoven cloth is a pure cotton textile crafted entirely by hand, passed down through generations. It boasts a strong rustic charm and distinct regional characteristics, holding a significant place in the history of Chinese textiles. The rural areas of the Guanzhong region are the birthplace of pure cotton handwoven cloth...
Xingping Old Wang’s Laozao, as a local specialty, stands out uniquely in Xingping. It was renowned as early as the Qing Dynasty during the Qianlong era. Before liberation, it was located west of Haojia Lane on West Street in the urban area of Xingping, and was considered one of the must-try skills of old Xingping city, once famous throughout the northwest. After liberation, due to socialist transformation, the family had to give up their ancestral business and moved to Xinzhuan Village in Fengyi Town...
Guang Apricot is a specialty of the areas along the Mogan River in Qian County. Legend has it that during the Ming Dynasty, Song Qin, a native of Qianzhou who served as an official in Fujian, returned home via Guangdong and brought back high-quality apricot branches, which were then grafted to create this fruit—hence the name “Guang Apricot.” The apricots are as big as a fist, golden in color, and sweet like honey. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, they were presented to the imperial court. Due to a long period without purification and rejuvenation, these apricot trees gradually...
Handwoven cloth is a traditional handicraft with a glorious history of thousands of years on the land of Shaanxi, and Xianyang is one of its birthplaces. From cotton picking and spinning to weaving on the loom, it involves as many as 72 processes including ginning, carding, spinning, winding, sizing and dyeing, boiling the yarn, reeling, warping, brushing, making reed dents, threading the reed, drawing the heddles, hanging the loom, and fastening the cloth...
I. Basic Characteristics of Water Persimmons Water persimmons are a late-maturing variety, characterized by large fruit size, uniform shape, smooth skin, crisp flesh, juicy and sweet taste, and high sugar content. The dried persimmons made from them are fine-textured, sweet, translucent, and have a thick frost layer, making them highly popular among consumers. II. Citywide Persimmon Production Situation In 2007, the city’s persimmon planting…
Qian County is located on the southern edge of the Loess Plateau, in the central section of the Guanzhong Plain, at the foot of Liangshan Mountain and on the northern plateau of the Wei River. This area boasts a long history — during the Xia Dynasty, it was part of Yongzhou, and in the Shang Dynasty, it belonged to the territory of Qizhou and Zhou. The region south of the mountain and north of the water is considered yang (bright and auspicious), and Liangshan Mountain stands as a unique creation of nature. To the left rises a towering peak exuding masculinity, while to the right lies a hill shaped like a beautiful woman lying on her back. As a feng shui treasure land, it is second to none — the main tomb here is that of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Li Zhi, with…