Qianzhou Fabric Art is a representative of unique folk handicrafts passed down in Qian County, Shaanxi. It is a comprehensive art form integrating folk paper-cutting, embroidery, and crafting techniques. Fabric art—art on fabric—primarily uses materials such as cloth, silk, satin, and brocade. With themes reflecting the common people’s aspirations for a better life, it employs stylized...
Qian County persimmons are divided into two types: fire persimmons and water persimmons. They are well-known for their thin skin, thick flesh, sweet taste, and long shelf life. They are mainly grown in the Yangyu and Liangshan areas. The county has over 12,000 acres of persimmon orchards, with an annual yield of more than 4,000 tons, primarily sold to markets in Sichuan, Qinghai, Shenyang, and Guangzhou. …
Qian County’s open-field Chinese onions — The Moxi Township governs 14 administrative villages with a population of 21,000. In recent years, the cultivation of open-field Chinese onions has grown rapidly across the township. Since 2002, the planting area has increased from 300 mu to the current 5,600 mu, with an annual yield of 20,000 tons. With the establishment of the Moxi Vegetable Association and continuous improvement in farmers’ planting techniques…
Qian County Red Globe Grapes are a major fruit crop following apples, pears, persimmons, and peaches. Introduced to Qian County in 1999, they have been widely planted there due to their large size, crisp flesh, sweet taste, good storability and transportability, smooth sales channels, and high economic returns. To expand and strengthen the red globe grape industry, the county has established...
The dish is made by pounding chicken breast meat with starch into noodles, blanching them first and then steaming. They are then topped with a broth made from dried shrimp, wood ear fungus, and other seasonings. The noodles are white with tender chicken, served in a clear and flavorful broth. Qianzhou Chicken Noodles ingredients: 500g tender chicken breast meat, 50g cooked shredded pork, 100g dry starch, 10g soaked wood ear fungus, 10g shredded scallions, 5g minced ginger, 10g cooked lard...
A traditional specialty food from Qian County. Qianzhou refers to present-day Qian County. Also known as “Mouth-Melting Crisp” or “Big Oil Cake.” Legend has it that it was originally a delicacy of the Tang Dynasty imperial court, boasting a history of over a thousand years. In the 1950s, when Xie Juezai and Guo Moruo visited the Qianling Mausoleum, local authorities served them this pastry, which they praised as “a unique delight of Qianzhou.” Over time...
Moxi Green Onions In recent years, the Moxi community has tailored its development to local conditions, actively promoting open-field green onion cultivation. What began in one or two villages has gradually grown into a signature industry for the entire township. The varieties of green onions have also become increasingly diverse, with current brands including Zhonghua Jucong, Onion King, Quanxing, and Jinmai—all meeting national quality standards for green onions. According to a member of the Moxi Green Onion Association...
Qian County apples are a specialty of Qian County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province. These apples boast vibrant colors and a sweet, refreshing taste, enjoying a high reputation across the country and attracting merchants from Sichuan, Shanghai, Guangdong, and other regions. Qian County is located on the northern side of the central Guanzhong Plain in Shaanxi Province and on the southern edge of the Weibei Plateau. Due to its high elevation, large diurnal temperature variations, and favorable climate…
Qianzhou Chasa is a specialty of Qian County in Xianyang, Shaanxi Province. It is made by kneading dough with horse fat or lard, stuffing it with rock sugar, candied fruit strips, and white sugar, then forming it into round cakes the size of a tea lid and frying them in oil. Once fried, the cakes turn golden red with a yellow tint, offering a deliciously fragrant, crispy, and sweet taste that appeals to people of all ages. Its history is said to span over 1,300 years. Early...
Shengyuan Qishan Noodles – Qishan Saozi Noodles (Spicy) Saozi noodles are a traditional specialty noodle dish from the Guanzhong region of Shaanxi Province. Among them, Qishan Saozi noodles have a long history and are renowned for being thin, chewy, smooth, fried, thin in soup, richly oily, sour, spicy, and fragrant. Their characteristics include long, fine strands of noodles with even thickness, delicious savory toppings, a layer of red oil floating on top, and a tangy and spicy soup that is both chewy and...
Qian County Acidic Soup Hand-Pulled Noodles Mentioning Qian County might leave many people puzzled about its location, but bring up the Qianling Mausoleum, and anyone with even a basic knowledge of history will know exactly where it is. However, today I’m not here to talk about the mausoleum, but about the noodles. The acidic soup hand-pulled noodles of Qian County are truly unique. Let’s start with the portion size. Typically, northern Chinese noodles—whether they’re hand-pulled, stretched, knife-cut, shaved, …
Qianzhou Guokui Legend has it that during the construction of the Qianling Mausoleum, thousands of laborers participated in the building project. To solve their daily food needs, they used their military helmets to bake flatbreads. This method was found to be convenient, and word quickly spread from one person to ten, then ten to a hundred. Eventually, it became widespread. Most laborers made guokui this way—the baked bread was not only delicious and long-lasting but also fragrant. This was the prototype of guokui. As people’s material lives improved over time, techniques continued to evolve through practice and tools were continuously upgraded.
Spicy Bean Paste – aside from the “Four Treasures of Qianzhou,” this is another specialty dish from Qian County. To make great spicy bean paste, selecting the right ingredients is essential. Main ingredients: tender ginger, carrots or lotus root (cut into small dice, the smaller the better), or a mix of both – never use potatoes (most of what’s sold on the street is made with potatoes). Side ingredients: chopped scallions…
Pear and jujube wood craft products are household items and travel souvenirs such as rolling pins, garlic mashers, walking sticks, bowls, wine glasses, pasta boards, tea canisters, and spice boxes, as well as tourist crafts like divine gourds and wooden monkeys, developed and made by local residents in Bin County using the abundant resources of jujube and wild pear wood. These craft products from Bin County are hard, smooth, and brightly colored, wi…
A local specialty fruit of Bin County. It has been cultivated in Bin County for over 3,000 years. The *Book of Songs · Bin Wind* contains the line “In the eighth month, we pick jujubes.” A Ming Dynasty poem reads: “A century of life and growth renews our hopes; the July winds of Bin are not to be forgotten. Delighted that the old garden’s pears and dates still thrive — when ripe, they’ll even grace the official hall.” Currently, Jìn Dates with tree ages over 300 years…
A local specialty food from Bin County, also a famous snack at Yipinxiang Restaurant in Bin County. Binzhou Fried Dough Twists are a new product developed over three years by refining local delicacies and incorporating the strengths of similar products from across China. They are meticulously made using specially selected premium flour, eggs, ginger, scallions, and more than ten other natural seasonings and herbs...
A traditional local snack from Bin County, made with wheat and honey. The ingredients are mixed in the following proportions: 1000 grams of regular wheat flour, 400 grams of honey, 150 grams of rapeseed oil, along with osmanthus sugar, eggs, and others. The preparation method involves first fermenting the “starter dough,” then adding alkaline, dry flour, honey, and clarified oil to knead into a dough or...
A local snack from Bin County. Bin County shaomai has a long history and belongs to the northern style of this dish nationwide. In the 1950s, in the evening at the crossroads of Bin County, shaomai were sold as late-night snacks from baskets. From the 1960s to the 1970s, no one made them. Since the 1980s, the Second Catering Service Company of Bin County has supplied them as an important banquet dish. Bin...
A local specialty meat dish from Bin County. Chef Fang's Braised Pork Trotters in Sauce is a meat product meticulously crafted by Fang Shuangjun, a former employee of the local meat company, who spent years refining his technique. Using a unique recipe and slow-cooked aged broth, Fang created this distinctive meat product. Since 1963, Fang Shuangjun has been engaged in the processing of cooked meat products, accumulating over 40 years of experience. The pork trotters used in Chef Fang's recipe…
A local meat specialty of Bin County. The Chen Family Sauce Pork Knuckle is the signature dish of Chen Family Sauce Meat Shop. Its creator, Chen Jianmin, joined the military in 1979 and worked as a cook, earning the title of National Second-Class Chef during his service. After being discharged in 1993, he established the Chen Family Sauce Meat Shop in Bin County. Drawing on a wide range of influences and building upon…