This is a specialty cured donkey meat from Fengxiang. It was first created during the Xianfeng and Tongzhi eras of the Qing Dynasty. The curing process involves: first slaughtering a retired old donkey, removing its hooves, selecting its four legs and sinewy meat, rinsing off the blood, then hanging it up to drain and air-dry. Once dried, the meat is cut into chunks and placed in a vat, with layers of saltpeter and salt added, then pressed under heavy stones. After about a month, the chunks are taken out, sun-dried during the day and compressed at night to expel moisture…
A traditional snack from Baoji. Shaped like bird's nest, it is also known as "Bird's Nest Fire Cake." The best versions are made by Cheng Hengshun, a noodle chef from Lantian. Ingredients: flour, rapeseed oil, refined salt, five-spice powder. Method: (1) Pour 1 kg of premium flour into a basin, mix with 400 g of 60% hot water to form a dough fluff, then add 150 g of fermented dough, and slowly...
A traditional snack from Baoji. Ingredients: made by baking lamb, flour, scallions, refined salt, and rapeseed oil. Method (for making two): Cut 10 grams of lean lamb into thin shreds and set aside in a bowl. Mix 25 grams of flour with water, and mix another 25 grams of flour with 15 grams of rapeseed oil. Divide each mixture into two equal portions of dough...
Fengxiang apples are a specialty of Fengxiang County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. The main varieties include Gala, Yuhua Fuji, and Liquan Fuji. These apples are large in size, have a tall and well-shaped form, vibrant coloring, smooth skin, a pleasant balance of sweet and sour flavors, a unique fragrance, and are thin-skinned with juicy flesh. There are currently four brands: Yongzhou, Caoru, Yongxianghong, and Huifurui. Fengxiang County…
Fengxiang Saozi Noodles are a specialty of Fengxiang County in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. These noodles share the distinctive qualities of Qishan Saozi Noodles—thin, chewy, smooth, fried, thin soup, rich oil, sour, spicy, and fragrant—that are so enticing they make you want to eat but can’t bear to stop. Fengxiang Saozi Noodles are a regional delicacy of western Shaanxi. Legend has it that they were invented by King Wen of Zhou, who was stationed in Xiqi at the time...
The Big Sea Lamb Banquet is a local specialty from Da Hai Zi Village, Yin Jia Wu Township, Fengxiang County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. Roast lamb ribs, soy-braised lamb head, braised lamb trotters, stir-fried lamb liver, quick-fried lamb tripe, stewed lamb... every part of the sheep is served on the table—even sheep eyeballs have been turned into a dish. It's truly a full-lamb feast. Eating lamb in Fengxiang...
Yongzhou apples are grown in Fengxiang County, one of China’s premier apple-growing regions and an apple industry base county in Shaanxi Province. The "Yongzhou" brand apples from Fengxiang have been included in the national list of products under geographical indication protection. The county has a total apple orchard area of 120,000 mu, over 90% of which are dwarf varieties. The main cultivars include Fuji, Gala, Jonathan, and Honeycrisp. ...
Tofu Pudding Soaked in Bread The tofu pudding soaked in bread from Fengxiang, Shaanxi, is a well-known breakfast dish in the western part of the Guanzhong region. Every early morning, walking westward from Dongguan in the county town, you’ll find vendors selling this dish almost every few steps along the main street. The stalls are crowded with people—elderly folks, children, young girls, as well as many migrant workers and students heading to school. Each holds a big bowl, either sitting, standing, or even squatting, enjoying their meal with evident relish, making onlookers’ mouths water.
A local delicacy of Fengxiang. This snack, along with Fengxiang cured donkey meat and clay-colored figurines, is known as one of the “Three Treasures of Fengxiang.” The tofu pudding is slightly firmer than soybean curd but softer than soft tofu. When touched with chopsticks, it breaks into floral-like pieces. It is then topped with broth and drizzled with oil (usually chili oil), releasing a rich aroma and resembling blooming flowers—hence the name “tofu pudding.” Fengxiang tofu pudding originated in the Tang Dynasty. Legend has it that it was originally a...
Donkey meat is known for replenishing qi and blood, benefiting internal organs, and is an excellent dietary remedy for those suffering from chronic fatigue, recent recovery from illness, qi and blood deficiency, shortness of breath, fatigue, and poor appetite. Hence the proverb: “Dragon meat in the heavens, donkey meat on earth.” The Guanzhong region of Shaanxi is famed for producing the nationally renowned “Guanzhong Donkey.” The preserved donkey leg was first created during the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty…
Qianqian meat is a rare delicacy from northwest China. It is made by curing and cooking the genitalia of a male donkey (also known as donkey penis). During the cold winter months each year, many workshops in Chang’an would slaughter donkeys that are no longer fit for labor, extract the male donkey’s genitalia, remove the urethra, clean it thoroughly, then place the whole piece into a jar, sprinkle it with saltpeter, and…
Baoji chili peppers, commonly known as thread chili, lazi, or Qinqiang chili, are internationally referred to as "Xi’an dried chili." Since ancient times, chili peppers have been widely praised as the "red medicine" and "health remedy," making them a highly favored functional vegetable and seasoning among consumers. They also hold a significant place in world religious rituals and legendary culture...
Fengxiang Preserved Donkey Meat is a long-renowned traditional meat delicacy from Fengxiang. It was first created during the Xianfeng reign of the Qing Dynasty. Legend has it that in the late Qing period, a man surnamed Su named Shiwa made preserved donkey meat that became widely famous for its distinctive qualities. The production method: select top-grade donkey leg meat, rinse off the blood, hang to drain and air-dry, then cut into chunks and place them in a jar where they are layered with...
Baoji’s specialty thin-shelled Black Pearl walnuts. Baoji is the second-largest city in Shaanxi Province, located at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains. The unique natural conditions here produce a type of walnut with a shiny black shell, an egg-thin husk, plump kernels, and a sweet taste. Their nutritional value far surpasses that of the large walnuts from Xinjiang and Yunnan. These have now become one of the most sought-after and scarce dried fruits across the country...
is a unique snack from the Guanzhong region. To make it, the dough is first fermented, then rolled out into a large, round, cushion-like shape. It is cooked in a pan, first seared over high heat to color it, then slow-roasted over low heat. Once baked, it is taken out looking like a big pot lid—thick and round—and is eaten by breaking off pieces by hand (Baoji)…
Guokui flatbread is a unique snack from the Guanzhong region. To make it, the dough is first fermented, then rolled into a large, round shape resembling a big cushion. It is placed in a pan, first seared over high heat to color it, and then slowly baked over low heat. Once cooked, it is taken out looking like a giant pot lid—thick and round. People eat it by breaking off pieces with their hands...
Liuying clay sculptures originated over 3,000 years ago during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, developed during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and flourished in the early 21st century. They are a typical representation of ancient Chinese folk art and one of China’s oldest and most distinctive traditional handicrafts. In 2006, they were designated as a national intangible cultural heritage protection project. Liuying…
Fengxiang Folk Shehuo Ladle Face Masks, commonly referred to as ladle face masks, are a new form of folk handicraft art that has developed on the foundation of the traditional Shehuo face masks of the Western Shaanxi region. The production of ladle face masks typically begins with selecting high-quality wood such as tung, willow, or peach wood as raw material, which is then hand-carved by folk artisans using specialized tools. The patterns of the masks...
According to the *Fengxiang County Annals*, Fengxiang straw weaving "originated in the Northern Song Dynasty" and has a history of over a thousand years. Over this long period of development, the craft of Fengxiang straw weaving has become increasingly refined, with its products evolving into exquisite folk artworks beloved by the public. The techniques involved are a concentrated expression of the "women's craftsmanship," one of the "Three Treasures of Fengxiang."
Gold-lacquered ware is a traditional lacquer craft from Fengxiang and one of the country’s most renowned lacquer products. These pieces are radiant and vibrant in color, moisture-proof and anti-corrosive, acid-resistant and alkali-proof, durable, and elegant in design. They are also known for growing more lustrous the longer they are displayed. The crafting techniques primarily involve flat-surface work, carving, and inlaying. The designs include landscapes…