Master Yuan’s Spring Rolls Master Yuan’s Spring Rolls. Master Yuan was from Baihe County. During the Republican era, he specialized in selling snacks, gaining fame for his spring rolls. He made the wrappers by pan-frying dough mixed with eggs, filled them with meat, and then deep-fried them. The recipe for the filling was lost after 1937 (the 26th year of the Republic of China).…
Zhang Lanting’s “Rose Buns” were popular in the early years of the Republic of China. These buns had thin wrappers and generous fillings, with the filling consisting of a well-proportioned mix of fat and lean meat, along with homemade spices. Made only as big as a copper coin, they were rich yet not greasy, with an indescribably wonderful flavor and a unique rose aroma that would make passersby “stop to smell the fragrance.” They have now been lost to time.…
White River papaya, a specialty of Baihe County in Ankang City, Shaanxi Province, is a China National Geographic Indication product. Also known as fragrant papaya or longevity fruit, it is an indigenous variety to the county with a long planting history. Baihe County is one of China's largest producers of smooth-skinned papaya. The golden-colored, aromatic Baihe smooth-skinned papaya is used by the county to produce...
Polygonum multiflorum has anti-aging, nourishing, and health-strengthening effects. It is not only a rare natural biological health product but also a highly valuable traditional Chinese medicinal herb with a wide range of uses. Baihe County is one of the main production areas of Polygonum multiflorum in China and is a major local specialty medicinal herb, primarily wild-grown in mid-to-high altitude regions. The Polygonum multiflorum produced here is known for being large in size…
White River Yellow Ginger is a specialty of Baihe County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. Yellow ginger is one of the five key agricultural specialty industries in Baihe County and also one of the pillar industries for increasing farmers' income. Commonly known as "fire vine root," its scientific name is Dioscorea zingiberensis, a perennial climbing plant with horizontal rhizomes. The exterior is brownish, while the flesh is yellow. Yellow ginger contains...
Baihe Papaya Wine is a specialty of Baihe County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. This fruit wine is primarily made from locally sourced, premium fresh papayas through low-temperature double fermentation. It maximizes the absorption and retention of beneficial components from the fresh papayas, resulting in a uniquely tangy and refreshing taste that is mellow, sweet, and rich in lingering fruity aroma. …
Ningqiang Polyporus is a specialty of Ningqiang County in Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. Located at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, Ningqiang is abundant in polyporus, renowned as Qinling Polyporus, also known as wild polyporus or pig dung polyporus. It is popular in the southeastern coastal regions due to its large size and high content of polysaccharide I, ergosterol, α-hydroxytetracosanoic acid, crude protein, and biotin...
Ningqiang walnuts are a specialty of Ningqiang County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. There are many high-quality varieties of walnuts grown in Ningqiang County. The more commonly cultivated types include round-husk soft-seed walnuts, large-husk soft-seed walnuts, large-round-bright walnuts, smooth-shelled exposed-seed walnuts, and early-ripening walnuts. Ningqiang County is located in the Qinling mountainous rocky area at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, characterized by continuous, crisscrossing mountain ranges. Throughout the region…
Mushroom Meatballs: Made with locally produced mushrooms, which are dark red in color, thick-fleshed, and of high quality, rich in protein and low in fat. These meatballs are made by blending mushrooms with chicken, resulting in a richly flavored, tender texture and an excellent taste. (Ankang)…
Lamb stew: Its official name is Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup, a specialty of northwestern China. However, the version from Ankang differs from that around Xi'an, particularly in terms of broth flavor. The preparation involves: taking freshly butchered lamb offal, placing it in a large pot along with some cattle or sheep bones, and simmering slowly over low heat. Once the meat is cooked, the bones are removed and stripped of meat, then returned to the pot to continue simmering until the broth turns milky white — this is what constitutes properly made lamb soup...
The production process of sweet wine is also very simple. To make it, high-quality glutinous rice is selected as the main ingredient. Dozens of pounds at a time are steamed in a basket over high heat, then poured into a winnowing basket to cool for about an hour before adding an appropriate amount of yeast and other ingredients. Finally, it is placed in a jar to ferment, typically taking just one or two days to complete. High-quality sweet wine has clear, refreshing juice that is rich and delicious in flavor. The...
When leafy greens (usually mustard greens or radish leaves) are in season, every household sun-dries and chops them, then mixes them with salt, chili powder, and minced ginger in proportion. The mixture is placed in a jar, sealed, and left for five to seven days before being taken out to air dry and remove excess moisture for long-term storage. When eating, first cut some fat pork and place it in a hot pan. Once the oil is rendered, pour in the dried salted vegetables to cover the meat…
Ningqiang Gastrodia elata is a specialty of Ningqiang County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province, and is recognized as a National Agricultural Geographical Indication product. The production area enjoys a northern subtropical mountainous humid climate, with an average annual temperature of 12.3°C, an effective accumulated temperature above 10°C of 3,839°C, and relative air humidity of 75%, all of which are suitable for cultivating Gastrodia elata. The Ningqiang Gastrodia elata is oblong to slightly flattened...
At the Heart of the Qinling Mountains — Green Ningshan, known as China’s Natural Oxygen Bar County, boasts a forest coverage rate of 90.2% and is home to 1,178 species across 136 plant families, making it a kingdom of flora. The abundant blossoms that cover the mountains provide rich nectar sources for the cultivation of Chinese honeybees. Local farmers have a long history of beekeeping, which has traditionally been an important livelihood in Ningshan.
Ningshan Four-Mu-Di Town in Ankang, Shaanxi Province, is located on the southern foothills of the central Qinling Mountains. This small town nestled deep in the Qinling range is surrounded by towering mountains and dense forests, with the Pu River flowing nearby. Blessed with beautiful mountains and clear waters, it boasts picturesque scenery and serves as an excellent natural oxygen bar. Few people know about or have visited this place, but those who do will never forget it…
The Qinling Mountains stretch across central China, with Shaanxi being a major part of the range. Ningshan Simudi in Ankang, Shaanxi, is located on the southern foothills of the middle section of the Qinling Mountains. Simudi, this small town deep in the Qinling Mountains, is surrounded by high mountains and dense forests, with the Pu River flowing past the town. With its beautiful mountains and clear waters, the scenery here is stunning. Few people know about or have visited this place, but those who have…
Ningqiang Shiitake Mushrooms are a specialty of Ningqiang County in Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. Known throughout China for their thick caps, excellent shape, and high quality, these mushrooms have been awarded the status of a National Agricultural Geographical Indication Protected Product. With its relatively cool climate and moist soil, Ningqiang provides ideal conditions for growing edible fungi. Over the years, mushrooms such as wood ear, shiitake, and enoki have served as key livelihoods for local communities...
Qinling Changchun Wine is a specialty of Ningshan County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. Unlike many other types of liquor, Qinling Changchun Wine has a mellow, smooth taste with a long aftertaste, bringing wine enthusiasts a new flavor and a fresh drinking experience. It’s a wine with an entirely new concept that breaks the traditional conventions of the liquor industry,…
Ningqiang Dried Tofu is a specialty of Ningqiang County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. The dried tofu features a light yellow or reddish-brown color, delicate texture, with visible fibrous strands and elasticity. Its crystals are shiny and slightly oily, exuding a rich aroma, balanced saltiness, and abundant nutrition. It has a fragrant taste and offers health benefits such as improving digestion and stimulating appetite. Ningqiang Dried Tofu is produced in Guanghuajie Town…
The Ningshan Giant Salamander is a specialty of Ningshan County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. With its moist climate, dense forests, and crisscrossing streams and rivers, Ningshan County provides an ideal habitat for the giant salamander. In recent years, the county has focused on the artificial breeding of giant salamanders as a key industry for mass entrepreneurship, resulting in the county’s population of giant salamanders accounting for about half of the national total. The Chinese giant salamander is commonly known as the “baby fish”...