Divine tofu is made from the leaves of the “divine tree.” The “divine tree” is known as Zabelia biflora, a shrub belonging to the genus Zabelia in the honeysuckle family. Zabelia biflora is abundant in the mountains of Foping, commonly growing in mixed forests or shrublands on slopes, roadsides, ditches, and other areas below an altitude of 2,000 meters. From May through September...
Guanyin Liangfen is made from a type of natural leaf found on the mountain, commonly known as “fairy leaf,” and is also called Fairy Liangfen. The traditional method involves soaking fresh, tender leaves in water to clean them, then boiling them in a pot with a small amount of edible alkali, filtering the mixture to form a thick paste. This paste is then left to cool and solidify, and rinsed in water for about a day before being cut into cubes or strips and served in a bowl with prepared seasoning broth. It has a cool, refreshing taste and a unique flavor. Authentic Fairy Liangfen is made without any additional seasonings. It has a brownish color, a translucent appearance, and a slightly bitter taste that is actually quite pleasant. Eating Fairy Liangfen not only helps clear heat and relieve summer heat, but also offers dietary therapeutic benefits such as treating constipation and lowering blood pressure. It is called “Fairy Liangfen” because in the past, during times of food scarcity between harvests, poor people relied on it to survive famine, as if helped by the gods. Nowadays, as living standards have improved and green foods are promoted, Fairy Liangfen has once again become a delicious dish on the dining table.
Yangxian "Ancient Qin Yang" Liquor: The "Qin Yang" brand Ancient Qin Yang series of liquors are the top-rated strong-aroma liquors in the Han River Basin. Mr. Chen Zhongshi, Vice Chairman of the China Writers Association and winner of the 4th Mao Dun Literature Prize, visited Qin Yang Changsheng Liquor Industry and inscribed the words: "National treasure crested ibis, fine liquor Qin Yang." The Ancient Qin Yang series of liquors has been recognized as a "Shaanxi Provincial Famous Product"...
Black, red, yellow, green, and purple glutinous rice varieties are produced in Yangxian County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province—the birthplace of black rice in China and the habitat of the rare crested ibis. The soil, water quality, and atmospheric conditions here all meet national green and pollution-free standards. In 2002, it won the Gold Award at the Third China Special Rice New Products Exhibition and Evaluation, and simultaneously applied for national...
Noodles in fermented brine are a common dish in Yang County, but “Majiang Noodles in Fermented Brine” are the most famous. According to the memories of elders at the time, before the Qing Dynasty, “Bangbang Noodles” were popular, now known as “Plain Noodles” or “Sour Soup Noodles.” It was during the Republican era that noodles in fermented brine became widely enjoyed. The preparation process of Majiang Noodles in Fermented Brine is as follows: First, ferment the brine vegetables. Select the local specialty “spicy greens,” which should be free of coarse fibers, …
Yangxian Potato Cake is made from locally grown hillside potatoes in Yangxian. The potatoes are steamed until thoroughly cooked, then cooled and pounded for hours in a jujube wood mortar with a wooden pestle until they become stretchy enough to pull into a thread. It is then served with specially prepared seasonings. The texture is smooth and delicate, making it a unique and exquisite delicacy. The most authentic version comes from Huayang Town in Yangxian. Liuba also has...
Yangxian sweet potatoes are a specialty of Yangxian County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. They are known for their superior varieties, early market availability, large size, smooth surface, bright color, good taste, high yield, high starch content, and being pollution-free. They have obtained organic conversion food certification. The annual planting area in Yangxian exceeds 50,000 mu, producing fresh sweet potatoes of 1…
Rice noodles are a very common food in Yangxian. Made primarily from locally grown rice, their preparation is simple, and almost every household knows how to make them. They can serve as a staple food—just two big bowls can fill you up—or as a dish with a uniquely delicious taste, which is why everyone loves them and never tires of eating them. Country folks eat rice noodles at home every day, but when they come to town, they still seek out rice noodles...
Huayang cured meat is a specialty from Huayang Town, Yang County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. The cured meat, after smoking, is uniformly colored throughout. When cooked and sliced, it is transparent and shiny, with vibrant colors—yellow tinged with red. It has a rich and mellow flavor, with the fat being not greasy and the lean not tough. Not only does it have a unique taste and rich nutrition, but it also aids digestion, warms the body, and helps to whet the appetite. Huayang cured meat...
Yangxian Vegetable Tofu is a specialty dish from Yangxian County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. Vegetable Tofu Congee is a traditional home-cooked meal in the Yangxian area. Though the preparation method is not complicated, it is favored for its accessible ingredients, delicate craftsmanship, delicious taste, and high nutritional value—making it a popular dish to serve guests. Legend has it that Emperor Kangxi once went incognito on a private visit to Yangzhou...
When it comes to the local delicacies of Huayang in Yangxian, the native residents have another surprise in store for you — a gift from nature. In ancient times, locals made a special dish called “Divine Tofu” using the stems and leaves of a plant known as the “Divine Tree.” This “Divine Tree” is scientifically named *Zabelia biflora*...
Jujube Cake Steamed Bun has been a local delicacy since the Tang and Song dynasties, renowned for the Zhifang Jujube Cake. Made primarily with high-quality flour, and supplemented with jujubes, vegetable oil, and white sugar, the dough is fermented, then repeatedly kneaded to form a relatively firm base. Two pieces of crushed jujube are inserted on each side before steaming over high heat. Once cooked, red plum blossom dots are imprinted on both sides of the top to highlight its uniqueness…
Stew, also called stewed dish in some places, refers to cooking several completely different vegetables together. Hanzhong Stew is a traditional home-cooked dish of Hanzhong, which almost every household knows how to make. With its abundance of vegetables, non-greasy texture, rich flavor, and suitability for all seasons, it is deeply loved by the people of Hanzhong. …
Dingjun Mingmei. Mian County is a famous ancient battlefield and also a well-known tea-growing region. The renowned “Dingjun” series of premium teas, represented by “Dingjun Mingmei,” carry their intoxicating fragrance beyond the Qinling Mountains and to the world. Especially since the 1980s, successive county party committees and governments in Mian County have prioritized the industrialization of tea as a key project in agricultural development…
Hanzhong White Pigs are native to the Hanzhong region of Shaanxi Province. The Hanzhong Basin is located in the northern subtropical zone, characterized by a warm climate, abundant rainfall, fertile soil, and well-developed agriculture. Major crops include rice, wheat, corn, sweet potatoes, and rapeseed, with a rich supply of agricultural by-products. Green fodder is grown year-round, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh feed, which provides an ideal nutritional foundation for raising the Hanzhong White Pig.
Features: Made by cooking soft persimmons with flour, it has a crispy outer crust, soft inner texture, and a sweet, pleasant taste. Main ingredients: Soft persimmons, flour. Brief introduction: The Persimmon Flour Pancake is a distinctive snack made from the specialty soft persimmons of the Guanzhong region, cooked together with flour. Its main flavor characteristics are a crispy outer crust, soft inner texture, and sweet...
The crested ibis is a rare and precious bird. Since the mid-20th century, due to the impact of human production activities on the environment, it has struggled to adapt to the changing conditions, resulting in a sharp decline in its population. Known for its gentle nature, the crested ibis is regarded as a symbol of good fortune in Chinese folklore and is referred to as the "bird of auspiciousness." It has a long beak, a crest on its head, red cheeks...
Deep in the mountains of the Qinling range in Shaanxi Province lives the golden snub-nosed monkey, a Class I protected animal in China. Among the various types of golden snub-nosed monkeys, this group is particularly unique. These monkeys typically inhabit mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests at high altitudes of 2,000 to 3,000 meters, living in groups and feeding on wild fruits, tender shoots, tree…
The discovery of Qinling giant pandas began in the late 1950s. Between 1958 and 1960, the biology departments of Northwest University and Beijing Normal University first obtained panda pelts in Foping County; in the winter of 1959, Chinese bioscience researchers discovered Qinling giant pandas for the first time in Yuping Township, Foping County; in 1964, they were first...
In recent years, Yangxian has leveraged its ecological resource advantages to accelerate the development of organic industries and medicinal herb cultivation. Yangxian is among the first national counties designated as an Organic Product Certification Demonstration Zone and a Well-Known Ecological Conservation Industry Demonstration Area for the Crested Ibis. The county’s black rice and red rice have been recognized as National Geographical Indication Protected Products. To date, Yangxian has…