Nuodeng ham is a specialty of Nuodeng Village in Yunlong County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The ham from the Bai ethnic group features unique ingredients, exquisite craftsmanship, superior quality, and delicious taste. Its cross-section reveals tender reddish meat and boasts a rich rustic flavor as well as the curing style characteristic of Bai preserved meat products. Nuodeng ham, together with Xuanwei ham and round Ham from Heqing, is known as one of Yunnan’s three most famous hams.…
Maidiwan Pears are a specialty of Yunlong County in the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. They are recognized as a “late-maturing, high-quality pear variety unique to Yunnan Province” and have been certified as green food. Maidiwan Pears are also a nationally protected product under the Agricultural Product Geographic Indication system. This late-maturing, highly storable local variety is unique to Yunlong County and has a long history of cultivation there...
Yunlong Bantam Chicken is a specialty of Yunlong County in Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The bantam chickens from Yunlong are known for their strong disease resistance, high egg production, tender meat, gentle temperament, and adaptability to harsh climates and extensive rearing conditions. The Yunlong Bantam Chicken is a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. Originally called...
Wild black fungus from Yunlong was once one of the county’s major agricultural and sideline products. Known for its thick, plump lobes and rich sugar content, it is a famous specialty of Yunlong County. Black fungus has a delicious taste and is highly nutritious, containing protein, fat, fiber, carbohydrates, as well as various vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron…
Haishao Fish originates from Haishao in Binchuan, Dali (Haishao is both a place name and the name of a reservoir, located in present-day Qiaodian Town, Binchuan). It is made using local water sources and local fish (primarily silver carp), crafted with exquisite techniques, resulting in a delicious and fragrant taste. Haishao Lake in Binchuan County, Dali Prefecture, is abundant in white-scaled fish, which has tender meat and an exceptionally good texture,...
Preserved plum is a traditional and distinctive food from the Bai ethnic group in Dali, Yunnan. It is made from green plums picked in spring. Local girls carve patterns on the plums, gently press them into flower-like, sawtooth-edged plum cakes, then soak them in a basin of water with a little salt to reduce their acidity. The plum cakes are then placed in a clay jar and marinated for several months with premium brown sugar and honey. When the plum cakes turn golden yellow, they are ready to be taken out and eaten. The pork belly used is multi-layered streaky pork with a good balance of fat and lean meat. It is steamed with the preserved plum for about four hours. The meat absorbs the delicate fragrance of the plum, becomes rich yet not greasy, and boasts a delicious flavor.
The term “frozen fish” can easily be misunderstood—like those wide-eyed products staring out from supermarket freezers. But when you’re in the Dali Basin between the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake, those two words instantly trigger salivation and exude an unrivaled charm. There’s a local saying in Dali: “Eat frozen fish, bask your belly in the sun.” Frozen fish is a…
Lawu walnuts are produced in Lawu Township, Binchuan County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province, along both banks of the Exi River, a tributary of the upper Jinsha River. With an average altitude of 2,200 meters, the unique geographical location and climate have created walnuts that are beautifully shaped, thin-shelled, with fine and smooth veins, shallow and delicate grooves, making it easy to extract the whole kernel. The kernels are white, low in fat, high in protein, and have a pure, delicious flavor…
Tie-dye fabric is a unique folk craft product of the Bai people in Dali, anciently known as “jiǎo xié” (twisted silk). In Dali, it is called “gēda huā bù” or “gēda huā” (knotted flower cloth). Tie-dye, formerly referred to as “zá huā bù” (mixed flower cloth) or also called “jiǎo xié rǎn” (twisted dye), is an ancient manual textile dyeing technique originating over a thousand years ago in the Central Plains region. Today, it is mainly preserved and produced in Zhoucheng Town of Dali City, Weishan County, Dacang, Miaojie, and other areas.
Binchuan Haijiao Fish gets its name from its place of origin—the Haijiao Reservoir in Qiaodian Town. It is made using local water sources and locally sourced fish (primarily silver carp), crafted with exquisite techniques, resulting in a delicious and fragrant taste. It is prepared in two styles: spicy and clear broth, to cater to different palates. In addition to the cooking methods, a spicy dipping sauce must also be prepared before eating the Haijiao Fish...
"Yunnan's Binchuan's first wonder: poison cooked as delicacies for sale," is a folk rhyme that has circulated in Yunnan in recent years. The phrase "poison cooked as delicacies for sale" refers to stewing fresh pig's trotters with Aconitum kusnezoffii. Stewing fresh pig's trotters with white Aconitum kusnezoffii from Jizu Mountain is a long-standing traditional medicinal and health food specialty in Binchuan. Aconitum kusnezoffii comes in…
The vegetarian dishes of Jiufeng Mountain are essentially Buddhist temple cuisine, divided into three main categories: stir-fried, cold dishes, and soups. Typically made with tofu, gluten, and local ingredients such as cold mushrooms, aromatic mushrooms, polygonatum from Jiufeng Mountain, as well as its bamboo shoots and a variety of fresh greens—all cooked with vegetable oil—the dishes come in diverse shapes and strikingly realistic forms, boasting excellent color, aroma, and taste, making them...
Binchuan County in Dali Prefecture is one of Yunnan's premium citrus production bases and is reputed as the "Hometown of Citrus." The county's fruit cultivation area spans 71,200 mu, of which 40,000 mu of citrus have been certified as national pollution-free production bases. Binchuan is widely known as the "Land of Orange Fruits," with a citrus-growing history that dates back over 300…
The Weishan County Halal Meat Products Processing Factory was officially completed and put into operation at the end of 1997, producing halal beef jerky and beef slices. During the production process, animals are slaughtered by an imam in accordance with ethnic customs. The factory combines traditional craftsmanship with the latest technology, strengthens laboratory testing and quality inspection, resulting in products that not only align with cultural preferences but also feature bright colors and exquisite packaging...
Chive pickle is a unique specialty of Binchuan, produced nowhere else in China. The production method involves sun-drying fresh chives to remove some moisture, then mixing them with chili, salt, and other seasonings before sealing and fermenting them in jars. It has a golden-yellow color, and its flavor is uniquely pungent when smelled but refreshingly delicious when tasted. Chive pickle can be eaten on its own, or...
Binchuan pomegranates are a specialty of Binchuan County in Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Known for being "large, high-quality, and delicious," they are highly favored by merchants from other regions. Located in the dry-hot river valley of the Jinsha River, Binchuan County boasts exceptional tropical resource advantages and vast, fertile land—creating optimal natural growing conditions for pomegranate cultivation...
The La Wu Yi Ethnic Township is located in the eastern part of Binchuan County. The township boasts picturesque landscapes, abundant resources, a vibrant economy, distinct advantages, and broad development prospects. The township government seat, Bijizhuang, is 78 kilometers from the county seat. Its jurisdiction borders Dayao County of Chuxiong Prefecture to the east, adjoins Xiangyun County to the south, connects to Shizheng and Pingchuan towns of the same county to the west, and neighbors Gudi Township to the north…
Binchuan County in Dali, Yunnan Province, is a well-known red globe grape production base in the southern part of the country. Thanks to its abundant sunshine and plentiful water supply, Binchuan is among the earliest domestic regions where red globe grapes are available on the market. The grape cultivation area in Binchuan spans over 90,000 acres, with more than 60,000 acres currently bearing fruit. Among them, the premium grape variety grown in our county—red globe grapes—began cultivation in 1992…
The seafood boiled in seawater prepared by the Bai ethnic fishing families has a truly unique flavor. It’s nearly impossible to taste unless you’re on a fishing boat out on Erhai Lake. When not actively fishing, Bai fishermen moor their boats in calm bays, set up a charcoal stove on deck, place a bronze wok on top, pour in seawater, add a little refined salt, then put in freshly caught live archerfish—removing the gills and internal organs (but leaving the scales on)—and immediately boil them in the pot. In a separate large bowl, they roast dried chili peppers over a low fire until charred, grind them into a fine powder, and add chopped scallions, minced ginger, and some of the fish-boiling broth. They also take a chunk of salt from the bottom of the pot, heat it until red-hot, and toss it into the broth to create a spicy salt condiment. This dip preserves the fresh, original flavors of the fish. The flesh is tender, delicate, and nutritious, with a savory, spicy, and richly aromatic taste that’s truly unforgettable.
Produced by Weishan Jinhe Distillery, "Nanzhao Chun" is meticulously brewed from a variety of ingredients such as corn, tartary buckwheat, and barley, and bottled in premium packaging. This liquor offers a pure taste, a fragrant and smooth finish, and is free from contaminants. Launched in June 1998, the product has been widely loved by consumers and praised as "Drink Nanzhao Chun, and lead the way as the King of Qi Jia -"...