Yangbi Jiajia Insects are generally produced from September to December under stones on the sandy beaches along rivers such as the Yangbi River. They are a type of insect with a hard mouth resembling a tiger’s trap, hence the name “Jiajia Insect” (literally "Clamp Insect"). Once fried in oil, they can be eaten, taste delicious, and are rich in high-protein nutrition. Method for making Yangbi Jiajia Insects: I. Ingredients: Jiajia Insects, eggs,…
Yangbi’s famous snack, Fried Oil Chicken Truffle, is made by frying the locally grown, richly aromatic black chicken truffles with fresh red chili peppers and wild Sichuan peppercorns in pure fragrant oil to remove moisture. The wild chicken truffles of Yangbi are plump and robust, with fine, white threads, sweet and tender with a refreshing fragrance—superior in quality compared to those from other regions. They are rich in protein, carbohydrates,…
Yangbi Preserved Tofu is made using local curing techniques from Yangbi. With its appealing color, fragrant aroma, and delicious taste, it is a high-quality vegetarian food. It was very popular among consumers at the Dali March Street Ethnic Festival trade fair...
The Yangbi Jade Fragrant Pear is a late-maturing, oval-shaped, high-quality, high-yield, and storage-resistant pear variety cultivated by fruit farmers in the Xiulingpu area of Yangbi. This type of pear hits the market during the winter-spring off-season for fruits. The pears on sale emit an enticing fragrance, have an excellent taste, and are highly favored by consumers. …
Yangbao Brand Walnut Milk is made from high-quality walnuts sourced from Yangbi and refined using scientifically formulated methods with water from Diancang Mountain. It contains pure natural plant protein and offers benefits such as nourishing lungs and promoting body fluids, tonifying kidneys and strengthening the brain, promoting hair growth and darkening hair, as well as enhancing beauty and skin health. It was awarded the “Gold Award at the 1994 China Health Products Expo,” the Silver Award at the 1994 National Forestry Famous, Special, and New Products Expo…
Walnut handicrafts are made from the shells of wild iron walnuts from Yangbi. After high-tech processing, they go through dozens of manual steps including cutting, grinding, polishing, gluing, and fine carving. These crafts make full use of the wild walnut shell’s hardness and the beautiful natural patterns inside. Entirely handcrafted, the original shape and grain of the walnut are preserved, giving the products a natural aesthetic. Currently, the collection includes five categories — vases, table lamps, ashtrays, tissue boxes, and pen holders — with over thirty varieties. The walnut handicrafts feature an antique style and naturally elegant patterns, making them perfect gifts or home decorations. The walnut is considered an auspicious item; the Chinese word for “walnut” (核, hé) sounds like “harmony” (和, hé) or “union” (合, hé), symbolizing family happiness, peace, and prosperity. As early as 1778, Emperor Qianlong used walnut products as talismans to ward off evil and bring blessings for safety.
Yangbi Snow Mountain Clear White Liquor is made from high-quality corn and tartary buckwheat using water from the Cangshan Mountain, brewed through traditional folk methods. It has a mellow taste and is known to promote blood circulation and relax the muscles, making it highly favored by consumers. The liquor has won the Golden Flower Award for local products in Dali Prefecture for several consecutive years and has also been honored as a Consumer Favorite Product of Yunnan Province. …
Made from high-quality walnuts of Yangbi and water from the Cangshan Mountain, this product is scientifically formulated. It contains pure natural plant protein and offers benefits such as nourishing lungs and promoting fluid production, strengthening kidneys and brain, stimulating hair growth and darkening hair, as well as beautifying and rejuvenating the skin. It has been awarded the “Gold Award at the 1994 China Health Products Expo” and the “Silver Award at the 1994 National Forestry Famous, Special and High-quality New Products Expo…”
Fried chicken fungus is made by frying locally grown black chicken fungus, known for its rich aroma, along with fresh red chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns in pure fragrant oil to remove moisture. The wild chicken fungus of Yangbi is plump, tender, with fine white threads, sweet, crisp, and fragrant. It is also rich in protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, as well as vitamins B1 and B2. Fried chicken fungus can...
Generally produced from the flowers of the mannose tree found deep in the mountains and forests, also known as tree fluff, it has a fragrant and refreshing taste, and is believed to stimulate appetite and strengthen the spleen. Ingredients: tree (mannose tree, walnut tree) flowers (also called tree fluff), asparagus lettuce, cellophane noodles, and seasonings such as Sichuan peppercorn oil, garlic oil, monosodium glutamate, vinegar essence, soy sauce, and coriander. Cooking tips: ① Boil the tree flowers, add…
Black-bone chicken refers to a breed with black skin, meat, and bones. It boasts high nutritional and medicinal value. Outside the province, it is called "black chicken" and is believed to originate from Taihe County in Jiangxi Province, hence also known as Taihe Chicken or Wushan Chicken. It is raised in both mountainous and plain areas of Yangbi County, especially among the Yi ethnic communities in southern regions such as Wachang, Longtan, and Jijie, where it has been a longstanding tradition. At the same time, there is also a…
The Yangbi Steelyard Pear is a specialty of Yangbi County in Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The pear is known for its superior quality, abundant juice, fine texture, sweet-and-sour taste, bright skin color, and high nutritional value. Also called the Jade Fragrance Pear, the Yangbi Steelyard Pear originates from Cangshan West Town in Yangbi County and is one of the unique late-maturing varieties in Yunnan Province, boasting over 200 years of...
Yangbi Rice Roll is a specialty snack from Yangbi County in Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Made from high-quality rice, it is delicious and can be served as a meal. With a history of about 30 years, it is a popular local dish in Yangbi. The origin of Yangbi Rice Roll can be traced back to Vietnam. When the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway was operational, some Vietnamese locals…
Yangbi Walnut Triple Honey is a specialty snack from Yangbi County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is a traditional treat of the Yi people in Yangbi, often served as a ceremonial food to honor esteemed guests. The first honey—“Honey Walnut Tea”—is made with wildflower honey collected by bees from the deep valleys of Cangshan Mountain, combined with slices of walnut kernels and…
Dali pears are mainly grown in the Haidong Township area on the eastern shore of Erhai Lake, hence they are traditionally called Haidong pears. The cultivation of pear trees in the Haidong region has a history of over 1,000 years. As far back as during the Dali Kingdom and Nanzhao Kingdom periods, every year when the pears ripened, local officials would select the finest pears as tribute fruits to present to the imperial court. Legend has it that during the Song Dynasty…
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Dali is located in the central part of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, along the shores of Erhai Lake. The marble in this county is mined from the Cangshan Mountain within the county and is found in abundant reserves. Of the 19 peaks of Cangshan Mountain, every single one contains marble. These marble deposits resemble a brilliant ribbon, coiling around the mountainside—the wider the mountain, the broader the marble layer. ...
Made from high-quality bitter buckwheat and corn using water from the Cangshan Mountain and traditional folk brewing techniques, it has a rich and authentic taste with the added benefit of promoting blood circulation and relaxing muscles and joints. It is widely loved by consumers and has won the Golden Flower Award for local products in Dali Prefecture for multiple consecutive years, as well as being honored as a Consumer Favorite Product in Yunnan Province. …
Most ethnic minority groups have the tradition of roasting a whole lamb, which may have evolved from ancient practices of cooking hunted prey over an open fire. The Yi people in Yangbi have long upheld this tradition. The specific method involves selecting a plump castrated lamb, slaughtering it, and removing the head. Fine iron rods are then used to pierce holes under the hair on the lamb’s legs to inflate it by blowing air while patting the body, filling...
Tie-dye fabric is a unique craft product of the Bai people, commonly seen in both urban and rural areas of Dali. Tie-dye not only represents a tradition but has also become a fashion trend. When travelers carry these tie-dye pieces from their local origins to all corners of the country and even abroad, it seems as though the footsteps of this ancient art have connected with the modern world...