Plain Pigeon

Last updated 2026-11-09 — Plain Pigeon is a specialty of Pingyuan County, made from locally raised squabs. It boasts a delicious taste and rich nutrition, winning the favor of guests from both home and abroad. The people of Pingyuan have a long-standing tradition of raising pigeons. Since the late Qing Dynasty to the present, the annual Pigeon Fair held on the eighth day of the first lunar month in Encheng Town has become a grand traditional festival. Among these, the meat pigeons raised here are known for their large size, tender texture, rich nutrition, and delicious flavor, earning widespread acclaim from consumers both in China and overseas. Prepared by master chefs, this pigeon dish is exquisitely flavorful and never tires the palate. The “Whole Pigeon Banquet” has become a culinary “artwork”—a feast for the eyes and a delight for the taste buds.