Pingding Cucumber

Last updated 2026-11-12 — Pingding Cucumber Dried mainly comes from Hougou and Hetou, two villages in Pingding County. Production began during the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1398). It is favored for being crisp, refreshing, richly aromatic, flavorful, and convenient to eat. During the Qing Dynasty, it was designated as an item for imperial tribute and earned the reputation of “Dragon Tendon.” The dried cucumber is made from high-quality, spineless, seedless young cucumbers, rich in essential vitamins, potassium salts, amino acids, carbohydrates, and other nutrients. It aids digestion and helps lower cholesterol. In addition to meeting local demand, Pingding Cucumber is also sold to cities such as Beijing and Tianjin. Pingding’s dried cucumbers, along with its ceramic and ironware products, enjoy fame both at home and abroad. In ancient times, there was a saying: “Dried cucumbers as tribute, dragon-patterned sand pots delighting the emperor’s heart.”