Wenxi Hand-Pulled Noodles

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Wenxi Hand-Pulled Noodles are an indispensable gift for engagement visits and family gatherings. Those produced in places like Huayuan, Macunyang, and Shanxi are especially renowned. The noodles are made by adding an appropriate amount of salt (3–5% in spring and winter, 9–12% in summer and autumn) to flour. After forming the dough and letting it "ferment and stretch" in a noodle cabinet, it is stretched into strands, sun-dried, and then coiled into neat bundles. The noodles are prized for their fine and even texture. When eating, simply boil them in hot water, discard the salty broth, and mix with a few seasonings. These noodles are rich in nutrition and easy to digest, making them a beloved food among locals.