Zhangjiakou’s specialties include Yuzhou tribute rice, Xuanhua milk grapes, Shidong colorful apples, etc.

1. Yuzhou tribute rice

Uzhou tribute rice is a specialty of Yu County, Hebei Province, and a national geographical indication product of China.

Yuzhou tribute rice, also known as "Yuzhou millet", contains a variety of nutrients, such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, vitamins, etc.

Yuzhou tribute rice is one of the "four major tribute rice" in ancient times. Compared with ordinary rice, the protein content is 1.5 times higher, the fat content is 6 times higher, vitamin B1 is 1.5 times higher, crude fiber is 6 times higher, and it is rich in amino acids and other essential substances for the human body. It is suitable for pregnant women, the elderly, the weak, infants and young children. A great nourishing product.

On December 15, 2010, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for "Weizhou Gongmi".

2. Xuanhua milk grapes

Xuanhua milk grapes are a specialty of Xuanhua District, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, and a national geographical indication product of China.

Xuanhua milk grapes have crisp and juicy flesh with a moderate sweet-sour ratio. They are rich in glucose, vitamins and minerals. They can be peeled and have the characteristics of not leaking juice when cut with a knife. They are the best fresh food in China. One of the grape varieties that is not transplantable.

On June 26, 2007, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for "Xuanhua Milk Grapes". In November 2019, it was selected into the 2019 Agricultural Products Regional Public Brand in the China Agricultural Brand Directory.

3. Shidong Colorful Apple

Shidong Colorful Apple is a specialty of Huailai County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, and a national geographical indication of agricultural products.

Shidong Colorful Apples are distributed in the southern mountainous area of ??Xiaonanxinbao Town, south of Guanting Reservoir in Huaizhuo Basin. The area has an altitude of 784-1066 meters. The soil is neutral, brown soil with a sandy texture and rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium and other elements. Suitable for planting apple trees. Shidong Cai Apple is oblate, with a correct fruit shape, a color index of 60-90%, and a bright pink and red color; a single fruit weighs 90-110 grams; the taste is sweet, the aroma is rich, and the texture is slightly crisp.

On January 10, 2017, the Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture officially approved the implementation of agricultural product geographical indication registration protection for "Shidong Colorful Apple".