1. Donggang Variegated Clams
Variegated clams are shellfish and belong to the family Clamidae. Their scientific name is Ruditapes philippinarum. They are commonly known as Huage in the south and in Liaoning. Clam (xianzi), called clam (gala) in Shandong. Variegated clams are Dandong's specialty aquatic products. Dandong Dalu Island has a long history of producing variegated clams, with good beach quality and no pollution. The products are sold at home and abroad.
Eating variegated clams in the place where they are produced is a feast for the eyes. Frozen clams processed and canned on the island can also be purchased on the island and taken back home as gifts to relatives and friends. In regions such as Japan, variegated clams produced in Dandong are the most expensive among the same kind of shellfish.
2. Dandong Chestnut
Chestnut cultivation has a history of two to three thousand years. The cultivation of chestnut trees in Liaoning Province began in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. The fruit is called chestnut and can be eaten raw, stir-fried with sugar, baked, canned, ground into powder to make cakes, and cooked with a spoon. Containing sugar, protein, fat and multiple vitamins, it has high nutritional and economic value.
There are two types of Dandong chestnuts. One is Japanese chestnut, which was introduced from Japan at the beginning of this century and cultivated in large areas. This kind of chestnut has large fruit, astringent skin that is difficult to peel, and poor taste. One kind of chestnut is the Chinese chestnut, or oil chestnut. It is small in size, has astringent skin that is easy to peel, and is of high quality.
In the past, chestnut cultivation was carried out through seed propagation, and there were no stable cultivars. Since the 1970s, through the introduction of excellent varieties and grafting, "Jinhua", "Danze", "Yuewang", "Chang'an No. 10", "±60", "±13", "Liaodan No. 58", " Mainly cultivated varieties such as 9113" are characterized by early fruiting, high yield, strong stress resistance, large fruits and suitable for processing.
3. Donggang Strawberry
“The first strawberry county in China”—Donggang, Liaoning Province. From the earliest introduction to China's largest strawberry production base today, Donggang has been producing strawberries for a hundred years. The humid climate along the river and coastal areas and the optimal strawberry production zone at 40 degrees north latitude provide Donggang strawberry with a high-quality growing environment.
The city’s strawberry cultivation area has reached 150,000 acres, with a total output of 300,000 tons and an output value of 1.05 billion yuan.
Donggang City applied to the state to register the "Donggang Strawberry" geographical indication trademark, and applied to the Ministry of Agriculture and was accepted as a national pollution-free agricultural product (strawberry) production base. The "Donggang Strawberry" brand was rated as one of the top 100 regional brands in the country by the Information Center of the Ministry of Agriculture, with a brand value of more than 1.4 billion yuan. It was also selected as one of the top ten agricultural brands in Liaoning by the Provincial Academy of Social Sciences and Liaoning Farmers Newspaper.
4. Rhododendron in Dandong
my country is the hometown of azalea. The azalea in Dandong, Liaoning, with its unique style, has spread to Sichuan, Shanghai, Xinjiang, Zhejiang, Beijing and even the flower city Guangzhou. . Of the more than 800 species of azaleas discovered around the world, 650 species are distributed in my country, and there are more than 240 species in Dandong. After more than 60 years of cultivation, Dandong azaleas have developed their own excellent characteristics.
Dandong Rhododendron has a long history and is well-known at home and abroad. At present, there are more than 5,000 acres of rhododendron planting bases in Dandong, with more than 50,000 employees. There are more than 300 varieties of rhododendrons planted, and large quantities are sold to all parts of the country every year.
Dandong’s soil, climate, water quality and other conditions are particularly suitable for the growth of rhododendrons. For this reason, Dandong City at all levels actively supports the development of the rhododendron planting industry and establishes a flower market. While increasing publicity and expansion, it promotes the growth of rhododendrons. The scale, technology and quality of planting have made rhododendron a specialty product of Dandong.
5. Liaoning cashmere goat
Liaoning cashmere goat, formerly known as Gaixian cashmere goat, is a rare goat breed special to Liaoning. Its cashmere production is comparable to that of the world-famous "Puleton" goat. It is known as my country's "national treasure" and is mainly produced in Yougai County, Fuxian, Xiuyan, Zhuanghe and other counties in Liaoning. Cashmere goats are physically strong and adaptable, and they are mainly used for grazing all year round.
Cashmere goats are accustomed to giving birth to spring lambs. They are usually bred before a light snowfall. In the second year, their skin will be strong and they will give birth to lambs during the rainy season. Cashmere mainly grows in the cold winter. The component of cashmere is keratin, which is an extremely precious textile raw material. Cashmere products are light, thin and exquisite, bright and warm, strong and wear-resistant, and elastic and elastic. They are very popular in the market.
6. Shizhu Ginseng
Dandong Shizhu Ginseng, which has a history of hundreds of years, is the top ginseng in China and generally takes more than 15 years to be ready. The medicinal value of Shizhu Ginseng is very high. It is effective in regulating qi, producing body fluids, replenishing yin and yang qi and blood in the body, and supporting the function of weak organs. It is known as the treasure of longevity.
This kind of ginseng is only produced in Shizhu Village, Kuandian County, so it is even more valuable.