What are the local specialties in Northeast Liaoning?
Liaoning, a provincial-level administrative region of the People's Republic of China, referred to as "Liao", governs 14 prefecture-level cities, including sub-provincial-level cities 2 (Shenyang, Dalian), the provincial capital is Shenyang. Liaoning Province is bordered by the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea to the south, across a river from North Korea to the east, and across the sea from Japan and South Korea. It is the only coastal province in Northeast China that has both coast and border, and is the northernmost coastal province in China. What are the local specialties in Liaoning, Northeast China? Come and check it out with me.
1. Panjin Rice
Panjin City has been known as the "Land of Fish and Rice" since ancient times, and is also known as the "Liaohe Golden Triangle". ?Panjin City is located in the southwest of Liaoning Province, in the center of the Liaohe Delta. It borders Jinzhou to the west, Anshan to the east, Liaodong Bay to the south, and is located in the lower reaches of the Liaohe River. The city center is 150 kilometers away from the provincial capital Shenyang. The city governs Shuangtaizi and Xinglongtai districts and Panshan and Dawa counties. The regional area is 3959 square kilometers and the total population is 1.2 million. The terrain in the territory is flat, with lots of water and no mountains. There are 21 large and small rivers and the coastline is 118 kilometers long. It has a temperate continental semi-humid monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, with rain and heat in the same season and dryness and cold in the same season. Such unique conditions have made Panjin's rice a high-quality product that is well-known throughout the country. Because the area has a warm and humid maritime climate, it has extremely reasonable temperature conditions and a long growing season for rice to grow and mature. It is irrigated by the sweet, pure and fertile Xiliao River water, and there are no "three industrial wastes" Pollution, especially the alkaline soil has unique favorable conditions for growing high-quality japonica rice. Therefore, the japonica rice grown has low amylose content, strong toughness and good taste. In addition, high-quality japonica rice varieties are selected and strictly follow the agricultural regulations for the production of organic food...[Details]
2. Shell carving handicrafts
Dalian is surrounded by mountains and sea, with a pleasant climate, so it is natural that excellent shell carvings are indispensable. work. You can buy exquisite and beautiful crafts made from a few ordinary scallops and conches, and put them on the table as decorations or as gifts for your relatives and friends when you go home. You can also buy shell carvings carefully crafted from rare and valuable shells as collections for your home, it all depends on your preference. Dalian's shell carvings are in various shapes and forms and are dazzling to the eye. There are large and precious shell carvings with exquisite workmanship, and there are also small ornaments made of several delicate shells strung together. However, no matter big or small, expensive or cheap, every shell carving has its own taste.
3. Jianping Sophora flavescens
Also known as wild locust, Haohanzhi, bitter bone, ground bone, ground locust, and mountain locust. Source: This product is the leguminous plant Sophora flavescens. The dry roots of Ait. Excavate in spring and autumn, remove the roots and small branches, wash and dry, or slice them fresh and dry. Characteristics: This product is long cylindrical, often branched at the lower part, 10-30cm long and 1-2cm in diameter. The surface is grey-brown or brownish-yellow, with longitudinal wrinkles and long transverse pores. The outer skin is thin, often cracked and rolled up, and is easy to peel off. The peeling area is yellow and smooth. It is hard, not easy to break, and has a fibrous cross-section; the slice thickness is 3 to 6 mm; the cross-section is yellow-white, with radial textures and cracks, and concentric rings can be seen in some cases. The smell is slight and the taste is extremely bitter.
4. Donggang Strawberry
"The first strawberry county in China" - Donggang, Liaoning. 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. At present, 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 geographical indication trademark "Donggang Strawberry", 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.
5. Gaizhou apple
Specific qualities: Excellent fruit quality, crispy flesh and juicy meat, moderate sweetness and sourness, good color and shape, and durable storage. Gaizhou has a long history of apple cultivation, with a history of more than 100 years. Its area and output once ranked first at the county level in the country, and it is known as the "Hometown of Apples". In recent years, Gaizhou City has vigorously implemented the strategy of "promoting agriculture and developing the city with fruits" and vigorously promoted the construction of "one county, one industry", making the apple industry once again a distinctive pillar industry that enriches the people. At present, the apple production area in Gaizhou reaches 315,000 acres, with 14.1 million apple plants, involving 183 administrative villages and 190,000 farmers in Gaizhou City. Last year, Gaizhou City’s apple production reached 300,000 tons, with an output value of 1.5 billion yuan, exports of 58,700 tons, and foreign exchange earnings of US$58.73 million. Driven by leading enterprises such as Loncin and 230 professional fruit cooperatives, Gaizhou City has also developed apple order farming of 120,000 acres, connecting 70,000 farmers, with a pollution-free production area of ??350,000 acres, and a fruit quality rate of over 85% , registered 23 apple geographical indication trademarks such as "Gaizhou Apple", "Fidelity", "Yingxingyue", etc., and its high-quality fruits have won 168 medals at previous national and provincial agricultural exhibitions, with the total number of gold medals and medals ranking first at the county level in the province. head.
6. Fushun single-piece black fungus
Single-piece black fungus, as a specialty agricultural product of Fushun County, grows in the upper reaches of Dahuofang Reservoir and belongs to the ecological agriculture zone of Fushun County. Its origin environment is superior , water quality standards are high, the forest coverage rate reaches 68.8, there are no industrial polluting enterprises, and no chemical pesticides are used, making the products superior to the standards of other origins. The geographical protection scope of the "Fushun Single Black Fungus" national geographical indication of agricultural products covers 95 administrative villages in 8 towns and towns in Fushun County. The area suitable for planting single black fungus is 1,638 square kilometers, with an annual output of 3,800 tons. Fushun Single Black Fungus Regional Scope Fushun Single Black Fungus is produced in 8 towns in Hou'an Town, Shiwen Town, Jiubing Township, Xiahe Township, Maquan Township, Tangtu Township, Langlang Township and Shangma Township in Fushun County. It is located in the eastern part of Liaoning Province, at 123.42′58″-124.27′01″ east longitude and 41.26′49″-41.55′46″ north latitude. The region borders Benxi to the south, Fushun City to the north, Xinbin and Qingyuan to the east, and Shenyang to the west. The total area of ??the region is 1,638 square kilometers and the cultivated land area is 376,000 acres. In 2010, Fushun's single-piece black fungus production and cultivation area reached 98 million bags (10,000 acres... [Details]
7. Black Mountain Peanuts
Black Mountain Peanuts are a specialty of Heishan County, Liaoning Province. China's National Geographical Indication product, Black Mountain Peanuts are famous in China's domestic and international peanut markets for their good quality, round grain shape, high protein content, and especially for the fact that no aflatoxin has been detected. Liaoning Black Mountain Peanuts were specially introduced in the European Professional Peanut Magazine. This characteristic has been highly praised. The supply of Montenegrin peanuts in the Japanese and European markets exceeds the demand. The "Green Fangshan" brand peanuts have been exported to Japan and the European Union for 20 consecutive years, and the quality of Montenegrin peanuts has never exceeded the standard. The peanuts are good, round in shape, rich in fat and protein, and have high nutritional value. It is measured that the fat content of peanuts is 44-45, the protein content is 24-36, and the sugar content is about 20. It is also rich in minerals such as amines, riboflavin, and niacin, especially amino acids necessary for the human body, which can promote the development of brain cells and enhance memory.
8. Geng. Zhuang Garlic
Gengzhuang Garlic is produced in Gengzhuang Town, Haicheng City, Liaoning Province. The geographical indication protection scope of agricultural products is: 20 villages including Dingjia Village and Beigeng Village, Gengzhuang Town, Haicheng City, Liaoning Province. The geographical coordinates are east longitude. 122°37′～122°42′, north latitude 40°48′～40°59′, with a production area of ??30,000 acres. In 2009, it was registered as a geographical indication of agricultural products by the Ministry of Agriculture. The certificate holder is Haicheng Gengzhuang Town Agricultural Science and Technology Service Station. . Ginger and garlic cultivation in Gengzhuang Town is a unique industry in Anshan, with a broad mass base and rich cultivation experience. Garlic production can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty, with a history of more than 300 years. It was once a tribute to the imperial court and was known as "Guandong." It is also known as the "Hometown of Garlic" and "Hometown of Tribute Garlic".
Gengzhuang garlic has the characteristics of large garlic heads, uniform garlic cloves, pungent and strong garlic flavor, and thick garlic juice. After being mashed into paste, the soup will not loosen or lose its flavor overnight. According to expert testing, "Gengzhuang garlic" contains 18 kinds of amino acids, high content of three trace elements: zinc, calcium, and magnesium, and has a strong antioxidant function.
9. Xiaoliangshan Watermelon
Xiaoliangshan Watermelon Xinmin City is known as the "Hometown of Watermelon", and the watermelons produced in Liangshan Town and several surrounding towns are even more famous. Known as the "Xiaoliangshan Watermelon", the total planting area reaches 250,000 acres, and farmers' annual per capita income from melon cultivation exceeds 3,000 yuan. "Of course, planting watermelons in large areas is first of all related to natural conditions. The soil here has good air permeability, low rainfall, and a large temperature difference between day and night, which is very beneficial to the accumulation of sugar in the fruit." Regional scope Xiaoliangshan watermelons are produced in Liangshan Town, Xinmin City, and Lutun There are 3 towns including Yaobao Township and Yaobao Township. Xinmin City is located on the Liaohe Plain, in the middle of Liaoning Province, with geographical coordinates of 122°27′-123°20′ east longitude, 41°42′-42°17′ north latitude, and an average altitude of 31m. The origin of Xiaoliangshan watermelon is mainly located in the west of Xinmin City, bordering on the Rayang River to the west, Dahongqi Town and Liuhegou Town to the south, Liuhe to the east, and Zhoutuozi Township to the north. The total production area is 32,627 hectares, and the total annual output is 1.22 million tons.
10. Dalian Sea Cucumber
It’s the winter solstice again. Dalian people have a saying: One ginseng a day is better than a living god. Dalian people have a long history of eating sea cucumbers during the winter solstice. Therefore, the arrival of the winter solstice heralds the arrival of the sea cucumber gluttonous season, especially the wild Dalian sea cucumbers, which diners have been waiting impatiently for. Dalian people have created a well-known sea cucumber industry because of their eating of sea cucumbers, and famous brand sea cucumbers have emerged. The most famous one is Zhangzidao sea cucumber, China's first well-known seafood trademark, which has become the number one stock in China. Created the myth of the No. 1 high-priced stock in the Shenzhen stock market. The sea cucumbers from Zhangzidao have been grown on the original ecological seabed deep in the Yellow Sea at 39 degrees north latitude for more than three years. They have not eaten any artificial bait. They are extremely strong, have thick skin and fresh meat, are safe and nutritious, and are directly supplied to high-end dining tables in Beijing. The annual production and pricing of Zhangzidao sea cucumbers determines the ups and downs of the entire Dalian and even national sea cucumber market. Only with good water can you grow good ginseng. 39 degrees north latitude is recognized as the best sea cucumber producing area in the world. At this latitude, there are also the world's best wine producing areas and ginseng producing areas. ;