Straw weaving art

Dating back a hundred years, the wheat straw fan from Ganyu County, Lianyungang City won the third prize at the "Universal Exposition" in Paris for its unusual and ingenious concept, which completely made it famous. Back. Straw weaving handicrafts are one of the leading products of Lianyungang arts and crafts. Currently, tens of thousands of people are engaged in straw weaving processing in Lianyungang City.

People also use methods such as mixed weaving of grass and willow, mixed weaving of willow paper, and willow porcelain structure to produce high-end handicrafts such as baskets, baskets, flowerpots, flower stands, and craft decorations. They are sold well overseas because of their exquisite weaving.

Kudzu powder

Lianyungang kudzu powder is made by collecting wild kudzu roots from Yuntai Mountain for the mountain people, washing them and mashing them, rubbing and stirring them in water to separate and precipitate the starch, and cool them Made by drying. Yuntai Mountain kudzu powder is white and delicate, with twinkling gold stars. Mix well with warm water and brew with boiling water. It will become thick and translucent, making people salivate.

Yuntaishan Pueraria vine powder contains puerarin, puerarin xylose, daidzein, daidzein 2B-sitosterol, arachidic acid, etc. It has the functions of antipyretic, lowering blood sugar, reducing phlegm and promoting fluid production, and can be cured by drinking it Symptoms such as irritability, thirst, and sore throat. The roots, powder and flowers of kudzu are also good medicine for treating hangovers. As it is said in "Jinghua Yuan", "Kudzu root is the best cure for hangover, and kudzu powder is especially good... Only the one produced by Yuntai Mountain in Haizhou is the best." Therefore, kudzu powder from Yuntai Mountain in Hong Kong City has a high reputation and is regarded as a precious medicinal tonic and is exported to all parts of the country.

Gold-Inlaid Polygonatum

Gold-Inlaid Polygonatum odorifera is a treasure among bamboos. Its treasure lies on the bright yellow bamboo pole, with a natural green line on each branch and leaf. Shallow ditches, staggered locations. At a glance, it looks like gold bars inlaid with pieces of jasper, which is elegant and lovely, so it was called "gold inlaid with jade and bamboo" in the ancient Haizhou annals.

The golden-inlaid Polygonatum japonicus on Yuntai Mountain is widely distributed and grows vigorously, with the largest number in Huaguo Mountain, and it is particularly luxuriant in the Pingzhu Temple area close to Sanyuan Palace. Therefore, when my country issued a set of "Bamboo" special stamps in June 1993, Yuntai Mountain's gold-inlaid polygonatum was listed as the second of the four. Soon, the gold-inlaid Yuzhu stamp monument was erected at the intersection to Pingzhu Temple, becoming a unique scene in Huaguo Mountain.

Lianyungang jelly

Add appropriate amount of water to dilute the starch of beans or potatoes into a paste. After cooking, it condenses into lumps, commonly known as "jelly". There are many types of jelly in Lianyungang, including peas Rice jelly, mung bean flour, potato flour, etc. are refreshing and fragrant. Everyone has their own secrets in making jelly. Generally, there are two ways to eat jelly: hot or cold. Place it on a hot pan, fry it briefly, and then cut it into pieces when the bottom is browned. Eat it cold, that is, before eating it, cut the jelly into pieces or shape it into noodles. shape, and use a colander to form a "salam fish" shape in advance, put it into clean water, take it out when it is time to eat, and add seasonings according to the customer's taste, such as soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic paste, etc.; those who like spicy food can also You can add some chili sauce to give it a unique flavor. In summer, you can eat jelly to quench your thirst; in winter, you can eat jelly mixed with hot pepper to dispel the cold. It would be a pity not to try jelly in Lianyungang.

Lianyungang Liubian

Lianyungang willow crafts have a long history. According to the appendix of "Ganyu County Continued Chronicles", in the 5th year of the Republic of China, "Liu Boluo" (the collective name for local willow products) from Tucheng participated in the International Panama Games and won the fourth prize. Willow weavers weave willow products in the "cellar", where the willows are kept warm and moist. The weaving craftsmanship is of high quality and not easy to break.

The willow weavers use oriental wisdom and ingenuity. The handicrafts woven by Duyun's skills are of various shapes and are both ornamental and practical. In particular, the willow weaving and shell carving flower handicrafts are exquisite in production and unique in conception. Today, Lianyungang willow weaving is favored by merchants. Its novelty, novelty and cleverness are sold in more than 30 countries and regions.

Crystal crafts

Lianyungang City’s Donghai County is the “Hometown of Crystals” in China. The crystals here are mainly white. There are also various colors such as smoke, tea, yellow, pink and purple. There are also hair-like "hair crystals" in the crystals, plant-like "grass crystals" and "water gall crystals" containing water droplets.

In addition to many natural crystal ornamental stones, crystal products are also very famous, including mythical figures such as "Jingwei Reclamation" and "Songzi Guanyin", as well as ornaments such as galloping horses and pioneer cattle. ; There are both practical items such as crystal wine sets and glasses, as well as decorations such as crystal necklaces, corsages, and rings.

According to expert research, crystals have the characteristics of clearing away heat, detoxifying, and filtering harmful rays. Therefore, crystal necklaces and glasses are favored by people as health care decorations. Crystal is also a symbol of purity. It is a good gift for friends and lovers and is cherished by people.

Tanggou Wine

“Tanggou Wine of Southern China is fragrant for ten miles when opened.” This is the praise of Tanggou Wine by the ancients. Tanggou Daqu became famous in the late Ming Dynasty and won the Silver Award at the Leipzig International Fair in 1915. In 1924, Tanggou Daqu had been exported to Japan and Southeast Asia. Today, Tanggou Winery is a large state-owned enterprise, producing four series and 36 varieties of "Tanggou Brand" Daqu and snake nutritional health care liquid products. Tanggou wine is colorless and transparent, with rich aroma, fermented sweetness and long-lasting aftertaste. Tanggou series wines have won national gold medals 8 times and silver medals 15 times, and 4 products have passed the national Fangyuan mark certification. At the 4th National Wine Appraisal Conference, Tanggou Tequ beat the competition and was rated fifth. Four of the original eight famous wines ranked behind it. In 1984, Tanggou wine was selected by my country's first expedition to Antarctica and brought to Antarctica for drinking.

Wang Shu You Drops of Vinegar

Wang Shu You Drops of Vinegar was created by Wang Shu, a vinegar master of the Qing Dynasty, and was first produced in the 14th year of Kangxi (1675). The vinegar has a strong aroma. It has a unique flavor and became famous as soon as it came out. It has been famous for more than 300 years.

Wang Shu Youdi Vinegar uses red sorghum as its main raw material and is very sophisticated in its formula and production. Vinegar has a bright color, no turbidity, strong acidity, and is sour. It contains a variety of organic acids and higher alcohols. It has the unique effects of strengthening the spleen and appetizing, enhancing appetite, helping digestion, disinfecting and sterilizing, and relaxing muscles and muscles.

The governor of Haizhou once offered a drop of Wang Shuyou vinegar to Emperor Qianlong. After tasting it, Qianlong praised it highly and gave it as a "tribute". After the famous writer Yuan Mei heard about it, he personally carefully examined the famous vinegars from all over the country and confirmed that "Banpu vinegar is the first", and wrote it in his famous cooking book "Suiyuan Food List". This book has been reprinted many times in China and Japan, and its influence has been far-reaching. Therefore, there is a legend that "Emperor Qianlong tasted a drop of vinegar, Yuan Caizi wrote a famous book, and Wang Shu had a sign."

Today, the Wangshu Youdiku Factory run by Wang Zongsui, the eleventh generation successor of Wang Shuyou, has developed a series of products such as sobering vinegar, ginger vinegar, and health care esters, which are sold in more than a dozen provinces and cities. Taiwan, Hong Kong and other places.

Magnolia

Magnolia is an ornamental flower of deciduous trees, available in white and purple. The harbor city is dominated by white magnolia.

White Magnolia, commonly known as "Yingchunhua" and "Wangchunhua". The flowers are numerous and large, beautiful and elegant, and the fragrance overflows. Lianyungang has the best magnolia flower in the country: Dong Leiyanfu of Nanyuntai Mountain There are four white magnolia trees around the temple, about 16 to 17 meters high. The thick one is nearly 3 meters and the thin one is about 1 meter. Three of them are more than 800 years old, and the other one is more than 200 years old. They are not far apart. A Magnolia King Family. During the flowering season, the naturally beautiful flowers fill the branches of the old trees, like clouds and snow, and are set against the majestic clouds and mountains, making it more poetic and picturesque. Since 1985, the Magnolia Festival has been held every year during the Qingming Festival. During the meeting, mountain climbers always flock to see the Yulan family.

Yunwu Tea

Yunwu tea is a specialty of Lianyungang City with a long history and excellent quality. .

"Jin Shi·Shihuo Zhi" records that Zhang Zong "built a workshop to make new tea" in Haizhou (today's Lianyungang City) in March of the fourth year of Cheng'an (1199). In the fourth year (1898), Shen Yunpei, Song Zhiji and other local gentry raised funds to develop Yuntai Mountain, established an "arboriculture company", and cultivated Yunwu tea. The tea produced has won the Nanyang Industry Encouragement Award.

In recent years. In 2006, Yunwu tea achieved great development. There are nearly 2,000 acres of tea fields in the city, with an annual output of nearly 100 tons of Yunwu tea. The production process of Yunwu tea is scientific and standardized, from picking fresh leaves, greening, rolling, shaping and drying to brewing. technical requirements.

In 1980, at a tea tasting event in Jiangsu Province, he was praised for its unique qualities of tight round cords, eyebrow-like shape, tall and straight shoots, moist green color, high and long-lasting fragrance, fresh and rich taste, clear soup color and even leaf base. Together with Nanjing Yuhua Tea and Suzhou Biluochun, it is listed as one of the three famous teas in Jiangsu Province.

According to expert appraisal, Yunwu tea is rich in theophylline, tea tannins and vitamins. Drinking Yunwu tea can refresh and quench thirst, clear away heat and diuresis, reduce swelling, reduce greasiness and blood pressure, eliminate fatigue and improve memory.

White wine

White wine is made from high-quality grapes and fermented and aged according to the production process of international famous brand wines. The alcohol content is 12%, the sugar content is less than 1.5%, and the health indicators comply with national regulations. The wine is fruit green, clear and transparent, has a refreshing smell, a rich aroma, and a long aftertaste. It contains a variety of vitamins, is rich in nutrients, and has the functions of relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation. , nourishing the skin and moistening the lungs. The "Huaguoshan" brand is used for domestic sales, and the "Jinmei" brand is used for export. It enjoys a certain reputation in domestic and foreign markets. It has participated in many national and provincial wine tastings and exhibitions, and has been well received by experts.

Shell carving paintings

The shell carving paintings produced by Lianyungang Shell Carving Factory are made of colorful shells abundant in rivers, lakes and seas as raw materials, which are carved and polished. The shape is beautiful and elegant, the splicing is rigorous, the viscosity is firm, the seams are tight, and the body is smooth. There are now more than 200 varieties, which are sold well in Italy, France, Japan, the United States, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions. The factory's "Huaguan Brand" shell carvings won the third place in the National Hundred Flowers Shell Carvings Award, and the double-sided heterochromatic screen sculptures won the first place in individual innovative products.

Glass craft products

Lianyungang’s glass craft products are very famous. The various vases, ashtrays and utensils blown by the workers of Xugou Glass Factory are very popular at home and abroad. Especially various fish-shaped vases, which are transparent, beautiful and changeable. There are fish of various looks and shapes, colorful and in various poses. High quality and low price,

it is an exquisite home furnishing.

Carpets

Lianyungang’s carpets, tapestries, cushions, backrests and other small daily handicrafts are soft and durable, with novel styles and bright colors. They are especially good at weaving pianos, chess, books, New carpets composed of paintings and patterns such as longevity characters, ten thousand characters, dragons and other patterns are very popular in fifteen countries and regions including the United States, Britain, France and Japan. It has certain competitiveness in the international market.

Prawn

Lianyungang City is rich in Oriental shrimp and wooly shrimp. Oriental prawns have thin skin, green color, clear white color, delicious taste, rapid growth, and can mature in one year. They are one of the treasures in the sea. They are commonly known as the "star" among shrimps. They are a good tonic for strength.

Wool shrimp, also known as Zhou's new prawn, is a specialty of Lianyungang City. It tastes extremely delicious. It can be cooked and dried into "shrimp". It is orange in color and looks like a golden hook. It is used for stir-frying, making dumplings, and roasting. The soups are all good.

Haizhou Bay Fish Farm is rich in seafood, especially prawns, which are large and plump, with thin shells and tender meat. Mainly relying on artificial breeding, harvesting in autumn to supply the market, exporting in exchange for foreign exchange, the economic value is very high.

Kudzu powder

Kudzu powder is pure white, thick, transparent, and highly viscous. It has the functions of clearing phlegm, relieving cough, and relaxing blood vessels, so it is a good tonic for the elderly. Pueraria vine grows all over Yuntai Mountain. It grows in rock crevices, cliffs, and steep slopes. It blooms in autumn. In late autumn, farmers on the mountain dig up the rhizomes of the kudzu vine, wash, dry, retting, and precipitate to make kudzu powder. .

Beer

Lianyungang Brewery is one of the larger breweries in Jiangsu Province and has received strong support from Tsingtao Brewery, especially in terms of brewing technology. The beer produced by this factory is clear and golden in color, with a strong aroma of hops and malt, a pure taste, abundant carbon dioxide, fine white foam, and long persistence. It surpasses Shanghai beer and is comparable to Tsingtao beer.

Hawthorn wine

Hawthorn wine is made from the finest fresh hawthorns through aging and fermentation. It is a rich-sweet fruit wine. The wine is ruby ??red in color, has an attractive aroma, is mellow and sweet, and contains a variety of vitamins and organic acids. It has the effects of lowering lipids, lowering blood pressure, reducing swelling and strengthening the stomach. It is a good food for health care and as a gift. Won the National Silver Cup Award in 1984.

Crystal carvings

The crystal carvings produced by the Haizhou Qiancheng Factory in Lianyungang City use local natural crystal stones as raw materials to carve ladies, figures, smokers and other products with fine craftsmanship. Vivid image. This is the only one in Jiangsu Province. Mainly sold to Japan, France, Hong Kong and other places.

Portrait crab

Portrait crab, also known as copper crab, is as famous as prawns. A crab weighs more than a pound, has a shell full of crab roe, and is fragrant, tender and fresh. They are fattest in spring, less and thinner in summer, and become slightly fatter in autumn, but they are still inferior to those in spring. Among copper crabs, female crabs are the fattest, while male crabs are far behind.

Yunwu Tea

Yunwu Tea is named after it grows in the clouds and mist of Yuntai Mountain all year round. The Yunwu tea produced in Wuzheng'an in Sucheng is the best. It has the characteristics of "tight and round cords, eyebrow-like shape, moist green with many hairs, tall and straight branches, high and long-lasting fragrance, fresh and strong taste, clear soup color, and even leaf bottom". , together with "Biluochun" and "Yuhua Tea", are listed as the three famous teas in Jiangsu.

Huaguoshan Fengge

Huaguoshan Fengge series products are based on the company’s traditional unique formula and use Yihe Tangrou, the largest natural pollution-free pasture in Jiangsu Province. Goose is used as raw material, soaked in 30 natural Chinese herbal medicines that promote human health, combined with modern high technology, and refined through 63 processes. The product is low in fat, high in protein, has thin skin and tender meat, and is delicious in wax flavor. It is the ideal of the new century. The health-care food is also a good gift for relatives and friends. It is a famous brand product in Jiangsu Province, a special food for state banquets, and halal food. It was designated as a special food for the 2003 World Women's Beach Volleyball Tournament and won the gold medal at the 9th Jiangsu Province Food Expo.