Fucheng Xingmei Xingmei is an accidental hybrid of apricot and plum. According to county records, it has been cultivated in Fucheng County, Hengshui for more than 500 years. The existing cultivation area is 21,850 acres and the output is 2 million kilograms. Fucheng County is known as the "Hometown of Apricot and Plum in China". The Fucheng apricot plum fruit is large, with a single fruit weighing generally 70-80g, and the maximum single fruit weighing 139.8g; the fruit is oval, with shallow and obvious sutures, and one side is slightly flattened; the peel is generally orange-yellow, and some ripe fruits have a blush; the peel Thicker and tougher than apricots and plums; the peel is smooth, clean, and transparent; the flesh is yellow, delicate and juicy, with the aroma of apricots and extremely strong; contains 16% soluble solids, 1.8% acid, sweet and sour; per 100g The pulp contains 170.87 mg of the anti-cancer substance VB; 80% of the seed kernel embryos are aborted. The kernel contains 2.9% amygdalin, which is three times that of apricots and has certain medicinal value. Fucheng apricot plum has a tough skin and is extremely resistant to storage and transportation. It can be stored at room temperature for 7-15 days and under refrigerated conditions for 30-40 days. Apricot plums are currently mainly used for fresh consumption and can be processed into preserved fruits, jams, juices, cans, etc. Their processed products are crystal clear and have great development value.
Zhoucun Pepper Zhoucun Town is located 13 kilometers southwest of Jizhou City, Hengshui. It is the birthplace and base center of Jizhou City’s pepper production. In 1998, it was named the “Hometown of China’s Peppers” by the Ministry of Agriculture. The Jizhou pepper produced in the town is famous for its bright color, good shape, high spiciness and strong fragrance. In 1997, the town's Tianying pepper registered the "Jizhou" brand trademark with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce and was rated as "Hebei Province's high-quality famous brand product". The suitable climate, abundant water resources and fertile land in Zhoucun Town provide good conditions for the cultivation of pepper in Jizhou. Since the Tianying pepper was planted in 1988, the pepper planting area has remained at more than 30,000 acres all year round, and the output per mu has been stable at about 300 kilograms. It has radiated and promoted pepper planting in 11 towns in the city. The city’s planting area has grown to 150,000 acres. The total output is 45 million kilograms and the output value is 360 million yuan. The planting area has now expanded to more than 10 cities and counties in surrounding Xingtai, Shijiazhuang, Cangzhou, Langfang and Shandong Province, with a planting area of ??300,000 acres. The pepper professional wholesale market located in the township covers an area of ??205 acres and has more than 500 stores. In 2004, it was named the "Designated Market for Fresh Agricultural Products" by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Hengshui Laobaigan The brewing history of Laobaigan wine has a long history. According to written records, it can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. It became famous in the Tang Dynasty and was officially named in the Ming Dynasty. The traditional brewing technology of Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor has been passed down from generation to generation. It uses high-quality sorghum as raw materials, pure wheat koji as saccharification starter, and uses traditional Laowu steamer technology and two-row clearing technology. Ground vat fermentation is carefully brewed, creating a fragrant aroma. A typical style that is elegant, mellow, soft, sweet and refreshing, with a long aftertaste. In 1915, it won the first-class gold medal at the Panama International Exposition; in 1992, 67° Laobaigan wine won the gold medal at the first Hong Kong Food Expo. In the same year, 47° Laobaigan wine won the gold medal at the China Famous Wine Expo; in 2002, 67° Hengshui Laobaigan wine won the national-level Typical style Gold Cup. The "Eighteen Winery" series of wines developed in 2000 have won the love of consumers. In 2002, the company's shares were successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. In 2004, it was recognized as a well-known trademark in China by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. In the same year, the "Laobaigan flavor" represented by Hengshui Laobaigan was approved and recognized by the National Standards Committee. In 2005, it was approved by the National Tourism Administration as one of the first batch of industrial tourism demonstration sites in the country. In 2006, the Ministry of Commerce officially recognized Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor as one of the first batch of "Chinese Time-honored Brands".
The Hengshui area has its own series of famous and high-quality special products and excellent brands, including Shenzhou peach, Fucheng Yali, Wuyi golden jujube, Anping silk screen, Zaoqiang fur, and Laobaigan series liquor , as well as the arts and crafts master Wang Xisan, the Hebei style interior painting snuff bottles, Houdian brushes, and palace goldfish are among the three wonders of Hengshui and are well-known at home and abroad.
Hengshui Lake Reed Grass Crafts The use of wheat straw to make craft paintings has been recorded in history since the Sui Dynasty. The Hengshui Lake Management Committee draws on and explores ancient folk crafts, and uses modern technology to innovate and make the reed-making craftsmanship shine.
They use the reeds, cattails, wheat straw, etc. that are abundant in the local area, and make craft paintings through processes such as material selection, ironing, filmmaking, ironing, shearing, cutting, weaving, engraving, and collage, which can express various flowers and birds. The pictures of fish and insects, calligraphy and painting figures, and landscapes have the natural luster and texture of reeds and the precision and lifelikeness of meticulous calligraphy and painting. They have unique artistic effects and are known as green handicrafts. They are ideal for decoration in homes, hotels, and offices. The first choice, it is also a good gift for relatives and friends, as well as a collection to maintain value. The products sell well domestically and are exported to the United States, Western Europe and other countries and regions. Hengshui Lake National Nature Reserve has a beautiful environment, with hundreds of birds inhabiting it, thousands of hectares of reeds, and outstanding people. Domestic and foreign friends who came to visit the reserve took the reed and grass craft paintings back as souvenirs, which spread the Hengshui Lake reed and grass craft paintings to all directions.
Shenzhou Crispy Candy Shenzhou Crispy Candy began in the first year of Xianfeng (1851) of Emperor Wenzong of the Qing Dynasty. It has a history of 157 years. The founder is a branch of Xujia Village, Wangjiajing Town, Shenzhou City. Guizhi (1891-1953) was carried forward by his son Zhi Hengliang (1911-1986). Shenzhou crispy candy is made of peanuts, sesame seeds and white sugar as the main raw materials. It has distinct layers, clear texture, sweet and crispy taste, and is as delicate and delicate as a handicraft. A red paper label and a small straw paper package maintain the traditional dim sum style. In 2006, the fourth generation successors Zhi Jie and Zhi Zhe officially registered their candy workshop as "Zhihengliang Candy House", and their products also had new packaging.
Shenzhou Peach Shenzhou Peach is produced in Shenzhou City, Hengshui. Its main characteristics are its large size (each weighing about 250 grams), beautiful fruit shape, and light yellow color with bright red. Colorful, thin skin and fine meat, juicy and sweet, full of aroma, making people salivate. Cut it with a knife, and the peach juice will overflow, like crystal pearls hanging on the fruit surface. Take a bite and it will drip with honey and sugar, refreshing your heart. In ancient times, there was a saying that "the peaches in the North are the best in Shenzhou". During the Ming and Qing dynasties, they were sent to Beijing as "tribute peaches". There are more than a dozen varieties of Shenzhou peaches, and the best varieties are red honey and white honey. Shenzhou peach is a rare specialty product of Hebei Province and one of the most valuable fresh fruits exported from China. It enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad. Exported to Japan, Europe, the United States, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macau and other countries and regions. Every year in mid-to-late August, Shenzhou holds a grand Peach Festival. At that time, there are many merchants and tourists, and the event is unprecedented.