What are the famous specialties of Dandong?

Dandong City is located in the southeast of Liaoning Province. Friends who want to travel to Dandong must not miss Dandong’s specialties. Please take a look at the famous specialties of Dandong below. explanation! 1. Donggang variegated clams

Variegated clams are shellfish, belonging to the family Clamidae, with the scientific name Ruditapes philippinarum. They are commonly known as Huage in the south, xianzi in Liaoning, and Shandong. Called clam (gala). 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 area 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. The ligament of the shell is external and located posteriorly. There are 3 main teeth plus front side teeth. Double adductor muscles. Set of lines bay triangle or circle or lack thereof. The shells are small, thin, and oblong in shape. The top of the shell is slightly protruding and slightly curved forward in front of the dorsal edge. The radial ribs are fine and dense, and the ones located at the front and back are thicker, intertwined with concentric growth chakras to form a cloth pattern. The color and pattern of the shell surface vary greatly, including spots or patterns composed of brown, dark brown, dense brown or russet. The inner surface of the shell is light gray or flesh red, with 2 to 3 light-colored bands from the top of the shell to the ventral surface. 2. Dandong chestnut

Chestnut cultivation has a history of two to three thousand years. Chestnut cultivation in Liaoning Province began in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. 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. (Dandong) There are two types of chestnuts in Dandong. 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 fruits, 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. ?Chestnut is the dominant economic forest tree species in Dandong. The natural conditions are conducive to chestnut production in Dandong. The area and output account for more than 90% of Liaoning Province. 3. 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. 4. Rhododendron in Dandong

Our country is the hometown of azalea. With its unique style, the azalea in Dandong, Liaoning 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, governments at all levels in Dandong City actively support the development of the rhododendron planting industry and establish a flower market. While increasing publicity and expansion, they promote the scale and technology of rhododendron planting. , high-grade, making rhododendron a specialty product of Dandong. Rhododendron, also known as azalea, mountain azalea, red azalea, mountain pomegranate, mountain azalea, etc., is an evergreen or deciduous shrub or evergreen tree in the Rhododendaceae family. There are about 900 species in the whole genus, 530 species are produced in China, mainly distributed in Yunnan, Tibet and Sichuan, and there are about 300 cultivated horticultural varieties. 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 mainly graze all year round. Cashmere goats are accustomed to giving birth to spring lambs. They are usually bred before light snowfall. In the second year, their skin will be strong and they will give birth to lambs during grain rain. 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. Origin and distribution: Liaoning cashmere goats are mainly produced in the Liaodong Peninsula. Gaizhou City is the national "Liaoning Cashmere Goat" breeding and breeding base. Gaizhou cashmere goat is the "Liaoning cashmere goat". "Liaoning Cashmere Goat" is a famous high-quality cashmere goat breed in my country. It is an excellent local breed carefully selected and bred by animal husbandry experts, scientific and technological personnel, farmers and herdsmen at all levels. 6. Shizhu Ginseng

Dandong Shizhu Ginseng, which has a history of hundreds of years, is the top ginseng in China. It usually 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. 7. Donggang Rice

The geographical scope is Qianyang Town, Xinxing District, Wusi Farm, Changshan Town, Xincheng District, Beijingzi Town, Yiquan Town, and Loesskan in the administrative area of ??Donggang City, Liaoning Province Town, Longwangmiao Town, Gushan Town, Xinli Town, Xinnong Town, Heigou Town, Bodhisattva Temple Town, Huangtukan Farm, Demonstration Farm and other 25 towns, offices and state-owned farms. Geographically located between 39°-40° north latitude and 123°-124° east longitude, it is located in the southeastern part of the Liaodong Peninsula, south of Dandong City, bordering the Yellow Sea to the south, the mouth of the Yalu River, Fengcheng, Anshan, and Xiuyan to the northwest, and Fengcheng, Anshan, and Xiuyan to the west. It is adjacent to Dalian and Zhuanghe City, bounded by the mouth of the Yalu River, and faces the Democratic Republic of Korea across the river and sea in the southeast. Specific quality ?The best Donggang rice is in Liulin. Liulin Rice is produced on the banks of the Liulin River, the former site [middle flow] of the Liulin River. Its upstream Tiejia Reservoir is the only source of drinking water in Donggang City, with no industrial pollution. The downstream is a mixture of Yalu River water and Yellow Sea water, which is the mother liquor that nourishes Liulin Rice. , the Liulin rice grown here is white and clear, has a palatable rice aroma and a delicate texture. It is indeed the first choice among Chinese rice. ;