Hebei specialties include Wang Blacksmith Iron Ball, Baoding Noodle Sauce, Chun Bu Lao, Gu'an Willow Weaving, Zanhuang Golden Jujube, Fucheng Apricot Plum, Weixian Yali, Huanghua Winter Jujube, Quyang Stone Carving, Chengde Donkey rolling, Xuanhua oil noodle nest, Baiyunzhang steamed buns, Kuancheng chestnut, Tangshan bone china, Yuxian eight bowls, Jizhou braised cakes, reed weaving craft paintings, Chengde folk paper-cutting, Chengde wood carvings, Jinzhou salted donkey meat, Zhuozhou imperial Rice, Cuoqiao stone carvings, Tangshan ceramics, Jizhou jade carvings, Quyang stone carvings, Huanghua clams, honey-juiced peaches, Hebei dried persimmons, Tangshan honey sesame candy, Dongling cakes, Daming Wubaiju sausages, Shengfang preserved eggs, giant Deer, red apricot and so on.

Caohe donkey meat/Hebei specialty?

Caohe donkey meat originated in Caohe Town, Xushui County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. According to legend, there were two major gangs in the Caohe area during the Song Dynasty: the Cao Gang and the Salt Gang. The Cao Gang transported grain and the Salt Gang transported salt. Due to competing interests, the two sides had deep conflicts and often fought against each other. The Cao Gang captured the Yan Gang's carrying donkeys and slaughtered them to celebrate. As a result, the local people formed the habit of eating donkey meat, and gradually explored the production process with unique local characteristics. When Emperor Kangxi went to the south of the Yangtze River, Caohe donkey meat was burned and introduced into the palace as tribute meat. Inheriting the unique donkey meat processing technology, the Caohe donkey meat produced is fresh and tender, thoroughly cooked, not clogged in the mouth, large in shape, and rich in flavor, and is highly favored by customers. Caohe donkey meat participated in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and participated in "Mansion Gate 1912". It has been successively rated as an intangible cultural heritage of Hebei Province, a famous trademark of Hebei Province, and a famous brand product of Hebei Province.

Baoding Iron Ball/Hebei Specialty

The "Baoding Iron Ball" (commonly known as Wang Blacksmith Health Ball) is not only an entertainment tool, but also has the function of mass viewing and fitness. The appearance of the ball is bright, and its internal structure is complex. There are balls inside the ball and a sound board. There are two in a pair, commonly known as "one male and one female". Hold it in your hand and turn it around, the sounds are different, high and low, crisp and sweet. It can not only have the effect of regulating the muscles and mind, but also cultivate your temperament in the lingering and sweet sound of the iron ball. In the old days, when officials and merchants came to Beijing and traveled to and from Yuzhong, Baoding, they would buy this item as a gift for relatives and friends or as a meeting gift for dignitaries. Today's Baoding iron balls are developed through improvements and innovations based on the ancient production techniques of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The technology is more refined and the structure is more scientific. Practice has proved that the fitness ball is not only a sports tool, but also has the function of regulating the spirit and strengthening the muscles and bones. It has the effect of treating some common diseases, such as blood pressure, coronary heart disease, neurasthenia, cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, sequelae of hemiplegia, fingers, etc. Functional disorders, etc., all have certain curative effects.

Baoding Noodle Sauce/Hebei Specialty

It was first produced in the 10th year of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of nearly 400 years. It has a long-standing reputation for excellent quality and is an ideal cooking seasoning. Baoding noodle sauce is brewed from high-quality flour. It has a thick texture, sweet taste, and a reddish-brown color. It will stop flowing when placed in a bowl and turned upside down. Traditional brewing is made by making flour into dough, steaming it, putting it into a bamboo plaque or wooden box to mold for several days, then taking it out into a pond, adding light salt water, and exposing it to the sun for half a year. Nowadays, based on the traditional brewing process, modern biotechnology is used to artificially cultivate Aspergillus oryzae to make koji, and solar energy is used for low-temperature and low-salt fermentation and brewing. Huaimao sweet noodle sauce is sweet and nutritious. It can be eaten raw and is also a good seasoning for cooking. One of the main reasons why Baoding's snacks are so fragrant and so popular among the people is that they add noodle sauce to the stir-fries and stews.

Baoding Chunbu Lao/Hebei specialty

Also known as Xuelihong, it is one of the three treasures of Baoding. After pickling, no matter how long it is stored, it will not develop gluten or firewood, has no bitter taste, and is green and fresh in color. It is a rare vegetable in winter and spring. Baoding Chunbu Lao? is suitable for making pickles, raw food and stir-fry. It is a popular vegetable among urban and rural people.

Gu’an willow weaving/Hebei specialty

Produced in Gu’an, Hebei. For example, when weaving a clothes basket, we usually go through the process of making a base, rounding the bottom, closing the mouth, bag handles, etc. Each process must be tightly woven, with firm stripes and neat texture. Closing is an important part. It involves removing the original warp piles from falling down and then making wefts, pressing each other and other techniques, and gradually weaving them into strips from left to right.

The fruit plates, flower baskets, coffee tables, etc. have harmonious tones, tight and clear weaving, and elegant patterns. They are light, strong and practical; their antique vases and palace lanterns have simple shapes, beautiful patterns, and rich colors, and have a strong national style.

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