Xingtang County is affiliated to Shijiazhuang City and is located in the southwest of Hebei Province, at the junction of the shallow hilly area at the eastern foot of Taihang Mountain and the North China Plain. Xingtang County was selected into the list of national pilot areas for the integrated development of primary, secondary and tertiary industries in rural areas in 2018. On May 5, 2019, it officially exited the list of poor counties.

Red dates in the Tang Dynasty have a long history. It was recorded in "Warring States Policy. Wei Ce" during the Warring States Period, and has a history of more than 2,500 years. In 1998, with the approval of the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, Xingtang red dates and series of products were registered as Beiguohong. Xingtang red dates have become the dominant industry and economic pillar of Xingtang.

The main production area of ??"Antai" apples is Antazhuang Village, Nanqiao Town, Xingtang County. It is the general name of the three Antazhuangs in the east, west and south. Apple experts and dealers are accustomed to calling Antazhuang " "Antai Villa" and "Antai" brand are also named after the place of origin, which means safety, peace and health.

There are more than 45,000 Chinese longevity peaches, more than 25,000 fragrant walnuts, and more than 65,000 apple trees planted worldwide.

Xingtang sweet potato

Xingtang sweet potato is a specialty of Xingtang County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. Sweet potatoes not only have high yields and good taste, but also have strong adaptability, lower growth requirements than other crops, and strong disaster resistance. They are grown throughout the Tang Dynasty, and in the central hilly areas of Chengzhai, Shangfang, Yuting, The natural conditions in towns such as Zhaiying and Beihe are more suitable for sweet potato cultivation.

Xingtang Longxing tribute rice

Xingtang Longxing tribute rice is a specialty of Xingtang County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. "Longxing tribute rice" was named after it was produced in Longxingzhuang, Beihe Township, Tang Dynasty, and was personally granted the title by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. Longxing tribute rice porridge is fragrant, sweet and delicious, with good color and taste.

Xingtang Braised Zi

Xingtang Braised Zi is a household name in the local area and is famous far and wide. Its founder, Mao Ju, is a male who was originally from Beijiasu Village, Duyanggang Township, and later moved to Beiguan. He learned the skills of killing pigs, cooking meat, and making stews since he was a child. After 1949, his shop was jointly owned by the public and private parties. After the reform and opening up, he began to operate a butcher shop business. He was one of the first batch of individual merchants in Xingtang County. The stews he made were bright in color, moderately soft and hard, with a mellow taste and unique style. Over time, the reputation of Maoju stews spread.

Xinglu Shaobing

Xingtang’s Shaobing is baked in a crock stove, so it is called Xinglu Shaobing. It is one of the famous snacks in Xingtang County. Making food in a vat is a unique method. It takes advantage of the smoothness, fire resistance and thickness of the vat furnace. The baked biscuits are smooth and not mushy, and taste crispy and delicious.

Buckwheat noodles

Buckwheat noodles are a delicacy made with buckwheat noodles, mutton, potatoes, coriander, etc. as the main ingredients.