Qinhuangdao specialties: Changli wine
Changli is rich in grapes, known as the "town of flowers and fruits". Changli has a unique geographical environment. It is located at 40 degrees north latitude near the golden grape growing belt, with the red wine capital of Bordeaux. The abundant sunshine, large temperature difference between day and night, and long frost-free period are very suitable for the growth of wine grapes. Its cultivation history can be traced back to the middle of the Ming Dynasty. After the founding of New China, with the emergence of new beverages, Changli as Hebei Province, the first grape and other fruit wine brewing enterprises came into being.
Qinhuangdao Specialty No. 2: Shimen Walnuts
Shimen Walnuts are a traditional snack from Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province with a very long history. It was very famous in the Ming Dynasty and was exported to Japan at the end of the Qing Dynasty. The geographical environment of its origin is unique, with mild climate and deep soil, which is very suitable for the growth of walnut trees. The walnuts produced are characterized by their large size, kernel, thin skin, easy-to-take kernel, high fat and protein content, and sweet taste.
Qinhuangdao Specialty 3: Great Wall Biscuit Cake
Great Wall Pancake is a traditional snack from Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, with a very long history, which has been documented in the Ming Dynasty. It is said that this food has spread to Japan. The production method is not complicated. It is made with flour, leeks, scallops, dumpling leaves, eggs and shrimp as the main ingredients, using traditional production methods. The cake is beautiful in appearance, unique in flavor and mellow.
Qinhuangdao Specialty Four: Four Stripes Buns
Four Stripes Buns Shop is a long-established enterprise, opened in 1958. Named for its location on the streets of the old city of Shanhaiguan, its store was relatively high quality of service when it was first established, attracting more customers and growing in fame.
Qinhuangdao Specialty 5: Qinhuangdao Shell Carving
Qinhuangdao shell carving is a wondrous flower of Hebei Province's arts and crafts, which displays both artistic features and superb relief art techniques. The people of Qinhuangdao carefully select the natural shell resources on the local beaches, and according to their different colors, natural textures and shapes, they adopt the composition of Chinese national paintings and absorb the characteristics of tooth carving, wood carving, stone carving and other techniques to form their own unique style of shell carving. The carvings are varied and interesting, and the various relief paintings are lifelike and characterized by natural beauty. The pictures are mountains, cypresses and pines.