Tongliao area is close to Liaoning Province, so the staple food is rice. In pastoral areas, eating habits such as catching meat by hand are still retained. Horqin District, which is rich in products, is characterized by beef and mutton. Roast whole lamb and hand-grilled meat are the key dishes that are served every New Year and festivals. Beef is dried into jerky and can be eaten in winter. Nowadays, the jerky in Horqin District has long been famous throughout the country.