Yantai's land specialties include Yantai Apple, Yantai Big Cherry, Laiyang Pear, Shandong Snacks, Fushan Lamian Noodles, Penglai Noodles, Fried Oyster Yellow, Yantai Wine and Zhibao Trilateral Wine.
Stichopus nigricans
Stichopus japonicus belongs to Stichopus japonicus family of Echinodermata, which mostly grows in seabed rocks and gravel. It is rich in protein, is an important medicinal material and tonic, and is one of the precious seafood in the coastal areas of Mu Ping. It is delicious and nutritious. Mayang Island and Mashanzui are both produced offshore, and Houhai of Mayang Island is the best. The distribution area of sea cucumber in Houhai, Mayang Island is about 8000 mu, with large individuals and abundant resources, and the annual suitable catch is about 3000 kg (dry product).
a kind of sea cucumber
Stichopus japonicus is the best quality of more than 20 kinds of edible sea cucumbers in China, and it is also one of the most important seafood treasures in Penglai. Stichopus japonicus belongs to echinoderm sea cucumber, with cylindrical body, raised back, flat ventral surface, dense tube feet, 4-6 rows of irregular conical warts, and 3 irregular longitudinal bands. Stichopus japonicus likes to live in the sea area where the water depth is 3- 15 meters, the bottom material is rocks, seaweed grows luxuriantly, the influence of wind and waves is small, and there is no large amount of fresh water injected. Sea cucumber is nutritious, high in protein and free of cholesterol. It is an advanced tonic and the crown of marine treasures. It also contains chondroitin sulfate, which has the effects of strengthening the body, resisting aging and inhibiting tumors. Chinese medicine believes that "the sea cucumber is warm enough to be used by the enemy."
Chlamys farreri
Chlamys farreri is one of the main cultured seafood in Penglai. Chlamys farreri belongs to Pelargonium in taxonomy. Its two shells have radial ribs, fan-shaped, brown, with gray or purple stripes, which is very beautiful. Scallop production in Penglai sea area has a long history. According to historical records, as early as 5000 years ago, coastal fishermen caught scallops. In addition to eating scallops, beautiful shells are also used as decorations and processed into shell carving crafts. In 1970s, the artificial breeding and breeding technology of Chlamys farreri was successfully studied, and the scale of scallop breeding expanded rapidly. Since 1990s, the culture area of Chlamys farreri in Penglai City has exceeded 24,000 mu, with an annual output of over 80,000 tons.
Laiyang pear
Laiyang pear, produced in Laiyang, is famous for its unique sweetness and crispness. It was once listed as a royal tribute in the Qing Dynasty. Shopping Guide: The best Laiyang pear has a moderate head, yellowish skin, thin handle, sweet but not greasy mouth and a faint fragrance.
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Swan egg, whose scientific name is Zishi Square Clam, belongs to marine bivalve shellfish and is one of the precious seafood along the coast of Yantai. Generally, they live on the seabed with gentle water flow and rough gravel. It is distributed in the narrow waters between Xiaoxiang Island and Mayang Island in Houhai, Mu Ping, with an area of about 100 mu. It is a cold-water shellfish with strong cold tolerance. Individuals are large, some of them are more than 1 15 mm long and weigh more than half a kilogram. The clams are full of fat meat, extremely delicious and have high nutritional value.
Laizhou jade carving
Laizhou jade is produced in the secluded mountain in the west of Laizhou city. It is said that in history, some villagers saw the phoenix fall on the top of the mountain, and the legend that "the phoenix does not fall in the land without treasure" caused the upsurge of treasure hunting, and it did dig up Laizhou jade, a crystal clear gem. The industrious and intelligent people of Laizhou carved a piece of Baoyu into exquisite handicrafts with dexterous hands. With the development of tourism, Laizhou jade carvings are favored by Chinese and foreign tourists and become popular tourist souvenirs.