Ning 'an is rich in agricultural special products such as rice, cantaloupe, purple garlic, green onions, pine nuts and hazelnuts. According to relevant public information, Ning 'an City, formerly known as Ningguta, belongs to Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province. City * * * governs 8 towns, 2 townships and 2 ethnic townships, with a total area of 7,924 square kilometers and a total population of 322127 (permanent population in 2020 1 1). Apart from rice, cantaloupe, purple garlic, green onions, pine nuts and hazelnuts, Ning 'an garlic is a famous specialty of Ning 'an and a national geographical indication product. Ning 'an garlic is characterized by large and uniform petals, thin and juicy skin, spicy and sweet taste, high allicin content and excellent quality. Not only is it popular in China, but it is also famous abroad. Nian pig dishes in Ningguta originated from the people, and originally appeared in the form of rural banquets. They are single in variety and are mostly eaten before the Spring Festival, so they are called Nian pig dishes. For example, this year's pig dishes have become famous in the three northeastern provinces and even the land of China. In addition to rural areas, it is also called Nianzhu cuisine, and cities and hotels have been renamed to kill pigs.