Shijiazhuang, known as "Changshan and Zhending" in ancient times, was once known as the "Three Heroic Towns in the North" together with Beijing and Baoding. Let’s take a look at what special delicacies Shijiazhuang has today!

Shijiazhuang Specialty 1: Zanhuang Golden Jujube

Zanhuang Jujube is a specialty fruit of Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. Zanhuang jujube has a long history of cultivation and unique quality. It has been offered to the imperial court many times in history and is known as the "tribute date". The soil in the geological fracture zone of the Taihang Mountains is rich in trace elements such as selenium and strontium. It has a warm temperate semi-humid monsoon continental climate with four distinct seasons throughout the year. Special varieties and special geological environment create the excellent quality of Zanhuang jujube. The Zanhuang jujube produced is large in size, with small core, thin skin, thick flesh, rich sugar and long silk.

Shijiazhuang Specialty 2: Jinfeng Braised Chicken

Jinfeng Braised Chicken is a special delicacy with a long history in Shijiazhuang, which first started in 1908. It uses a unique production process, using honey to color and fry the chicken, and cook it with a secret recipe of traditional Chinese medicine. It has certain pharmacological effects and health care functions.

Shijiazhuang Specialty Three: Palace Wine

Gonggong Wine is a traditional famous wine in Shijiazhuang, Hebei. It has a long history. It originated in the Shang Dynasty and flourished in the Zhou Dynasty. It became a feast in the Han Dynasty and lasted for three thousand years. "Gong Liquor" is made from high-quality red grain as raw material and wheat Daqu as saccharification starter. After steaming, roasting, mud cellar fermentation, picking according to quality, grading storage, and scientific blending by microcomputer, it has formed the unique charm of "clear and transparent, sweet and refreshing, mellow and elegant, and long aftertaste".

Shijiazhuang Specialty Four: Yincun Donkey Meat

Yincun Donkey Meat is a traditional product of Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. Yincun donkey meat was first processed in the early 20th century. At first, it was cooked by villager Wang Qi, who went to the temple to sell it and gradually became famous locally. After years of exploration and improvement by the younger generation, it has become a famous local food. Using traditional techniques, the formula is exquisite, and a variety of traditional Chinese medicines are used to make the soup, which is a unique skill and secret recipe.

Shijiazhuang Specialty Five: Yuanshi Dahongpao Persimmon

Yuanshi County Dahongpao Persimmon is a traditional specialty fruit of Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. The Dahongpao persimmon produced in Shijiazhuang's unique geographical environment has the characteristics of thin skin, fine flesh, plump and large size, red color, sweet and juicy, seedless, soft and palatable, and easy to peel. It also contains vitamins, minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium and zinc, proteins and carbohydrates. Persimmon fruit is mixed with grains and ground into sweet and delicious sand noodles, which can be used as a staple food.