Panthoxylum bungeanum is widely grown throughout Shanxi Province and has a wide variety of varieties. Among them, the quality of Zanthoxylum bungeanum produced in Pingshun County is the highest. It is characterized by fine skin, few seeds, large oil, fragrant taste, black and yellow color, storage resistance, and insect-free. The fragrance of dried peppers does not diminish after 3-5 years, and is known as "Shili Xiang".

Origin: Pingshun, Shanxi, China. Distribution: Mainly grown in 5 towns along the Zhuozhang River and Hongni River in Pingshun County, including Shihui, Beidanche, Yanggao, Shicheng and Wangjiazhuang. History: Dahongpao Zanthoxylum bungeanum was first recorded in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,000 years. During the Yuan and next years, it was used as a tribute. Characteristics: Dahongpao Zanthoxylum bungeanum seeds are large, spherical, bright red in color, fragrant, round or semi-circular, black and shiny, and the seeds are oily and rich in aroma. After being dried and stored for 3-5 years, the fragrance will not diminish and there will be no insects. It is known as "Ten Miles of Fragrance". Efficacy: It is not only an important high-quality food seasoning raw material for people, but also can be used as medicine to warm the stomach, reduce inflammation, and protect health. Awards: Won the Gold Medal at the First Agricultural Expo of Shanxi Province in 1993. Among the famous delicacies of Changzhi, Shangdang Cured Donkey Meat is the most famous. Shangdang Cured Donkey Meat originally refers to casserole donkey meat, and it got its name because it was first produced in the twelfth lunar month. It uses fresh donkey meat as the main raw material, with various spices and condiments, and the workmanship is extremely exquisite. It is bright in color, mellow and delicious, and its unique flavor captivates "gourmets" and is well-known in ancient and modern times. The intermuscular connective tissue of donkey meat is not very developed, so there is a saying that "dragon meat is in the sky, donkey meat is underground". Shangdang cured donkey meat has high nutritional value and is an ideal high-protein, low-fat food. At the same time, it can strengthen the stomach and activate blood circulation. It is a nourishing food for patients with spleen deficiency, kidney deficiency and anemia. Shangdang cured donkey meat has become famous all over the world during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty and became a royal tribute. In the national cooked meat product evaluation in the 1980s, cured donkey meat was well received by the participants. In addition, there are Changzi Fried Pancakes, Lucheng Pancakes, Changzhi Sanhe Noodles, Xiangyuan Meat Soup Vegetarian Dumplings, Su Huo Shao, Dumplings and Soft Rice Cake, Huguan Lamb Soup, Qinxian Dried Buns, Wuxiang Jujube Cake, etc.