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Introduction to Qingyang City, Gansu Province

Qingyang is located in the western region of China, the eastern part of Gansu Province.

Qingyang, known as Longdong, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Gansu Province, Gansu's oil and gas chemical base, and the main production area of the Changqing Oilfield. As of July 2020, it has one district and seven counties under its jurisdiction. The total area is 27,119 square kilometers. Known as the "Red Holy Land, Qihuang hometown, the source of farming, energy capital", known as the "Longdong grain silo" reputation.

Qingyang is located in the western region of China, Gansu Province in the east, east of Shaanxi Province, Yijun, Huangling, Fu County, Ganquan, Zhidan County; north of Shaanxi Province, Dingbian, Wuji, Zhidan County and Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yanchi County; west of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region with the city of Guyuan Yuanzhou District, Panyang County, Tongxin County border; south of Gansu Province, Jingchuan County and Shaanxi Binzhou City, Changwu, Xunyi County connected.

Qingyang Cuisine Recommendations

1, Warm Pot Zi

Warm Pot Zi is one of the specialties of Qingcheng County, Qingyang City, Gansu Province. There are many kinds of warming pots, warming pots are used to make cooked dishes and it is famous for its richness of ingredients. Placed at the bottom of the hot pot, the main ingredients are white radish and cabbage, as well as pork intestines, sliced chicken blood, mushrooms and agar. The bottom of the plate is filled with sliced tofu, vermicelli, meatballs, crispy pork, pork ribs, chicken pieces, scalloped pork, and elbow meat, etc. After loading the ingredients, chicken broth is poured in and brought to a boil. Sprinkle some garlic and cilantro and eat it for a memorable meal.

2. Zhenyuan Sugar Oil Cake

Zhenyuan Sugar Oil Cake is one of the traditional snacks of Zhenyuan County, Qingyang City, Gansu Province, which can be traced back to the middle of the Qing Dynasty. Zhenyuan sugar oil cake is made of flour, sugar, propolis, oil, yeast, baking soda, water and other raw materials by deep-frying in a frying pan and become a flavorful food. Its appearance is golden yellow, thin and mellow flavor, crispy and sweet.

Reference for the above: Baidu Encyclopedia-Qingyang City