What are the specialties of Datong?

What are the specialties of Datong

Datong is the deputy center city of Shanxi Province, the second largest city in Shanxi Province, located in the center of Datong Basin in the north of Shanxi Province, at the junction of Jin, Hebei and Mongolia, the northeastern edge of the Loess Plateau, the barrier to the whole of Jin and the gateway to the north, and the chokehold on Jin, Hebei, Inner Mongolia of the throat of the main road, is the place of the soldiers of the past generations, there is a" lock and key to the north". The key to the north is called "the key to the north". Below, I share with you the specialties of Datong, I hope to help you!

What are the specialties of Datong Part 1

Guangling big-tailed sheep

Guangling big-tailed sheep, is a good breed of sheep in Shanxi Province, is to produce meat as the main production, production of wool as a supplement to the dual-purpose sheep species. It has a fast growth rate, good fattening effect, tender meat and good fur quality. Adult sheep, body height of 62 centimeters or more, weight of about 50 kilograms, tail length of 18-21 centimeters, tail width of 19-22 centimeters, tail thickness of 5.5-7.9 centimeters. Big-tailed sheep are usually ready for slaughter after 11 months. Once tried to slaughter 9 sheep, each sheep rearing 13.5 months, the average live weight of 66 kilograms, slaughtered carcass weight of 38.42 kilograms, of which 33.3 kilograms of net meat, meat fat weight of 2.7 kilograms, tail fat weight of 8 kilograms, the head and hooves weight of 4.07 kilograms, the total weight of the viscera 5.56 kilograms. The big-tailed sheep skin plate is dense, the fleece is plump, the wool color is pure white, the proportion of coarse and fine wool is moderate, and it reaches the current standard of acquiring first-grade skins. Measured according to 12 sheepskins, the average length is 87.7 cm, width is 48.7 cm and area is 4366.7 square centimeters. Wool quality: according to the analysis of the side white wool of 10 adult ewes: the wool coat belongs to heterogeneous wool.

Yanggao Great Wall Mutton

Yanggao Great Wall Mutton is a protected product under the National Geographical Indication for Agricultural Products. People often say, to Yanggao County does not eat long town and countryside lamb is a big regret. Indeed, Changcheng Township color as rose lamb tender and delicious, white as jade cold mixed with sheep belly silk fresh and crisp, different practices of haggis fresh and not stink, let a person impressed. Yanggao County, Changcheng Township vigorously develop large-scale sheep industry, local conditions and innovation to land use right mortgage development of the farming industry new model, out of a farmer out of poverty to become rich in a new way. Up to now, the township has developed more than 300 households raising sheep, the total number of sheep reached more than 40,000 only. In fact, in Yanggao County is not just a long city and countryside, in recent years, the county to seize the "increase, expand grass, improve quality, strong prevention, breeding" five key links, focusing on the development of sheep from the technical support, project support on the development of the sheep industry, the basic formation of a long city and countryside, Friends of the town of Zai, Wang Guantun Township, such as sheep farming townships and "Huangyan In 2015, Yanggao County Huinong sheep professional cooperatives declared "Yanggao Great Wall mutton" through the Ministry of Agriculture Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Center review and organization of expert review, the implementation of the national agricultural products geographical indications registration protection. National Agricultural Products Geographical Indication Registration Protection.

Zuoyun buckwheat

Buckwheat set of seven nutrients in one, not medicine, not health care products, is the food can be eaten as a meal, but has excellent nutritional and health care value and extraordinary therapeutic benefits. It is familiar with the "He Shouwu, rhubarb" is a brother, is recognized by the International Food and Agriculture Organization of the excellent food and medicine grain species, is a typical embodiment of China's culture of food and medicine. Buckwheat is known as the "king of grains", is the three lowering food (lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, lower blood lipids). Produced in the alpine mountains. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: buckwheat taste bitter, flat, cold, "solid stomach and intestines, beneficial energy, renewed spirit, ears and eyes, can train the five viscera dregs of filth", "lowering the gas broad bowel, grinding stagnation, eliminating heat, swelling and wind pain. Modern clinical medical observation shows that buckwheat noodles have lowered blood sugar, blood lipids, enhance the body's immunity, treatment of gastric disorders, dehumidification, detoxification, treatment of nephritis, etching the body of the efficacy of the evil flesh of diabetes, hypertension, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, coronary heart disease, stroke, gastric patients have auxiliary therapeutic effects. Zuoyun buckwheat geographical indications of product protection for the range of Zuoyun County, Shanxi Province, Ma Dao Tou Township, Shuiyao Township, small Jingzhuang Township, Zhangjiachang Township, Santun Township, Guanbao Township, Magpie Hill Township, Yunxing Township, Shop Bay Township and other townships in nine townships under the jurisdiction of the administrative area.

Datong Huanghua

Huanghua, scientific name daylily, commonly known as golden needles, is a vegetable with high nutritional value. Jikang "health theory" Shennong Jing, there is "daylily to forget, happy to eat" record, Li Shizhen in the "Materia Medica Compendium" also has a special discussion, said it has a diuretic, stomach function. Datong County is one of the main production areas of yellow flowers in Shanxi Province, from the Ming Dynasty onwards, enjoys the reputation of "the hometown of yellow flowers". Datong yellow flowers have three major advantages: First, the color is bright yellow, clean, no mold, a color of gold, absolutely few black spots moldy goods; second is the corner of the long meat thick, thick lines, fat and neat; third is oily, crispy mouth, cooked for a long time does not rot. Therefore, Datong yellow flowers for vegetarian food, welcomed by foreigners, become one of the backbone of foreign trade commodities in Shanxi Province.

Guangling Dawei Sheep Mutton

Guangling Dawei Sheep Mutton is a specialty of Guangling County, Datong, Shanxi Province. Guangling big tail sheep has a long history, according to legend in the Han Dynasty period, introduced from Mongolia, due to the change of the times, the mutual exchange of economic and trade, people will be all year round to the grazing of Mongolian sheep, from the grassland area into the agricultural area. For a long time, under the influence of local natural conditions and ecological environment, as well as the careful feeding management and breeding of the farmers, the sheep have been bred for a long time. In the physical appearance and production performance tend to be consistent, and gradually formed with fast growth and development, good fattening effect, high meat production, tender meat, good fur quality, coat was hair strand structure, dry dead hair is very little, rough feeding, cold resistance, adapt to the continental semi-dry monsoon climate of the local varieties of fine. Adult sheep, body height of 65 cm or so, weight of 55 kg or so, tail length of 18-21 cm, tail width of 19-22 cm, tail thickness of 5.5-7.9 cm, the local people from the Han Dynasty, named the big-tailed sheep. Cultivation of big-tailed sheep work, from 1968 onwards, has hired Shanxi Agricultural College animal husbandry experts Xu Jinyou, provincial animal husbandry school principal Yu Dajia and other professors and comrades appraisal of livestock and poultry breeds editorial committee.

Doosan almonds

Guangling Doosan almonds, known as one of the three treasures of Shanxi specialties (Shanxi specialties, three treasures: almonds, walnuts, red dates). Guangling land history has scraped the gold plate, almonds have long been renowned, its superiority to the general almonds is because, Guangling is located in the north end of the Taihang Mountains, the eastern foot of the Hengshan Mountains, 39 degrees north latitude line (commonly known as the apricot fruit growth of the golden line), coupled with the Guangling Doosan elevation of more than 2,000 meters above sea level, the temperature difference is large, sunlight irradiation is sufficient, but also: the foot of the Doosan in Guangling, the banks of the river pots, the higher content of trace elements by the relevant experts unanimously praised! The content of trace elements is high, which has been praised by relevant experts. To summarize, Guangling Doushan is known as the golden spot of almond growth. Guangling Doushan almonds, is a national key protection of geographical indications products. The difference between Chinese almonds and American almonds. Chinese almonds are the seeds of apricots in the Rosaceae family, called almonds; the so-called "American almonds" are the seeds of peaches in the Rosaceae family, which are peach kernels, also known as lentil kernels. Geographic scope of Guangling County, Shanxi Province, a bucket of spring township territory in the north of a mountain shaped like a "bucket" shape, so the name of Doosan, "Doosan snow" for the Guangling one of the eight scenic.

Dongdong Xiaoming Mung Bean

Dongdong Xiaoming Mung Bean is the main production area in Datong County, with a long history of cultivation and a large area, which is the traditional 'famous specialty' of the county and the export of the fist product. The county's Xiaoming mung bean particles full, dark green color, germination rate and high nutritional value, measured, protein content of 25.6%, lipid content of 0.7%, in addition to a variety of components such as VA, VD, mung bean sprouts 100 grams of VC content of 6mg, is two times the eggplant. Xiaoming mung beans have high medicinal value, can reduce swelling and lower gas, clear heat and detoxification, facilitate urination, quench thirst and eliminate heat. Datong Xiaoming mung beans geographical scope of Datong County, Zhoushizhuang Township 19 villages, Jule Township 15 villages, Xu Bao Township 20 villages, Peak Valley Township 17 villages, Jijiazhuang Township 23 villages, Dujiazhuang Township 4 villages, Xiping Township 6 villages, Guayuan Township 11 villages, *** counting 115 villages. The geographic coordinates are 113°20′00″~113°35′00″ east longitude and 39°43′00″~40°16′00″ north latitude.

Hunyuan Astragalus

Astragalus is a kind of precious Chinese herb, which has the function of tonifying the body and benefiting the vitality. Hunyuan's Astragalus is known for its "long and smooth, bright skin, large powder, small hollow", and its medicinal value is higher than that of the general Astragalus, which is known as "Hunqi". The vast stretches of the Hengshan Mountain area, is known as the "hometown of astragalus". Hunyuan astragalus processing plant, is China's astragalus export processing of one of the main factories, annual processing of astragalus up to one million pounds. These astragals are exported to more than seventy countries and regions in five continents, for the country to return a large amount of foreign exchange. Favored by heaven and nature, in Hunyuan 1966 square kilometers of land, contains a thick endowment of natural resources, Chinese medicine astragalus is one of them. Hunyuan is a temperate continental monsoon climate, the topography is characterized by the north slope of the South Mountain in the basin, the county elevation 1018-2333m, the vertical difference in elevation, the climate difference is obvious, suitable for a variety of Chinese medicinal materials growth and planting.

Guangling millet

Guangling millet, famous for a long time, the Qing Emperor Kangxi once as the court tribute rice Jinjing. 1961 and improve the cultivation of new varieties of "Oriental Bright", but also the best of the rice. This millet, grain clean, golden color, rich in nutrients. Make rice, porridge, are sticky and smooth, sweet and delicious. Laboratory measurements: Guangling millet contains 76.1% carbohydrates, 9.7% protein, 1.7% fat, 0.1% crude fiber, 1.4% ash. Containing a variety of trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, thiocolchicine, riboflavin, niacin, etc.; and vitamin B13 and vitamin B15. maternal drinking millet porridge in Guangling can increase milk secretion, accelerate the recovery of physical strength; suffering from liver disease, heart disease, rheumatism and anemia, but also has a certain therapeutic effect. Therefore, Guangling millet fame has been far away from the province counties and Beijing, Tianjin, Tang and other places. Porridge therapy song to want good skin, porridge with red dates. If you don't want to lose sleep, add white lotus to the porridge. If you want to have a sore waist and weak kidneys, put corn in the porridge. If you want to clear summer heat, mung bean porridge is better. For hair growth and kidney tonic, add walnuts to porridge. If you are looking for a good way to prevent the disease in the spring, you should make porridge with water chestnuts.

History and Culture

Dialect

The Datong dialect belongs to the Jin language. In terms of the entire Jin language, according to the current generally agreed upon statement, the Datong dialect belongs to the Datong Baotou slice (mainly distributed in northern Shanxi and central Inner Mongolia); in terms of the Jin language in Shanxi, the Datong dialect belongs to the Yunzhong slice centered on Datong. The Datong dialect mainly includes Datong city, Datong county, Tianzhen, Yanggao, Zuoyun, Youyu, Shanyin, Huairen and other areas. The Hunyuan and Lingqiu dialects are included in the Shanxi dialect of Wutai, and the Guangling dialect belongs to the Hebei language family and is included in the northern official dialect area.

Folklore

Build a prosperous fire: Datong area is relatively rich in coal resources, which is bound to have all kinds of connections with the local people's food, clothing, housing and transportation. Therefore, the role of coal has penetrated into the customs and folklore as far back as ancient times, and one of the local customs is to make a prosperous fire. Every Spring Festival New Year's Eve night, in front of the courtyard door of every house to use large pieces of coal into a tower, called Wang Huo, for good luck, congratulations on the meaning of prosperity throughout the year. Wait until twelve o'clock at midnight, when the firecrackers, the fire will be lit. After the fire is lit, flames come out from countless small holes, resembling a floating map, which is both cold and spectacular. Adults and children gather in a circle, some play games, some set off firecrackers, and men, women, and children all come to roast the fire in an attempt to "make the fire go up to the sky". Usually whoever's fire is big and burning, whoever's family's prosperity is also big.

Tour of the Eight Immortals: Tour of the Eight Immortals is a folk activity unique to Datong, began in the Ming Dynasty, every year on the eighth day of the first month of the local people's families will help the old and the young, gathered in temples and Taoist temples, praying for health and peace in the coming year. There is a saying that "traveling to the Eight Immortals removes all diseases". In the streets of Datong City, people roll through the streets and alleys, and people come out of their homes to feel the joy of the Spring Festival. The city's Huayan Temple and Yuantong Temple, the incense worship Buddha praying for a year of peace of the public in an endless stream of people out and in, will be the temple crowded with water.

Festivals

Dongtong Spring Festival Cultural Temple Fair

Time: Every year in the first month

Introduction: The temple fair brings together a variety of artistic performances such as rice-planting songs, two-people stage, gongs and drums, and Sichuan Opera, and displays a wide range of folk or local handicrafts, such as paper cuttings, clay figurines, embroidery, and cold noodles. and specialty snacks.

Datong Yungang Culture and Arts Festival

Time: August every year

Introduction: to show the traditional Chinese religious culture and beautiful scenery outside the Seychelles. The festival includes the display of attractions in the north of Jin Dynasty, cultural and sports events, city exchanges, promotion of tourist attractions, and investment in Datong tourism projects.

Craftsmanship

Datong Copper

Datong copper has a long and prestigious history. Historically, there is a saying that "Wutai Mountain to worship Buddha, Datong city to buy copper". There are 25 series, 235 varieties and 458 colors of Datong copperware, mainly including copper hot pot, wine set, palace tableware, copper plaque, etc. Datong copperware is not only popular in different parts of China, but also in other parts of the world. Datong copperware is not only popular all over the country, but also sells well in Japan, Malaysia, Germany, Hong Kong and Macao. 1973 Premier Zhou Enlai accompanied French President Pompidou to visit Datong at the same time, and was gifted with Datong copper hot pot.

Guangling paper-cutting

Guangling paper-cutting, as one of the three major schools of Chinese folk paper-cutting, is unique in its vivid composition, evocative expression, delicate knife skills, sophisticated materials and coloring, and fine packaging and production technology, and is known as "one of the best of Chinese folk art" and occupies an important position in China's paper-cutting. In 2009, Guangling paper-cutting was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as part of the declaration of Chinese paper-cutting.

Dongdong Deep Fried Cake

The area around Dongdong and Yanbei is rich in millet, and the production of sesame oil is also very high, so deep fried cake is a traditional food loved by the people around Dongdong and Yanbei. The fried cake is the best food for celebrating festivals and entertaining guests. The fried cakes here have soft surface and fragrant oil, and the fried cakes are crispy and tender inside, soft and delicious. And with exquisite beans, potatoes, leeks, meat, more flavorful.

Yungang Silkman

In the Ming and Qing dynasties, Datong area has the habit of buying "mud dolls" and "cloth dolls" at the temple fair for good luck. After the liberation, "mud dolls" has been eliminated, and "cloth dolls" is more and more delicate. Datong silk artist Kang Qiaoling in the "sewing dolls" on the basis of the theater characters of the face, clothing, body and the Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Temple, a variety of Buddha, coercive service Bodhisattva, Kabuki Flying Sky, etc., with the silk people to show.

Silk people are made of damask, Luo, silk, satin, yarn, crepe, brocade and other materials, quite local characteristics, known as "Yungang Silk People".

Recommended shopping place: Daxi Street

Price: 10-50 RMB

Hengshan Astragalus

Hengshan mountainous area, the most suitable for planting astragalus, the Hunyuan County under the mountain has become the hometown of astragalus in China. Hengshan Astragalus is a kind of Chinese medicine with high medicinal value, and is also a delicacy for people to cook meat, soak in wine, make dishes, and cook soup. It is characterized by long and straight, skin light and slender, yellow color, powdery, hollow small, is very popular in the international market "ortho astragalus".

Datong Art Porcelain

Datong has been producing ceramics for more than 1,400 years, and as early as the Tang and Song dynasties, Datong used to produce "porcelain mines" for military use.

Nowadays, Datong, Huairen, Shuozhou and other places generally established ceramic factories, the production of the main products are leap cups and saucers, rope edge bowl, lotus mouth soup plate, Shanxi cover cup, small prismatic cups, lifting the beam of the tea, five round pots, a variety of statues of Buddha, children's toys and so on. Its ceramics are characterized by excellent porcelain quality, novel design and beautiful shape.

Recommended shopping: Four Palaces Commercial Street

Datong Huanghua

Huanghua, commonly known as golden needles, the scientific name daylily. It was introduced to Datong County from Inner Mongolia in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

Datong yellow flowers with seedlings large moss prosperous, meat thick angle long, seven stamens color yellow, nutritional value of extremely high characteristics, can be called "domestic one". The yellow cauliflower can not only be tasted as a high-grade dishes, more importantly, its unique nutrients can be made into a variety of brain, blood pressure, diuretic, tranquillizer, cancer prevention and other supplements.

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