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Basic Introduction to Donglan ChestnutsThe Donglan chestnut tree has a long life and high yield, with a fruit-bearing period lasting over 50 years, sometimes even 100 years, earning it the nickname of a "money tree" that yields returns for a century after being planted once, or benefits multiple generations after being planted by one. There are currently around 1,000 chestnut trees over a hundred years old in the county, still bearing abundant fruit. Since 1991, through the efforts of science and technology professionals, Donglan County introduced the famous "Nine-family Variety" chestnuts and grafted them onto local chestnut trees, cultivating hybrid chestnuts with advantages such as dwarfism, early ripening, high yield, large seeds, and rapid fruiting. Currently, the area of Donglan oil chestnuts in the county is 200,000 mu (approx. 13,333 hectares), with 60,000 mu (approx. 4,000 hectares) bearing fruit, yielding over 7 million kilograms annually. In August 2001, the county was awarded the title of "China's Chestnut Hometown" by the State Forestry Administration. Nutritional Value1. The rich unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals in chestnuts can prevent and treat diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and osteoporosis. They are an anti-aging and longevity-promoting tonic food, often referred to…

This winter, the biggest hit is undoubtedly the new internet sensation “Erbin” [Note: Erbin is a playful nickname for Harbin]. Not only have the southerners been awed by the snow-covered landscapes, but they've also flocked to the large bathhouses to bare it all, bringing Northeast China's bathing culture and Korean sauna into the public eye. So what are the rules of a Korean sauna, and is it suitable for everyone? Let’s find out.What is a Korean Sauna?As a branch of thermal therapy, the Korean sauna has a long history. It falls under the category of “sweat therapy” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Compendium of Materia Medica mentions that “fumigation, washing, cauterization, acupuncture, moxibustion, qigong, massage, and other methods that expel exterior pathogens are all categorized as sweat therapy.” The Essentials of Treating Febrile Diseases also provides a detailed description of how to use a Korean sauna to treat illness: “This method is used when a patient does not sweat after taking medicine. In cold weather, when sweating is difficult, this method should be employed. First, burn wood on the ground until it is very hot, then sweep away the ashes and pour boiling water over the spot. Cover the…

The nickname of Guo Zhizhong was “Guo Ba,” hence the locals referred to his bakery as “Guo Ba Huoshao Shop.” NameGuo Ba Huoshao CategorySpecialty Cuisine OriginHebei Province - Handan City - Daming County TypeFamous Snack of Daming County, Hebei ProvinceRenowned AreaBorder Region of Hebei, Shandong, and Henan ProvincesFounderGuo Zhizhong, nicknamed “Guo Ba”Establishment YearTwenty-first year of the Guangxu Period (1887) "Guo Ba Huoshao" has a long history. The founder, Guo Zhizhong, was originally from Dahandaocun Village in the west of Daming City and had learned the craft in Beijing (previously known as Shuntian Prefecture). In the twenty-first year of the Guangxu Period, that is, 1887, he returned to Daming and opened a bakery. As he had learned the craft in Shuntian Prefecture, he chose the character "Tian" for his shop name and also hoped for prosperity, so he chose "Xing." Therefore, he named his shop "Tianxing Huoshao Shop." Guo Zhizhong’s nickname was “Guo Ba,” so the locals called his bakery "Guo Ba Huoshao Shop."Later, Guo Zhizhong’s three sons—Guo Rui, Guo Lian, and Guo Jun—inherited their father’s business and continued operating the bakery. Guo Rui’s courtesy name was Zhaoxiang, Guo Lian’s was Huapin, and Guo Jun’s was Meizhai. In 1947, the three…