Linjian Town is located at the junction of Linyi, Zaozhuang, and Jining cities, 30 kilometers south of the county seat, in the southwestern corner of Linyi City. Covering an area of 120 square kilometers and with a population of 55,000, it is known as the “Home of Yimeng Big Cherries” and “Heavyweight in Shandong Stone Materials,” and is famously referred to as the “Home of Chestnuts.” The town has received numerous honors, including “National Eco-Town,” “Advanced Grassroots Party Organization in Shandong,” “Provincial Civilized Village and Town,” and “Advanced Unit in Ecological Environmental Protection.”
The natural scenery of Linjian Town is breathtaking. Whether it’s the babbling mountain streams or the towering peaks, one can easily be captivated by the wonders of nature. The mountains of Linjian Town create a stunning landscape with their rolling hills, distinct layers, and vibrant colors. In spring and autumn, the trees on the mountains display a variety of colors, resembling a natural palette that is simply beautiful. Climbing to the mountain peak offers a panoramic view of Linjian Town.
Linjian Town has a rich cultural and historical background, with sites such as the ancient military encampment and legends surrounding figures like Tang Emperor Li Shimin, the Stone of the Heir, and the Horse Race Ridge. The town is implementing a high-standard farmland construction project covering 3,500 acres in the Dongzhuang area and advancing the hardening of 21,500 square meters of roads to improve accessibility for residents. It connects four beautiful village demonstration areas: Pangzhuang, Macao, Jiazhuang, and Gongcun, promoting concentrated development of ecological, livable, and beautiful villages.
In recent years, Linjian Town has focused on local specialty agricultural products, particularly the big cherry, establishing a brand for ecological green agriculture. Local brands such as Yuliangdian Big Cherries, Gongjia Village Golden Pears, Xiangyang Lake Yimeng Frosted Peaches, Macao Grapes, and Zhouzhuang Sweet Potatoes have begun to gain regional influence. Currently, Linjian Town has planted over 20 high-quality big cherry varieties, including Meizao and Hongdeng, covering nearly 10,000 acres, creating an industrial pattern of “a hundred miles of cherries in a line, a million cherries in a patch, and a thousand acres of cherries in one garden.”
Yichun Peanut Butter is known for its fine quality, rich aroma, and absence of impurities, preserving the inherent fragrance of peanuts and resisting mold and pests. The producer, Shandong Yichun Food Co., Ltd., is a large professional peanut butter manufacturer located in Linjian Town, endowed with abundant natural resources and advanced communication facilities. The company adheres to the principle of “pursuing excellence, innovating quality, operating with integrity, and benefiting people’s livelihood,” focusing on technological, managerial, and service innovations. Its products, including Yichun Peanut Butter, have passed national certifications and are exported to Europe, America, Russia, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, with an annual processing and export capacity of 3,000 tons, ranking among the top in the industry nationwide.
Shandong Delunchang Biotechnology Co., Ltd., also located in Linjian Town, engages in the health food sector. Their products include honeysuckle and licorice tea and nine-preparation yellow essence. The honeysuckle and licorice tea has functions of dispelling wind, clearing heat, and detoxifying, while the nine-preparation yellow essence helps nourish yin, moisten the lungs, tonify the spleen, and replenish energy. In addition to these products, the company also produces other health items like black sesame balls, all adhering to its health philosophy aimed at bringing wellness and balance to consumers through the power of nature.
Linjian Town boasts a rich variety of local delicacies, including free-range chickens, black pork, and whole pig banquets, all made with entirely natural ingredients that are simple yet flavorful, primarily including oil, salt, sauces, vinegar, scallions, garlic, ginger, Sichuan pepper, star anise, pepper, and mustard. Ingredients are fresh, without freezing, with handmade fillings, slow-cooked meats, and traditional broths. The farm-style dishes, like handmade meatballs and rolled pancakes, are crafted from freshly chopped meat, cooked over wood fire, with large pots used for stewing, resulting in dishes rich in broth, with balanced salty and sour flavors, where various ingredients meld together, creating a delightful culinary experience.
