Dumplings, the ancient name of which is "Shuijiao'er", are pronounced as "jiao" by northerners, so they are called dumplings. Dumplings are a staple food commonly used by northerners. The fillings are more vegetables than meat, but during festivals, the fillings are also very particular. When it is done, the whole family will do it, some will make the skin, some will wrap the fillings, and after cooking, they will be served on the table and the whole family will eat them together. This seems much simpler than the seven plates and eight bowls of greasy meat that Sichuan people put on during festivals, but each has its own interest, just following the ancient customs. Dumplings are just a snack in Sichuan. Therefore, the fillings are mostly made of meat, and the production is also more particular, with special good soups and seasonings, which complement each other and bring out the best in each other. In the past, there were many stalls selling dumplings in Chengdu, and Zhong Dumplings was the most famous, because its dumplings were thin in skin, tender in fillings, and delicious. Zhong Dumplings opened in 1893. The founder's name is unknown. It is only known that the store was later run by a small trader Zhong Xiesen as the chef. Because the store was located in Litchi Lane, Chengdu when it first opened, it is also called Litchi Lane Dumplings. The most famous foods sold in the store are red oil dumplings and clear soup dumplings, as well as the store's special pepper and salt crispy Guokui. Red oil dumplings are slightly spicy, fresh and fragrant, salty and sweet, and paired with pepper and salt crispy Guokui, which is really a unique flavor. The red oil dumplings are made of handmade skin, the fillings are strictly selected, and the production is fine. In addition, the homemade salty red soy sauce in the seasoning is unique and properly seasoned, which is deeply loved by diners. Clear soup dumplings are delicious, light but not thin, and are tender and slag-melting in the mouth. They are the best among pasta products. Zhong Dumplings became famous in Chengdu in the 1920s and became a famous snack in Chengdu. After the public-private partnership, the store moved to Tidu Street in the late 1950s to expand its business. It still mainly operated dumplings and was once changed to Chengdu Dumpling Store. After the reform and opening up, the old brand Zhong Dumplings was restored. The store expanded its business scope and began to prepare snack banquets and dumpling banquets. At the same time, it also introduced many other snacks and dishes, becoming a comprehensive snack shop with red oil dumplings as the leader. In the early 1990s, the store began to trial-produce bagged seasonings such as red oil dumplings and sweet water noodles, and successfully responded to the market. At the same time, it also began to make its own signature varieties into quick-frozen foods for sale. After years of hard work, it has now entered factory production, and its products are marketed throughout the city and promoted to major cities in China. Today, Zhong Dumpling Store is affiliated to Chengdu Catering Company, Sichuan Province. There are a total of 7 Zhong Dumpling Stores in Chengdu City and surrounding counties and districts, which have entered the right track of scale, chain, and product management. In 1990, Zhong Dumpling was named "Chengdu Famous Snack" by the Chengdu Municipal People's Government; the store was recognized as a "Chinese Time-honored Brand" enterprise by the Ministry of Domestic Trade in 1995. In 2007, it was recognized as the first batch of "Chinese Time-honored Brand" enterprises by the Ministry of Commerce. Information source: Chengdu Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center Information source: Chengdu Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center