A large teapot continuously pours vinegar into a vat below, with the aroma of the vinegar permeating the air, attracting many visitors to capture the scene outside a shop in Qikou Ancient Town, Lvliang, Shanxi Province.

There are many vinegar shops in the town, with large jars of vinegar prominently displayed. Celebrated as one of China's most famous vinegars, Shanxi aged vinegar has a history of over 3,000 years. It is characterized by its rich color, potent aroma, purity, concentration and pronounced sourness.