The Mayang Ma Duck, also known as the Mayang Hybrid Meat Duck, is a high-quality meat breed developed through crossbreeding. This breed grows quickly, has strong reproductive performance and disease resistance, and is well-suited for both free-range grazing and large-scale, high-density enclosed farming. Adult drakes weigh 3–3.5 kilograms, while ducks weigh 2.75–3 kilograms. Meat-type ducklings...
Farmers in Mahuang originally had the habit of planting peach trees around their homes to beautify the environment and develop courtyard economies. The varieties included local fuzzy peaches, fragrant peaches, and winter peaches. In the early 1990s, large-scale contiguous planting began. Currently, the county’s cultivation area covers 12,000 mu, with an annual total output of 3,000–4,000 tons. Peaches have become one of the county’s most widely cultivated and diverse fresh deciduous small fruits. Early-maturing varieties include Beijing 26, Honey Peach, and Early-Maturing Nectarine, while mid- to late-maturing varieties include Okubo, Shandong Peach, Laishan Honey Peach, Chinese Longevity Peach, Yihong Honey Peach, and Yellow Peach. Among these, Okubo and Shandong Peach have the largest cultivation areas, covering approximately 6,000 mu. When peaches come to market, trading hubs bustle with activity. Farmers harvest the fruit around 4 or 5 p.m., bring it to market in the city at 4 or 5 a.m. the next morning, and sales typically wind down by around 10 a.m. The peaches are distributed via train and truck, and Mahuang Peaches hold nearly half of the sales markets in nearby cities such as Huaihua, Jishou, Zhangjiajie, and Changsha.
Mayang Sugar Oranges are a specialty of Mayang County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province. Commonly known as sugar bubble oranges or sugar tangerines, these oranges are prized for their large size, few seeds, and high sugar content. The “Mayang Brand” Sugar Oranges boast a more vibrant appearance and superior quality. Tested by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Citrus and Seedling Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, they have been rated as top-quality products, standing out uniquely across the nation...
Eighteen Oddities Cured Meat is a specialty of Mayang County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province. The “Eighteen Oddities” cured meat is smoked using sawdust powder and locally sourced fuels such as tea husks, citrus peels, sugarcane bagasse, and pine and cypress branches. The cured meat has an orange-yellow hue, is easy to clean, and boasts a unique aroma. The name of the Mayang Miao people’s “Eighteen Oddities” cured meat originates from one of the Mayang “Eighteen Oddities”...
Pillow-shaped Zongzi, also known as meat Zongzi, is shaped like a pillow, about 20 centimeters long, with a conical center. The glutinous rice is stuffed with filling, typically made from cured pork and fresh pork, seasoned with pepper, five-spice powder, and other ingredients. The Zongzi is tightly wrapped in palm leaves and boiled in a pot, allowing the meat, oil, and aroma to seep into the glutinous rice, creating a fragrant and delicious treat that is a traditional snack of Xupu. …
Xupu jujubes have a long production history. According to local county records, "as early as the Tang Dynasty, there were large areas of jujube trees on Taohua Mountain, just three kilometers from the county town." Currently, nine varieties are cultivated, including Chicken Egg Jujubes, Milk Jujubes, Bee Jujubes, Thin Jujubes, and Binlang Jujubes. The county now has over 100,000 mu of cultivated area and is listed among China’s…
Xupu has over 150,000 mu of citrus orchards, producing 2 million dan (approximately 100,000 tons) of oranges annually, with an annual output value of 160 million yuan. There are currently 18 processing enterprises with an annual processing capacity of 12,000 tons. The products come in 41 brands, including Xuefeng, Jiayun, Tianju Pian (Sweet Orange Slices), and Changsheng, and are exported to Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian countries.…
Xupu Kiwifruit The kiwifruit from Xupu features large fruits with thin skins and is rich in various vitamins. The annual production has reached 100,000 tons, making it the primary kiwifruit-producing area in western Hunan. There are now 10 beverage products developed, with an annual processing capacity of 40,000 tons. …
Xupu Native Chicken has dark black skin and meat, typically weighs between 1 to 1.5 kilograms, and is known for its delicious taste, tender texture, and nourishing properties. …
The Vermilion Tangerine is a traditional and distinctive citrus variety from Xupu, boasting a history of over a thousand years. It features smooth, brightly colored and attractive skin, a rich flavor with balanced sweetness and acidity, easy-to-peel skin, and good storage and transport durability. It has been awarded titles such as “No. 1 Citrus in China” and the “Gold Award at the Guangzhou Southern Famous, Special and High-quality Agricultural Products Expo.” Xupu has long been known as the “Hometown of Citrus,” where citrus production...
Red Dates Xupu is the largest red date production base in Hunan Province and is known as the “Red Date Hometown of Southern China.” The county has 100,000 mu of land under date cultivation, with 23 varieties of date trees. Among them, Chicken Egg Dates and Milk Dates are renowned both at home and abroad for their large size and high nutritional value. A local saying goes, “Eat three dates a day, and you’ll stay young all your life,”…
Honeysuckle Honeysuckle is a premium beverage ingredient as well as a valuable medicinal herb, known for its heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, and for boosting the body’s immunity. Xupu County has tens of thousands of acres dedicated to honeysuckle cultivation, making it one of the city's major bases for traditional Chinese medicinal materials. The locally produced “Xianglei” brand of honeysuckle is even exported to the United States.…
Lotus root has been cultivated in Xupu for over two thousand years. Legend has it that Lotus Cave in the western part of the county was the original pond where the Lotus Fairy of Dongting Lake first grew lotus. When the fairy departed, she scattered the five-colored lotus seeds she had cultivated here, and since then, lotus root has been widely grown in Xupu.
Shabibei Crayfish is a specialty dish from Xupu primarily offered as takeout. It integrates internet O2O services, operating through an online ordering and offline dining experience model. It has now become highly popular among food enthusiasts in Xupu. Food lovers can add us on WeChat: 719762622…
Xupu Black Fungus is a specialty of Xupu County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province. The high-quality winter black fungus produced in Xupu County features thick, tender, and smooth flesh, is eco-friendly, and is notably superior in quality to that from the northeastern regions. In 2010, leveraging a series of preferential policies introduced by the county to develop modern agriculture, Xiao Xilin, General Manager of Hunan Tianji Digital…
Small River River Fish is a local specialty dish, primarily made with fish from the Xushui River. The fish has delicate and pure meat, and is prepared using unique cooking methods, resulting in a delicious flavor that is well-known across Hunan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Sichuan. A visitor from out of town once tasted the dish and was inspired to compose a poem: “Come from afar to the Little River to find a kindred spirit, the scenic beauty of the trip is boundless, the live fish from the Xushui and Yuan rivers are excellent, and the spring breeze along the way fills the lips with fragrance.” Currently under construction…
First, cut the whole leg of beef into large chunks, then slice them into 0.5 cm thick, approximately 5×7 cm rectangular slices. Next, briefly fry them in hot oil in a pan, then mix in spices until evenly coated. Place the slices in a clay pot and simmer over a low charcoal fire. This method results in beef that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a perfect blend of color, aroma, and flavor.…
Origin and Distribution: Originally from the Shushui River basin in Xupu County, Hunan Province, distributed in Xupu, Huaihua region, as well as Longhui, Dongkou, Xinhua, Anhua, and other areas. Breed Characteristics: Relatively large body size, cylindrical in shape. Plumage comes in gray and white, with white-feathered individuals averaging 57.5% of the population, and gray-feathered individuals at 34.3%. Around...
Longtan Ham features a golden color and boasts a history of several hundred years. Its preparation method is unique: each pound of ham is cut into square pieces. The ham skin is first deep-fried until crispy, then removed. The ham is first seared over high heat and then simmered over low heat until tender. It is characterized by its dark reddish-brown color, crispy skin, and tender, flaky meat, offering a distinctive and flavorful taste. …
Legend has it that during a famine in the Song Dynasty, people went up the mountains to dig for kudzu roots to fill their stomachs. They discovered that the roots were rich in starch, so they made them into kudzu noodles. The noodles are thick, round, smooth, and shiny. After blanching them in boiling water, adding scallions, ginger, fragrant vegetables, pickled radish, and chili oil gives them a spicy and savory flavor. Not only is this a famous snack, but it also has functions such as promoting saliva production, inducing perspiration, and reducing fever. …