Huangmei Duihua Liquor is a specialty of Huangmei County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. The production area of Huangmei Duihua Liquor includes the administrative regions of 11 townships under the jurisdiction of Huangmei County, Hubei Province: Huangmei Town, Dahe Town, Xinxin Town, Dushan Town, Zhuogang Town, Wuzu Town, Tingqian Town, Shanmu Township, Konglong Town, Fenlu Town, and Xin Kai Town. “Letter from the People’s Government of Huangmei County Regarding the Application to Define the Protection Scope of ‘…’
Huangmei Fish Noodles are a specialty of Huangmei County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. These noodles are as white as silver, as fine as silk, easy to cook, and can be paired with various meats and vegetables to enhance the main dish, offering a delicious taste. Originally known as pounded fish noodles, this local specialty was offered as a tribute to the imperial court during the Ming Dynasty for over a thousand years...
Zhangguanghe Gastrodia elata The Zhangguanghe Gastrodia elata Industry Association in Sanhekou Town, Macheng City Gastrodia elata is a precious medicinal herb known for its effects in calming the liver and suppressing wind, dispelling wind to relieve pain, lowering blood pressure, and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Gastrodia elata thrives in humid conditions but does not tolerate high temperatures, making mountain slopes at elevations above 600 meters the most suitable for cultivation. The nine villages centered around Zhangguanghe in Sanhekou Town engage in semi-wild...
Black Goat Meat from Dabie Mountains. “Letter from the People’s Government of Huanggang City, Hubei Province, Requesting the Definition of the Protection Scope of the National Geographical Indication Product – Black Goat Meat from Dabie Mountains,” Huanggang Government Letter [2013] No. 44. Huanggang Local Standard: “Dabie Mountain Black Goat” (Draft) – Production Area Scope. The production area of Dabie Mountain Black Goat is located in... Hubei Province...
Macheng Chili is a specialty of Macheng City, Huanggang, Hubei Province. "Macheng Chili" features neat fruit appearance, bright color, thin skin, thick and crisp flesh, mild spiciness, delicious taste, and rich nutrition. It contains over 1.5% soluble sugar and less than 1.5% crude fiber. The planting area reaches 6,700 hectares, with a total output of 800,000 tons…
The Macheng Green-Shell Egg-Laying Chicken is a specialty of Macheng City, Huanggang, Hubei Province. The Macheng Green-Shell Egg-Laying Chicken is an egg-and-meat dual-purpose breed. It is a naturally occurring, high-quality local chicken variety in the Dabie Mountains, known for laying green-shelled eggs. Originating from Macheng City, Hubei Province, it is a premium local chicken breed of the area. The green-shelled eggs produced by the Macheng Green-Shell Egg-Laying Chicken not only taste good, but also...
Fuzihe fish noodles, commonly known as "chuiyu (hammered fish)," are a traditional specialty food of Fuzihe Town with a history of over a thousand years. Made primarily from fresh fish, refined sweet potato starch, and salt using traditional handmade methods, they offer health benefits such as improving brain function, lowering blood pressure, and preventing coronary heart disease. With their fragrant aroma, delicious taste, and tender texture, these low-cholesterol, all-natural, green, and nutritious noodles are an essential delicacy for festivals, family banquets, and a premium gift choice in Fuzihe and surrounding counties. In June 2006, Fuzihe fish noodles were included in the intangible cultural heritage of Macheng City as a traditional handicraft technique. In November 2008, they won the gold award at the Wuhan National Food Expo. In November 2009, they were rated as the most satisfactory agricultural product by consumers in the first Macheng City Consumer Favorite Merchants Evaluation. In 2011, Fuzihe fish noodles received the title of Well-Known Trademark in Huanggang City. To date, the town has six specialized fish noodle processing villages with over 500 processing households, including more than 100 that process over 5,000 kilograms per year. The town produces approximately 2.5 million kilograms of fish noodles annually, with an output value exceeding 100 million yuan. The town is focused on building an "agricultural ecological industrial park" and successfully introduced local businesswoman Xiao Li to invest in constructing a modern fish noodle processing factory in May this year. Currently, the first phase of the steel-frame factory has been completed, with an expected annual output value of over 20 million yuan by the end of the year. The entire project covers 50 acres, with a total investment of 38 million yuan, to be developed in three phases and aims for an annual production of over 5 million kilograms. Modern food processing equipment has been introduced for scaled production. Once fully operational, the output value of fish noodles in the town is expected to double, reaching 200 million yuan annually.
Macheng Fubai Chrysanthemum is characterized by its "large, plump blossoms, snow-white petals, deep yellow stamens, clear golden-green infusion, fragrant aroma, and sweet, mellow taste." It serves as both a medicinal and edible herbal ingredient, known for its effects in dispelling wind, clearing heat, improving vision, and detoxifying. Its product quality has been repeatedly tested by research institutions such as the Hubei Provincial Institute for Food and Drug Control...
Geographical Scope Macheng Black Goat is an excellent dual-purpose (meat and hide) breed developed through years of selective breeding and purification of high-quality indigenous goat breeds in the Dabie Mountain region. It features a tall stature, stable genetic traits, rapid growth, good fattening ability, high slaughter and lean meat rates, superior meat quality, mild gamey flavor, tolerance to coarse feed, and strong adaptability...
Since March 2005, the development of low hilly and sloping lands focusing on chestnuts has been in full swing. Macheng City is also actively making preparations for the grafting of chestnut trees. The municipal government has allocated 300,000 yuan as seed money for the chestnut grafting project; the Forestry Bureau is organizing technical training sessions on chestnut grafting in three zones—eastern Macheng, northern Macheng, and central-southern Macheng—and plans...
Macheng Silver Thread Hollow Noodles are made from refined white flour. They are snow-white, hollow in the center, as fine as silver threads, refreshing and delicious. When cooked, they don’t cloud the broth, have a tender and fragrant taste upon eating, and are easy to digest and absorb. These noodles have been famous since the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty and were first created by the old noodle shop “Yitaihe” in Zhongguanyi, Macheng City. Many people in Zhongguanyi and Songbu Town are skilled at making these noodles, especially those in Jiazhou, Zhongguanyi...
Dongshan Old Rice Wine is a uniquely mellow alcoholic beverage brewed from glutinous rice in areas such as Muzidian and Donggucheng in the eastern mountainous region of Macheng City. It has a clear color, a sweet and mellow taste, is rich in texture without being harsh on the stomach, and yet gentle while still packing a lasting kick. According to laboratory tests by relevant authorities, the wine contains polysaccharides and reducing sugars, proteins, 16 types of amino acids, as well as calcium, sodium, magnesium, zinc…
Geographical Scope Qichun Premium Rice is widely cultivated in the administrative regions of nine townships under the current jurisdiction of Qichun County, including Hengche Town, Chidong Town, Guanyao Town, Pengsi Town, Caohe Town, Qizhou Town, Balihu Office, Zhulin Town, and Liuhe Town. Specific Quality Qichun Premium Rice is produced using high-quality varieties under pollution-free cultivation methods, and is processed by introducing…
Artemisia argyi from Qichun, a type of mugwort, is named after Qizhou (the former name of Qichun County) where it is produced. It is one of the "Four Treasures of Qichun" (Qizhu bamboo, Artemisia argyi from Qichun, Qishé snake, and Qigui turtle) in Hubei Province’s Qichun County, a specialty medicinal herb, and a product with a National Geographical Indication in China. Both its stems and leaves can be used medicinally. Artemisia argyi from Qichun contains 17 known compounds, and its volatile oil content, total flavonoid content, and combustion heat output are significantly superior to mugwort produced in other regions. The oil extracted from Artemisia argyi from Qichun has notable effects in relieving wheezing, suppressing coughs, removing phlegm, and reducing inflammation.
Qizhu bamboo is one of the main specialties of Qichun County in Hubei Province. The Huangzhou Prefecture Annals from the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty states: “Qizhu bamboo, also known as flute bamboo, is used to make mats when its color is clear and lustrous, flutes when its nodes are sparse, and walking sticks when it has root fibers.” Because it originates from the Qizhou region and differs in characteristics and properties from ordinary bamboo, it is called Qizhu bamboo. Regular bamboo has segmented joints, while Qizhu bamboo has coiled nodes, where the sections twist around each other...
Qichun Loach Burrowing into Tofu is a famous local folk dish. The method of preparation is as follows: take live yellow loaches about the thickness of a pinky finger, keep them in clean water for one or two days to allow them to expel all impurities from their bellies. Heat a pan over a fire, add fragrant oil, chopped scallions, minced ginger, and other seasonings, then place a whole piece of tender tofu in the pan, followed by the loaches. Simmer over low heat. As the loaches heat up, they burrow into the tofu until the tofu breaks apart. When the loaches stop burrowing and moving, and the tofu begins to sizzle, increase the heat, add an appropriate amount of lard, soy sauce, salt, mashed garlic, white vinegar, and five-spice powder. Flip and simmer for a while, then sprinkle some chopped scallions before serving. (Qichun)
Qichun oil-preserved ginger has enjoyed a high reputation throughout history. Made from tender ginger preserved in sauce, it is crisp, tender, sweet, and low in fiber, making it one of Qichun’s famous local specialties. It is not only a well-known pickled vegetable but also an excellent seasoning, known to stimulate appetite and strengthen the spleen and stomach. The Qichun Vegetable Company now produces it as canned goods, which are exported both domestically and internationally,...
Qichun Medicinal Herbs Huanggang is located south of the Dabie Mountains, where farmers have long had the tradition of cultivating Chinese medicinal herbs. The region boasts abundant medicinal resources, with no fewer than 400 commonly used herbs. The great pharmacologist Li Shizhen was born here. By the mid-Ming Dynasty, Qizhou had become a nationally renowned port and trading hub for the import and export of Chinese medicinal herbs, with its herbal "throughput ranking first in the Jianghuai region"…
Tortoises produced in Qizhou are quite unique, hence they are also called “Qigui.” The shape of Qigui is similar to that of ordinary tortoises, except that their carapaces are covered with slender and dense green fuzz. Hence they are also known as “green-fuzz tortoises.” Some say the green fuzz is an algal epiphyte, but when burned, the fuzz curls up, makes a hissing sound, and emits the smell of burnt hair. This shows that it is indeed green fuzz rather than algae. The "Comprehensive Gazetteer" records: “Green-fuzz tortoises come from Qizhou. Placed against a wall, they can survive for years without dying and can ward off dust.” The "Compendium of Materia Medica" also states: “Green-fuzz tortoises are now supplied only by Qizhou as a local specialty. Breeders and sellers collect them from streams, keep them in water tanks, and feed them fish and shrimp.” “Over time, fuzz grows, reaching four or five inches in length. The fuzz contains golden threads, the spine has three ridges, and the bottom shell is ivory-colored. Those about the size of a five-zhu coin are genuine. Other tortoises may also grow fuzz when raised, but they are larger, lack golden threads, and have yellowish-black undersides, which distinguishes them.” Since the Tang and Song dynasties, Qigui has enjoyed great fame, often kept in courtyards for ornamental purposes. If placed in clear water (with the water changed once a day), the green fuzz gently sways, floating all over the bowl, with golden threads shimmering brilliantly—like a clump of moss floating in water or a piece of jadeite inlaid in white jade. When taken out of the water, the green fuzz clings tightly to the tortoise’s back, and the golden threads remain neatly in place, making it quite extraordinary. Foreign merchants regard it as a rare treasure and compete to buy it at high prices. As a result, some people “catch ordinary tortoises, clean them, and place them in a tank. Over time, fuzz may also grow on them, or they glue algae or green moss onto the tortoise’s back to pass them off as ‘Qigui’ and demand high prices.”
A Qizhen mat is a type of mat woven from strips of large Qizhen bamboo. This kind of mat is as smooth as a leek leaf and as cool as jade, and it can be folded. When Han Yu received a Qizhen mat as a gift from his friend Zheng Jun, an official in Qizhou, he treasured it immensely and joyfully composed a poem: “The bamboo mat of Qizhou is known throughout the world; the one cherished by Zheng Jun is especially rare and marvelous. Brought here in daylight, it’s too precious to sleep on—yet the whole prefecture passes it around to gaze at its yellow…”