March Flower Oil is produced by Hongsen Industrial Co., Ltd., which is located in Gaoqiao Market Town, Guandang Town, Shayang County. The company covers an area of 100,000 square meters, with a total investment of 108.9 million yuan, including 38 million yuan in fixed asset investment. It is a national key leading enterprise in the agricultural industrialization sector, primarily engaged in grain and oil production, with feed production as a secondary business. The company processes...
Zhongxiang Longevity Village Rice Hubei In 2008, Zhongxiang City was designated as a “Land of Longevity” by the China Association of Gerontology. The trace element content in Zhongxiang rice is 1.72 times higher than that in non-longevity regions. During the Ming Dynasty’s Jiajing era, it was sent to the capital annually as tribute rice. Premium production areas: Yangzi Town, Longevity Town, Fengle Town…
Seven-Li Lake Radish is grown in 31 villages along the Han River in Jiu Kou Town, Zhongxiang City, including Liu Hu Village, Chun Guang Village, Zheng Qiao Village, Bai Sui Village, Han Jiang Village, and Lian Xing Village. The radish has a smooth white skin that does not crack, an elongated oval shape, a well-proportioned and plump form, and measures 25–30 cm in length per piece. The flesh is white, tender, and juicy...
Zhongxiang peanuts are grown in 18 towns, subdistricts, and management areas along both banks of the Han River in Zhongxiang City, including Hují, Shuānghé, Fēnglè, and Jiùkǒu. These peanuts are a type of small, pearl bean peanut. Their pods are cocoon-shaped, with thin, neat shells, and they usually contain two kernels. The seeds are peach-shaped, pinkish, crisp when raw, and rich in aroma. They are high in crude protein, crude fat...
The production area of Daku Juicy Peaches covers the Daku Forest Farm, Panshilin Forest Farm, and Shimen Reservoir Management Area in Zhongxiang City. Located in central Hubei Province, along the middle reaches of the Han River, at the northern edge of the Jianghan Plain, and in the transitional zone between the Jianghan Plain and the northern Hubei uplands, these orchards lie within Zhongxiang City, spanning an area of 58.69 square kilometers. The geographical coordinates are between 112°44′–112°51′ east longitude…
Zhongxiang shiitake mushrooms are produced in 18 towns, farms, subdistricts, and management areas of Zhongxiang City, including Zhangji, Kedian, Hují, and Dongqiao. These mushrooms come in light brown, dark brown, or deep cinnamon colors with distinct patterns. Their flesh is white and thick. With a unique quality, they emit a rich and long-lasting aroma when stewed or stir-fried, offering a smooth and tender texture. Rich in nutrients, they contain...
Zhongxiang century eggs are produced in 18 towns, farms, subdistricts, and management areas in Zhongxiang City, including Fengle, Hují, and Shipai. These century eggs feature a transparent eggshell; a semi-transparent egg white; prominent pine flower patterns with beautiful designs resembling pine and cypress bonsai; a dark green yolk with rich color layers; a delicious, tender texture, aromatic when sniffed close, and refreshing to eat. Zhongxiang century eggs are…
According to tests conducted by authoritative institutions, Zhongxiang rice has low levels of lead, arsenic, mercury, and fluorine, meeting the standards set for green food. It also contains a variety of trace elements such as selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, and potassium, all of which play an important role in human health. The people of Zhongxiang prefer to eat the brown rice they produce and process themselves,…
Old Kou is China’s renowned hometown of sand pears and a land rich in culture. The pear culture here has a history as long and enduring as the waters of the Han River. Located in the central part of Hubei Province, in the heart of the Jianghan Plain, Old Kou is the southern gateway to Zhongxiang City, bordering Jingshan, Tianmen, and Shayang. The area enjoys a mild climate, abundant sunshine, plentiful rainfall, and fertile soil. The vast Jianghan Plain is a major production hub for sand pears. According to Mr. Zheng, president of the Old Kou Town Sand Pear Association, the town has over 50,000 mu (approximately 3,333 hectares) of sand pear orchards, yielding nearly 200,000 tons of sand pears annually. Sand pears have become the leading industry for local farmers and a primary source of their income. The town has established a Sand Pear Association to assist growers with formula fertilization, pest and disease control, technology promotion, pear sales, and the protection of farmers’ interests.
【Longevity Rice】 is produced in Changshou Town, Zhongxiang City. Zhongxiang enjoys a mild climate, fertile soil, and abundant water resources, making it an ideal place for rice cultivation. Among its many varieties, Changshou Rice stands out, including eight types such as black rice and fragrant rice. The grains are long, plump, and glossy, with a delicious taste and rich in essential trace elements vital to human health—factors contributing significantly to the longevity of Zhongxiang residents. …
The Dragon Coil Dish was a delicacy from the imperial court cuisine of the Ming Dynasty. It was first created in the palace of Prince Xian of Xing at Anlu Prefecture in Huguang (now Zhongxiang). Legend has it that Emperor Wuzong of Ming, Zhu Houzhao, had no heir to succeed him. When he fell critically ill, he issued an edict stating that upon his death, his cousin Zhu Houcong and his kinsman Prince Yi would both be summoned by the Empress Dowager, and “whoever arrived first would become emperor, and whoever arrived later would become a minister.” The Prince of Xing’s residence was the farthest from the capital, so in order to...
Black rice is a type of rice that is both edible and medicinal, known for its excellent quality. It has a long cultivation history and is an ancient and precious rice variety in China. Legend has it that over two thousand years ago during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, it was first discovered by the explorer Zhang Qian, the Marquis of Bowang. Both black rice and purple rice are precious varieties among rice, belonging to the glutinous rice category. Black rice is a distinctive variety developed through long-term cultivation of rice plants in the Poaceae family...
Qijiuling Yellow Peaches are a specialty of the Qijiuling Management District in Jingmen City, Hubei Province. Known for being “large, juicy, brightly colored, plump, flavorful, and highly nutritious,” they have been awarded the title of “Hubei’s High-Quality Characteristic Agricultural Product.” The Qijiuling Management District began cultivating yellow peaches in the 1970s, and the planting area has now reached 3...
Jing Mountain White Flower Vegetable is one of the rare and renowned vegetable crops in Hubei. As early as over 2,000 years ago, it was a delicacy served to nobility at banquets. Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, praised its superior quality and delicious taste after trying it, and designated it as an annual tribute. The vegetable is primarily grown in areas such as Fushui and Qingminghe Township in Anlu City in central Hubei, as well as in parts of Jingshan County…
Geographical Scope Jingshan Qiao Rice gets its name from its origin in Sunqiao Town, Jingshan County. Its grains are slender, smooth, translucent, delicious without being greasy, and fragrant. As early as the Ming Dynasty’s Jiajing era, it was designated as an imperial tribute rice. Distinctive Quality The rice grains of Jingshan Qiao Rice are round and solid, white in color and heavy in texture. Whether steamed into fluffy rice or cooked into thick porridge, it turns snow-white…
Stinky tofu “smells bad” because during the fermentation and curing process, as well as subsequent fermentation, the proteins contained in the tofu break down under the action of proteases, and the sulfur-containing amino acids also fully hydrolyze, producing a compound called hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which has a pungent, unpleasant odor. After the proteins decompose, they…
Jingshan County is recognized as the hometown of premium chestnut economic forests in China. The county currently has 200,000 mu of chestnut economic forest, with its main specialty varieties being "Qingmao Early" and "Hongmao Early." These varieties are among the earliest ripening in the country. In 1989, they were designated by the provincial forestry department as early-ripening, high-quality varieties to be promoted for cultivation across the province. They generally come to market around…
Duanbai Wax is the world’s only surviving precious species of Fraxinus in the Oleaceae family, and is regarded as a top-tier plant in the world of scenic landscapes, potted plants, and root carvings. It is hailed as a “living fossil” or the “backbone of bonsai.” Duanbai Wax grows slowly and has an exceptionally long lifespan, reaching up to around 2,000 years. With its elegant tree form, twisted roots, and aged yet graceful appearance, it holds extremely high ornamental value. …
Between Group 6 of Yujia Shapo Village and Group 6 of Jiangjiadayan Village in Sunqiao Town, Jingshan County, there lies Jiangjiadayan, an irrigation reservoir that waters over 120 acres of paddy fields in a nearby mountain valley. The rice produced here boasts plump, solid grains and heavy, white kernels. Whether steamed into fluffy rice or boiled into thick congee, it turns snow-white and releases an enticing aroma. Its texture is sticky yet not cloying, firm yet not mushy—more...
Qiao Rice is a traditional and renowned specialty product. As early as the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, it was designated as tribute rice by Emperor Jiajing. This type of rice features long grains, an appealing appearance, smooth and translucent texture, delicious yet not greasy taste, and a fragrant aroma that stimulates the appetite, making it an excellent choice for entertaining guests. …