Belonging to the Ericaceae family, this is an evergreen shrub. Its stems are prostrate while the branches grow obliquely, featuring alternate, single leaves. The leaf blades are obovate, oblong to oblanceolate in shape. The corolla is broadly funnel-shaped, with 4–10 flowers borne in terminal corymbs. It blooms every spring, with pale yellow or white flowers. The blossoms, usually clustered in groups of 2–6 at the branch tips, flower from May to July, and fruit from August. The Cowhide Azalea grows...
Also known as low pine, it is called creeping pine on Changbai Mountain. Belonging to the Pinaceae family, it is a small shrub-like tree. Its branches lie prostrate and grow in clusters, with new shoots densely covered in short hairs. The leaves are arranged in bundles of five needles, each 3–7 cm long, triangular in cross-section, with resin canals on the margins, and the sheaths shed. Major branches lie flat on the ground, and the bark is grayish-brown to dark brown. The cones are oval-shaped, 3–5 cm long. The seeds are wingless. …
Huinan Rice is a specialty of Huinan County in Tonghua, Jilin Province. Huinan County is a national commodity grain production base county and is known as the "Hometown of Green Rice." In recent years, leveraging the abundant land resources and ample water supply from the Changbai Mountain range, the county has vigorously developed its green rice industry. Continuous improvements have been made in farming methods, field management, and the promotion of new varieties…
Mountain Chicken (Huinan)…
Fernbrake (Huinan) Also known as ox hair fern or purple arrowroot, fernbrake is commonly called large nest vegetable, pheasant head, or broom vegetable. It belongs to the Osmundaceae family, with the scientific name Osmunda, and is a perennial herbaceous plant. The edible part of fernbrake is the tender, unexpanded spore-bearing leaf, which holds high nutritional value. It is believed to promote blood circulation, soothe the stomach, and improve hearing and vision. As a natural wild herbaceous plant...
In July 2008, the Ministry of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China (AGI2008-07-00038) announced the approval of the Quality Control Technical Specifications for the Ji’an Schisandra Geographical Indication Agricultural Product. This marked the third Geographical Indication Quality Control Technical Specification for agricultural products in Ji’an City, Jilin Province, following the Ji’an Xinkaihe Tribute Rice and Ji’an Biantiao Ginseng...
Distinctive Qualities: Ji’an grapes are made from high-quality mountain grape varieties with strong growth vigor, good self-pollination, high yield potential, strong disease resistance, large and dense clusters, and even-sized berries that are juicy, rich in pigment and sugar content. They also feature strong adaptability, stable yield, and high productivity.
Ji’an is known as a “land of fish and rice.” The rice produced here was served as tribute rice during the Qing Dynasty, exclusively for the emperor and the imperial family. Ji’an Xinkaihe Tribute Rice is produced in the paddy fields of Caiyuan Town and Huadian Town within the Xinkaihe River basin in Ji’an City, Jilin Province, by the Ji’an Green Food Industry Association. The area spans from 125°36′ to 126°…
Gentian, belonging to the Gentianaceae family, includes genera such as Gentiana, Swertia, and Tripterospermum. Along with rhododendrons and primroses, it is known as one of the world’s three great alpine flowers. China is home to over 240 species of Gentiana, most of which grow in the high-altitude regions of the southwest, with only a few species found around Beijing. Other common names include Dǎn Cǎo (Bile Herb), Kǔ Dǎn Cǎo (Bitter Bile Herb), and Lóng Dǎn Cǎo (Gentian Herb). Plants in the Gentianaceae family…
Sundews are a fascinating group of carnivorous plants. Most of them grow in low-lying mountain foothills, marshes, and wet meadows, and are typically small perennial herbaceous plants. The Droseraceae family includes four genera, with the Drosera genus comprising about 90 species. Sundews are generally found in tropical and temperate regions, with more than half distributed in Australia…
The geographical indication protection area for Xinkaihe Tribute Rice includes paddy fields in Caiyuan Town and Huadian Town within the Xinkai River basin in Ji'an City, situated in the Changbai Mountain range of Jilin Province. The average elevation is around 600 meters, with a total planting area of 200 hectares. Ji'an has over 120 years of history in rice cultivation. According to the "Ji'an County Annals" from the Republican era…
Xin Kaihe Red Ginseng -- In 2015, Xin Kaihe Red Ginseng series products were honored as a nationally recognized famous, special, and high-quality new agricultural product. The series has won numerous awards, including the National Science and Technology Progress Award, the Gold Medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, the title of “China Famous Brand Agricultural Product,” and “Jilin Province Famous Brand.” These products are known for their tough, deeply textured skin, firm texture, brownish-red color,…
Ji’an is not only rich in natural resources but also boasts a long history, profound culture, and impressive human landscapes. In 2004, it was designated as a “World Cultural Heritage Site” by UNESCO. Over two thousand years ago, the ancient Goguryeo Kingdom established its capital in Ji’an, leaving behind a wealth of cultural relics and historical documents. Among the most representative artifacts are...
Ji’an chestnuts are a specialty of Ji’an City, Jilin Province. With their thin shells, delicate flesh, sweet and soft texture, they enjoy a high reputation in the market. On December 12, 2007, Ji’an chestnuts were granted protection as a geographical indication product. Ji’an City is a typical mountainous area dominated by forestry. Situated in the eastern part of the Eurasian continent,...
Jian City is known as the "Little Jiangnan of the North." The Yalu River is wide with excellent water quality and free from any chemical pollution, making it highly suitable for the growth and reproduction of flora and fauna. Thanks to Jian City's unique natural ecological environment and the high-quality water of the Yalu River, the salted duck eggs produced from the ducks raised along the Yalu River in Jian have distinctive product characteristics…
A type of ginseng, now mainly produced in Ji’an City, Jilin Province, belonging to the "long neck rhizome" variety. It grows relatively slowly and is typically harvested after 8–12 years of cultivation. Ginseng cultivation in Ji’an has a history of over 400 years and was one of the main production areas for tribute ginseng during the mid-Qing Dynasty. By the late Qing Dynasty, garden ginseng from the Xinkai River basin had reached significant scale, gaining domestic fame and international acclaim...
Distinctive Qualities The rice grains are plump, crystal-clear, and fragrant, rich in various trace elements such as calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium. "Meihe Rice" is produced in Meihekou City, Jilin Province, where the agricultural ecological environment is highly suitable for rice cultivation. This results in exceptionally high-quality rice — the grains are as clear and lustrous as jade, the cooked rice is fragrant, soft yet firm, and even cold rice does not harden...
Also known as "Blood-seeing Sorrow." A perennial herb of the Ranunculaceae family. It has a monochasial cyme inflorescence. The flowers are yellowish-green with five petals, each bearing a curved spur. The leaves are ovate-triangular. It blooms in summer, with flowers appearing at the tips of branches; fruits appear in July, covered with dense short soft hairs. Columbine thrives on alpine slopes, forest edges, roadsides, and under sparse forests. Its entire...
Sundews are a fascinating group of carnivorous plants. They mostly grow in low-lying mountain foothill areas, marshlands, and wet meadows, and most are small perennial herbaceous plants. The sundew family consists of four genera, with about 90 species in the genus Drosera. Sundews are generally distributed in tropical and temperate regions, with more than half found in Australia…
Evening primrose belongs to the Onagraceae family and the Oenothera genus. It is commonly known as mountain sesame, night-blooming cereus, or evening-primrose. The seeds of the evening primrose contain about 20% oil, which is composed of roughly 70% unsaturated fatty acids. Among these unsaturated fatty acids, 7–8% are gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). It can effectively prevent atherosclerosis, lower blood lipids, prevent…