Cizhou Rice

Cizhou Rice

　　Cizhou Rice is a specialty of Cixian County in Handan City, Hebei Province. The rice from Cixian is known for its pure white color, crystal-clear appearance, and sticky, sweet, and fragrant taste after cooking. Historically, it was even presented as tribute to the imperial court.

　　A local legend still circulates in Cixian about how farmers cleverly built the Jin Ci Niangniang Temple to resist the rice tribute. The main production areas of Cizhou Rice are Huanguanying Township, Xinzhuangying Township, and Gaoyu Town. The land here is low-lying, fertile, and rich in water resources.