Hangzhou Goldfish

Hangzhou Goldfish

　　　Goldfish, also known as koi or ornamental goldfish, evolved from wild crucian carp. With their unique shapes, vibrant colors, and elegant postures, they are regarded as living artworks and are beloved as ornamental fish. China is the homeland of goldfish.

　　Hangzhou is the birthplace of domesticated goldfish in China. As early as the Northern Song Dynasty, people discovered and began to raise wild crucian carp. During the Southern Song Dynasty, goldfish breeding flourished, especially among royalty and nobility, and professional goldfish breeders emerged. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, raising goldfish had become even more common. Today, there are over 200 varieties of goldfish bred in Hangzhou.