Yellow River Carp from Jili

Yellow River Carp from Jili

　　Jili lies at the boundary between the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. After traversing mountains and valleys from the steep gorges of Xin’an County, the river flows into the downstream section of flat terrain around Mengjin and Jili, where the waters are broad and shallow—perfect conditions for fish. Among them, carp are particularly prized as the finest aquatic product of the region.

　　This special and significant location also has a bearing on the stability of the Yellow River—the Xiaolangdi Dam is located just 10 kilometers upstream from Jili District, while the Xixiayuan Reservoir, a regulating dam for the Xiaolangdi project, is built right within Jili District.

　　Many travelers carrying backpacks, when dining at small riverside restaurants along the Yellow River, often can't help but order a plate of braised carp.

　　In 1982, when the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held in Beijing, Luoyang was tasked with supplying 5,000 kilograms of Yellow River carp, most of which came from Jili District.