Longevity Rice

Longevity Rice

Longevity Rice is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　【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. During the Ming Dynasty’s Jiajing era, it was annually sent to the capital as “tribute rice.” In addition to Changshou Rice, Zhongxiang also produces other high-quality rice varieties such as Qiao Rice, Purple Tassel Glutinous Rice, Baoqi Rice, Thunder-Struck Sticky Rice, and Yellow Flower Sticky Rice. In 1985, Zhongxiang was designated by the state as a high-quality rice base county (city).

　　Longevity Rice

　　Grain

　　Hubei

　　Changshou Rice Planting Association of Zhongxiang City

　　The product comes from 495 villages across 18 towns (sub-district offices, management areas) under the jurisdiction of Zhongxiang City, including Yangzi Town, Changshou Town, Fengle Town, Huji Town, Shuanghe Town, Linkuang Town, Wenji Town, Lengshui Town, Shipai Town, Chaihu Town, Jiukou Town, Changtan Town, Dongqiao Town, Kedian Town, Zhangji Town, Jiuli Hui Ethnic Township, Yingzhong Sub-district Office, and Guanzhuanghu Management Area. The geographical coordinates are between 112°07′ to 113°00′ east longitude and 30°42′ to 31°36′ north latitude.