Longping Oil Noodles

Longping Oil Noodles

Longping Oil Noodles are a protected geographical indication product.

　　Longping Oil Noodles are a specialty of Longping Town, Wuxue City, Huanggang, Hubei Province. Also known as Wuxue Oil Noodles, Guangji Oil Noodles, Silver Thread Noodles, or Dragon Beard Noodles, they are as fine as silk and as white as jade. After cooking, they remain unbroken, don’t become mushy in water, and don’t stick together. When tasted, they offer a delicious flavor and a smooth, refreshing texture.

　　"Longping Oil Noodles" are a traditional and distinctive product of Wuxue City, Hubei, also known as Wuxue Oil Noodles, Guangji Oil Noodles, Silver Thread Noodles, or Dragon Beard Noodles. This product has a long history and rich cultural heritage. Legend has it that its production began during the Ming Dynasty’s Wanli era. During the Qing Dynasty, Jin Dejia, a member of the Guangji Assembly, presented these noodles to Emperor Kangxi during the imperial examination. The emperor was highly impressed after tasting them. Emperor Qianlong, during his six southern tours, visited Jin Dejia in Guangji and praised the noodles greatly after trying them, granting them the status of an imperial tribute. The production methods and recipes are traditionally passed down through generations and not shared with outsiders. The processing technique is exceptionally unique and meticulous, involving nine handcrafted procedures. The noodles are as fine as silk and as white as jade, remain unbroken after cooking, don’t become mushy in water, and don’t stick together. They offer a delicious flavor and a smooth, refreshing taste. For a long time, they have been highly regarded and favored by consumers across the Hubei-Jiangxi-Anhui region along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, making them an excellent choice for holidays and gifts.

　　Historically, although Longping Oil Noodles had good sales, constraints such as unique processing techniques and manual production made it difficult to achieve large-scale, systematic manufacturing. To develop and promote this traditional product, the Wuxue City Quality Supervision Bureau conducted an in-depth special study on the Longping Oil Noodles processing industry. Based on the different conditions of small workshops, efforts began with helping them standardize production practices and obtain market access. The entire industry was regulated according to the requirements of production licenses, aiming to develop and promote the traditional product, improve quality, and foster development. The local party committee and government organized the establishment of the Longping Oil Noodles Professional Cooperative and registered the "Jin Dejia" trademark. Following the “Five Unifications” standards—unified raw materials, unified processes, unified trademarks, unified packaging, and unified sales—they opened a new chapter of collective development and market expansion. Now, Longping Oil Noodles have gradually entered supermarkets across the country, with specialty stores opened in surrounding areas, and are also sold online via e-commerce platforms such as "Taobao" and "Paipai." According to statistics, the annual production and sales volume of Longping Oil Noodles has reached six million kilograms, with an annual output value exceeding 60 million yuan. It has become one of the pillar industries of Longping Town, making outstanding contributions to promoting the local economic development of Longping and showcasing its cultural and historical heritage.

　　 The current administrative region of Longping Town, Wuxue City, Hubei Province

　　 "Letter from the Wuxue Municipal People's Government on Defining the Protection Scope of Longping Oil Noodles as a Geographical Indication Product," Wu Zheng Han [2013] No. 34

　　 Wuxue Local Standard: DB421182/T013-2012 "Longping Oil Noodles"