Xianning Spring Fish

Last updated 2026-11-16 — Also known as tribute fish, it earned its name historically for being offered as a tribute. It is produced in all counties of Xianning City, with particularly high yields in the Pan River of Chibi City and the Fu River of Yangxin County. The fish has delicious meat and is rich in nutrients, suitable for stir-frying, steaming, boiling, or making into soup. As a tribute, it has a history of over a thousand years. According to "Records of the Grand Historian," Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, once ordered local regions to present it. It has long been one of the prized…