Qinglong Chestnuts

Qinglong Chestnuts

　　The “Jingdong Ganli” brand chestnuts are known as the “King of Jingdong Chestnuts” for their uniformly plump grains, high sugar content, glutinous texture, and easily removable bitter skin. They are exported entirely to Japan and were recognized as Hebei Province’s “Famous & Quality Products” in 1999 and 2000.

　　Qinglong chestnuts are the representative product of “Jingdong Chestnuts.” They boast sweet flesh, good texture, and easy preservation, making them… Qinglong chestnuts are the most delicious chestnuts in China. They taste better than Qianxi chestnuts but are not as well-known.

　　In recent years, with the growing domestic and international demand for chestnuts, Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County has seized the opportunity, making full use of its vast mountainous land resources and favorable climate conditions to actively guide and encourage farmers to develop the chestnut industry.

　　To date, the county has planted over 7 million chestnut trees, most of which have begun to bear fruit. This alone generates an annual income increase of more than 9 million yuan for local farmers. To expand sales, the county has established nine chestnut processing enterprises and registered the trademarks “Jingdong Chestnuts” and “Qinglong Ganli.” It has also broadened its overseas sales market by establishing production and sales links with companies in countries such as South Korea and the Philippines. This year, the county harvested a total of 6,800 tons of chestnuts, of which 3,800 tons were exported.

　　The reason why Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County produces such high-quality chestnuts is closely tied to its geographical environment. The county is mountainous and was once famously described as having “eight parts mountain, one part water, and one part field.”

　　The production area of Qinglong chestnuts includes Qinglong Town, Zushan Town, Mutoudeng Town, Shuangshanzi Town, Maquanzi Town, Xiaoyingzi Town, Baduhe Town, Dawulan Town, Tumenzi Town, Gehetou Town, Louzhangzi Town, Fenghuangshan Township, Longwangmiao Township, Sanxingkou Township, Gangu Township, Dashiling Township, Guanchang Township, Ciyushan Township, Pingfangzi Township, Anziling Township, Zhuzhangzi Township, Caonian Township, Qidaohe Township, and Sanbozi Township.