Lianshan Rice

Lianshan Rice

Lianshan Rice is a product protected under the Geographical Indications (GI) system.

Lianshan Rice is a product with a Protected Agricultural Geographical Indication.

　　Lianshan Rice is a specialty of Lianshan Zhuang and Yao Autonomous County in Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province. It is renowned for its plump grains, crystal-clear pearly white color, and the glossy, soft yet non-sticky texture of the cooked rice, which remains firm and does not harden upon cooling.

　　Lianshan is an ecologically developed region and serves as a water conservation area for the upper reaches of the Beijiang River. With a forest coverage rate exceeding 83% — the highest in the province — and no pollution-heavy industries, it is a rare piece of pristine land in the hinterland of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, offering unique advantages for developing distinctive ecological agriculture.

　　In 2003, Lianshan introduced organic rice cultivation. Throughout the planting process, strict adherence to organic food production protocols is maintained. Methods such as using natural predators to control pests (e.g., “duck-rice co-cultivation”), light traps for pest control, and manual pest removal are employed, all in line with organic ecological practices. This results in healthy, green rice that produces fragrant, sweet, soft, and smooth-cooked grains with an excellent taste. After processing and packaging, the rice is sold at over 10 yuan per jin and remains in high demand, selling briskly across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau.

　　As the first local specialty product from Lianshan Zhuang and Yao Autonomous County to apply for National Geographical Indications Product Protection, "Lianshan Rice" has over 600 years of cultivation history. It is known for its plump grains, crystal-clear pearly white color, and the glossy, soft yet non-sticky texture of the cooked rice, which remains firm and does not harden upon cooling. In recent years, several product brands of "Lianshan Rice" established in the county have won awards including the Modern Agriculture High-Tech Industrialization Demonstration Project Achievement Award by the National Development and Reform Commission, the Silver Award at the China Green Food Expo, and the Gold Award for High-Quality Agricultural Products at the Third China South China Agricultural Expo.

　　The production area of Lianshan Rice covers the entire administrative region of Lianshan Zhuang and Yao Autonomous County, Guangdong Province.

　　Local Agricultural Standard of Guangdong Province Lianshan Zhuang and Yao Autonomous County: DB441825/T6-2012 "Lianshan Rice"