Dafeng Bajiao

Dafeng Bajiao

　　Dafeng Town is the seat of Shanglin County. The area is renowned for its high-quality rice, and is also a major producer of mulberry and tea. It enjoys the reputation of being the “Hometown of Star Anise.” Star anise is a precious economic tree species unique to southern China. Its pericarp, seeds, and leaves are rich in aromatic oils, making it an excellent seasoning spice and medicinal ingredient, as well as holding significant economic value.

　　Dafeng Town is located at the eastern foot of the Daming Mountain, with the Tropic of Cancer crossing through the center of the town. It serves as the seat of Shanglin County, situated 132 kilometers from Nanning, the capital city of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and 70 kilometers from Litang Railway Station, a key transportation hub in central Guangxi. Both are connected by secondary highways, and the Binma Highway runs across the entire town. The jurisdiction covers a total area of 176 square kilometers, comprising 9 village committees, 4 community neighborhood committees, 72 natural villages, and 246 village (residential) groups, with a total population of 60,000, including 35,000 agricultural residents. The area is home to ethnic groups such as Han, Zhuang, and Yao. The town has 24,700 mu of arable land, primarily used for rice cultivation, and is one of the three major high-quality rice production bases in Shanglin County. Economic crops include mulberry, vegetables, sugarcane, corn, and soybeans. The forested area exceeds 45,000 mu, producing abundant star anise, fir, bamboo, fresh bamboo shoots, mushrooms, wood ear fungus, and tea, earning it the long-standing title of “Hometown of Star Anise.”

　　Star anise is a precious economic tree species unique to southern China. Its pericarp, seeds, and leaves are rich in aromatic oils, making it an excellent seasoning spice and medicinal ingredient, as well as holding significant economic value. Due to the highly suitable natural conditions in the Daming Mountain area for the growth and development of star anise, the produced star anise fruits are plump and robust. The processed dried star anise features a golden-yellow color and a strong fragrance. For a long time, the high-quality star anise products from Daming Mountain in Shanglin County have been popular in both domestic and international markets. In normal years, the county produces 1.5 to 2 million kilograms of dried star anise and 100,000 to 150,000 kilograms of aniseed oil annually, truly living up to its title as the “Hometown of Star Anise.” The current local prices are: dried star anise at RMB 10–16 per kilogram, and aniseed oil at RMB 40–60 per kilogram. Investors and those interested in bringing in capital are welcome to establish star anise plantations or processing factories. Your returns will undoubtedly be substantial.