Yangshuo Honey

Yangshuo Honey

　　The Yangshuo County Beekeeping Association produces "Zhūqiáo Jì" brand honey, with Kumquat Honey and Nine-Dragon Vine Honey being among the major national production areas. Other varieties include Wild Osmanthus Honey, Tallow Tree Honey, Sour Plum Honey, Longan Honey, and Lychee Honey.

　　Nine-Dragon Vine Honey: With an annual production of over 1,000 tons, it is harvested from September to October. This honey is brown or tea-colored, crystal clear and transparent, with a slightly bitter taste. It is highly regarded as a premium nutritious health food. Regular consumption is believed to “beautify the skin, strengthen the body, and prolong life.” It also has therapeutic effects such as dispelling rheumatism, promoting blood circulation and calming the nerves, lowering blood pressure, aiding sleep, and clearing heat and toxins. It provides good supplementary treatment for gastritis, gastric ulcers, and chronic duodenal conditions.

　　Kumquat Honey: With an annual production of over 300 tons, it is harvested from May to July. This honey is light yellow, easily crystallizes into fine milky-white crystals, and has a delicate, fragrant taste and rich flavor. It can stimulate appetite, nourish the body, and is considered a premium nutritional beauty aid. Additionally, it helps moisten the lungs, relieve coughs, dissolve phlegm, clear internal heat, improve bowel movements, lower blood pressure, and regulate endocrine functions.

　　The Yangshuo County Beekeeping Association is a key leading enterprise and member unit of the autonomous region's aquatic and livestock industry. In 2009 and 2010, Yangshuo was awarded the Ministry of Agriculture’s Pollution-Free Product Certification and Guangxi Agricultural Product Origin Certification, respectively. In 2011, it was designated as a demonstration county for the Nanning Experimental Station of the National Bee Industry Technology System.