Haikou Yunlong Chinese Yam

Haikou Yunlong Chinese Yam

　　Yunlong Chinese Yam is a specialty of Qiongshan District, Haikou, Hainan.

　　Compared to inland varieties, Yunlong yams are known for their powdery texture, firm consistency, white flesh, and excellent taste. In recent years, with strong support from the Qiongshan District Committee and Government of Haikou, as well as the Yunlong Town Government, the planting area of Yunlong yams has continued to expand, superior varieties have been widely promoted, and brand influence has steadily grown. The yam industry has gradually become one of the pillar sectors of Yunlong Town’s agricultural economy.

　　Since the mid-1990s, Yunlong Town in Haikou has introduced advanced cultivation techniques, pioneering large-scale yam farming supported by science and technology. Local cooperatives were established, product quality standards were set, and unique high-quality local yam varieties were gradually developed.

　　After 30 years of development, the planting area of Yunlong yams has exceeded 6,000 acres, with an average yield of about 5,000 jin per mu and an annual total output of over 30 million jin. In recent years, the town has maintained a very high market share across the province, and the reputation of its yams has spread both on and off the island.

　　Millions of years ago, volcanic eruptions created Yunlong’s magical red soil, rich in various nutrient trace elements, which contribute to the yams’ precious qualities of being high in selenium and germanium.

　　The people of Yunlong have always focused on the shape and taste of their yams. After 30 years of continuous improvement, they have developed a unique variety that excels in both size and quality.

　　Shape: Straight and plump in appearance, with light-colored, thin skin covering

　　Cut: Crisp when cut, revealing a snow-white, jade-like cross-section.

　　Mucilage: Rich in viscous threads, fine as gauze and translucent as silk.

　　Texture: Firm and powdery, with a smooth mouthfeel and a delicate hint of fragrance.