Xichang Red-skinned Onions

Xichang Red-skinned Onions

　　Xichang red-skinned onions are a specialty of Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Xichang City is honored as the "Onion Capital of China." Also known as red-skinned onions, Xichang onions are one of the famous, high-quality, early-market vegetables developed in Xichang since the 1990s. Thanks to the unique scent of the entire plant and the particularly strong pungency of the bulbs, they have gained significant popularity in both domestic and international markets.

　　"Xichang Onions," also known as red-skinned onions, are one of the famous, high-quality, early-market vegetables developed in Xichang City, Sichuan Province, since the 1990s. Owing to the distinctive aroma of the entire plant and the especially strong pungency of the bulbs, they are highly favored in both domestic and international markets. Xichang is recognized as the "Onion Capital of China." "Xichang Onions" won a gold award at the Agricultural Expo, and eleven products including "Xichang Onions" and "Xichang Garlic Sprouts" have been certified with Grade A Green Food labels. The onion-growing area of Anning Town is one of the main production bases.

　　In 2008, Xichang had a total vegetable planting area of 128,700 mu, yielding 422,000 tons with a total output value of 260.07 million yuan. Of this, 112,700 mu were used for off-season vegetables, producing 372,000 tons valued at 242.07 million yuan. Onion cultivation covered 50,000 mu, yielding 250,000 tons. The industry has achieved stable planting areas, defined production advantage zones, significantly improved scale, extended industrial chains, enhanced technological support, and entered a phase of transition from traditional farming methods to modern agricultural practices. Vegetable products not only meet the city’s annual demand but are also widely sold across the country and exported to Japan, South Korea, and Russia.

　　Xichang onions are a protected geographical indication product.

　　Xichang onions are an agricultural geographical indication product.

　　The protected geographical indication area for Xichang onions includes the current administrative regions of 20 towns and townships in Xichang City, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province: Anning Town, Taihe Town, Lizhou Town, Madao Town, Huanglianguan Town, Youjun Town, Chuanxing Town, Yuehua Township, Langhuan Township, Xingsheng Township, Zhangmujing Township, Xixiang Township, Xiaomiao Township, Yulong Hui Ethnic Township, Gaocao Hui Ethnic Township, Xixi Township, Zhongba Township, Aqi Township, Huangshui Township, and Jingjiu Township.