Nanjiang Jade Rice

Nanjiang Jade Rice

Nanjiang Jade Rice is a geographical indication protected product.

Nanjiang Jade Rice is a geographical indication certified trademark.

　　Nanjiang Jade Rice

　　　　Nanjiang Jade Rice is characterized by being pollution-free and highly nutritious. The grains are glossy and oily, with a tender yet slightly sticky texture. It has been exported to France and Cuba, and has long been a bestseller in cities such as Chengdu, Panzhihua, and Gannan. In surrounding markets, it has become the preferred choice of rice.

　　Jade Rice is only produced in the Chichang District of Changchi County, Nanjiang, Sichuan Province. This area lies at the southern foot of Micang Mountain in the Daba Mountain Range. The region features beautiful mountains and clear waters, with stunning scenery and a forest coverage rate of 42%. With an average altitude of 800–1000 meters, abundant sunshine, and unique ecological conditions, it is a traditional major rice-producing area, known as the “Nanjiang Rice Granary.” During the rice production process, local farmers apply large amounts of “organic fertilizer” suited to the terrain. For a long time, the local government has emphasized ecological and environmental protection. In crop farming, traditional cultivation methods are promoted, alongside the development of “rice-fish farming.” The sale and use of highly toxic pesticides are strictly prohibited, and biological pest control techniques are widely adopted, fostering a positive interaction between agriculture and the environment. Currently, this district has been designated as the “Bazhong Region Green High-Quality Rice Base.”

　　Geographical Scope

　　　The Nanjiang Jade Rice production area is located within Nanjiang County, spanning geographic coordinates from 31°50' to 32°45' north latitude and 106°27' to 107°10' east longitude, at altitudes between 800 and 1000 meters. The region covers an area of 3,417 square kilometers and includes the administrative areas of Nanjiang, Shahe, Zhengzhi, Dahe, Changchi, Leba, Dongyu, Xialiang, Ganchang, Fengyi, Zhugong, Heitan, Heping, Shuangliu, Yuantan, Gaoqiao, Shitan, Guanmen, Xingma, Guanlu, Qiaoting, Shangliang, Liuba, Chixi, Yanshan, Baimiao, Gaota, Tuanjie, Hongguang, Fujia, Hongsi, Tianchi, Houjia, and Shuanggui, totaling 34 townships.

　　Unique Qualities

　　　　Pollution-free, highly nutritious, with glossy and oily grains, a tender yet slightly sticky texture.　

　　Cultural Background

　　　　“Nanjiang Jade Rice” is an important traditional product of Nanjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province. Its history can be traced back to the ancient State of Ba during the Zhou Dynasty, when rice was already cultivated in Nanjiang County and had become one of the staple foods of its early inhabitants.