Jiangkou Qingyu (Qingyu Fish from Jiangkou)

Jiangkou Qingyu

Jiangkou Qingyu is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Jiangkou Qingyu from Pingchang County is a renowned local specialty and a China Geographical Indication product. Rich in nutrients, the fish has firm, tender, and delicious flesh. Its meat contains abundant trace elements and a higher level of crude protein—3.07% more than that of ordinary fish—making it a prized delicacy. In recent years, Pingchang County has promoted the aquaculture industry by adopting a business model of “Geographical Indication + Leading Enterprises + Farmers,” leveraging the area’s excellent ecological environment. To further enhance the market competitiveness of Jiangkou Qingyu, the county has strictly organized production and breeding according to standards and requirements. As a result, the fish’s quality, price, and reputation have significantly improved. It has earned various honors, including “Famous, High-quality, and Special New Product of Sichuan at the Shanghai World Expo,” “Best-selling Product at the Western Agricultural Trade Fair,” the 10th “Sichuan Famous Brand,” the “First BAZHONG Famous Product,” and the inaugural “Mayor’s Quality Award.” The Jiangkou Qingyu brand has become a green calling card for promoting the old revolutionary base areas of the Bashan Mountains. By October 2015, the aquaculture area in Pingchang County had reached over 110,000 mu, with total aquatic output exceeding 30,000 tons and the total output value of fisheries surpassing 400 million yuan. This development has increased the per capita annual income of farmers by over 1,200 yuan, effectively boosting local economic growth.

　　The production area of Jiangkou Qingyu covers 13 towns and townships under the jurisdiction of Pingchang County, Sichuan Province: Sixian Township, Lancao Town, Tanxi Town, Sima Town, Tuxing Township, Yuanshi Town, Hanshui Town, Yuejia Town, Xiangtan Town, Baiyi Town, Jiangkou Town, Sitan Township, and Yuntai Town.