Yanjiang Tangerines

Yanjiang Tangerines

Yanjiang Tangerines are a protected geographical indication product.

　　The Yanjiang Tangerine Base is the largest tangerine production area in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River, mainly concentrated in five townships: Beiji, Fengyu, Yingjie, Zhongyi, and Xiangfu, covering an area of 100,000 mu with an annual output of 120,000 tons. First, it has a transportation advantage—the base is located along the old Chengdu-Chongqing highway, and the cement roads within the park are accessible in all weather, facilitating the transport of tangerines. Second, it has a production location advantage. Yanjiang is situated in the shallow hills of central Sichuan Basin, belonging to the mid-subtropical humid climate zone, with the Tuojiang River flowing through the entire region. It enjoys distinct seasons, no severe cold in winter or extreme heat in summer, abundant sunshine, and moderate rainfall. This unique climate makes Yanjiang one of the most suitable areas for cultivating tangerines. The Yanjiang Tangerine Base has been granted national protection under the Origin Geographical Indication for High-Quality Agricultural Products. Third, it has a quality advantage. Yanjiang Tangerines are well-shaped, have thin and smooth peels, vibrant colors, and a sweet and fragrant taste. In 2006, Yanjiang became the first county in the province to receive overall certification as a "Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Base," and its tangerines were among the first group of pollution-free agricultural products certified in the province. The base is also applying for national green food certification. Fourth, it has a market advantage. Yanjiang Tangerines ripen early, hitting the market more than 15 days ahead of those in Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, and Guizhou, and are sold to major cities across the country. They are also exported to countries such as Russia, Kazakhstan, and Singapore. Fifth, there are typical cases in Yanjiang where the yield exceeds 10,000 jin (5,000 kg) per mu for 17 consecutive years, and the highest record is 8.5 tons per mu nationwide. The average yield of Yanjiang Tangerines is 1.5 tons per mu, with a per-mu output value exceeding 3,000 yuan.

　　The protected geographical indication area for Yanjiang Tangerines is defined according to the scope proposed in the letter "Regarding the Determination of the Protected Geographical Indication Area for Yanjiang Tangerines" (Ziyang Yanjiang Government Letter [2006] No. 79) issued by the People's Government of Yanjiang District, Ziyang City, Sichuan Province. It includes the current administrative regions of 22 townships in Yanjiang District, Ziyang City, Sichuan Province: Yanjiang Town, Songtao Town, Baotai Town, Linjiang Town, Fengyu Town, Xiangfu Town, Yingjie Town, Zhongyi Town, Beiji Town, Xiaoyuan Town, Kanjia Town, Dongfeng Town, Wuhuang Town, Shiling Town, Nanjin Town, Qingshui Township, Danshan Town, Zhonghe Town, Baohe Town, Laojun Town, Huilong Township, and Xinchang Township.