Hongya Ya Fish

Hongya Ya Fish

　　Hongya Ya Fish is a famous specialty of Hongya County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province. Wawushan Town in Hongya County is located in a high-altitude mountainous area with a well-developed water system and abundant unique cold water resources, making it suitable for farming cold-water fish. Since ancient times, the rare Ya Fish has lived in the various rivers and streams of Mount Wawu.

　　Ya Fish is also called Jia Fish, and Jia Fish is also known as Bingxue Fish. The Western Jin Dynasty writer Zuo Si wrote in his "Ode to the Capital of Shu," “Jia Fish come from Bingxue Cave,” referring to Ya Fish. The “Bingxue Cave” is located in the Bingling River at the foot of Mount Wawu. Jia Fish have a distinctive "Bing" shaped fold on their lower jaw. With large mouths and fine scales, their meat is the most tender and delicious, considered a delicacy fit for banquets. In ancient times, it was even presented as tribute to the imperial court. Food connoisseurs exclaim, “The Jia Fish, silver carp, and yellow catfish from the Qingyi River are simply amazing!” VDL

　　Ya Fish is a specialty of the Qingyi River basin, resembling a carp but with fine scales like a trout, a plump body, and delicate flesh. Authentic Ya Fish have a sword-shaped bone on their head, resembling a “treasure sword.” Since Mount Wawu is located within the Qingyi River basin, it also has a large distribution of Ya Fish. VDL