Meishan Longan Pastry

Meishan Longan Pastry

　　The Meishan specialty “Longan Pastry” was created by Liu Qiming, who inherited the craftsmanship techniques of Liu Jihe from before 1927 and resumed development in 1964 at the former state-owned Meishan Candy Factory. Based on national quality control, health standards, and essential nutritional elements required for human health, he personally researched and refined the production through numerous iterations. The pastry was recognized as an outstanding product in the Leshan region in 1982, and was awarded the title of Provincial Quality Product at the Sichuan Provincial Famous and Specialty Foods Fair in 1986, truly becoming a renowned “Meishan Specialty.”

　　The Longan Pastry and Thousand-Layer Pastry produced by Haixiang Food Factory, under the “Liu Qiming” brand as the original creator of Longan Pastry, are celebrated in Sichuan-style pastries for their exceptional craftsmanship. With excellent color, aroma, taste, and appearance, clear layers, moderate sweetness, rich yet non-greasy flavor, delicate texture, and a melt-in-your-mouth experience, these pastries have won numerous accolades. In 2001, they were named a Famous Snack by the Meishan Municipal Government; in 2007, the “Liu Qiming” Brand Original Longan Pastry was awarded the Silver Prize for “Sichuan Tourism Souvenir” by the Sichuan Provincial Tourism Bureau, Sichuan Provincial Intellectual Property Office, Sichuan Provincial Education Department, and Sichuan Provincial Tourism Association. The same product also received the inaugural “Sichuan Excellent Tourism Commodity” brand award from the Sichuan Provincial Tourism Bureau and Sichuan Provincial Tourism Association. In 2008, the Liu Qiming Brand Original Longan Pastry was honored as a “Well-Known Tourism Product of Meishan City” by the Meishan Municipal People’s Government, and was also named one of the “Top Ten Most Popular Tourism Products among the Public in Meishan City” by the Meishan Municipal Tourism Bureau, Meishan Municipal Administration for Market Regulation, Meishan TV Station, Meishan Mobile Company, and Meishan Telecom Company. These pastries are bestsellers across the country and are beloved by locals and tourists alike, both domestic and international, earning praise as a unique gem among Bashu pastries.