Heilongtan Ecological Fish

Heilongtan Ecological Fish

　　Heilongtan Ecological Fish is a famous specialty of Heilongtan Town, Renshou County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province. The “Ecological Fish Hotpot” uses carp naturally grown in Heilongtan, offering a tender texture with distinct layers of numbness, spiciness, freshness, aroma, and tenderness. Its richly spicy and aromatic flavor has earned high praise and admiration from food connoisseurs. The “All-Fish Banquet” features fish sourced from the waters of Heilongtan. After being expertly cooked by chefs, the fish is completely free of earthy or muddy flavors, showcasing a natural wild taste that is fresh, delicate, not overly spicy or harsh, with a long-lasting aftertaste. It boasts a unique local flavor and is truly exceptional.

　　The Heilongtan Scenic Area enjoys a highly advantageous location. It is only 9 kilometers from Renshou County, 68 kilometers north of Chengdu, 89 kilometers south of the Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei, and 30 kilometers west of Meishan City. It lies in the optimal position along the southern loop of Sichuan’s tourism route. Visitors can access the scenic area conveniently from the south, north, or west via National Highway 213, the Chengdu-Leshan Expressway, Provincial Highway 106, and the Lakeside West Road. Transportation is very convenient.

　　Heilongtan Reservoir in Renshou County, Meishan City, was approved as a National Standardized Demonstration Zone for Ecological Fish Farming by the National Standardization Management Committee in May 2008. To ensure the success of the demonstration zone, both city and county authorities strengthened organizational leadership and standard development efforts during the project. During the demonstration period, a total of 22 national, local, and industry standards were collected; 4 product standards were established for species such as bighead carp, common carp, and crucian carp; 2 operational procedures and quality technical management specifications were developed for production, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, and sales. Standards were also promoted, training sessions were held, and process supervision was carried out to regulate the entire pre-production, production, and post-production management and control of the ecological fish in the reservoir area. After three years of effort, the demonstration project enhanced the market competitiveness of Heilongtan fish products, improved water quality in the reservoir area, and spurred comprehensive development of leisure agriculture, sightseeing, and reservoir tourism in the Heilongtan Scenic Area.