Yunya Rabbit

Yunya Rabbit

Yunya Rabbit is a geographically protected product.

　　Yunya Rabbit is a famous specialty from Sanxing Town, Shuangliu County, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. Due to its moderate size, strong adaptability, tender meat, low fat and cholesterol content, and rich amino acids, it has gained significant market popularity.

　　　"Yunya Rabbit" refers to meat rabbits produced in Sanxing Town, Shuangliu County, Sichuan Province. It is a pollution-free agricultural product. China National Map 1 Free-range Yunya Rabbits

　　...It is a geographical indication product. Originating at the end of the 20th century in Yunya Village (formerly Woyun Village), Sanxing Town, the "Yunya Rabbit" is raised through standardized caged farming and semi-wild rabbit breeding methods. It has a unique flavor and is highly popular.

　　Product Features

　　　　 Image 2 Free-range Yunya Rabbits

　　The meat of the "Yunya Rabbit" has the characteristics of "three highs and three lows": the three highs refer to high protein, high phospholipid content, and high digestibility, making it highly nutritious; the three lows refer to low fat, low cholesterol, and low calories, meaning you won't gain weight even if you eat a lot. Therefore, rabbit meat is also known as "beauty meat" and "health meat."

　　Growing Environment

　　　　Yunya Rabbits are raised on the southwestern slopes of the central section of the Longquan Mountain Range. The soil is primarily composed of Jurassic strata, followed by Cretaceous strata, with loess being the main soil type, slightly alkaline in texture (pH 7.08–7.88), with a soil layer thickness of 40–95 cm and organic matter content of 1.2–1.8%. It contains 0.16% total nitrogen and is rich in minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and iron. Yunya Rabbits are initially raised in cages and later allowed to roam the mountain slopes. Many of the plants they prefer to eat are both high-quality forage and medicinal herbs, such as dandelions, plantain, and wild celery.

　　These unique habits have made Yunya Rabbits significantly different from rabbits in surrounding and other regions. Their tender and delicate meat is favored by consumers.

　　Name Origin

　　In 1999, Guo Dacheng from Woyun Village, Sanxing Town, who was working away from home, heard from fellow villagers that growing loquats could be very profitable, so he returned home and leased land to grow loquats. However, it takes three years for loquats to grow and bear fruit. Considering that rabbits could yield returns within the same year, he bought 20 rabbits to raise. But as they were solely focused on growing loquats, they neglected the management of the rabbits, causing the initially healthy rabbits to fall ill. Unable to bear seeing more rabbits die, they decided to release them into the wild. A few months later, those rabbits that had been released onto the mountains survived natural selection. Some adapted well to the environment, developed the appearance and temperament of wild rabbits, and were able to live independently on the mountains. Since 30% of the mountain grasses were herbal plants, the rabbits’ diverse diet boosted their immunity, helping prevent and cure diseases, and also gave their meat a unique flavor. From then on, Guo Dacheng began enclosing the mountain area to raise free-range rabbits. As they were raised on the cliffs of Woyun Village, they were named Yunya Rabbits and gained support and attention from the town government. The Yunya Rabbits of Sanxing gradually developed into a new industry, and Woyun Village was renamed Yunya Village.

　　Place of Origin

　　　　The geographical indication product protection area for Yunya Rabbits includes the administrative regions of seven towns in Shuangliu County, Sichuan Province: Sanxing Town, Yongxing Town, Dalin Town, Jitian Town, Jiancha Town, Hejiang Town, and Taiping Town.