Preserved Fish of Jinping

Preserved Fish of Jinping

The preserved fish of Jinping is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Preserved Fish of Jinping

　　The preserved fish of Jinping is a unique traditional processing technique developed over time by ethnic minorities such as the Miao and Dong peoples. It involves pickling food to give it a sour and spicy flavor for long-term storage. This practice is a concrete reflection of the dietary culture of the Miao and Dong communities in Jinping. The production technique of Jinping preserved fish has been listed and protected as an intangible cultural heritage project in both Qiandongnan Prefecture and Jinping County. The preserved fish is an essential dish served during local festivals, weddings, funerals, and other celebrations, and is also commonly given as a gift to family and friends.

　　The current administrative regions of Sanjiang Town, Maoping Town, Datong Township, Tonggu Town, Dunzhai Town, Xinhua Township, Longli Township, Zhongling Township, Ouli Township, Pinglue Town, Qimeng Town, Hekou Township, Guben Township, Pingqiu Town, and Yandong Township in Jinping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province

　　Letter from the People’s Government of Jinping County on Delimiting the Protected Area of the Geographical Indication Product — Preserved Fish of Jinping (Jin Fu Han [2016] No. 32)

　　Guizhou Provincial Local Standard:

　　"Geographical Indication Product — Preserved Fish of Jinping (Draft)"