Dangxiong Yak

Dangxiong Yak

The Dangxiong yak is a geographical indication protected product.

The Dangxiong yak is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　The Dangxiong yak leads a life free from labor, roaming freely in search of water and grass in a semi-wild, natural grazing environment. Its pristine growth process and lifelong intake of valuable herbs such as caterpillar fungus and fritillaria result in tender meat with a delicious flavor.

　　Moreover, the lush grasslands of the A’Re Wetland further enhance the yak’s meat, making it even more delicate and tastier than yak from other regions. As the yaks are raised in unpolluted high-altitude areas at 4,200 meters above sea level, their living conditions fully meet the requirements for green food. Yak meat is extremely nutritious, containing 24.69% protein and 1.33% minerals. Its red blood cells and hemoglobin levels are 50–100% higher than those of yellow cattle. The nutritional value of yak meat surpasses that of yellow cattle, with hemoglobin content alone being 50% higher than that of ordinary yellow cattle.

　　The production area of Dangxiong yak covers the current administrative regions of Dangquka Town, Yangbajing Town, Gedeng Township, Ningzhong Township, Gongtang Township, Longren Township, Wumatan Township, and Namtsohu Township in Dangxiong County, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region.