Gongli Qijiao

Last updated 2026-11-13 — Gongli Qijiao The town of Gongli is divided into a northern mountainous area and a southern plateau area by the East Main Canal. The eight villages north of the canal are at high altitude, enjoy abundant sunlight, and have significant temperature variations. The local residents have long had the habit of planting prickly ash, mainly the “Qijiao” variety, which features a rich color, fragrant taste, and a pleasantly numbing and spicy flavor that is highly favored by consumers. In recent years, the town’s Party committee and government have adapted to local conditions, adjusted the agricultural structure, and promoted the conversion of farmland to forest. As a result, the total area of Qijiao cultivation has exceeded [font]20,000 mu, with an annual output of about 2 million jin. A Qijiao trading market has been established on Leicun Street, where management has been strengthened and services provided. During the Qijiao harvest season, the market bustles with activity day and night, and vehicles transporting Qijiao come in an endless stream. Villagers from Leicun, Danggou, Goubei, Zhuangke, and Qianjin in Gongli Town, as well as farmers from surrounding towns such as Baimiao, Caocun, and Zhuangli, all come to trade, resulting in lively and active market conditions.