Jiuquan Liquor

Last updated 2026-11-13 — Jiuquan Liquor. The name "Jiuquan" — both its origin and its lasting fame — are tied to the word “wine.” During the glorious Tang Dynasty, the great poet Li Bai wrote in his poem "Drinking Alone Under the Moon": "If Heaven did not love wine, then wine stars would not shine in the sky. If Earth did not love wine, then there would be no Wine Spring on Earth." Meanwhile, Du Fu also wrote in his "Song of the Eight Immortal Drinkers": "On the road, I spot a cart of brew and my mouth waters — wishing I could move my fief to Jiuquan." It’s clear that whether it’s Li Bai or Du Fu, their verses overflow with the rich, intoxicating aroma of Jiuquan’s fine liquors. The brewing of Jiuquan liquor uses pure water from the Qilian Mountains along with locally sourced high-quality sorghum, wheat, corn, and other grains, which has helped maintain its considerable sales volume. Currently, the region has seven liquor production enterprises, mainly producing brands such as "Han Wu Yu" and "Dunhuang," with total product output exceeding 3,000 tons. These liquors are sold across the country in large quantities, with some even exported abroad. As the culture of Jiuquan liquor gains renewed social recognition, the people of Jiuquan are elated: "Amidst the vastness of heaven and earth, what can last forever? Only our Jiuquan liquor."