Clearwater Rice

Clearwater Rice

Clearwater Rice is a protected geographical indication product.

　　In the tenth year of the Shunzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty, after the Qing government issued the "Liaodong Reclamation Regulations," a large number of migrants moved from inland areas to this region (now Qingshuitai Town) to reclaim land and settle, gradually forming villages. The local residents irrigated the rice fields with well water, producing rice that was crystal clear, fragrant, and long-lasting in aroma, gaining considerable fame locally—thus the name "Clearwater Rice."

　　According to the "Qing Tongzhi," Clearwater Rice was renowned across the country at the time and highly favored by officials and merchants, though rarely accessible to common people. In the 22nd year of the Kangxi reign, to reward frontier soldiers, Clearwater Rice was transported to the Heilongjiang border.

　　Quality Characteristics:

　　Clearwater Rice has a crystal-clear appearance with oval-shaped grains. When cooked, the rice emits a rich and lasting fragrance, with grains that are intact, soft, and glossy. Even when cooled, the rice remains soft and slightly sticky. The rice has excellent maturity and stickiness, containing high levels of trace elements such as potassium and magnesium—about one-third higher than ordinary rice.

　　Development Overview:

　　In the 1990s, Clearwater Rice gained widespread favor, rapidly increasing in popularity and quickly becoming in high demand.

　　After 2000, agricultural production—especially rice cultivation—shifted focus from yield and acreage to quality, helping Clearwater Rice gain recognition and praise from consumers both domestically and internationally, becoming a popular gift among family and friends.

　　After years of development, Clearwater Rice has earned market recognition. It is now sold in major cities across China as well as in countries such as Canada and South Korea.

　　Clearwater Rice currently has 160,000 acres of high-quality rice planting bases, with an annual output of around 100,000 tons.

　　Honors and Recognition:

　　From 1988 to 2000, Clearwater Rice passed the national certification for pollution-free rice production bases and registered trademarks such as "Beiba," "Beiyuan," "Beixiang," and "Xibo Gong." Among these, "Beiba," "Beiyuan," and "Beixiang" were recognized as famous trademarks in Liaoning Province.

　　"Beiba" rice was rated as "Reassuring Rice" by the China Grain Industry Association, named the most popular agricultural product at the 6th China Liaoning (Shenyang) International Agricultural Expo, awarded as a Shenyang Famous Product in 2005 and 2009, and received China's Well-Known Trademark status in 2010.

　　"Beiyuan" rice was rated as a high-quality agricultural product at the 2008 China (Shenyang) International Agricultural Expo and as a Shenyang Famous Product in 2007.

　　"Beixiang" premium rice was named the most popular agricultural product at the 6th China Liaoning (Shenyang) International Agricultural Expo.

　　The protected geographical indication area for Clearwater Rice includes the administrative regions of 12 towns, streets, and farms under the jurisdiction of Shenbei New District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province: Shifosi Township, Yinjia Township, Huangjia Township, Xinglongtai Town, Huishan Subdistrict, Hushitai Subdistrict, Cailuo Subdistrict, Qingshuitai Town, Xinchengzi Township, Magang Township, Youth Farm, and Qianjin Farm.