Gongzhuling Rice

Gongzhuling Rice

Gongzhuling Rice is a geographical indication protected product.

Gongzhuling Rice is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Gongzhuling Rice is highly favored by consumers for its uniquely fragrant, sticky, smooth, and soft cooked rice. The grains are oval or long-grain shaped, pearly white and translucent, neatly uniform in appearance with excellent visual quality. The cooked rice is glossy, aromatic, fluffy, and delicious, offering outstanding eating quality. The rice is of premium quality with comprehensive nutritional content.

　　The history of rice cultivation in Gongzhuling dates back quite early. In the 6th year of the Republic of China (1917), 26.67 hectares of paddy fields were developed on wasteland in Daquan’yan of Ershijiazi and Xiaowujiazi of Bawu. Later, 5.34 hectares were cultivated along the Qinjiatun river valley. Additionally, small amounts of rice were grown in Erzijia, Sanjiao Temple, Qian’erdaohezi, Tongjiawopu of Bawu, Sandaoquan, Bachiagouzi of Gongzhuling, Yindian, Xiangshuihezi, Badaqquan, Xinkaihe, and Sidagang. In the 10th year of the Republic of China (1921), 210 hectares of paddy fields were reclaimed. By the 17th year (1928), the area had expanded to 700 hectares. In the early years after the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the rice planting area exceeded 4,000 hectares, but later decreased as more land was allocated to high-yield corn crops. By 1984, the rice planting area had stabilized at around 3,617 hectares.

　　In recent years, the Gongzhuling municipal government has focused on leveraging local resource advantages, investing significant effort to intensify research and promote the development of rice production. In accordance with the requirements of the National Green Food Development Center, the "Green Premium Rice Production Operation Procedures of Jilin Jinong High-Tech Rice Development Co., Ltd." were formulated to implement standardized cultivation. The harvested rice undergoes fine processing and vacuum packaging, utilizing imported advanced processing equipment to achieve first-class processing standards.

　　In 2001, through the implementation of the Green Premium Rice Project—selecting premium branded rice varieties and using advanced processing and packaging equipment—the reputation of Gongzhuling Rice was further enhanced. It obtained the right to use the Green Food label, became a famous-brand product of Jilin Province, and won the Gold Award at the 7th China International Agricultural Fair.

　　Gongzhuling’s unique geographical environment has fostered a distinctive agricultural ecological setting. With suitable sunshine hours and effective accumulated temperature, significant diurnal temperature variations, a frost-free period that meets crop growth needs, fertile soil, green food-compliant agro-environmental quality, along with superior rice varieties, scientific cultivation techniques, advanced processing methods, and a long-standing cultural heritage—all contribute to its distinctly regional premium quality. This has earned Gongzhuling Rice widespread acclaim both within and beyond the province, delighting countless households. Its exceptional varieties and superior commercial traits have made it a highlight of Gongzhuling’s economic development. The product enjoys high praise in the market and is in high demand.

　　The administrative regions currently under the jurisdiction of twelve towns and subdistricts in Gongzhuling City, Jilin Province: Santaitai Town, Shiwu Town, Bawu Town, Qinjiatun Town, Dayushu Town, Chaoyangpo Town, Nanwaizi Subdistrict, Ershijiazi Town, Liufangzi Subdistrict, Taojiatun Town, Yangdachengzi Town, and Maochengzi Town.