Shulan Rice

Shulan Rice

Shulan Rice is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Shulan Rice is a product certified under China's Agricultural Geographical Indications.

　　Shulan, meaning "fruit" in Manchu, was originally the name of a post station located 1.5 kilometers north of Xihexiang Town in present-day Shulan City. Established during the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, it was designated as an imperial geomantic treasure land. Tribute items from Shulan such as sturgeon, freshwater pearls, and ginseng were transported to the capital through this post road, station by station. In the ninth year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign during the Qing Dynasty, the emperor led his imperial guards through this area and ordered camp to be set up and meals prepared. At that moment, a breeze carrying the fragrance of rice drifted by. The emperor commanded the imperial chef to taste it and present it to him. After sampling, Kangxi was delighted and proclaimed, “This is truly tribute-quality rice.” During the Qing Dynasty’s period of territorial closure, although Shulan was mountainous, densely forested, and rich in resources, it could only serve as a base for producing imperial tributes. Rice cultivation, in particular, has a long history there, along with rich experience in farming techniques. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the former “imperial tribute land” and “land of fruit” has become a renowned area for high-quality rice production.

　　Unique Quality Characteristics

　　The product is clean, with translucent grains, a natural fragrance, soft and smooth texture, and rich nutrition.

　　Geographical Scope

　　The entire territory of Shulan City is semi-mountainous, with terrain gradually rising from west to east. The eastern mountainous area belongs to the Zhangguangcai Mountain Range, a branch of the Changbai Mountain system. The central part consists of hilly terrain, while the western area along the river is a transitional zone to the Songnen Plain. The eastern mountainous region accounts for 50% of the city’s total area, the central hilly region for 40%, and the western plain area for 10%. The elevation ranges around 170 meters. The city stretches 105 kilometers from east to west and 95 kilometers from north to south, covering a total area of 4,558 square kilometers. It borders Wuchang City of Heilongjiang Province to the east; neighbors Jiaohe City to the south; adjoins Longtan District of Jilin City to the southeast; faces Jiutai City across the Songhua River to the west; and is adjacent to Yushu City to the north. The protected geographical indication area for Shulan Rice agricultural products includes 17 towns (streets) and 161 administrative villages: Huancheng Subdistrict, Jishu Subdistrict, Baiqi Town, Fate Town, Xihexiang Town, Liangjiashan Township, Chaoyang Town, Lianhua Township, Tiande Township, Shuiquliu Town, Ping’an Town, Jinma Town, Qili Township, Kaiyuan Township, Xin’an Township, Shangying Town, and Xiaocheng Town. The protected area lies between 43°51′N and 41°38′N latitude, and 126°24′E and 127°45′E longitude. The growing region spans 44,000 hectares, with an annual yield of 380,000 tons.