Qingpu Crab Traps

Qingpu Crab Traps

　　 In the Qingpu area of Qindong Town, Dongtai City, where the rivers are wide and deep with numerous creeks and branches, crabs are abundant—plump, rich in roe, with bluish shells, green eyes, white leg hairs, small bellies, and firm meat. Local fishermen use crab traps in the rivers to catch them, yielding over 4,000 dan (a traditional unit, roughly 50 kg/dan) annually, which are sold both domestically and abroad.

　　Across the fields of Qindong, one can see crystal-clear ponds enclosed by wire fences—these are crab farming pools. Thanks to the high-quality, unpolluted water and abundant aquatic resources such as snails, the Chinese mitten crabs produced in Qindong are considered top-tier, with rich, creamy roe and sweet, tender meat.

　　Since 2001, to elevate Qindong crabs to a path of "high quality and efficiency," the town has standardized the production practices of crab farmers according to the requirements of pollution-free, green agricultural products. Crab farming has been developed intensively, emphasizing scientific and meticulous methods with a focus on quality-driven profitability. After Qingpu Crab Traps obtained the national green food certification, local farmers have consciously worked to protect this hard-earned brand. Over 50 crab farmers in Qindong have joined the Qinhé River Crab Professional Cooperative, which provides unified seed supply, standardizes farming techniques, and improves production efficiency. Through years of technical refinement, the quality of Qingpu Crab Traps has continued to improve, their market reach has expanded, and the brand’s influence has grown steadily.