Putian Longan, also known as Xinghua Longan, Putian Longan and Xinghua Longan, is the leader of China Longan (Longan) and a geographical indication product of Putian City. Cultivation has a long history, which began in the Han Dynasty more than two thousand years ago. According to Zuo Taichong's "Shu Du Fu", "There are dragons on the side and lychees on the side. Longan is only available in central Fujian and southern Guangdong. " According to the inscription written by Huang Tao for Lingyan Temple in Huangshan Mountain, the cultivation and processing techniques of longan in Dongfeng Temple in Putian County, such as high grafting, seedling grafting, variety selection and longan drying, are in a leading position in the country. Putian City is one of the important longan production bases in China. Putian Longan, Xinghua Longan, Putian Longan, Xinghua Longan and China Longan are excellent geographical indication products of Putian City. China is rich in longan, which is distributed in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Taiwan Province and other provinces. Among them, our province has the largest output, accounting for about half of the country. Putian Longan (Xinghua Longan) is the best longan in China, which is produced in Putian and Xianyou counties (both belonged to Xinghua Prefecture in ancient times). Putian longan (longan) mostly grows on both sides of Mulan River in these two counties. The climate here is mild, the natural conditions are unique, and the soil is suitable for longan growth. In the past, dried longan (dried longan) was shipped from Mulan River to other places because there was no expressway. Therefore, Putian longan (longan) is also called "Xianyou Creek Goods" in domestic and foreign markets. Throughout the ages, Putian longan has always been regarded as a valuable product of the southern tribute court. According to the Hongzhi edition of Xinghua Fuzhi in Ming Dynasty, there were 1000 kilograms of dried longan in Xianyou and Putian counties every year. The saying that "Xinghua Longan is the best in the world" has since spread. Now, many overseas Chinese in Europe, America, Southeast Asia and other places put Putian longan (Xinghua longan) in glass boxes and display it as decorations at home. In Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu and northern provinces, Putian dried longan is regarded as a treasure to keep out the cold. There are many varieties of longan in Putian, among which Wulongling, Youguanben, Puming 'an, Shuinan, Quanzhou, Xipuben and Chushuben are the most famous varieties, and some of them are rare and excellent varieties in China. These varieties have thick and crisp meat, sweet juice, big fruit and little fiber. Among them, Shuinan is fruity, sweet and acid-free. Its pulp is Bai Rubing, and it is covered with a thin layer of spun yarn. After peeling, it fell to the ground without any sediment. There is also a kind of "white-core longan", also called "seedless longan". Its stone is only the size of rice grain, milky white, translucent, soft, fresh and refreshing, sweet as honey, and its sugar content is as high as 25%. It is a rare fine variety in the world. Putian longan (longan), especially Wulongling, has moderate shell thickness and is most suitable for baking dried longan. Putian dried longan (dried longan) enjoys a good reputation at home and abroad, which is closely related to the local soil climate and water quality, but it is also inseparable from the careful baking of fruit farmers. Now, Putian longan production area has been included in one of the six major longan bases in China, and the planting area has been expanding. Recently, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine issued AnnouncementNo. 132 in 2008, officially approving the protection of geographical indication products of Putian loquat and Putian longan, which is another major breakthrough for Putian to create geographical indication business cards. Up to now, there are three national geographical indication protection products in Putian, which have achieved the objectives and tasks of Putian's "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" for agricultural standardization ahead of schedule. Putian loquat and Putian longan (longan) are traditional agricultural products in Putian, and Putian loquat is one of the four famous fruits in Putian. It has a long cultivation history of more than 1500 years, and is famous for its large fruit, gorgeous appearance, sweet meat, early maturity and long storage and transportation. The single fruit weights of Jiefang Bell, Changhong No.3 and Universal Election 65438+ are the largest in China (the largest single fruit weight of Jiefang Bell 1.72g, ranking first in the world). The planting area and output of Putian loquat account for more than 50% of Fujian Province and the whole country. Putian longan (longan) is a dried longan baked from fresh Xinghua longan. Has the medical effects of stimulating appetite, invigorating spleen, tonifying deficiency, improving intelligence, nourishing blood and tranquilizing the mind. It is famous at home and abroad for its huge fruit, beautiful appearance and best quality. It is a traditional well-known dried fruit in Putian and has the reputation of "Xinghua Longan is the best in the world". Since ancient times, Putian longan (longan) has been regarded as a valuable product that the south paid tribute to the court. In 2007, the output of longan in Putian reached 654.38+200,000 tons, accounting for more than 30% of the domestic market share of similar products. The protection of geographical indication products of Putian loquat and Putian longan is helpful to further enhance the brand reputation, added value and market competitiveness of Putian loquat and Putian longan, promote the healthy and orderly development of Putian loquat and Putian longan industries, and promote farmers' income, agricultural efficiency and rural stability.