Reform and opening-up ushers in new chapter in Jilin's development

Embracing the gifts of nature

Chagan Lake winter fishing is one of the most important customs in Jilin province and attracts many tourists. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Jilin has unparalleled agricultural conditions because it is located in one of the world's three "golden corn belts", areas which contain fertile black soil. In recent years, the local government has begun to pay attention to the cultivation and development of characteristic agricultural products.

A series of measures have been adopted to increase the production of more high-quality green and organic agricultural products, especially those with unique geographical characteristics, including rice, mixed beans, corn and ginseng.

Winter fishing in Chagan Lake is one of the most important customs in the province, and has been developed into a fishing cultural tourism brand. Dozens of e-commerce and courier firms cooperate with the local government to bring fish from Chagan Lake to people's dinner tables across the entire country.