Yangshan County belongs to Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province.

Yangshan County is located in the northwest of Guangdong Province, the middle of Qingyuan, the southern foothills of the Nanling Mountains, and the middle reaches of the Lianjiang River. During the Warring States Period, there was Yangyu State in the territory. Yangshan Pass was established at the end of the Qin Dynasty. Yangshan County was established during the reign of Emperor Gaozu of the Western Han Dynasty. It has a history of more than 2,200 years. Yangshan County has a total area of ??3,330 square kilometers and governs 12 towns and 1 Yao ethnic township.

According to the seventh census data, as of 0:00 on November 1, 2020, the permanent population of Yangshan County was 367,175. Yangshan County is 160 kilometers away from Guangzhou and is an important part of the Pearl River Delta's "two-hour living circle". It has convenient waterway transportation. The Lianjiang River flows through the county from north to south, and it can navigate 150-ton cargo ships all year round.

Yangshan County is rich in natural resources and has the largest ecological public welfare forest area in the province. It is a "Guangdong Province Forestry Ecological County" and "National Forest Tourism Demonstration County". The main scenic spots include Guangdong's No. 1 Peak, Shenbi Mountain, Beishan Ancient Temple, Lianjiang Scenic Belt and Nanling National Forest Park.

Specialties and delicacies of Yangshan County:

1. Yangshan chicken

Yangshan chicken is one of the eight excellent chicken breeds in Guangdong Province. Yangshan County has a long history of raising Yangshan chickens, but they are mainly raised sporadically by farmers on their own initiative. The breed is facing degradation and is on the verge of extinction.

2. Dongguan Pear

Dongguan pear is a rare and precious fruit in Yangshan County. It is characterized by its huge fruit. A single fruit generally weighs 0.75 to 1.5 kilograms, and the heaviest ones can reach 2.5 to 2.5 kilograms. 3kg.

3. Wild Ganoderma lucidum in Yangshan

Ganoderma lucidum (wild Ganoderma lucidum), known as "fairy grass" and "auspicious grass", is one of the local specialties of Yangshan, usually in May and There are harvests in June.

4. Yangshan Chestnut

Yangshan County is located in the northwest of Guangdong Province. It is a typical limestone mountainous county with large areas of low mountains, hills, and valleys. With abundant chestnut planting resources, it is one of the largest chestnut production bases in Guangdong Province. Currently, there are more than 70,000 acres of chestnut planted in 13 towns and villages in the county, with an annual output of more than 10,000 tons. According to historical records, Yangshan people have been planting chestnuts for more than 100 years, and the masses have the tradition and experience of planting chestnuts.

5. Yangshan Crispy Plums

Yangshan County is rich in plums. Every year, 60-100 tons of crispy plums can be processed through the purchase of fresh plums. Fresh plums are used and processed through scientific methods. Made.

6. Yangshan Tofu

Yangshan County is rich in soybeans, and local farmers have always been good at making tofu. There are two main types of Yangshan tofu: "sour water tofu" and "gypsum tofu". The tofu is delicious when stewed, boiled or braised. This is the signature dish of Yangshan hotels and restaurants.