In recent years, the specialty products from Mayang, such as sugar oranges, navel oranges, honey tangerines, and seedless watermelons, have gained widespread fame. Notably, Zhubaguai Cured Prok is particularly popular across the country and even exported abroad. A documentary on Mayang Zhubaguai Cured Pork was broadcasted by CCTV on February 25, 2005, which has improved its profile in China.

Zhubaguai Cured Pork is mainly produced in Guogongping Town, Mayang County. Guogongping Town borders with Yangtou Town in Tongren City of Guizhou Province. For centuries, with free-range farming, the Miao people living in the town raise high-quality pigs, which will be used to make cured pork with salt and other condiments. Zhubaguai Cured Pork is a specialty product that has developed in recent years. It features a bright orange-yellow color, a crisp texture, and a unique flavor, making it a traditional delicacy for banquets and gifting. Guogongping Town has employed localized strategies to develop the cured pork industry to expand the market share. In November 2004, Zhubaguai Cured Pork was awarded the gold medal at the fourth Hunan Agricultural Fair. The town then registered the “Zhubaguai” trademark and has set more than 20 sales outlets in Chongqing, Changsha, Guangzhou and other cities.

(Translated by Yang Hong)