Soy Sauce Factory near the Chishui River

Xianshi Soy Sauce is located along the lower reaches of the Chishui River, in Hejiang County, Luzhou. There is a saying along the river: “Baijiu is made upstream, soy sauce is made downstream.” This river is not just scenic. It is one of the most important fermentation corridors in China. Along its course sit some of the most well-known baijiu producers, including Moutai and Langjiu, all relying on the same ecological system shaped by the river.

The conditions here are unusually favorable, steady humidity, temperature shifts, and a dense microbial environment that supports long fermentation. For soy sauce, this means slower development and deeper flavor. But beyond the environmental factors, there is also a sense among locals that this place is naturally well-suited in a broader way, something that aligns with traditional ideas of fengshui, where geography, water, and air all come together in balance.