Yichang, the best citrus in Yichang is in Yaowan Township, Xiling District - Yaowan tangerine. The citrus there has the best quality, thin skin and no residue, and is a national geographical indication product of China. Yaowan is the birthplace of Yichang mandarin oranges. Yaowan tangerines are famous in China and are listed as the first among the "Three Treasures of Yichang". Yaowan tangerines go abroad and are exported to Canada, Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions. They have been identified as a citrus export base by the foreign trade department, and rated as a high-quality citrus production base by the Ministry of Agriculture. "Yaowan" brand citrus has been approved The trademark was registered with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce and was awarded the title of "famous brand" product by the country.

Known as the "Xiakou Orange Township", famous songwriters Qiao Yu and Gu Jianfen left behind calligraphy treasures of the "Citrus Kingdom" after visiting it, and composed the song "Citrus Tree in Front of the Door". It is widely sung in the Three Gorges area. In 2006, the Yaowan mandarins selected by the cooperative won the gold medal at the 3rd Wuhan Agricultural Expo and ranked among the best in the evaluation of early-ripening Wenzhou mandarins organized by the province and city.