In what year was Maotai Town designated as a protected area?

Maotai Town was identified as the origin protection zone of Kweichow Moutai in April, 20001year.

1996, Moutai technology was identified as a state secret to be protected. 200 1, the traditional craft of Moutai was included in the first batch of national material and cultural heritage. In 2006, the traditional brewing technology of Moutai was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.

The brewing technology of Maotai liquor not only represents the highest level of Maotai-flavor liquor production in China, but also is rooted in the profound traditional culture of China and the liquor culture of China, and contains the unique spiritual value, lifestyle and cultural image of the Chinese nation, which is the most important symbol for Maotai liquor to enter the world stage as a national boutique.