Yanhuai River Valley Grapes are a specialty of Yanqing County in Beijing. The Yanhuai River Valley boasts a high-quality wine grape base characterized by premium quality, stable yield, long vine life, and attractive appearance. Yanhuai River Valley Grapes are a nationally protected product under the Agricultural Product Geographical Indication system. Yanqing and Huailai are both located in the Yanhuai Basin and were part of the same county before 1958. The two areas share connected landscapes, adjacent geography...
Lipei Village is nestled at the foot of the majestic Badaling Great Wall, surrounded by a serene environment, lush greenery, and the fragrance of golden fruits. It is recognized as a Capital Civilization Village and was selected by the Beijing Urban-Rural Information Center in 2003 as one of Beijing’s Top Ten Folk Tourism Villages. With abundant sunlight and a significant diurnal temperature variation, Lipei Village is highly suitable for fruit tree cultivation and is known as the “Red Apple Tourist…”
Changping fruit-type kohlrabi -- 2015 National Famous, Special, and High-quality New Agricultural Product. The bulb of Changping fruit-type kohlrabi has a light green skin and clean white flesh that is semi-transparent. Fruit-type kohlrabi is mainly eaten raw, offering a crisp, tender, and refreshing taste with a slight fragrance. It can also be served cold, in salads, or used in other delicious dishes.
Daxing District is an important fruit production base in Beijing, with nearly 200,000 mu of fruit trees currently planted. It produces 105 million kilograms of fruit annually, ranking among the top in the suburbs of Beijing. Pears and grapes are the dominant industries in Daxing District. The district has 100,000 mu of pear orchards, accounting for 50% of the total pear orchard area in Beijing, and produces 60 million kilograms of pears annually, ranking first in the suburbs of Beijing.
Chestnuts are highly nutritious, being a healthy food that is high in calories, low in fat, rich in protein, and cholesterol-free. Historical records indicate that Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing Dynasty often ate chestnut flour steamed buns to prolong her life. This dish later spread to the public and became one of Beijing’s famous snacks. The candied chestnuts roasted from Miyun chestnuts are widely acknowledged as the best in the world; in fact, it's now quite difficult to find candied chestnuts made from genuine Miyun chestnuts in Beijing, as most are exported. We warmly welcome visitors to come and taste them.
Ling Jujube originated near the ancient Yunju Temple in Sancha Village, Nanshangyue Town, Shunyi District, where it has been cultivated for hundreds of years. In the past, it was a high-quality jujube offered as tribute to the emperor. The Ling Jujube fruit is diamond-shaped, uniformly sized, and turns deep red when ripe, giving it an attractive appearance. Its flesh is sweet, crisp, juicy, and rich in flavor. The tree is adaptable, tolerant of poor soil, drought-resistant, has medium vigor.
Li Hua Village is located on the eastern bank of the Yongding River in the southwestern suburbs of Beijing. It currently has 330 farming households and a population of 960. The village covers a total arable land area of 5,000 mu, including 3,500 mu of old fruit trees over 100 years old, and has more than 100,000 fruit trees of various ages. The village relies on fruit cultivation for its livelihood, producing over 3 million jin of fruit per year, and is one of Beijing’s...
Artichoke Artichoke, also known as French lily, globe artichoke, or wild lily, among others. It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Cynara in the Asteraceae family, cultivated for its flower buds. Originally native to the Mediterranean coast, it evolved from the wild thistle and was consumed by the Romans as early as 2,000 years ago. It is widely cultivated in Europe and America, and was introduced to China from France in the 19th century. Currently, it is grown in small quantities in places such as Beijing and Yunnan.
Changping District is one of the earliest areas in Beijing to cultivate persimmons, with some of the oldest trees in the region now over four or five hundred years old. The Dagaipersimmons from the Ming Tombs are a well-known traditional and premium fruit variety in Beijing. These persimmons are large and sweet, with the largest ones weighing up to half a kilogram. When left to soften in winter, their skins become tender and the juice becomes richly sweet, commonly referred to as 'drinking honey.' Changping persimmons are rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, starch, pectin, various vitamins, and minerals, with sugar content exceeding 15%. They are a highly nutritious fruit. Consuming them is believed to have health benefits such as stopping bleeding, moistening the intestines, and lowering blood pressure. They can also be made into dried persimmons, persimmon wine, and candied fruit. Currently, in mountainous towns such as Changling and Changping Town, nearly every household grows persimmon trees. The total persimmon cultivation area in the district reaches over 40,000 acres, with an annual yield of more than 10 million kilograms.
“Changping Apples” refer to apples produced in Changping District, Beijing. Thanks to the region’s superior natural conditions, Changping apples are high in sugar content, quick to color, and rich in nutrients. Since ancient times, Changping has been reputed as an “apple paradise.” As early as the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong left behind poetic praise: “Passing Qinghe Bridge to the north, I glimpse the Tianshou Mountains in the distance. The thirteen imperial tombs of the former dynasty are scattered among them...”
Grapes are one of the signature specialties of Yanqing County. The Suzhuang Fruit Tree Science and Technology Eco-Demonstration Park spans over a thousand acres and cultivates five types of fruit—renowned grapes, pears, plums, peaches, and apricots—across 71 varieties, making it a true "garden of a hundred fruits." Fresh off the vine, they go straight into your mouth, still carrying the earthy scent—so fresh...
Liudian Town is located in the northwest of Pinggu District, belonging to a semi-mountainous area. The town covers a total area of 53,000 mu, including 23,000 mu of mountainous land. It comprises 14 administrative villages with a total population of 9,836. The region is rich in water resources, with the Ru River flowing through the entire town. Its abundant natural resources provide Liudian Town with unique material conditions for developing high-quality fruit production...
A specialty of Beijing—Huangtukan Pears are large in size, with each fruit weighing up to half a pound; their golden-yellow skins shine brilliantly; the flesh is tender, high in sugar content—with Huangtukan Pears having a refractometer sugar content of over 13%, reaching as high as 20%, far above the average sugar level of pears; the cores are small, the flesh thick and crisp; the flavor is sweet, rich, and mellow. When cellared, their aroma becomes even more intense, with fragrance drifting for miles. Huangtukan Village in Miyun County sits against the undulating Yunfeng Mountain and faces the vast and misty Miyun Reservoir. It enjoys abundant sunshine, a moist climate, and significant diurnal temperature variation. According to testing by relevant national departments, the area’s geology contains considerable amounts of medical stone, with total reserves estimated at over 100 million tons. This unique ecological environment endows Huangtukan Pears with rich elements such as vitamin C, calcium, zinc, potassium, selenium, and phosphorus, earning them the reputation of the “King of Pears.”
The town of Dongshaogui in Miyun County, where the Imperial Huang Plum is grown, is located northeast of Miyun County’s urban area, bordering Pinggu and Shunyi, and enjoys convenient transportation. Upon entering Dongshaogui Town, a large expanse of plum trees can be seen planted from Jiepai to Gaogezhuang Village. The area under plum cultivation in Dongshaogui exceeds 13,000 mu, with an annual yield of over 1.1 million kilograms. The "Shi'e Imperial Huang Plum" from Dongshaogui Town has long been renowned.
The “孩” (pronounced hái) in “孩梨” is pronounced like “yā” (duck), hence it is commonly known as “鸭梨” (Duck Pear). Crisp Pear was once a specialty of Botown in Hebei Province. Thanks to the region’s excellent water and soil conditions, the pears grow large with thin skins, golden in color, crisp, sweet, juicy, and suitable for storage. However, Botown is just a small riverside town—how could it compare in fame to a well-connected distribution hub like Tianjin?...
Walnuts are deciduous trees that are monoecious, bearing spherical fruits rich in nutrients. They can be eaten, pressed for oil, or used medicinally. According to analysis by the Health Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Huairou walnuts weigh over 10 grams each and have an oil yield of 45–65%. Every 100 grams of walnut kernels contain 15.4 grams of protein and 63 grams of fat.
Almonds are a healthy food: large almonds are rich in protein and calcium, which are beneficial for growth. Many vegetarians habitually use almonds as snacks and as a nutritious ingredient in dishes. Evidence shows that almonds can supplement protein and important minerals such as iron, zinc, and vitamin E. Almonds have energy-boosting properties and are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Both of these substances are very helpful in controlling or even reducing blood cholesterol levels and possess antioxidant functions, making them highly beneficial for preventing heart health issues and diabetes.
If you come to Tongzhou without seeing the canal scenery, people will surely say, “You might as well not have come!” And if you leave Tongzhou without bringing home a box of Dashunzhai sugar-fired flatbread, you’ll probably be teased when you get back: “What a fool!” A local folk rhyme goes: “The three treasures of Tongzhou are Dashunzhai sugar-fired flatbread, Xiaolou’s grilled catfish, and Wantong fermented tofu.” No…
There are many varieties of crystal apricots. The history of apricot cultivation in the suburbs of Beijing is long, and many excellent varieties have been developed. The crystal apricot is a specialty of Haidian District. The fruit is round, yellowish-white, and looks like crystal, hence the name. This variety is brightly colored, crystal clear, sweet in taste...
Shanhuang Apricot, also known as Jinyu Apricot, originates from Guozhuang Village in Shisanling Town and is a traditional farm-grown variety. It has been cultivated for over a hundred years in the mountainous villages of Guozhuang and Deshengkou in Shisanling Town. Currently, the cultivation area covers nearly 3,000 mu, with an annual yield of 1 million kilograms. Known for its large size, thick flesh, and sweet-sour flavor, it is suitable both for fresh consumption and processing.