Xiangshan Xinqiao Loquats

Xiangshan Xinqiao Loquats

　　Xinqiao loquats are a specialty of Xinqiao Town in Xiangshan County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. These loquats from Xiangshan Xinqiao feature a light yellow hue, tender skin, delicate texture, and a sweet and refreshing taste that soothes the throat, making them a premium fruit.

　　Xinqiao Town is bordered by land to the north and south, and by sea to the east and west. The convergence of continental and maritime climates gives Xinqiao loquats their light yellow color, tender skin, delicate texture, sweet and refreshing flavor, and throat-soothing benefits, making them a top-quality fruit. In 2006, the Xinqiao Loquat Base was recognized as a national pollution-free agricultural product base, and the "Daxiangshan" brand loquats were certified as national pollution-free agricultural products.

　　The Xinqiao Town Loquat Sightseeing Garden is located in Gaowan Village of the town, covering a planted area of over 1,200 mu. The main varieties are "Bai Sha" and "Da Hong Pao." Every year when the loquats ripen around the end of May, Xinqiao Town holds its annual Loquat Festival. The festival features a wide range of activities with strong visitor participation, including exhibitions of premium loquats, a "Loquat King" competition, fun loquat-eating contests, and local folk performances. Visitors to the "Duikui Hong" (Loquat in Full Bloom) Sightseeing Garden can enjoy beautiful rural scenery and experience the pleasure of tasting loquats. Tourists from both within and outside the county flock to the event either in groups or by self-driving, drawn by the fragrance. In 2008, the Loquat Festival attracted 30,000 visitors, and the Xinqiao Loquat Festival was also ranked among the top 100 festivals nationwide that year.