Lingyu Honey Pear

Lingyu Honey Pear

Lingyu Honey Pear is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　The honey pears of Lingyu Town have won the Gold Award for Quality Agricultural Products in Hangzhou twice, and the current planting area exceeds 5,000 acres. The product has been registered under the trademark "Paradise Bird" and is popular in cities such as Wenzhou and Shanghai.

　　On August 17, 2000, the first "Paradise Bird" Cup Pear King Competition in Yuhang City was held in Lingyu Town. Samples were submitted by 33 major pear growers across the city, featuring more than ten varieties including New Century, Yellow Flower, Cui Guan, and West Lake Green. News outlets such as Zhejiang TV, Hangzhou Cable TV, Yuhang TV, Zhejiang Daily, Zhejiang Science and Technology Daily, Hangzhou Daily, and Yuhang Daily conducted on-site interviews.

　　On August 6, 2001, the first "Paradise Bird" Honey Pear Festival and Agricultural Sightseeing event opened together. Experts such as Professor Lin Bainian from Zhejiang University evaluated and scored 35 competition entries submitted by 26 units. A month-long pear-picking and sightseeing event attracted many tourists.

　　　　The town has now applied to be designated as a provincial-level "Hometown of Honey Pears."