Shunping Peaches

Shunping Peaches

Shunping peaches are a protected geographical indication product.

　　Shunping County is known as the "Peach Capital of China"

　　Shunping County is the hometown of Emperor Yao and is located at the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains. The county covers a total area of 708 square kilometers, with mountains and semi-mountainous regions accounting for two-thirds of the total area. While the rolling mountains have traditionally been seen as a disadvantage, they also present unique advantages: the mountainous areas feature distinctive soil types, including alternating layers of red and white soil. Additionally, the region enjoys abundant sunlight, a long frost-free period, and significant diurnal temperature variation, all of which contribute to a unique microclimate within the mountainous belt. These exceptional soil resources and special climatic conditions provide Shunping with ideal natural advantages for developing its fruit and forestry industries.

　　Shunping County has a long history of peach cultivation and is renowned for the high quality of its peaches. Varieties such as "Dajinghong" and "Okubo" are popular not only in major cities like Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai but are also exported to Russia and several countries and regions in Southeast Asia. In 2010, the county had 140,000 mu (approximately 9,333 hectares) of peach orchards, with the peach industry generating an annual output value of over 100 million yuan. The average income per fruit farmer exceeded 800 yuan, accounting for about 30% of their total income. The county has been honored with several titles, including "National Advanced County in Economic Forest Development," "National Model County for Science and Technology in Forestry," "National Demonstration County for Standardized Forestry Management," and "Hebei Province High-Quality Peach Production Base."

　　The county’s fresh peach cultivation covers 140,000 mu, with the produce divided into four categories based on ripening time: early, mid-season, late, and very late. There are nearly 60 varieties, including Yuhualu, Dajinghong, Okubo, Lühua 9, and Hanlu Honey. The renowned "Shunping peaches" have been recognized as a "China National Geographical Indication Product." These peaches are available from April through October each year, making Shunping one of the leading domestic counties with the most diverse range of peach varieties and the longest harvest season. The peach industry generates an annual output value of over 500 million yuan, serving as a vital "green bank" that contributes significantly to the income and prosperity of local mountain communities.

　　The protected production area for Shunping peaches as a geographical indication product includes the administrative regions of eight towns and townships in Shunping County, Hebei Province: Yaoshan Town, Pushang Town, Taiyu Township, Anyang Township, Baiyun Township, Hekou Township, Dabei Township, and Shen’nan Township.