Yanggou Citrus

Yanggou Citrus

　　Yanggou Citrus is a specialty of Yanggou Village, Daqiao Township, Neixiang County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. Renowned for its vibrant color, rich nutrition, and excellent taste, Yanggou Citrus has won numerous accolades and gained widespread fame. It is now sold as far as Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Beijing, and the northeastern regions, consistently outpacing supply.

　　Yanggou Village is situated on the climatic boundary line between China’s Qinling Mountains and the Huai River. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, it is shielded from northern cold fronts, creating a unique subtropical microclimate. The area features deep valleys, crisscrossing streams, and soil rich in minerals such as phosphorus and potassium—ideal natural conditions for citrus growth. With the gradual development of the Baotianman Scenic Area, Yanggou Citrus, once hidden away, has come to the attention of visitors. In multiple fruit quality competitions, it has been awarded top honors for its rich nutrition and delightful taste, gaining widespread recognition. It is now sold as far as Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Beijing, and the northeastern regions, consistently outpacing supply.

　　Yanggou Citrus boasts vibrant color, rich nutrition, and a deliciously pleasant flavor. It was introduced to the area in 1985 by Liu Baoshan, a then-septuagenarian hailed as a “modern-day Yu Gong” (a legendary figure known for his perseverance), who discovered it by chance during a trip to Sichuan. After visiting over 50 citrus-growing regions across several provinces including Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Sichuan, and others, he eventually brought two premium varieties—“Xinjin” and “Chuanguo”—to Yanggou Village.

　　The planting area of Yanggou Honey Oranges has rapidly expanded from an initial 8 acres of mountain land to nearly 10,000 acres today. The annual citrus yield reaches over 30 million pounds, generating nearly 20 million yuan in annual income. The newly built Yanggou Village Citrus Trading Market facilitates bulk purchases by merchants from Inner Mongolia, Beijing, Shaanxi, Anhui, and other regions across the country. Yanggou Citrus has become a primary source of income for local farmers, helping them achieve prosperity.