Leijiaping Pomelo

Leijiaping Pomelo

　　Leijiaping Pomelo is a specialty of Leijiaping Village, Dongrangkou Town, Badong County, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province. The Badong Leijiaping pomelo has thin, easy-to-peel skin, a beautiful color, orange-red flesh, abundant juice, firm texture, rich sweetness, crisp tenderness, is easy to dissolve in the mouth, refreshing, has few seeds, and also offers medicinal benefits.

　　Dongrangkou Town in Badong County is situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River within the Three Gorges Reservoir area, bordered to the west by the picturesque Wuxia Gorge entrance and the internationally renowned Shennongxi Scenic Area. National Highway 209 runs through the town, providing very convenient water and land transportation. The area boasts uniquely favorable climatic resources and a superior ecological environment. It has long been reputed for producing high-quality citrus fruits and is honored as the “leader” in citrus production in Enshi Prefecture. It is an ideal location for producing pollution-free, green, and organic foods. The town currently has 25,000 mu of high-quality citrus orchards, including 14,000 mu of Leijiaping pomelo and 11,000 mu of Leijiaping navel oranges.

　　In recent years, “Leijiaping Navel Oranges” and “Leijiaping Pomelo” have gained widespread popularity among consumers for their excellent quality and unique flavor. The products have entered both domestic and international markets, becoming a prominent citrus brand in the Three Gorges Reservoir area.