Xinglong Apples

Xinglong Apples

　　Xinglong apples are a specialty of Xinglong County in Chengde City, Hebei Province. Thanks to the large diurnal temperature variation, abundant sunlight, and mineral-rich soil, these apples are large, thin-skinned, brightly colored, sweet and delicious, and of excellent quality. They are one of the main fruit products of Xinglong County.

　　In 1995, Lanche Yu Village in Banbi Mountain Town began placing significant emphasis on branding, expanding scale, improving quality, and increasing benefits. In 1999, the first “Apple Association” in Xinglong County was established there, joining the collaborative group for the “Hebei Province Comprehensive Technology Promotion to Improve High-Quality Apple Production.” The village was designated as a premium Fuji apple demonstration project garden by relevant Hebei authorities. In 2000, it was recognized by the Hebei Provincial Forestry Department as a high-quality apple production base. In 2011, the county’s total apple output reached 52,580 tons, which not only met the demand of nearby regions such as Beijing, Tianjin, and Tangshan, but was also processed locally into products such as apple canned goods, apple juice, jam, and dried fruit.