Chengde Guoguang Apples

Chengde Guoguang Apples

Chengde Guoguang Apples are a protected geographical indication product.

　　Chengde has a continental monsoon climate with abundant sunlight, concurrent rainfall and heat, and large diurnal temperature variations, making it suitable for apple production. The region has developed nearly 4,000 hectares of Guoguang apples, covering 22 townships within the county, with an annual output of 30,000 tons and an annual output value of 110 million yuan. Guoguang apples are pleasantly sweet and sour, brightly colored, with fine and crisp flesh, high hardness, and are resistant to storage and transportation. They have been awarded the title of Hebei Provincial Famous-Brand Product for two consecutive sessions.

　　The protected geographical indication area for Chengde Guoguang Apples covers the current administrative regions of 21 townships in Chengde County, Hebei Province, including Dongxiaobaiqi Township, Anjiang Township, Liuzhangzi Township, Xinzhangzi Township, Shangbancheng Town, Mengjiayuan Township, Xiabancheng Town, Bajia Township, Dayingzi Township, Manzhangzi Township, Shangu Township, Jiashan Town, Shihuoyao Township, Liugou Town, Sangu Town, Cangzi Township, Wudaohe Township, Chagou Township, Gaositaicheng Town, Tougu Town, and Gangzi Township.