Changli Grapes

Changli Grapes

　　Changli is nationally renowned as the “Hometown of Grapes,” with a grape cultivation history spanning over 400 years. It has now developed a 100,000-mu grape production base centered around Shilipu Township, yielding 200,000 tons of grapes annually and generating nearly 400 million yuan in annual income. The main varieties planted include Muscat, Kyoho, Longan, and Red Globe. Changli grapes have been recognized multiple times as high-quality, distinctive fruit products at the ministerial, provincial, and municipal levels due to their attractive appearance and excellent quality. They are sold across China as well as in Russia and Southeast Asia.

　　Hidden deep in the Jieshi Mountains north of Changli city, the Northern Scenic Wonder—Changli Grape Valley—fully embodies the bountiful gifts of nature and has become a new and dazzling highlight in the development of eco-tourism and sightseeing tourism for both Changli County and Qinhuangdao City. For many years, when people mention “Grape Valley,” they think of the Turpan Basin in Xinjiang. In fact, in the “Hometown of Grapes” in China—Changli—there is also a “Grape Valley” that is no less impressive than its counterpart in Xinjiang. This is located in Xishanchang Village, Shilipu Township, situated in the famous grape-growing region of Fenghuang Mountain.

　　Grape Valley is rich in natural resources. Xishanchang Village has only 124 farming households and just over 100 acres of mountain land, yet it produces 1 million pounds of grapes annually. Grape cultivation here dates back 400 years, with the oldest grapevines being 180 years old and still thriving with lush foliage and abundant fruit. Decades-old vines are common. The highly flavorful main varieties such as “Muscat,” “Longan,” and “Ma 0” have gained national renown. Now, many advanced varieties from other regions and abroad have been introduced, bringing the total number of early, mid-season, and late-maturing grape varieties to over 100. Grapes of different types and flavors can be enjoyed from July to November. For example, varieties ripening in July include Red Agate, Fenghuang 51, Xiangfei, Liza Mat, Xinhua No. 1, Giant Star, and over 20 others.