Leizhou Mangoes

Leizhou Mangoes

　　Qindou Town in Leizhou City, Guangdong Province, is located at the southwestern tip of the Leizhou Peninsula, about 60 kilometers from Leizhou City, with a total population of over 27,000. Due to the influence of the Beibu Gulf marine monsoon, the microclimate here is characterized by high temperatures, dryness, minimal fog, and long hours of sunlight, making it exceptionally suitable for growing mangoes. This conclusion was reached in 1992 when mango experts from across the country gathered in Qindou for an inspection and verification. The town began developing mango plantations in 1988, and has since expanded to over 20,000 acres of mango cultivation. In 1996, the town was designated as the "Hometown of Mangoes in China." Central leaders such as Chen Muhua, Ren Zhongyi, and Xie Fei, who visited Qindou’s mango production, all spoke highly of it.