Gaoping Yellow Pears

Gaoping Yellow Pears

　　Gaoping Yellow Pears are known for their large size, rich flavor, high water content, and good storability and transportability. They contain 9.98% sugar, 0.23% acid, and have a sugar-acid ratio of 38.93, placing them in the upper-middle quality range. The city's pear orchards cover an area of 19,800 mu, with approximately 85 trees, producing about 20 million kilograms of pears annually. Among these, there are around 26 large yellow pear trees, yielding about 16 million kilograms per year. The main production areas include Sizhuang, Yonglu, Fushan, Zhaozhuang, Yechuan, Du-zhai, Chenzhou, and Tuanchi, among which the large yellow pears from Tielu Village in Chenzhou Town are considered the highest quality and are commonly known as "Tielu Pears." During the Ming and Qing dynasties, they were offered as tribute to the imperial court.