Chao'an Loquats

Chao'an Loquats

　　    Wenci Town in Chao'an County is a place renowned for its loquat production. In Chishui Village of the town, during the loquat harvest season, the mountains and fields are covered with loquat trees. Their dark-green, thick leaves cradle clusters of golden loquat fruits on the branches. Bathed in bright sunlight, the interplay of fruit and foliage shimmers with a magnificent golden radiance, adding even more vibrant splendor to the village’s “golden fruit” landscape.

    After the implementation of the household responsibility system in rural areas, all fruit orchards were contracted out to local villagers. This greatly motivated the residents, who began to carefully manage, fertilize, control pests, cultivate soil, protect against wind, and combat drought—achieving bountiful harvests year after year.

    A popular local rhyme goes: “Each loquat tree is a tree of gold; bumper crops bring joy untold. Hard work lifts folks from poverty, as golden fruit fills every hill and lea.”