Shixing Sand Pear

Shixing Sand Pear

　　Shixing Sand Pear is a traditional and historic specialty that was once renowned across the province and in Hong Kong and Macau, and is considered one of the fine fruits of Lingnan. The Shixing Sand Pear is large and plump, with a bright color, soft and thin skin, rich honeyed juice, a fragrant aroma, thick and tender flesh that is crisp, and a small core. It boasts a refreshing fragrance and a sweet, juicy taste. The main production areas are concentrated in places such as Shishixia, Tiandidi, and CheTouPing. The pears come in a variety of types, including Fragrant Pear, Honey Pear, Red Pear, Green Pear, and Hemp Pear, among which the Fragrant Pear is the best, followed by the Honey Pear, while the most commonly produced are the Red Pear and Green Pear. The Fragrant Pear is further divided into two types: Thin-Skinned Fragrant and Thick-Skinned Fragrant, with the Thin-Skinned Fragrant being of the highest quality. In the past, the county's annual production of sand pears exceeded 1,000 dan.