Shiyan Pears

Shiyan Pears

　　 Shiyan Pears

　　Pears are one of the main specialty fruits in Shenzhen, primarily grown in the mountainous areas of the northern part of the city, especially in Shiyan, which is known as the "Hometown of Fruits." The main fruit varieties in Shiyan include pears, yellow plums, and flat persimmons, among which pears are the most famous. Compared to northern pears, Shiyan pears have several distinctive features: First, they are large. "As big as a bottle" — the largest ones typically weigh about one and a half pounds; second, they have excellent juice content. The flesh is snow-white, crisp, and leaves no residue after eating, with very high water content; third, they are exceptionally sweet. The taste is delicious and incredibly sweet. Shiyan pears generally bloom in February and March, with large leaves, and the fruits ripen in July and August. The pears are spherical in shape, with brown, yellow, and green skin tones, often featuring brown spots, and typically grow in warm, moist mountainous sandy soil. Shiyan pears have a cooling nature and can help treat heat-related illnesses, clearing heat and detoxifying. The main varieties include green pears, yellow pears, and honey pears, with those produced in Wushiyuan being the best. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Shiyan has continuously cultivated pears on a large scale, with significant annual exports. In addition, pears from Longhua, Guanlan, and Pinghu are also quite well-known.