Big Fruit Star Fruit from Cheung Chau

Big Fruit Star Fruit from Cheung Chau

　　It is reported that Cheung Chau is the only cultural tourism scenic area in Guangzhou and one of the districts with the highest concentration of cultural and historical heritage sites. It is renowned both in China and abroad for the Whampoa Military Academy. At the same time, Cheung Chau is also an agricultural area, thus boasting numerous local specialties: Big Fruit Star Fruit from Cheung Chau, Deep Well Waxflower, longan, wampee, and others. The Big Fruit Star Fruit from Cheung Chau was introduced and cultivated on the island from Thailand. It is characterized by its golden-yellow color, plump fruit, large size, smooth texture, juicy and tender flesh, balanced sweet-and-sour taste, a hint of honey flavor, and an overall excellent flavor. Its fruit is larger than that of Thai star fruit, and its taste surpasses that of its Thai counterpart—truly surpassing the original. Virtually all visitors to Cheung Chau who have tasted it have been full of praise. The Guangzhou Huangpu Star Fruit Happiness Festival is held every golden autumn when the Big Fruit Star Fruit from Cheung Chau ripens. The event aims to expand Cheung Chau’s external influence, vigorously promote its local specialty—Big Fruit Star Fruit—to the general public and tourists, and showcase Cheung Chau’s rich tourism resources, excellent ecological environment, and beautiful natural scenery.