Haowen Village Crisp Pears

Haowen Village Crisp Pears

　　 The southeastern part of Pingyao is a hilly area with an elevation of 800 to 1,000 meters. It enjoys a mild climate, abundant sunlight, fertile soil, ample water, and lush greenery, making it one of the “Top Ten Forestry and Fruit Townships” in central Shanxi. Currently, the township produces over 30 varieties of fruits in eight major categories, including pears, apples, peaches, hawthorn, grapes, red dates, walnuts, and persimmons. Due to the large diurnal temperature variation, the fruits accumulate rich nutrients. Especially in recent years, guided by science and technology, the township has vigorously implemented more than ten advanced fruit production techniques—including deep plowing and hole expansion, pit storage of fertilizer and water, biological mulching, thinning flowers and fruits, artificial pollination, laying reflective film, and fruit bagging—further enhancing fruit quality.

　　 The bagged crisp pears, a specialty of the ancient city of Pingyao, won the “Silver Award” at the Provincial First High-Quality Fruits Exhibition in 1996 and the “Quality Product Award” at the International Fruits and Technical Equipment Exhibition. In 1999, they were recognized as a branded product at the ’99 China International Agricultural Expo. With their smooth skin, large and plump size, juicy and crisp texture, rich nutrition, and pollution-free quality, the bagged crisp pears are highly favored by consumers both at home and abroad.