Rambutan

Rambutan

　　　　Rambutan is often hailed as the "King of Tropical Fruits." In China, only certain areas of Baoting County are suitable for large-scale cultivation. To date, 33,000 mu (approximately 2,200 hectares) of rambutan have been planted in the county, making it the site of the country’s largest rambutan production base.

　　As May arrives, this uniquely local fruit begins to enter its ripening period and is gradually introduced to the markets of Baoting County at around 30 yuan per kilogram. According to forecasts from the county's Agriculture Bureau, this year over 3,000 mu of rambutan trees will bear fruit, yielding more than 100 tons with an estimated output value of 2 million yuan. Local residents are now enjoying the benefits of a thriving specialty economy.