Lingshui Watermelon

Lingshui Watermelon

　　Watermelon

　　Known as the king of winter fruits, there are many varieties, and Lingshui mainly produces flesh watermelons, which are one of its major local specialties. Lingshui watermelons are not only refreshingly sweet and delicious in taste but also highly nutritious and therapeutic. Apart from being fat-free, their juice contains nearly all the nutrients the human body needs, such as vitamins A, B, C, protein, glucose, and more. According to medical texts, watermelon can relieve irritability, quench thirst, reduce summer heat, soothe sore throats, aid digestion, promote urination, treat bloody dysentery, and counteract alcohol poisoning. Watermelons are produced in both summer and winter in Lingshui. The off-season winter watermelons are sold across the country and to Hong Kong and Macau, earning a reputation across China for their refreshing and delicious taste.