Jianyang Cherries

Jianyang Cherries

　　Jianyang cherries are a specialty of Jianyang City, Ziyang, Sichuan Province. The towns of Jiajia and Laojunjing in Jianyang are known as the "Hometown of Cherries," famous far and wide for their bright-colored, flavorful fruit.

　　The Jianyang Cherry Valley Tourist Area is located in the towns of Jiajia and Laojunjing in Jianyang City, adjacent to the Chengdu-Chongqing Highway in the Longquan Mountains and over 30 kilometers from Chengdu. It lies close to the well-known Shijing Temple in Chengdu and enjoys a prime geographical location.

　　The area has a long history of cherry cultivation, covering tens of thousands of acres. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom en masse, creating a sea of flowers spanning more than 70 square kilometers. With nearly 70 farm stays, the valley offers beautiful mountainous scenery, distinctive fruits, and unique culinary culture, making it an ideal destination for spring outings, flower viewing, fruit picking, and leisure. Themed around “Jianyang Red Cherries – the First Fruit of Spring,” the area hosts a series of activities including “Cherry Blossom Viewing, Peach Blossom Appreciation, and Cherry Tasting,” and also co-hosts the China Chengdu International Peach Blossom Festival. Major events include the Cherry Festival opening ceremony, “Cherry Joy” cultural performances, journalist tours, large-scale cherry picking, the “Walk Through Century-Old Cherry Groves for the Olympics” hiking event, cherry-eating competitions, and a specialty snack fair in Jiajia Town during the Cherry Festival. The diverse and engaging activities allow visitors to fully enjoy the fun of harvesting and tasting seasonal fruits.