Sparkling Ice-Crisp Plums

Sparkling Ice-Crisp Plums

　　Huohua Township in Ziyun Miao and Buyei Autonomous County is situated in a low-heat river valley, with the highest elevation at 850 meters and the lowest at 650 meters. The area has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C, about 1,400 hours of sunshine per year, and an annual rainfall of approximately 1,300 millimeters, along with a frost-free period of over 320 days. The region is a low mountain and river valley with limited karst development, deeply dissected terrain that forms long, narrow valleys. The valley stretches over 30 kilometers from Nongrong to Xiya River, averaging 1.3 kilometers in width, collectively known as the “Huohua Valley,” and is often referred to as a “natural greenhouse.” Under such climatic conditions, the plums produced here are of high quality, vibrant in color. Among them, Sparkling Ice-Crisp Plums are renowned both within and outside the province for their golden hue, thin skin, crisp flesh, and refreshingly sweet and pure flavor.

　　 Sparkling Ice-Crisp Plums are plump and round, with a golden, translucent appearance. They have hollow centers, with pits that separate easily from the flesh. Their skin is thin, the flesh is crisp, and they offer a fragrant, juicy, refreshing, and sweet taste. Rich in nutrients—including sugar, acid, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and various vitamins—they are highly beneficial to health and make an excellent summer treat for cooling down. They are deeply loved by consumers across the province and beyond.