Loshuidong Cherries

Loshuidong Cherries

　　Loshuidong Cherries are a specialty of Loshuidong Village in Weidi Township, Yongren County, Chuxiong Prefecture, Yunnan Province. These cherries are large, sweet, and brightly colored, and have become a brand trademark for Yongren in the Yi Autonomous Prefecture.

　　The cherries of Yongren are especially renowned from Loshuidong Village in Weidi Township, Yongren County. Nestled atop the high mountain known as Shuanglongtan Liangzi in Weidi Township, Chuxiong Prefecture, the area is covered with dense forests and boasts fresh air. The unique climate, distinct soil, and special environment produce unique fruit—cherries that stand out from those grown elsewhere.

　　Loshuidong Village in Weidi Township, Yongren County, is the largest cherry-growing base. The village has 31 households and a population of 138 people. Initially, only seven or eight households grew cherries. Recognizing the advantages and potential of cherry cultivation, the village’s “two committees” (the Party branch and the village committee) conducted research, sought out projects, and invited cherry-growing experts to guide and encourage villagers to plant cherries. With technical support and market access, the cherry industry in Loshuidong Village surged, eventually leading every household to grow cherries, covering a total area of 2,800 mu. Among them, over 20 households grow more than 500 cherry trees each, producing over 100,000 kilograms of high-quality cherries annually, with estimated annual income of around 4 million yuan.