Yanchi Mountain Apples

Yanchi Mountain Apples

　　Yanchi Mountain apples are a specialty of Yanchi Mountain Village, Wenping Town, Ludian County, Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province. Yanchi Mountain apples have long been a well-known brand in Ludian. They are favored for their early availability, attractive color, juiciness, and crisp, delicious taste.

　　Yanchi Mountain is located about 2.5 kilometers south of Ludian County and has an average elevation of around 1,800 meters. It has long been famous for producing high-quality apples. As early as the 1950s and 1960s, large-scale apple cultivation began here, with the main variety being the green-skinned Golden Delicious. By the late 20th century, market demand shifted toward sweet, juicy, and crisp apples, prompting farmers to gradually adapt. They phased out aging orchards and introduced high-quality varieties such as "" and Qinguan, while also adopting scientific techniques to develop apple farming as an income-generating industry. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of agricultural experts, Yanchi Mountain apples regained popularity for their large size, round shape, and pure flavor, becoming one of the key economic pillars for increasing farmers' incomes.