Lijiang Snow Peach

Lijiang Snow Peach

Lijiang Snow Peach is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　This variety of peach tree uses local mountain peach as rootstock, which has strong compatibility with the scion. Through years of cultivation and domestication, the resulting trees are highly adaptable, with sturdy trunks, high yields—up to 1,450 kilograms per mu—and strong resistance to pests and diseases, as well as cold, drought, and poor soil. They are suitable for growing at altitudes of 1,500–2,500 meters in northwestern Yunnan.

　　When it comes to healthy food, how can one not think of the Lijiang Snow Peach from the dreamlike city of Lijiang, nestled in the “world-class gene pool of species”—the Three Parallel Rivers region? The growing environment of the Lijiang Snow Peach reveals its extraordinary nature: surrounded by 118 snow-capped mountains over 5,000 meters above sea level; nourished by the northern hemisphere’s modern maritime glaciers closest to the equator; accompanied by natural wonders like yew trees, caterpillar fungus, swans, pelicans, and black-necked cranes; and guarded by pristine forests and hundreds of glacial lakes scattered across the landscape. One can’t help but imagine that the touch of peach pink is the blushing face of a celestial maiden playing and frolicking in this earthly paradise, and that the lush green is her graceful, flowing skirt. As the heavenly maiden departs, the affectionate mountains and rivers remember her beauty and give birth to this ethereal spirit—the Lijiang Snow Peach. Rich in 15 of the 17 essential amino acids required by the human body, as well as trace elements and minerals such as potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, copper, and phosphorus, the Lijiang Snow Peach inherits the traditional benefits of peaches: replenishing qi, nourishing yin, promoting fluid production, and moisturizing the intestines. But this exceptional fruit has been imbued with the vitality of nature—so perfect in form that one hesitates to take a bite, lest it spoil its flawless beauty. Its uniqueness, irreplaceability, and irreproducibility stem from its pristine high-altitude, pollution-free environment, unpolluted land, air, and water sources; its long growth cycle; and its unparalleled quality.

　　Health may not be unique, but the Lijiang Snow Peach certainly is. In an era that values health, why not try the Lijiang Snow Peach—enjoy wellness while gaining a deeper appreciation for beauty.

　　The Lijiang Snow Peach is a new, extra-late-maturing winter peach variety meticulously cultivated by agricultural experts under Lijiang’s unique natural conditions—including its soil, air, water sources, and climate—using the rare red-fleshed mountain peach near Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as rootstock.

　　The Lijiang Snow Peach has the following characteristics: a long growth period of about 200 days; a late ripening time, typically available around the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day; large fruit size, with an average single fruit weight of about 500 grams and a maximum of 1,600 grams; attractive appearance, well-shaped fruits, bright red color, and even, beautiful coloring; clingstone, sweet and crisp texture, and pleasant taste; rich nutrition, with high water-soluble solids content reaching 14.32% (the standard for premium varieties is 11–15%), sugar content of 11.45% (the standard for premium varieties is 10–15%), total acidity of 0.82% (the standard for premium varieties is 0.7–0.9%), and containing 15 of the 17 essential amino acids required by the human body (excluding THR threonine and CYS cysteine). Tested by the National Agricultural Products Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, the Lijiang Snow Peach outperforms other leading domestic peach varieties in 33 of 39 tested indicators, making it a premium fruit among fruits.