Drunken Pear

Last updated 2026-11-16 — The Drunken Pear is produced in Baxoi County, Zogang County, and the areas of Shanglinka and Xialinka along the Nujiang River in Chamdo Prefecture, Tibet. This pear has a richly aromatic flavor—when eaten, there's no noticeable alcohol taste, yet shortly after consumption, one may feel slightly intoxicated. The fruit is oval-shaped, with a yellow peel covered in densely scattered rough dots. The flesh is yellowish-white, crisp yet slightly coarse in texture, very juicy and sweet, with a relatively large core that contains some fibers. Each pear weighs between 400–500 grams. Legend has it that the celestial gods welcomed Princess Wencheng to Tibet by serving these pears as an alcoholic substitute to toast her arrival.