Hebei Village Cherries

Hebei Village Cherries

　　    Hebei Village has a total of 689 households and 1,721 residents, covering a village area of 6,596 mu with 1,766 mu of arable land. The cherry planting area in Nancai Town is approximately 1,180 mu, mainly featuring varieties such as Hongdeng, Hongyan, Hongmi, and Xianfeng. The cherries ripen early and are known as the "first fruit of early spring" and hailed as the "first branch among all fruits." Their fruits are bright red, glossy, and delicate like agate gemstones, with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor—truly delicious, beautifully shaped, and rich in nutrients. Cherries have the highest iron content among fruits, making them highly effective in preventing anemia. They also offer medicinal benefits such as invigorating the spleen, replenishing qi, dispelling wind, and eliminating dampness. Their branches, leaves, roots, fruits, and pits can all be used medicinally. Regular consumption of cherries can also help maintain a youthful complexion.

　　　　        The Shuanghe Orchard and Rainbow Manor orchards in Hebei Village, Nancai Town, are comprehensive picking gardens that integrate sightseeing, fruit picking, dining, and leisure entertainment. Among them, Shuanghe Orchard is widely renowned for its cherries, which feature small pits, thin skins, and thick flesh. Its premium Hongdeng variety has won the first prize in the Beijing Cherry Competition for six consecutive years, truly earning the title of the "King of Cherries."