Peaches of Fengxian

Peaches of Fengxian

　　The peaches of Fengxian, with their sweet juice and juicy flesh, are one of the county's specialties.

　　The cultivation of peach trees in Fengxian can be traced back to an uncertain period in history, but it flourished as early as the Ming Dynasty. Fengxian people have a deeper affection for peaches than for apricots—as the saying goes, “Better one bite of a sweet peach than a basket of rotten apricots.” Due to this special fondness for peaches, many fine varieties have been preserved over the long course of cultivation.