Quzhou Changshan Huyou

Quzhou Changshan Huyou

Changshan Huyou is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Changshan Huyou is a unique local citrus variety native to Changshan County, Zhejiang Province. It is a natural hybrid of pomelo and other citrus fruits and has a cultivation history of one hundred years.

　　Changshan Huyou is notable for its tolerance to poor soil, cold climates, long storage life, and distinctive flavor. In 1986 and 1989, it was twice awarded the National High-Quality Agricultural Product prize in national citrus evaluations. In February 1991, it was granted a “Green Food Certificate” by the Ministry of Agriculture. It won gold awards at the second and third National Agricultural Expos in 1995 and 1997 respectively. In 1996, Changshan County was named the “Hometown of Chinese Changshan Huyou,” and in 1998, the Changshan Huyou certification trademark was officially approved for use by the National Trademark Office, becoming the first agricultural product certification trademark in Zhejiang Province.

　　With its unique quality, Changshan Huyou has received high praise from central government leaders and renowned fruit experts nationwide. Many horticulture experts in China call Changshan Huyou the “Number One Hybrid Citrus of China.” It is a promising superior variety that holds strategic significance for adjusting the citrus variety structure across the Yangtze River basin and can rival the world-famous American grapefruit, a bestseller in Southeast Asia.

　　Changshan Huyou fruits are golden yellow in color, medium-sized, with balanced sweetness and acidity, and a mildly bitter aftertaste, offering a uniquely refreshing flavor. It is one of the rare cool-natured fruits. The flesh contains 16 essential amino acids required by the human body, abundant vitamin C, B vitamins, and trace elements. It offers various health benefits such as clearing heat, soothing coughs, reducing phlegm, lowering blood sugar, soothing sore throats, relieving hangovers, beautifying skin, and promoting longevity. It is a pure, natural, health-focused green food suitable for all ages, combining nutrition, dietary therapy, beauty care, and anti-aging properties. Changshan Huyou also has exceptional storage capabilities and can be kept naturally until April–May of the following year, with its flavor intensifying and quality improving over time. Currently, over 100,000 acres of Changshan Huyou commercial production bases have been established, yielding an annual production of 70,000 tons. The industrial development of Huyou is progressing rapidly, with a complete chain integrating research, production, processing, and sales. Over ten types of Huyou products—including juice, sacs, preserved fruit, fruit tea, jam, and edible flavors—are exported to major cities such as Shanghai and Beijing, winning strong consumer favor.

　　Since 1988, Changshan County has hosted cultural events such as the China Changshan Huyou Culture Festival and the annual “King of Huyou” competition, and launched performance highlights like “Gathering in the Huyou Homeland” and “Huyou Women Carrying the Mountain,” promoting this “golden fruit of prosperity” among local farmers. Today, Changshan has cultivated and introduced several deep-processing enterprises, including Huyou preserved fruit producers and a China-South Korea joint venture, to enhance the technological content and added value of Huyou products.