Yuan Dong White Peach

Yuan Dong White Peach

　　　Yuandong Township in Jindong District, Zhejiang Province, is nationally renowned as the "Hometown of White Peaches." It borders Yiwu, China's small commodities hub, to the east and Yongkang, China's science and technology hardware city, to the south. Established in February 2001, it currently administers 8 towns, 1 township, and 2 subdistricts, covering a total land area of 661.8 square kilometers with a population of 300,000. The Yuandong White Peach was first discovered in 1979 as a bud sport from a yellow peach orchard and was later cultivated and refined by agricultural scientists. Since the 1990s, its cultivation has rapidly expanded across the township, with yields increasing significantly. The area lies in the central part of Zhejiang within the Jinhua-Quzhou Basin, adjacent to downtown Jinhua to the west. In 2001, the township had 4,500 mu (approximately 300 hectares) of Yuandong Large White Peach orchards, producing a total annual yield of 2,400 tons. By 2003, the planted area had grown to over 6,000 mu, with an annual output exceeding 4,000 tons, generating a total output value of more than 13.6 million yuan.

　　　　In recent years, the township has tailored its development strategies to local conditions, focusing on eco-tourism and agricultural sightseeing. By integrating cultural heritage, premium produce, and natural scenery, it has attracted more visitors, making tourism a new economic growth driver for Yuandong. Previously, in September 1999, the Yuandong Large White Peach Research Institute registered the “Dongyuan” trademark. In 1997, the Yuandong White Peach was awarded the “Gold Award” for high-quality agricultural products by Jinhua City. In 2002, the “Dongyuan” brand Yuandong White Peach was recognized as a municipal-level famous trademark. In the same year, safety tests confirmed that the peaches met the national standard GB18406.2—2001 “Safety Quality Requirements for Non-Polluted Fruits,” leading to their designation as both Zhejiang Province’s Non-Polluted Agricultural Product and Green Agricultural Product.

　　　　In September 2001, the “Jinhua Yuandong White Peach Local Standard Specification” was formulated and officially approved. That October, the township was named “Hometown of Yuandong White Peaches in China” by the Organizing Committee of the China Specialties Hometown Naming and Promotion Campaign under the Ministry of Agriculture. The area serves as a multifunctional scenic destination, combining mountain and water tours, sightseeing, fruit-picking in the countryside, and historical commemoration. In November 2001, the “Dongyuan” brand Yuandong White Peach won the “Gold Award” at the China Zhejiang International Agricultural Expo. Known as the “Hometown of White Peaches in China,” Yuandong Township is home to historical figures such as Shi Fuliang and "People's Musician" Shi Guangnan, as well as rich ecological resources including the Peach Blossom Spring and Die Shui Yan (Waterfall Cliff) scenic areas. Much like the famous melody “On the Hopeful Field” composed by Shi Guangnan, it is a captivating utopia nestled among majestic mountains. The Peach Blossom Spring Eco-Tourism Area boasts characteristics of “seclusion, elegance, antiquity, and mystique,” with numerous lakes and ponds scattered throughout. The region features uniquely shaped rocks, lush forests exuding fragrance, and a wealth of cultural and historical sites filled with legendary tales.

　　　　Product Name: Yuan Dong White Peach

　　　　Product Origin: Jinhua, Zhejiang

　　　　Product Characteristics: Large fruit size, with an average single fruit weight of 220g and a maximum of 480g; the fruit is attractive in appearance, with milky-white skin and slight reddish blush; it has a fragrant aroma, juicy flesh, fine and sparse fibers, sweet taste, and approximately 11% soluble solids content.

　　　　Product Introduction: In 2002, the Yuandong White Peach was certified as a “Zhejiang Province Non-Polluted Agricultural Product Base” and a “Zhejiang Province Green Agricultural Product.” In 2003, it was recognized as a Zhejiang Provincial Famous Product by the Zhejiang Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision.

　　　　Product Components: Vitamin B1, B2, C, phosphorus, calcium, iron, protein, fat, water

　　　　Product Benefits: Promotes sweating, purifies blood, relieves cough, moistens throat and intestines, invigorates blood circulation and qi

　　　　Product Season: Flowers bloom in mid-March, fruits mature and are available in late May