Qínwò Thousand-Mu Ancient Pear Orchard

　　   In the sunny spring season, the mountain villages are ablaze with blooming flowers, brimming with the vitality of spring, attracting numerous citizens and tourists to go outing and enjoy the blossoms, immersing themselves in the enchanting scenery of “uncontainable beauty in the garden.” The Qínwò Thousand-Mu Pear Orchard in Sāngcūn Town is now in its peak blooming period, with 200-year-old ancient trees covered in clusters of fragrant flowers.

　　   The Qínwò Thousand-Mu Ancient Pear Orchard currently covers an area of over 1,000 mu, with 7,000 ancient pear trees. The trees generally stand 3–5 meters tall, with tree canopies about 6 meters in diameter. Initially, the orchard grew only one variety—drought-tolerant pears—but the trees have since been grafted to produce Snow Pear and Golden Pear varieties. It is the largest, best-preserved, and most scenic ancient pear tree cluster in Zàozhuāng.

　　   Stepping into the Thousand-Mu Ancient Pear Orchard south of Qínwò Village in Sāngcūn Town, visitors are greeted by a vast expanse of white. Pear blossoms, branch after branch and tree after tree, some still in bud as if whispering the secrets of spring; others fully bloomed, radiant as brocade, attracting swarms of bees that flit among the petals, busily collecting nectar. A spring breeze sweeps through, making the blossoms shimmer brilliantly. It truly has the grandeur of “commanding the whiteness of the world, overshadowing all other flowers.”

　　   Near the east side of the pear orchard lies Qínwò Primary School, where children love to come admire the flowers and play during their free time. Bathed in the bright spring sunlight, the students embrace nature—some in small groups chase flowers and plants, capturing the beauty of spring; mischievous boys roll around on the grass; others gather to hold hands, sing, and play games. “Where is spring? Where is spring? Spring is in the green mountains, where there are red flowers, green grass, and little yellow warblers that sing…” The cheerful singing fills the air, and laughter rings happily across the countryside.

　　   Visitors also come from time to time to experience the unique charm of “as if a night of spring wind blew in, and thousands of trees burst into pear blossom,” basking in the spring breeze while admiring the pear blossoms. Strolling through the fragrant pear groves, one feels immersed in the sacred purity of the pear blossoms, a wonderful sensation beyond words, bringing deep contentment. The elderly recall the past here, children dream of the future, and middle-aged visitors unwind. As camera flashes go off, smiles are captured, all becoming beautiful memories alongside the blossoms. With the diligence of spring’s early arrival, the blooming pear blossoms also bring hope to the hardworking local farmers: a bountiful harvest is expected this year.

　　

　　   Source: Sāngcūn Government Website