If Guangdong's summer had a flavor, it would undoubtedly be fruity. Many fruits are now ripe for picking. Let's explore some delightful options for a summer fruit-picking adventure in Guangdong.
Lychee
In mid-July, the Shuangke Huaizhi lychee from the renowned hot spring area of Conghua takes center stage. Grown alongside the flowing streams of Conghua, these lychees are known for their big, sweet, and beautifully red fruits.
(Photo: Guangzhou Conghua Fabu)
In Nanping Village, Conghua, which hosts over 20 agritainment spots and 50 homestays, the picking season lasts until early August. You can explore the lush orchards amidst the chorus of cicadas and the fragrance of ripe lychees.
Recommended picking spot: Nanping Village, Conghua District, Guangzhou (广州市从化区南平村)
Wampee
Renowned for its rich nutritional value, wampee is a cherished health treasure in Guangdong. In the summer, the wampee ripens across the region. Each bite explodes with a delightful mix of sweet and sour juices, followed by a subtle woody aroma.
(Photo: Guangzhou Baiyun Fabu)
Recommended picking spots (call before visiting to ensure availability):
1. Wampee Orchard in Xiagang Village
Add.: Xiagang Village, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou (广州市增城区吓岗村)
Contact: Mr. Li at 13711354400
2. Liantang Yuefeng Farm (莲塘越峰农场)
Add.: Liantang Village, Licheng Sub-district, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou (广州市增城区荔城街莲塘村)
Contact: Mr. Qiu at 13729836028
3. Bosun garden (宝桑园)
Add.: Changang Village, Chini Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou (广州市花都区赤坭镇缠岗村山前大道)
4. Longtian Ecological Orchard (龙田生态果园)
Add.: Daping Village, Yanghe Town, Gaoming District, Foshan (佛山市高明区杨和镇大坑村)
Contact: Mr. Lu at 18022253655
5. Dongxing Ecological Garden (东兴生态园)
Add.: Southwest of Yujin Mountain Kindergarten, Huangyang Avenue, Doumen District, Zhuhai (珠海市斗门区黄杨大道御金山艺术幼儿园西南侧约250米)
Contact: Mr. Chen at 13543890088
Dragon fruit
Renowned for its unique appearance and refreshing sweetness, dragon fruit (or pitaya) is beloved for its effects like soothing the stomach and preventing arteriosclerosis.
(Photo: Nanfang Daily)
Recommended picking spots (call before visiting to ensure availability):
1. Xiangnongzhou Agricultural High-tech Park (祥农洲农业高新科技园)
Add.: Xiangnongzhou, northeast of the intersection of Longping Road and Shagu Highway, Shaxi Town, Zhongshan (中山市沙溪镇隆平路与沙古公路交叉口东北角祥农洲)
Contact: 13924939127
Note: You can also admire other crops like roses and edible chrysanthemums, along with over 600 varieties of lotus in the park.
2. Qinfu Fruit Planting Farm (勤富水果种植场)
Add.: Minping Section, Yicang Road, Minzhong Sub-district, Zhongshan (中山市民众街道义仓路民平段)
Contact: 13528122256
Grape
July is the prime time for grapes to ripen in Guangdong. The Kyoho grapes and Shine Muscat grapes are waiting for you to taste.
(Photo: Nanfang Daily)
Recommended picking spots (call before visiting to ensure availability):
1. Yuefeng Farm (越峰农场)
Add.: Liantang Village, Licheng Sub-district, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou (广州市增城区荔城街莲塘村)
Contact: Mr. Qiu at 13729836028
2. ZSFCO Happy Farm (中山食出开心农场)
Add.: No.28-3, Shichu Road, Baishi Village, Sanxiang Town, Zhongshan (中山市三乡镇白石村食出路28号之三)
Contact: 13923300710 (Advance booking required)
Fig
Nicknamed "sugar buns on trees," figs enchant people with their honeyed fragrance and refreshing sweetness. Besides enjoying them directly, locals in Guangdong also like to use figs to cook chicken soup, which is sweet and fresh, nourishing the lungs and invigorating the spleen.
(Photo: Nanhai District Publicity Department of Foshan Municipal Committee of the CPC)
Recommended picking spots (call before visiting to ensure availability):
1. Xianlu Island Shared Fig Farm (贤鲁岛共享无花果农庄)
Add.: Jinxian Road, Nanzhou Village, Lishui Town, Nanhai District, Foshan (佛山市南海区里水镇南洲村金贤路)
Contact: 13129380885
2. Hesanji Orchard (何三记采摘园)
Add.: Gaotiankan, Penggang Village, Yongping Villagers' Committee, Datang Town, Sanshui District, Foshan (佛山市三水区大塘镇永平村民委员会彭岗村高田坎)
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