Yichang is also a city suitable for tourism. The urban area of Yichang is located at the east entrance of the Three Gorges. It has always been a fortress for "controlling Bashu in the upper part and leading Jingxiang in the lower part". Therefore, it enjoys the reputation of "gateway of Three Gorges" and "Pearl of Xiakou". The superior environment in Yichang is especially suitable for growing fruits. What special fruits does Yichang have?
Bailizhou pear
Sand pear is a specialty of Bailizhou town under Yichang City, which is as big as fist, sweet as honey and crisp as Ling. In 1995, it registered the trademark of 'Bailizhou' sand pear, which was recognized as the best-selling brand in the market and the famous and high-quality products of Spark Program. In 2000, it was awarded the title of "China's sand pear town". In 2001, it was tested by the food inspection and Testing Center of the Ministry of agriculture, and the results showed that it was a high-quality fresh pear.
Navel orange
Causal terminal a small fruit, with the fruit expansion, cracking navel, so called navel orange. Also known as baozi orange, seedless orange. The fruit is round and round, big orange red, crisp and fragrant, sweet and juicy, tender and no residue. Besides Hong Kong and Macao, they are also exported to the United States, Canada, Australia, Albania and other countries. Navel oranges are produced in Zigui County, Yichang, the famous town of navel oranges in China, and there are many other delicious orange series brands.
Yichang red orange
Yichang red orange is a characteristic fruit in Yichang, Hubei Province. It has good shape, orange red color, thin skin and tender flesh. It is sour, sweet and delicious. It is mature in mid November. It has the effect of promoting fluid to quench thirst, appetizing and lower Qi, helping digestion and preventing constipation. Normal people eat orange or drink orange juice after meals, which has the effect of relieving greasy, eliminating accumulated food, quenching thirst and sobering up.
Zigui summer orange
Zigui summer orange is a characteristic fruit in Yichang, Hubei Province. It was introduced from Sichuan Province in the 1970s. After regional cultivation, the performance of Zigui summer orange is better. The flesh of the cultivated orange is crisp and tender, fragrant, sweet, juicy, less seeded or seedless, and it is resistant to storage and transportation.
Phoenix fruit
Fenghuang fruit is a special fruit in Yichang, Hubei Province. It is also known as' the king of Citrus in the Far East '. The peel of Fenghuang fruit is orange red or orange yellow, with thick waxy layer, bright luster, and easy peeling. Ponkan is tall and compact, with upright main branches and small sharp branches. Its taste is sour and sweet, and its taste is thick and sweet after eating, and the flower residue is refreshing.