Oranges are the star of the show in Hubei's Jianghan Plain. The tangerines here have thin skins and small nuclei, and their flesh is full and juicy, with a sweet and sour texture that brings back memories. Varieties of tangerines such as satsumas, gongkangs and ugongs dominate the citrus market in central China with their unique flavors.
Moving to Shennongjia in the western part of Hubei, you will encounter the alpine wild fruit, chestnut. Shennongjia chestnuts are famous for their full size and sticky flesh, and are known as the "King of Chinese Chestnuts". In the fall, the chestnut trees on the mountains are full of fruits and become a spectacular scenery.
To the east, in Huanggang in eastern Hubei province, you will meet the "immortal peach" - Daizifu Peach. According to legend, the Crown Princess Peach was named after the Crown Princess of the Ming Dynasty, and the fruit, with its lovely rounded shape and sweet, crisp flavor, is known as the "Peach of Treasures".
Continuing south, we come to Yichang, where navel oranges are abundant. Influenced by the unique climate of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, the Yichang navel orange is a well-known fruit specialty of the Yangtze River Basin, with its smooth and shiny skin, sweet and sour flesh, and rich nutritional value.
Hubei's specialty fruits are not only varied, but also of excellent quality. In order to ensure that the fruits are green and healthy, the Hubei provincial government vigorously develops green agriculture, promotes ecological planting techniques, and provides technical training to fruit farmers to ensure the safety and nutritional value of the fruits.
If you are lucky enough to be in Hubei, why not go into the local orchards and pick these juicy fruits yourself? They are not only the gift of nature in Hubei, but also an unforgettable taste experience on your journey.