Anhui, Hebei, Shandong and Liaoning are the concentrated pear production areas in China, accounting for about half of the cultivation area and more than 60% of the output.
In Yantai, Shandong, the cultivated varieties include Haiyang Qiuyue pear, Huangxian Changba pear, Qixia Daxiang pear, Laiyang Cili (Ci pear), Laixi crystal pear and Xiangshui pear.
In Baoding, Handan, Shijiazhuang, and Xingtai areas of Hebei Province, the main varieties are Yali, Snowflake pear, Yuanhuang pear, Snowgreen pear, and Red pear.
Dangshan and the surrounding area in Anhui Province are the Su pear production areas. Anhui Dangshan is the world's largest contiguous pear orchard, accounting for about 70% of the county's arable land. It is known as the "Pear Capital of China" and is the world's largest contiguous orchard industrial area recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. The annual output of Dangshan Su pear is about 1.5 billion kilograms, accounting for one-eighth of the country's total pear output.
Landlords such as Suizhong, Beizhen, Yixian, Jinxi, Anshan and Fuxin in Liaoning Province produce some varieties of Qiubai pear, Yali and Qiuzi pear systems.
Delicious pear varieties:
1. Red Crispy Ya Pear
Red Crispy Ya Pear is a variety of Ya pear, which is late-maturing and storage-stable. A red-skinned pear variety, it is rated as one of the "Four Famous Pears in China".
Pear skin is relatively thin, the fruit surface is smooth and clean, bright red, white flesh, fine texture, few stone cells, sweet and fragrant, and tastes very good. The red crispy pear is now in season and the price is reasonable.
2. Anhui Dangshan Su Pear
Anhui Dangshan Su Pear is one of the "Four Famous Pears in China". It is characterized by its large fruit, which is suitable for storage and practical after being picked. The fruit is yellow-green and turns yellow when fully ripe.
The fruit tastes slightly rough, but the aroma is richer, crisp and refreshing, juicy and sweet. The fruit has a small core and a lot of pulp, which is very delicious.
3. Shandong Laiyang Pear
Shandong Laiyang Pear has a slightly worse taste because the fruit is relatively rough, but it is full of sweetness. People who like sweet food and don’t mind the slightly rough flesh can use it. Choice, sweet and crunchy are very delicious.
4. Korla fragrant pear
The fruits of Korla fragrant pear are generally small, but they have the advantage of thin skin and thick flesh. The pulp of Korla fragrant pear is delicate yet crisp, and the juice is fragrant yet sweet.
The biggest feature is the rich aroma. You can smell the tangy pear fragrance when you hold it without cutting it. It is worthy of its reputation as one of the "Four Famous Pears in China".