Hanfu apples welcome visitors to Shenyang
(Chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2016-10-12
Juicy and sweet Hanfu apples are ripe for picking in Shenyang, the capital city of Northeast China’s Liaoning province.
Zhang Li, a fruit farmer from Faku Hanfu Apple Cultivating Base, claimed it had been an excellent harvest this year, and all his apples had already sold-out, making him a good profit.
Due to its characteristics such as juicy pulp, sweet taste, high output, good returns, and its ability to grow in a cold climate; growing Hanfu apples has been a priority for Shenyang’s fruit growers, and Shenyang plans to build itself the biggest Hanfu apple cultivation base in Northeast China.
Statistics from the Shenyang forestry bureau show that with a cultivating history of more than 14 years, Shenyang has 400,000 mu (26,557 hectares) of apple orchards, with an annual output of 2,500 kilograms per mu. The output value of Hanfu apples per mu has reached as much as 10,000 yuan ($1,488).
Currently, Hanfu apple cultivation in Shenyang is experiencing healthy growth.
To further boost the development of Shenyang’s apple industry, this autumn, Shenyang forestry bureau organized three events, including the foundation of Shenyang Hanfu Apple Industrial Alliance, the Second Shenyang Hanfu Apple Festival, and an apple-picking activity.
Shenyang Hanfu Apple Industrial Alliance, established on Sept 27, has more than 200 businesses and individuals making up its membership, encouraging Hanfu apple farmers to work together instead of competing against each other. Members of the alliance will jointly explore the apple market at home and abroad.
The Second Shenyang Hanfu Apple Festival, which runs through October, will treat participants to more than 10 activities, including a big sale of Hanfu apples, an apple-themed photographic competition, an apple tree adoption activity, and a forum on apple selling through e-commerce.
In addition, Shenyang will provide free transportation to 11 apple cultivation bases for visitors to enjoy fruit-picking.
It is hoped that the above activities will promote the development of Shenyang’s apple industry and create a famous brand.
Visitors pick Hanfu apples at an apple cultivation base in Shenyang. [Photo/ShenyangDaily] |