Photo shows the "Chetou" pears in a pear orchard in the Mamuchi Township of Linyi City in east China's Shandong Province. (Photo provided by Linyi)
BEIJING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- The cultivation and plantation of "Chetou" pears is becoming a new highlight in promoting rural economic development in the Mamuchi Township of Linyi City in east China's Shandong Province.
Known as the "hometown of pears," Mamuchi Township features picturesque pear orchards where blooming pear flowers create stunning pastoral landscapes every year.
To leverage this fruit for the benefit of more villagers, the township established the Chetou Pear Planting Association in 2019. This initiative brought together industry experts in technology and management to standardize the planting process, variety selection and technical promotion.
In 2020, the township government planned the construction of a 1,000-acre "Chetou" pear industrial park, complete with a viewing platform and a parking lot, attracting many visitors for sightseeing and recreation.
At present, the "Chetou" pear orchards are thriving due to industrialization, with an annual yield reaching 1,000 tonnes and an output value exceeding 10 million yuan.
Pear plantation not only brings economic benefits to local farmers, but also injects new momentum into rural revitalization in the township.
The "Chetou" pear is a rare variety named for its resemblance to the frame of a traditional Shandong unicycle. Historically, it has been regarded as a tribute fruit due to its ability to quench thirst, earning it the nickname "longevity pear".
Though small in size, the pear has a thin skin, juicy flesh, and sweet flavor, and is rich in various minerals. It boasts multiple health benefits, including soothing the lungs, relieving coughs, and aiding digestion, making it a delightful and nourishing choice, especially in autumn and winter.
(Edited by Tian Shenyoujia with Xinhua Silk Road, tianshenyoga0524@163.com)
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