“Yellow-fleshed dragon fruit tastes even better than the red-fleshed variety.” “With supplemental light through both greenhouse structures and artificial lighting, the dragon fruit here is brightly colored, large and plump, with high sugar content. They’re sweet and flavorful—just like those grown in tropical regions.”... As he picked the fruit, Mr. Qin eagerly introduced them to visiting locals and tourists on July 16 at the Qin Mingming Dragon Fruit Plantation, located in Shiniu Village, Hesheng Town, Wenjiang District, Chengdu.

Dragon Fruit Plantation in Wenjiang District, Chengdu [Photo by Yang Jiang]

Villagers Harvesting on Site [Photo by Yang Jiang]

Dragon Fruit in Wenjiang [Photo by Yang Jiang]

Dragon Fruit Plantation in Wenjiang District [Photo by Yang Jiang]

According to reports, over 30 acres of dragon fruit across four plantations in Hesheng Town, Wenjiang District of Chengdu have now entered the harvest season, and local residents and tourists are welcome to visit for fruit picking. By focusing on high-quality dragon fruit cultivation, Hesheng Town is developing a series of consumer-friendly spaces that integrate leisure, entertainment, fruit picking, and hands-on experiences. Centered around the dragon fruit orchards, the area has also introduced rural activities such as tea brewing around a traditional stove and field camping. These efforts aim to promote agritourism and fruit-picking agriculture, while contributing to the high-quality development of Chengdu’s counties and emerging towns.（by Ma Lulu）