Zhangjiajie Specialty: Honey Mandarin Oranges
Zhangjiajie is rich in honey mandarin oranges, especially along both banks of the Suoxi River in Wulingyuan and in the nearby areas of Jiuxi and Jiangya. The ripening season is in October, with large fruits weighing up to 400 grams. They have moderate sugar content and a refreshingly sweet taste. From Louxi Ferry to Suoxi Mouth, along both sides of the highway for dozens of miles, large patches of orange groves are scattered intermittently. Spring blossoms and autumn fruits add much to visitors' experience...
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Zhangjiajie is rich in mandarin oranges, especially along both banks of the Suoxi River in Wulingyuan and in the nearby Jiuxi and Jiangya areas. The ripening season is in October. The large ones weigh up to 400 grams, with moderate sugar content, refreshingly sweet and tasty. From Louxi Ferry to Suoxi Mouth, along both sides of the highway for dozens of li, intermittently, large patches of orange groves are scattered. Spring flowers and autumn fruit add much pleasure to tourists' travels. In recent years, in order to meet tourists' needs, Wulingyuan District has continuously expanded planting, managed them carefully, constantly improved varieties, multiplied production, and gradually improved storage methods, so that even into the following spring and summer, mandarin oranges are still continuously available on the market.