Peaches in Guanshanhu's town enter picking season

A press conference marking the release of a new peach brand was held in Guanshanhu district in Guiyang, the capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, on Aug 5. This coincided with the start of the picking season for golden honey peaches in the district's Zhuchang town.

The golden honey peaches in Zhuchang town are known for their excellent quality and taste. [Photo/WeChat account of Guanshanhu district]

The event aimed to fully leverage the ecological and transportation advantages of Zhuchang town, promote innovation-driven development and brand enhancement, and advance the integrated development of culture and tourism related to golden honey peaches.

This year, the planting area for the town's prized peaches is approximately 80 mu (5.33 hectares). The fruits have now fully matured, boasting an expected yield of around 25,000 kilograms.

Supported by the careful management of technicians and on-site workers, this year's peaches have maintained their excellent quality and taste.

A villager selects peaches before loading them into baskets. [Photo/WeChat account of Guanshanhu district]