When do Langqi grapes usually ripen?

Grapes are a very delicious fruit that can be used to make wine or dried into raisins. The grapes of Langqi in China are famous for being delicious. So, when do Langqi grapes ripen?

1. When do Langqi grapes ripen?

Langqi grapes ripen in July-August every year. The grapes picked at this time are sweet and juicy, and the local area also holds the Langqi Grape Tourism Festival.

2. Langqi grape picking guide

(1) Bus guide

1. Route 40 goes directly to Langqi Tourist Resort. (The whole trip takes more than two hours, fare 10 yuan)

2. Fuzhou Rende Station Route 36—Dongqi Wharf (the whole trip takes 1.5 hours, fare six yuan)—take the Langqi ferry (8 minutes, two yuan)—Langqi Tourist Resort.

3. Fuzhou Railway Station (Quantou Passenger Station)—Baihuting—Langqi Red Flag Roundabout—Langqi Tourist Resort.

4. Route 73 express line (Gongjiao Rende Station——ride to Junzhu Roundabout Station), transfer to Route 116, then transfer to the ferry at Dongqi Wharf. (This is the method with the fewest stops, with more than 12 fewer stops than Route 36. Total fare 2 yuan.)

(2) Driving yourself

1. Fuzhou—get on the highway at Cangshan Chengmen or Mawei Qingzhou—get off the highway at Changle Yingqian—Houyu—Langqi Bridge—Langqi Tourist Resort (65 km, 55-minute drive)

2. Fuzhou—Xianan—Changle Yingqian—Houyu—Langqi Bridge—Langqi Tourist Resort (60 km, 50-minute drive)

3. Fuzhou—Mawei—Tingjiang—Langqi ferry—Langqi Tourist Resort (53 km, 75-minute drive)

(3) Suggestions

1. If you plan to hike the mountain trails to view the sea and play in the sand, it is not recommended to go in July or August. Although there are pavilions along the way for resting, the trees are small and provide little shade, so it is not suitable.

2. The temperature in Langqi is not much lower than in downtown Fuzhou, and the sunshine is strong. It is recommended to bring a hat, a quick-dry windbreaker, and especially plenty of water, as well as some snacks. There are not many shops along the way, so this helps prevent dehydration and hunger.

3. July and August are the most suitable time to go for grape picking.

Next to the Langqi sea embankment there is the Oriental College of the Agriculture and Forestry University. There are many small restaurants at the college entrance, so meals can be easily taken care of.

3. Notes on picking grapes

1. When picking, visitors should best wear dark clothing to avoid getting stained with grape juice from contact with the grapes or branches. At the same time, dark clothing can also protect against insect bites.

2. Grapes cannot be eaten directly after being picked, because the fruit has a high sugar content and insects or bacteria easily attach to the surface.

3. Visitors should cherish the grape vines and not pick them by the branch, and should act within their means, picking only as much as they can eat.

4. When picking, be careful not to let the scissors injure yourself or others, and pay special attention to watching children.

5. When picking, use your hand or a basket to support the underside of the grapes before cutting, so that the grapes do not fall to the ground and break.

The Langqi Grape Tourism Festival is a major cultural festival in Fuzhou. Friends nearby can go and take part at this time, not only to eat delicious grapes but also to enjoy sightseeing.