Where is the origin of Mashui mandarin? Introduction to its main producing areas

Mashui mandarin is a specialty fruit, famous for its beautiful shape, bright color, thin peel, tender melting pulp, few seeds, abundant juice, and clear sweet fragrance. So, where is the origin of Mashui mandarin?

1. Origin of Mashui mandarin

The origin of Mashui mandarin is Mashui Town, Yangchun City, Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province, hence the name “Mashui mandarin”. It is now a specialty of Yangchun City, Guangdong Province, a China National Geographical Indication Product, and is also known as one of the four famous mandarins of Guangdong.

2. Brief introduction to Mashui Town

Mashui Town is located 13 km southwest of the urban area of Yangchun City. To the east, Ebu Ridge borders Gangji and Qixing Villages of Chuncheng Town; to the south, Nanshan Ridge and Shierpai connect with Huang Village of Gangmei Town and Fenglai Village of Tanshui Town respectively; to the west, Xishan Ridge borders Yongning Town; and to the north, Niugang Road and Xuzai Bridge link with Sanfeng and Shihu Villages of Chuncheng Town. The town has a total area of 141 sq km and a total population of 39,453, and administers 15 village committees and 1 residents' committee.

Mashui Town lies in a semi-hilly area, with terrain high in the west and low in the east. Most villages belong to the Yingbao River water system, a tributary of the Moyang River, and the town has 5 small type-1 and small type-2 reservoirs. Tourist attractions within its territory include the Qing Dynasty pottery kiln site on the Yingbao River in Mashui, Halong Cave, Chundu Hot Spring, Malan Stone Forest, Ebou Ridge stone carvings, Guantian Pavilion, Tongtian Pavilion, and Qinghu Shou.