When do cherries ripen in Tongchuan?
Cherries are a common fruit in our country, generally ripening and hitting the market in May-June. Some people take their children to orchards during holidays to pick them in person, so when do Tongchuan cherries ripen?
1. When do Tongchuan cherries ripen?
Tongchuan cherries generally ripen and hit the market in May-June, but because there are many varieties, the ripening times differ somewhat. For example, Italian Early Red cherries generally ripen in early May, Summit cherries generally ripen in mid-May, and Sunburst cherries generally ripen in late May.
2. Where can you pick cherries in Tongchuan?
1. Chenjiaping Large Cherries
Tongchuan City is the world's best premium cherry-growing area. Chenping Village in Tongchuan New Area is “Tongchuan's No. 1 Cherry Village”, with a 4500-mu large cherry demonstration area. The cherries are large and red, taste especially sweet, and enjoy the reputation of “the Northwest's No. 1 Fruit”.
Picking location
Chenjiaping, Tongchuan
How to get there
From Xi'an, take G65 (Baotou-Maoming Expressway) and exit at the Tongchuan New Area exit, then follow Changhong South Road and the signs to arrive.
2. Zhouling Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Park
Zhouling Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park includes a strawberry-picking garden, the Sanlian Fruit Industry cherry-picking garden, a modern laying-hen production line viewing point, and the Pengda Industrial vegetable and fruit picking spot. You can also taste farmhouse meals.
Picking location
Hongtu Town, Yintai District
How to get there
From Xi'an, take the Baotou-Maoming Expressway and exit at Tongchuan Chuankou, take Erma Road (National Highway 210) for about 15 km to the Beiguan 305 route intersection, and go about 7 km toward Hanjing to reach the Zhouling Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Park visitor reception center.
Nearby attractions
Zhaojin Town, Yuhua Palace, Yaowang Mountain
Overall, Tongchuan cherries generally ripen in May-June, with the earliest hitting the market in early May and the latest hitting the market at the end of May.