Ya pears are mainly grown in Hebei, Shandong and other places.

The Ya pear is a traditionally cultivated pear variety in China, named for the protrusion at the stem end that resembles a duck's head; the fruit has thin skin, a small core, and is juicy and sweet. Its quality is closely tied to its place of origin, and because different production areas differ in climate and soil conditions, the flavor of the fruit also varies slightly.

Looking at the traditional production areas, Hebei is the most concentrated source of Ya pears, with large-scale plantings around Weixian County in Handan and Botou in Cangzhou, which have long been known as the hometown of Ya pears. In addition, areas along the old course of the Yellow River in Shandong, such as Yangxin, are also important production areas, and parts of Tianjin and Liaoning also produce them.

Ya pears are suited to growing in a warm, semi-humid environment with ample sunlight; a large temperature difference between day and night helps sugar accumulation, and deep, well-drained sandy loam is most suitable. The climate and soil conditions in the Hebei and Shandong area happen to match these requirements, so the Ya pears produced there have a relatively outstanding flavor.

When buying Ya pears, you can pay attention to the place of origin; fruit from established production areas usually has a regular shape, yellow-green color, and fine fruit dots. When storing them, avoid squeezing, keep them in a cool, ventilated place, and refrigeration can extend their freshness; simply wash before eating.