Laiyang pear is the "elder" of Jiaodong famous fruit; its skin is green and yellow, rough and black spots, and its fruit shape is thick and thin, so it does not look beautiful.

 

 

 

The flesh of Laiyang pear is tender, sweet and crisp, and its quality ranks above all kinds of pear fruits.

 

 

 

Laiyang pear is not only a delicious fresh fruit, but also can be processed into dried pear, preserved pear, pear jam, canned pear, etc. It can also be used to brew wine and vinegar.

 

 

 

Laiyang pear, also known as jasmine pear, is named for its origin in Laiyang City and is one of the famous specialties of Shandong Province.

 

 

 

Laiyang pear has been planted in Laiyang for more than 400 years. It mainly distributes on the riverside beaches along the Qingshui River bank and the East Bank of the Chihe River. The most famous pear trees are Qianhoufang, Luer Port, Yejiapo, Xiaogezhuang, Zhaowangzhuang and Xiaotaozhang. In Luer Port, there is an old pear king with more than 400 years of age who still blossoms and bears fruit every year.