Xiuwen oranges contribute to rural vitalization

Oranges in Taoyuan village in Liutun town, Xiuwen county are now ripe. Known for its integration of agriculture and tourism, Taoyuan village is inviting tourists from all over the world to come for a memorable autumn experience.

A tourist picks oranges inside an orchard. [Photo/xiuwen.gov.cn]

Inside the orange planting base in Taoyuan village, the heavy fruits bend the branches. Feng Zhijian, a village representative, said, "Our orange planting area has reached 4,000 mu (266.67 hectares), with an annual output value exceeding 5 million kilograms."

To meet the diverse needs of the market, the village has also introduced the popular citrus variety Aiyuan 28 (commonly known as "Jelly Orange"), which features delicate, residue-free flesh and can be directly sucked with a straw. The 600-mu new variety experimental field has entered the peak production period.

Relying on its unique natural conditions, Taoyuan village has formed an "agriculture + tourism" development model, creating a rural complex that integrates fruit picking and rural leisure. This small mountain village is forging a "sweet" path toward rural vitalization through the thorough integration of characteristic industries and rural tourism.