On the morning of March 23, the Second Dachong Pear Blossom Festival commenced at the Shaxi Pear Orchard in Shibanqiao Village, Dachong Township, Hongjiang City. The event saw the presale of 500,000 kilograms of golden pears and on-site adoption of 128 pear trees.

Historical fashion show.

Under the theme “A Thousand Acres of Blossoms in Full Bloom, Visit Dachong for Floral Splendor”, this year’s festival featured cultural performances, guided tours, long-table banquets, pear tree adoptions, treasure hunts in the floral sea, and a short video competition. It attracted over 800 visitors from Huaihua and neighboring areas, who immersed themselves in the vast pear blossom fields to celebrate the beauty of spring.

Tourists take photos at the pear orchard.

Dressed in traditional Hanfu, qipao and other ethnic attire, visitors strolled through the orchard in small groups along designated paths, capturing picturesque moments of their spring outing. At the event, guests could also adopt their favorite pear trees by hanging personalized name tags. In autumn, they can return with family and friends to harvest the golden pears from their adopted trees.

Tourists participate in a long table banquet.

Dachong Town cultivates over 300 hectares of golden pears. In recent years, the town has implemented pear-themed cultural initiatives through events like blossom festival, harvest festival, and all-pear banquet. By integrating tourism, folklore, and leisure activities, Dachong has been actively developing a pear-based economy to boost agricultural industries.  

(Translated by Yang Hong)