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Basic Introduction to Fumin YangmeiFumin Yangmei, a specialty fruit of Fumin County in Yunnan Province, is a Chinese Geographical Indication Product (Agricultural Product Geographical Indication). Located in central Yunnan, Fumin County has a subtropical highland monsoon climate at a low latitude and an excellent ecological environment, making it very suitable for fruit cultivation. Not only does Fumin Yangmei ripen about 30 days earlier than its origin in Zhejiang Province, but it also boasts an attractive shape, bright color, and a sweet-sour taste that is pleasant to the palate. The large tree Yangmei from Fumin has been certified as pollution-free by the Ministry of Agriculture and as a green product by the Green Food Center of the Ministry of Agriculture. Fumin County has been honored with the title "China's Yangmei Hometown." Nutritional ValueYangmei has the effects of quenching thirst, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and improving digestion. Eating more of it does not harm the digestive system but instead has detoxifying and cold-dispelling properties. According to "Compendium of Materia Medica," "Yangmei can quench thirst, harmonize the five organs, cleanse the stomach and intestines, and eliminate foul odors." All parts of the Yangmei, including the fruit, seed, root, and bark, can be…

Ski enthusiasts frolic at an international ski resort in Altay city, Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ( Taste all China /A'erdake Baisihan) Altay Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is situated in the prime latitude zone for skiing, between 45 and 47 degrees north. It boasts a lengthy snow season, superior snow quality, and ample snowfall. The heavy snowfall in Altay used to cause mountain closures, isolation for locals during winter, and natural disasters. However, Altay is now capitalizing on its natural resources to develop ice and snow tourism, transforming the snowy landscape into a valuable asset. In early October, the Keketuohai International Ski Resort in Altay opened ahead of schedule, commencing a six-month-long ski season. This early opening has attracted skiing enthusiasts from across the country. "We are enriching the range of winter tourism products, including skiing and hot springs, to cater to the increasing demand for winter tourism. Preparations at the ski resort are almost finished, and we are committed to providing snow enthusiasts with an enhanced skiing and hot spring experience," said Zhang Jiarui, deputy general manager of an international ski resort in Altay. The majority of tourists used to visit Altay…