The traditional Chinese calendar divides each year into 24 solar terms. Mángzhòng, or “Grain in Beard”, is the ninth solar term. When Mangzhong arrives, Hainan welcomes the passion fruit harvest season. In Rongbang Township, Baisha County, the local farmers are cheerfully going about the work of harvesting a large crop of ripe, tasty passion fruit.

Farmers are busy picking passion fruit. Photo by Luo Changying / New Hainan App & HiNews App

Rongbang Township is located in the westernmost part of Baisha Li Autonomous County. The local tropical maritime monsoon climate means it’s hot and rainy with plenty of light and heat, making it perfect for passion fruit! Baisha is blessed with over 2,000 hours of sunshine throughout the year as well as abundant rainfall. Rongbang Township is Hainan's all-season orchard, growing a variety of tropical fruits. Passion fruit is a favorite of Rongbang Township, attracting tropical fruit lovers with its bright, glossy appearance, sweet aroma, and firm texture.

Farmers are busy picking passion fruit. Photo by Luo Changying / New Hainan App & HiNews App

Farmers are busy picking passion fruit. Photo by Luo Changying / New Hainan App & HiNews App

Farmers are busy picking passion fruit. Photo by Luo Changying / New Hainan App & HiNews App

Farmers are busy picking passion fruit. Photo by Luo Changying / New Hainan App & HiNews App

Farmers are busy picking passion fruit. Photo by Luo Changying / New Hainan App & HiNews App