As early summer arrives in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, the air is filled with the sweet wafting aroma of ripe fruits.

The branches of the trees hereabouts are laden with loquats, mulberries, red bayberries, and blueberries, waiting for visitors to come and enjoy their delicious bounty.

Loquats

Freshly picked loquats exude a rich, heady aroma. [Photo/WeChat account: nxqwtj]

Harvest time: Mid-May to early June

Top picks for picking: Xulou village in Wuxing district, Zheng Family Farm in Nanxun district, Yangdun Leisure Farm in Deqing county, Jintang Bay Family Farm in Changxing county and Gaozhuang village in Anji county

Mulberries

Harvest time: May

Top picks for picking: Qianshanyang Culture Museum's Mulberry Garden, Digang Ancient Town's Mulberry Garden in Nanxun district and Macun village's Mulberry Garden in Anji county

Red Bayberries

Maturing red bayberries hang in abundance on tree branches. [Photo/WeChat account: anjifb]

Harvest time: June

Top picks for picking: Egret Valley in Wuxing district, Shangyang village in Deqing county, Zhushan village in Changxing county, Sanguan village in Anji county

Blueberries

Harvest time: Mid-May to June

Top picks for picking: Jueyin Blueberry Base in Moganshan town in Deqing county, Shangshi village in Lincheng town in Changxing county, and Shenglan Farm in Anji county