Wax apples, dragon fruit, pineapples, and grapes are just in season at seven recommended orchards amid the rural scenery of Jinwan District.

Yongcheng Gardening

The ecological orchard offers self-harvest of pineapple, Taiwan wax apple, mango, lychee, and red dragon fruits that are planted in a traditional way on more than 1,300 mu (86.67 hectares, 214 acres) and nourished with organic fertilizer.

Gate 1 of Taiwan Farmers Venture Park, Pingdong Avenue

Contact Chen Gang, 15626997888

Xiachangzhang Predominant Fruits

The orchard grows not only wax apples, pineapples, mangoes, papayas, jackfruit, grapes, lemons, watermelon, and muskmelon, but also has corn, choi sum, spinach, Chinese cabbages, and radishes.

8379 Zhuhai Ave, Pingsha Town

Contact Xia Guojian, 13697779292

Visitors pick their chosen watermelons at Shiqiu Manor [Photo by Zhang Zhou / Zhujiang Evening Post]

Guangzhiyuan Agricultural Scientific & Technological Development

Guangzhiyuan offers high-quality mangoes and tax apples for both on-site and online purchase, although visitors may not pick fruit.

Taiwan Farmers Venture Park

Contact Zhang Yan, 13271479777

Tailong Agricultural Science & Technology

Tailong is planted with various species of pineapples and wax apples.

Taiwan Farmers Venture Park 2nd Phase, Pingdong Avenue

Contact Chen Xi, 13411423456

Zongyuan Eco-agricultural Science & Technology

Year-round fruit and vegetable picking is available with selections varying from dragon fruit and common figs (ficus carica) to grapes and vegetables. There are also facilities for parent-child activities and fishing.

Third Qianxi Brigade, Pingsha Town

Contact Wu Jiefeng, 13702323858

Shiqiu Agricultural Development

Grapes, dragon fruits, and watermelons at Shiqiu Manor are ripe for picking. Enterprises can host activities there with the use of a training room, kitchen, and open restaurant.

380 m (416 yd) northeast of Bayi Residential Committee, Hongqi Town

Contact Ms Lai, 18902875438

Lyuyuan Modern Agriculture Demonstration Base

The Lyuyuan form is primarily planted with grapes and common figs, but also offers passion fruits, mulberries, cucurbits, and vegetables for agricultural sightseeing year-round.

Jinzhou Residential Community, Nanshui Town

Contact He Jingwen, 13923232874; Mr Cai, 13725259709