Foreign friends immerse themselves in the autumn harvest experience and encounter the unique sweetness of YuanQuan kiwi fruit

The golden autumn brings coolness and the fragrance of ripe fruits, marking the perfect season for the kiwi fruit harvest in Yuanquan Town. On September 10, 2026, Ignat, a Kazakh student from Shandong University of Technology, visited Yuanquan Town in Boshan District, immersing himself in the unique kiwi fruit production base of the town. He personally experienced the joy of autumn harvest and closely appreciated the vibrant vitality and local charm of rural industrial revitalization.

The first stop of the activity was the kiwi fruit plantation in Yuanquan West Village. The vineyards were lush and laden with fruit, with round and plump "Biyu" kiwi fruits adorning the branches, emitting a fragrant aroma. Under the detailed explanation and guidance of the staff, Ignat walked into the fields, learning to identify ripe fruits and mastering picking techniques, experiencing the joy of picking kiwi fruits firsthand. During the breaks in picking, he tasted freshly picked kiwi fruits on the spot. The green and crystal-clear flesh was juicy, sweet and sour, with a unique taste that earned him continuous praise. He truly appreciated the unique reputation of "Boshan kiwi fruits are just a bit sweet".

Subsequently, Yige Na proceeded to the Kiwi Fruit Square in Yuan Quan Town, stopping to admire the unique landscape of wind pipes and savoring the distinctive kiwi fruit cultural tourism features that are exclusive to Yuan Quan Town. Around the square, kiwi fruit retail stalls were neatly arranged along the street, and fruit farmers were busy sorting and selling fresh fruits, creating a bustling and prosperous market scene.

At the end of the event, Ignac entered Wang Zhiguang's kiwi fruit cold storage for a visit and learning session. The staff provided a detailed introduction to the entire process of kiwi fruit storage and preservation, cold chain storage, and graded management and protection. They explained the important role of modern cold storage in extending the preservation period of fruits, ensuring fruit quality, opening off-peak sales channels, and extending the industrial chain. Through the on-site visit, Ignac systematically understood the complete industrial system of kiwi fruit from field planting, fresh fruit sales, to cold chain storage in Yuanquan Town. He gained a more comprehensive understanding of Yuanquan Town's development model, which relies on characteristic fruits, deeply cultivates the entire industrial chain, and promotes rural industrial revitalization.

This immersive visit allowed foreign friends to step out of the campus and into the countryside, experiencing the unique advantages of the kiwi fruit industry in Yuanquan and the new look of rural development through on-site visits and hands-on experiences. Moving forward, Yuanquan Town will continue to rely on the characteristic kiwi fruit industry, deeply tap into the potential of the integration of agriculture, tourism, and culture, and use the characteristic industry as a link to build more platforms for external exchanges and exhibitions, allowing Yuanquan's characteristic agricultural products, rural scenery, and local culture to go beyond Zibo and reach a broader stage.