Yantai apples have become known as “space apples“ after astronaut Wang Yaping savored them in space. Due to their superior quality and distinctive flavor, these apples are revered as the “queen“ of the Jiaodong fruit family. With a cultivation history spanning over 400 years, the apple industry in Yantai has spurred the processing, storage, transportation, and distribution of fruits industries in the city, creating millions of jobs and establishing a comprehensive industry chain that encompasses production, storage, processing, and tourismindustries, thus significantly boosting the economic development of rural areas.

　　峄城石榴：千年佳果的新时代活力

　　Yicheng Pomegranates: The Dynamic Legacy of a Thousand-Year-Old Fruit in the New Era

　　枣庄峄城，作为山东石榴的主要产地，享有“中国石榴之乡”的美誉，石榴种植历史长达2000多年。峄城石榴以其个大、汁多、味甜、籽粒饱满且晶莹剔透而著称。近年来，枣庄积极拓展石榴产业链，用石榴果榨汁、用石榴叶制茶、用石榴树造景，2024年以来，冠世榴园景区累计接待游客106万人次，旅游综合收入1.03亿元。

　　As the primary region for pomegranate production in Shandong and earning the reputation of “Hometown of Pomegranates in China“, Yicheng boasts a cultivation history of over 2000 years. Yicheng pomegranates are known for their large size, abundant juice, sweet flavor, and plump, translucent seeds. In recent years, Zaozhuang has been actively expanding the pomegranate industry chain, utilizing the fruit for juicing, the leaves for tea production, and the trees for landscaping. Since 2024, the Guanshi Pomegranate Garden Scenic Area has received a cumulative number of 1.06 million visitors, generating a total tourism revenue of CNY 103 million.

　　大泽山葡萄：“葡”写振兴