Chinese Lychees

Lychee is a precious fruit native to China, with a cultivation history of more than 2,400 years. As one of the "Four Great Southern Fruits", it is known as the "King of Fruits".

China is the birthplace and main producer of lychees worldwide. Major growing regions include Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Hainan, Sichuan and Yunnan. The fruits ripen from May to August, usually reddish or purplish-red, with translucent white flesh that is juicy and sweet, rich in vitamins and minerals.

Lychee carries profound cultural heritage, praised in classic poems such as Du Mu’s "A steed gallops as the imperial concubine smiles" and Su Shi’s "I could eat 300 lychees a day". Famous varieties include Feizixiao, Nuomici, Guiwei and Zengcheng Gualü, each with unique flavours and renowned across the globe.