Autumn harvest in Guangzhou's countryside makes the National Day holiday a good time to head beyond the city centre and explore its orchards and villages.
Here are some places to consider during the holiday.
Baiyun: pomelos, guavas and figs
Pomelos
Xiongwei Village is known for a variety of seasonal fruits, including a distinctive Thai Ruby pomelo that has been cultivated locally for several years.
The fruit has green skin even when ripe and typically weighs 1.5-3 kg. Its flesh is ruby-red, sweet and juicy. September and October are the best months for tasting and picking, with the season expected to continue into November.
Picking location: Fanghuachang, Migang Archway, Xiongwei Village, Zhongluotan Town (白云区钟落潭镇雄伟村米岗碑芳花场果园)
Guavas
Guavas are another autumn speciality in the village. More than 200 mu (about 13.3 hectares) of land is planted with guava locally, with the main varieties including Taiwan Pearl and the red-fleshed Watermelon guava. Picking runs from September into the following spring.
Getting there: Xiangji Fruit Base, Sanheng Street, Boluo Dazhuang Road, Zhongluotan Town (白云区钟落潭镇博罗大庄路三横街)
Weiji Orchard: No. 38 Bolong Road, Zhongluotan Town (白云区钟落潭镇博龙路38号)
(Photo: Baiyun Converged Media Center)
Figs
At Fengyi Ecological Park, visitors can pick figs from around eight mu of orchards where grow varieties including Bojihong and Qingpi grow, known respectively for their larger fruit and sweeter flavor.
The figs, grown along the Liuxi River, are expected to remain available until the Spring Festival period in 2027. The farm also serves a local speciality featuring figs and chicken.
Getting there: Along the riverside greenway in Jiannan Village, Renhe Town (白云区人和镇建南村河堤绿道)
(Photo: Baiyun Converged Media Center)
Panyu: grapes and dragon fruit on an island
For a more leisurely countryside escape, head to Dadaosha Island in Panyu, where vineyards and fruit orchards sit alongside the river.
At Before Sunset Picking Garden (日落之前采摘园) beside Lianyiandao Road in Dadaosha Village, around 60,000 m² of grape greenhouses are currently producing Sunshine Muscat grapes. Another 20,000 m² is planted with red-fleshed dragon fruit, while figs and passion fruits grow along the pathways.
The orchard is adjacent to a 100-mu (about 6.67 hectares) campsite, giving families the option of combining fruit picking with camping and sunset views over the river.
(Photo: Panyu Coverage Media Center)
Conghua: persimmon season in the mountains
Conghua is one of Guangzhou's best-known destinations for autumn persimmons, with orchards spread across several mountain villages.
Guifeng Mountain
At the foot of Guifeng Mountain, Guifeng Village has more than 121,400 m² of persimmon groves, where orange-red fruit stands out against traditional village houses. The fruit is seedless and soft-textured, with the best viewing period generally running from mid-October to early December.
Getting there: Search for "Guifeng Village Committee (桂峰村村民委员会)" on navigation apps. From central Guangzhou, the drive generally takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
(Photo: Conghua Fabu)
Shangluo Village, Jiangpu Subdistrict
With a persimmon-growing history stretching back more than 300 years, Shangluo Village has a large area of persimmon trees stretching from the foothills up the mountainside.
The village has become one of Conghua's popular autumn destinations, while the nearby Luodong area combines persimmon orchards with the Luodong Artisan Town, rice-field scenery and traditional craft experiences. Local cafés have also introduced seasonal products such as persimmon coffee and persimmon ice cream.
For the persimmon season, Conghua has launched a dedicated bus service starting September 25.
Getting there: 302 Persimmon Season Express
The fare is 1 yuan per trip, with more frequent services during holidays.
(Photo: Conghua Fabu)
Zengcheng: golden passion fruit in harvest through December
At Xianhu Agricultural Family Farm in Yuehu Village, Xiancun Town, golden passion fruits are now in peak harvest, and the picking season is expected to continue until December, giving visitors a longer window to experience the harvest.
The farm uses organic fertiliser and organic liquid nutrients during cultivation. Freshly picked fruit can be left to ripen briefly, developing a deeper golden colour and a sweeter flavour.
Getting there: Xianhu Agricultural Family Farm, Yuehu Village, Xiancun Town, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou (增城区仙村镇岳湖村仙湖农业家庭农场)
Author | Feng Huiting
Photo | Nanfang Plus
