Watermelons, muskmelons, tomatoes, spring teas, and mulberries in Jinan, Shandong province has just entered their ripe season. Here are some recommended places for people to experience the fun of picking fruit during the upcoming May Day holiday.

Places for picking watermelons

1. Renfeng town

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Renfeng town in Jiyang district is renowned as the "home of watermelons" in China. Watermelons here taste crisp and sweet. Its pulp is yellow.

Location: Renfeng Fuxi Watermelon Science and Technology Demonstration Park

Tel: +86-186-7882-0015

Location: Zhaowen Fuxi Fruit Cooperative

Tel: +86-138-5411-0225

Location: Fujia village, Renfeng town, Jiyang district

Tel: +86-136-9863-9138

2. Yellow River Xinzheng Ecological Park

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Huanghe subdistrict in Zhangqiu district has a watermelon planting history of more than 500 years.

Location: Xinzheng Ecological Agricultural Cooperative, Zhangqiu district

Tel: +86-150-6916-1088

3. "Pearl Red" watermelon in Zhenglu town

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The "Pearl Red" watermelon in Zhenglu town, Shanghe county is a pollution-free agricultural product that is sweet and succulent, as well as rich in proteinogenic amino acids and vitamin C. In 2012, it was awarded the certification trademark of National Geographic Indications.

Location: Lujia village, Zhenglu town, Shanghe county