Chinese farmer grows pears in the shape of dolls
Updated 12:03, 23-Aug-2019
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Have you ever seen pears with a baby face? Orchard farmer Hao Xianzhang showcases his doll-shaped pears in Handan, north China's Hebei province, August 21, 2019. /VCG Photo

Have you ever seen pears with a baby face? Orchard farmer Hao Xianzhang showcases his doll-shaped pears in Handan, north China's Hebei province, August 21, 2019. /VCG Photo

Inspired by the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West," Hao used plastic molds on top of the fruits to give them a unique look which resembles the ginseng fruit. /VCG Photo

Inspired by the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West," Hao used plastic molds on top of the fruits to give them a unique look which resembles the ginseng fruit. /VCG Photo

In the novel, people can absolve their sins and extend their life span by eating a priceless ginseng fruit. /VCG Photo

In the novel, people can absolve their sins and extend their life span by eating a priceless ginseng fruit. /VCG Photo

Hao has also grown pears in other shapes including animals, landscapes and Chinese characters and was granted the national utility model patent for these "artistic fruit." /VCG Photo

Hao has also grown pears in other shapes including animals, landscapes and Chinese characters and was granted the national utility model patent for these "artistic fruit." /VCG Photo