Dragon fruit is widely cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers hot climates, and can endure temperature of up to 40 degree Celsius.

Among dragon fruit sellers in Chinese markets, there's a saying that a fifth of them are from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Guangxi is located in a mountainous terrain, with a hot, long summer and warm, short winter, which is perfect for dragon fruits. Hence Guangxi gradually became the largest planting area of dragon fruit in Chinese mainland.

People in Guangxi love the dragon fruit, not only as consumers, but also as the cultivators and sellers. 

The Long'an County of Guangxi's Nanning City is famous for its dragon fruits, as the large harvest brings job opportunities and considerable revenue. Local government also helps and encourages this industry with new technologies that enable the fruit to grow better.

Dragon fruits are available from June to November every year. Take a visit and taste the freshest dragon fruit you can find in China. 

From the wetlands along the coast to the dense rainforests hidden in the southwest of China, all boast an array of plant species. In this series, CGTN goes on a tour to learn about some of the most iconic flora in different provinces and see how they live in harmony with the local climate and topography.

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