Datong is a city located in China's Shanxi Province. In early autumn, Chinese hawthorn trees have already started to produce fruits in Datong. The fruit has a bright red color. In Chinese, it's called "shan zha" and it is an ingredient to make many popular snacks in the country including tanghulu and shanzhagao.
Chinese hawthorn trees prefer a cool and humid environment. They can grow both in cold and hot weather. In China, you can find them grow in many provinces including Shanxi, Shandong and Jiangsu.
Here are some photos of Chinese hawthorns taken in Datong City.
Hawthorn berries taste sour and sweet. / Photo by Ding Qian
Hawthorn berries in Datong, Shanxi Province. / Photo by Ding Qian
Hawthorn berries. / Photo by Ding Qian
About 'City of Wild'
Nature is not limited to faraway mountains and oceans, it also exists in urban cities and our daily lives. In the series, "City of Wild," CGTN not only unfolds a world of wildlife you were probably not aware of, but also highlights the theme of this year's CBD COP 15: Ecological Civilization: Building a Shared Future for All Life on Earth.
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