Qianxi County is located in the Yanshan Mountains,the Great Wall,Luanhe Sea water,the hinterland of Beijing-Tangshan triangle is the famous "township of Chestnut-p1.html" target='_blank'>CHINESE CHESTNUT."Unique soil,climate,hydrological,geological conditions Qianxi chestnut create an excellent taste and flavor,known as"the chinese chestnut is Jingdong ,Jingdong chestnut Qianxi a few" of reputation.At present,the county area of chestnut cultivation has reached 60 million,30 million,annual output of 40,000 tons,the annual export volume more than 10,000 tons,the output and export volume ranks the forefront.
Qianxi chestnut has the production his tory of over 2,000 years.The Book of Songs,
Stratagems of the Warning States,Springs and Autumns of Master Zuo,the Analects of Confucius,
etc.books all record it.The old trees of over 300 years can be seen everywhere in Qianxi county.
Qianxi chestnut has exquisite appearance and bright color. The kernel appears cream-colored with the strong gluinous quality ,sweet fragrance and excellent taste it is rich in vitamin,carotene ,aminoacid and calcium and iron, etc. Microelements,which can invigorate the functions of stomach, spleen and kidney and beautify looks.It enjoys the reputation of “East Pearl”and is named “the best food of Chinese sweet Chestnut” by the Japanese.