First Harvest of Chinese Durians to Hit the Market in June

(Straits Times) — Known as China’s Hawaii, the Hainan Island is famous for its tropical beaches and its scenic golf courses.

But the island, located at the southernmost point of China, is set to make its name for another product — durians.

After four years of growing durian trees on the island, which is about 47 times the size of Singapore, some 2,450 tons of Hainan durians are set to make its debut in the market in June, according to local news reports.