Longquan has been known to the world for producing fruits since ancient times. The production of honey peach holds a dominant position, with a total of 17 million honey peach trees covering some 11,333 hectares. As one of the 10 peach flower scenic spots in China, it has opened 234 square km of orchard to the visitors, which account for 40 percent of the total area of the region. In spring Longquan becomes a sea of flowers. Oriental cherry, peach, plum, pear and apricot blossom to create a fairyland on earth, attracting hundreds and thousands of visitors. In order to take advantage of this resource, the local government sponsored the peach flower festival in 1987. The event has since become an annual gala not only of sightseeing but also of economic, cultural and artistic exchanges.
