Bianliang Watermelon, Kaifeng

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More pulp but less seeds, sweet, perfect summer heat reliever, that refers to the famous Bianliang Watermelon. Bianliang refers to Kaifeng city, as it was named Bianliang in ancient times. From this point of view we can see that the watermelons in Kaifeng have been famous throughout this area for a very long time. Nowadays in Kaifeng city watermelons can be provided all though the year, not only in summer but also in winter. Kaifeng watermelons are famous for its thin peel, more pulp, very sweet and tasty. It is widely loved by all the local people as well as tourists. In the Northern Song dynasty people in Kaifeng began to grow watermelons and on the famous painting Qingming Riverside View, some people eating watermelons along the street can be observed. The climate in Kaifeng is extremely favorable to watermelons and it has been one of the important cash crops to the local farmers.

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