Volcanic Lychee King (Ziniangxi)
Volcanic Lychee King (also known as Ziniangxi, Haiken No. 13) is a national geographical indication product from the volcanic cluster area of Xiuying District, Haikou, Hainan, and is known as the "King of Lychees".
I. Origin: The Gift of Ten-Thousand-Year Volcanic Rock
Core producing areas: Yongxing Town, Shishan Town, Xiuying District, Haikou (hinterland of the volcanic cluster).
Soil characteristics: Basalt weathered soil formed by volcanic eruptions, rich in minerals such as selenium, iron, and zinc, loose and breathable, with sufficient nutrients.
Climate advantage: Tropical monsoon climate, strong sunshine, large diurnal temperature range, conducive to sugar accumulation.
Historical heritage: Yongxing Town has a lychee cultivation history of over a thousand years, and existing ancient lychee trees over a thousand years old are the "living fossils" of the Lychee King.
II. Appearance: Fruit as Big as an Egg, Stunningly Beautiful
Fruit shape: Crooked heart-shaped or nearly round, single fruit weight 50–70 grams (2–3 times that of ordinary lychees), maximum up to 120 grams, comparable to an egg.
Peel: Dark red, relatively thick, with distinct scales, bright color.
Flesh: Snow-white and crystal clear, thick flesh and small pit, high edible rate Hainan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
III. Taste: Honey Fragrance Bursting with Juice, Sweet but Not Greasy
Flavor: Crisp and juicy flesh, rich honey fragrance, sweetness about 18°, sweet with a hint of sourness, rich layers of flavor.
Nutrition: Rich in vitamin C, minerals, and selenium, considered healthier.
IV. Listing Period and Scarcity
Listing time: Mid-to-late May to early June, concentrated harvesting period is only about 15 days, late-ripening and scarce.
Market value: Due to its large size, delicious taste, and scarcity, it is known as the "ceiling of the lychee industry", with a single fruit auction price once reaching 88,000 yuan (2026).
V. Selection and Preservation
Selection: Choose fruits with bright red peel, plump pulp, heavy feel, and green stem.
Preservation: 1–2 days at room temperature, 5–7 days refrigerated (2–5℃), recommended to buy and eat fresh.
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