A Bite of Shanxi Autumn (Persimmon)

秋意渐浓，正是“贴秋膘”的好时节。在山西，秋天的味道，有一半是柿子给的。无论是热闹的集市，还是宁静的乡村院落，那一抹抹橙红，不仅点亮了季节，也温暖了山西人的味蕾与记忆。

As the autumn chill sets in, it’s the perfect time to nourish the body with seasonal foods. In Shanxi, the taste of autumn is defined in large part by the persimmon. Whether in bustling markets or quiet village courtyards, those shades of orange-red not only brighten the season but also warm the hearts and palates of Shanxi locals.

山西作为北方柿子种植的重要区域，凭借其独特的山地气候与肥沃土壤，孕育出多个风味各异的柿子品种，成为这片黄土地上不可或缺的秋日风味符号。

As a key region for persimmon cultivation in northern China, Shanxi, with its unique mountainous climate and fertile soil, nurtures various persimmon varieties, each with its distinct flavor. These fruits have become an indispensable symbol of autumn in this loess land.

运城：永济青柿

Yuncheng: Yongji Green Persimmon  

永济古属蒲州，素有“柿乡”美誉。这里种植柿树的历史长达约1500年，明清时更被列为贡品。永济青柿个大皮薄、肉细多汁、无籽甘甜，脱涩容易。鲜食清甜，制成柿饼后霜厚绵软，掰开时甚至能拉出一尺多长的油丝，甜润入心。

Yongji, historically part of Puzhou, is renowned as the “Land of Persimmons.” Persimmon cultivation here boasts a history of about 1,500 years, and during the Ming and Qing dynasties, they were even listed as tributes to the emperor. Yongji Green Persimmons are large with thin skin, fine texture, juicy flesh, seedless, sweet, and easy to remove astringency. Eaten fresh, they are refreshingly sweet. When dried into persimmons, they become thick with a white bloom, soft and moist, capable of pulling strands over a foot long when broken apart—a truly sweet and rich experience.

运城：北景柿子

Yuncheng: Beijing Persimmon

产于临猗县北景乡的北景柿子，得益于平坦肥沃的土地与充足的光照，果肉橙红、肉质紧实、味道清甜。它不仅外观艳丽，营养也十分丰富，早在2011年就已荣获国家地理标志农产品认证，是运城柿子家族中的“明星产品”。