With the onset of July, the longan fruit in Maoming is now ripe, covering Maoming with a gentle blanket of yellow.

Ripe longans hang heavy on the branches. [Photo/WeChat account: maofabu]

A farmer picks ripe longans on a tree. [Photo/WeChat account: maofabu]

The longans from Maoming have a thin peel, sweet taste, and thick flesh. [Photo/WeChat account: maofabu]