Fig King

The Fig King is a fig tree with a history of over 500 years, known as a rare and extraordinary tree. It is located in the Fig King Scenic Area in Layka Township, Hotan County, which is a landscape area integrating catering, leisure, fruit picking and sightseeing.

Highlights of Fig King

Fig King

Fig Trees

The Fig King has a history of more than 500 years. It has only one root system, but its branches are crisscrossed and its crown is lush, forming the unique landscape of "a single tree forming a forest". This tree bears fruit three times a year and produces 20,000 figs a year.

Here, you can stroll in the shady orchard, where the fig trees are lush and full of fruit, giving people a feeling of richness and vitality. Fresh figs can be eaten from June to October. The figs here are large and tender, bright yellow in color, sweet and refreshing in taste, and are memorable. They are praised by people as the "fairy fruit" on earth.

Scenic Area Construction

Inside the Scenic Area

In addition to this rare and extraordinary tree, the Scenic Area is also equipped with complete facilities, providing great convenience for visitors. The Scenic Area has everything from viewing platforms, a stage area, a reception area, a barbecue area, homestays to shops. You can stand on the viewing platform to admire the charm of the ancient tree up close; enjoy cultural performances in the stage area; tuck into delicious food in the barbecue area and savor local specialties; or stay in cozy homestays to relax amid the tranquility of the countryside and deeply experience the peace and beauty of rural pastoral life.

Nutritional Value

Fig Fruit

Figs are not only a craving-relief fruit, but also a perfect combination of deliciousness and health. They can be used as medicine to strengthen the stomach, clear the intestines, reduce swelling and detoxify, and relieve symptoms such as loss of appetite and sore throat. Their fruit is very rich in glucose, fructose and sucrose. Dried fruits made from them can have good anti-tumor effects.

Activities to do at Fig King Scenic Area

Cultural experience: You can participate in cultural experience activities in the orchard, learn about the planting and processing technology of figs, and understand the history and cultural background of figs.

Fig picking: When figs are ripe, the scenic area will attract a large number of tourists to pick them. You can pay to experience picking figs and enjoy the nutritional value of figs. But please be careful of mosquito bites.