Pears in an orchard in the Qingdao West Coast New Area on Aug 15. The pears are large and very juicy, and have white flesh that is almost translucent. [Photo/IC]

A farmer picks pears at her orchard in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Aug 15. A local specialty, the pears are juicy and have thin skin, thick pulp, and a sweet and sour taste. [Photo/IC]

A visitor samples a pear at an orchard in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Aug 15. Pears are regarded as "cooling" fruits that can soothe the throat. [Photo/IC]

A visitor picks pears at an orchard in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Aug 15. [Photo/IC]

Pears hang on the branches at an orchard in Qingdao West Coast New Area. [Photo/IC]

A farmer sorts pears she just picked at her orchard in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Aug 15. [Photo/IC]