Juicy Peach is a variation of peaches, with round fruit. Shanghai juicy peaches originated in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Legend has it that juicy peaches were first grown by the son of the famous astronomer Xu Guangqi of the Ming Dynasty.

Shanghai juicy peaches feature soft pulp, thin peel, bright red color, luscious juicy and full-bodied fragrance, etc. It is not only tasty, but also has high curative value, especially to cough, gore and coprostasis. Nowadays, some sub-varieties like Wuxi juicy peaches and Fenghua juicy peaches have been developed, and introduced to many countries.