Pineapple Bun Pineapple Bun is a sweet bread originating from Hong Kong. It is said to have gotten its name because after baking, its golden-yellow, craggy, crisp surface resembles the texture of a pineapple. …
King of Fish Siu Mai King of Fish Siu Mai, one of Hong Kong’s traditional snacks. These siu mai are made with fish filling. They are known for their exceptionally bouncy texture and sweet soy sauce.…
Rice cake in a cup is a small dessert that originated in Hong Kong. It is a traditional specialty snack from Taiwan and Guangdong, beloved by young people and children. The finished product features a snow-white, translucent body with a glossy, smooth surface that is delicate and tender. It has a refreshing texture and a sweet, fragrant taste, offering a chewy (Q-textured) mouthfeel...
The red date production area of the 48th Regiment, Third Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, is located in Bachu County, Kashgar Prefecture, situated between the Yarkant River and the Zeyidarya River, within the downstream alluvial plain of the Yarkant River. The soil is primarily forest-shrub meadow soil, with deep layers and good quality. The area features original desert-style secondary poplar forests...
Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Third Regiment walnuts originated in the Near East and are also known as hetao or qiangtao. Along with almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts, they are recognized as one of the world’s famous “Four Major Dried Fruits.” They can be eaten raw or roasted, or used for oil extraction and in the making of pastries and candies. Not only are they delicious, but they are also highly nutritious. The Third Regiment of the First Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is located...
Xinjiang goats are a local breed used for meat, wool, cashmere, and milk. Adult rams average 32–59 kg in weight, while ewes weigh 28–34 kg. Rams produce 150–310 g of cashmere, and ewes produce 175–184 g. The fleece length ranges from 13.2 to 15.4 cm, with a maximum of up to 20 cm. The average...
The unique climate in Xinjiang is highly suitable for carrot cultivation, with a planting area of 165,000 mu and a total yield of 426,000 tons, mainly exported to Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan. Xinjiang carrots are high in beta-carotene, pigments, and dry matter content, have a long shelf life, and produce carrot juice that is bright in color, vivid, naturally fragrant, and flavorful...
Xinjiang is one of China's major onion-growing regions. The planting area covers 56,000 mu, with an annual output of 118,000 tons. Cultivation areas are distributed in the Tianshan mountain range and the northern foothills of the Kunlun Mountains. Xinjiang onions have dense, crisp, and tender flesh with a strong spicy flavor, are highly resistant to storage, and are renowned for being purely natural and pollution-free. …
Xinjiang has natural advantages for growing tomatoes. Compared with the world’s major tomato-producing regions, Xinjiang boasts stable yields, high γ-oryzanol content, elevated soluble solids, low mold levels, good viscosity, minimal pests, diseases, and rotten fruit, with lycopene content exceeding 50 mg per 100 grams. The tomato paste is deep red, glossy, fine, and uniform, with suitable thickness and fluidity...
Corn is one of the main grain crops in Xinjiang, second only to wheat. It is planted on 10.92 million mu of land, with a total output of 5.177 million tons and a yield of 474.1 kilograms per mu. Corn is grown all over the region. The main types include forage corn, high-lysine corn, high-oil corn, sweet corn, popcorn, and waxy corn. The main varieties planted…
Xinjiang wheat has a long cultivation history and is one of the most important staple crops. In 2011, the total wheat planting area in Xinjiang was 16.169 million mu, yielding a total production of 5.766 million tons, with an average yield of 56.6 kilograms per mu. The largest planting areas were in the Kashgar region, Changji Prefecture, and Ili Prefecture, reaching 3.212 million, 2.67…
Tiemenguan Chili is a specialty of Tiemenguan City in Bayingolin Prefecture, Xinjiang. The chili produced in Tiemenguan City is renowned in both domestic and international markets for its high red pigment content, vibrant color, and pollution-free quality. In Tiemenguan City, the Second Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps cultivates 129,900 mu of chili peppers. The region boasts unique geographical advantages for growing red chili peppers, which...
The geographical indication application for the protection of Tarim Reclamation Area Deer Antler Glue and Deer Antler Flower Disc agricultural products covers seven deer farming regiments within the Second Division of the Xinjiang Bayingolin Prefecture: the 21st Regiment, 29th Regiment, 30th Regiment, 31st Regiment, 33rd Regiment, 34th Regiment, and 36th Regiment. Geographic location: East longitude 85°24′23″ - 88…
The geographical indication application for the protection of Tarim Reclamation Area Deer Antler Gelatin and Deer Antler Flower Disc agricultural products covers seven deer farming regiments in the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang: the 21st, 29th, 30th, 31st, 33rd, 34th, and 36th Regiments of the Second Division. Geographic location: longitude 85°24′23″ to 88…
Xinjiang is suitable for growing pigment chili peppers, with a total of 650,000 mu of processing chili pepper cultivation area across the region. These are mainly distributed in counties such as Yanqi, Hejing, Bohu, and Heshuo in the Bayingolin Prefecture, as well as Qapqal County in the Ili Prefecture. The average red pigment content of Xinjiang's processing chili peppers reaches 15.6–16.5 milligrams per gram, making them an excellent...
The 27th Regiment of the Second Agricultural Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is located in the heart of the Yanqi Basin, the largest prefecture in China — the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture — on the southern bank of the Kaidu River, spanning both Yanqi and Bohu counties. Surrounded by high mountains and influenced by the evaporative regulation of the nearly 1,000-square-kilometer Bosten Lake, this production area features a transitional climate between northern and southern Xinjiang...
Yanqi County is located in an intermountain basin at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. It boasts abundant light and heat resources, fertile soil, and high organic matter content. During the growing season of Chinese cabbage, optimal conditions are formed due to the well-coordinated combination of sunlight, heat, and water. The cultivation of Yanqi Chinese cabbage began during the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty. In the 27th year of Daoguang (1847), …
Yanqi Chenzheng Knife Set Yanqi Chenzheng Knife Set Xinjiang is home to four famous knives: the Yingjisha craft knife, the Yili Shamusake folding knife, the Yanqi Chenzheng Knife Set (also known as Chenzheng small knife), and the Shache Mamati folding knife. Among them, the Yanqi Chenzheng Knife Set (Xinjiang Chenzheng small knife) has a production history of 450 years. The Chenzheng small knives available on the market today...
As early as the Han Dynasty, the indigenous Yanqi Horse was renowned both in the Central Plains and the Western Regions. It has a solid physical structure, being more compact and graceful than the Mongolian horse, with coat colors including chestnut, black, and bay. Its head and body are of moderate size, with upright ears, and it is agile yet gentle. The horse has a deep chest and sturdy hooves, excelling particularly in movement. A fine Yanqi Horse can travel…
Whole roast lamb is one of the most famous and luxurious dishes. Typically, a two-year-old sheep is selected, slaughtered, skinned, and has its hooves and internal organs removed. It is lightly marinated in water mixed with onion, ginger, and salt, then coated with a paste made from egg yolk, saltwater, turmeric, cumin powder, and refined flour. The lamb is then placed in a heated tandoor oven, sealed, and slow-roasted for about an hour...