The pond smelt inhabits only waters with temperatures below 28°C, clear water quality, and extreme sensitivity to water pollution and low tolerance for pH levels. That’s why they chose Bosten Lake—situated in the desert yet backed by snow-capped mountains—with no pollution whatsoever, where they have thrived and multiplied. Folklore has it that when Zhuge Liang captured Meng Huo six times…
Serve the caviar in a small dish filled with ice to maintain its freshness and flavor, and pair it with different accompaniments according to personal taste. The most classic and popular choices are sour cream and toasted white bread. It is especially important to note that caviar should never be paired with strongly scented ingredients such as onions or lemons…
Bosten County is named after the Bosten Lake within its jurisdiction. Historically known as the West Sea, Bosten Lake has long been famed as an “Oasis Beyond the Great Wall” celebrated for its plump fish, delicious crabs, and fresh shrimp. With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, the West Sea Dragon Crabs of Bosten will also hit the market in large numbers. The water quality of Bosten Lake is excellent and unpolluted, and the small lake area in the southwest boasts abundant natural biological bait, including vast reed beds and aquatic...
Qiemo boasts vast natural grasslands with lush, high-quality forage and a rich variety of plant species, making it a base and birthplace for livestock development. The region has a long history of nomadic herding and abundant livestock breeds, especially the Qiemo Sheep, which graze year-round on these pastures and are an indispensable high-quality breed for natural grassland animal husbandry. “Emerald-green grasslands stretch across the Kunlun Mountains…
Qiemu red dates are a specialty of Qiemu County in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. The red dates from Qiemu are known for their excellent taste, pure color, freedom from pests and diseases, high organic content, and rich sweetness, making them a premium variety among dates. Qiemu County features a warm temperate continental climate, with abundant water, soil, light, and heat resources, as well as significant diurnal temperature variations—conditions that are highly favorable for the growth of red dates. In particular...
Roast Whole Lamb of Qiemo The lamb in Qiemo has a unique flavor—whether it’s from a sheep or a goat, whether it’s hand-held lamb or roast whole lamb, it's quite different from that found elsewhere. When Uyghur people prepare hand-held lamb, they rarely use seasonings, adding just a bit of salt. The lamb remains non-greasy and delightfully fragrant. Roast whole lamb is simply extraordinary—crispy on the outside yet tender inside, bursting with aroma yet never oily. Roast whole…
Qiemo Large Thin Naan is an indispensable and essential staple in the daily lives of the Uyghur people, as well as a uniquely distinctive food in Uyghur culinary culture. The Uyghurs have a long history of consuming naan, and there are many varieties. Among them is the “Kakeqia” large thin naan, which has a diameter of up to 40–50 centimeters, making it the king of naans...
Flight Attendant’s Baked Buns, known in Uyghur as "samsa," are made with unleavened dough folded into a square shape around a spiced meat filling. The filling consists of minced lamb mixed with a small amount of onion, cumin, fine salt, pepper, and water. The assembled samsa are placed against the inner walls of a tandoor oven and baked for just over ten minutes until the golden crust is perfectly crisp...
Apocynum pictum is primarily distributed along the Tarim River and Kongque River in the Tarim Basin, covering approximately 8 million mu. Commonly known as wild hemp, it is also called "oleander hemp," "camellia hemp," "tea plant hemp," and other names. The Apocynum pictum found in Bayingolin is named after the regions of Lop Nur and Lop Village, where it mostly grows. Apocynum pictum is a plant of many uses: its stems can be used to make paper...
Origin Characteristics: (Supplement) The chicken farm is surrounded entirely by irrigated farmland, with good soil and water quality. It is located away from the farm at a higher elevation, with good drainage, sheltered from the wind and facing the sun, offering convenient transportation yet not adjacent to major roads. Within a 2000-meter radius, no upstream pollution sources threaten the environment, including industrial “three wastes,” agricultural waste…
Bohu County boasts vast territory and a moist climate. It is home to China's largest inland freshwater lake—the Bosten Lake—with beautiful ecological surroundings, flat and fertile land, and an extensive network of canals. Thanks to the moderating influence of Bosten Lake on the local air temperature, the area experiences relatively mild seasonal changes, abundant light energy, and moderate heat, placing it within a mid-temperate continental climate zone...
Bosten Lake Grass Carp. Bosten Lake, located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, spans from 41°32′ to 42°14′ north latitude and 86°19′ to 87°26′ east longitude, covering a total area of 1,647 square kilometers. “Letter from the People’s Government of Bohu County Regarding the Application to Define the Origin Area of the Geographical Indication Protected Product – Bosten Lake Wild Fish…”
Bosten Lake Carp is found in the waters of Bosten Lake, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, located between 41°32′ to 42°14′ north latitude and 86°19′ to 87°26′ east longitude, covering a total area of 1,647 square kilometers. From the "Letter from the People's Government of Bohu County on the Application to Define the Origin Scope of Geographical Indication Protected Product – Wild Fish of Bosten Lake…"
Bosten Lake roast fish is all-natural, tender, and delicious. Roast fish made from organic fish species in Bosten Lake such as crucian carp, silver carp, common carp, and northern pike are highly favored by tourists. Not only do they bring substantial income to local roast fish vendors, but they have also become a must-try dish for visitors. Whenever night falls, crowds flock here to enjoy the delicacies…
Hand-pulled noodles, commonly known as "lā tiáo zi" among the people of Xinjiang and called "Lan Ganman" in Uyghur, are a beloved dish among all ethnic groups in the region. There are various theories about their origin—some say they came from Shanxi, brought to Xinjiang by camel drivers of that era; others claim they were invented by the Uyghur or Hui people. I…
The Bohu County Chili Products Factory was established in 1990, restructured into Tenghu Chili Products Co., Ltd. in 1999, and on August 21, 2002, it was sold to a private buyer for 1.75 million yuan, becoming Bohu County Wanfu Chili Products Co., Ltd. The company has a registered capital of 5.3 million yuan, covers an area of 33,800…
The Lanxiang Company in Bohu County was established in 1998, and in February 2002, it was acquired and operated by Dandong Chengfeng Food Company from Liaoning Province, subsequently being renamed as the current Bohu County Lanxiang Aquatic Products Food Co., Ltd. The company covers an area of 16,000 square meters, with a registered capital of 2 million yuan and total assets of 15.25 million yuan. …
Visiting Wulan Village in Wulanzhengsen Township, Bohu County, you’ll see lush green rice fields stretching along both sides of the road. A gentle breeze rolls through, sending waves of green across the paddies—a truly refreshing sight. The crystal rice production base in Wulanzhengsen Township, Bohu County, is located at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, downstream of the Kaidu River, by the Bosten Lake. The crystal rice produced here is...
Origin characteristics: Benbutu Town in Bohu County is located in the Yanqi Basin, featuring a mild climate, abundant sunlight, moist air, and fertile soil. The town has 29,400 mu of arable land, with flat terrain. Thanks to its proximity to the Kaidu River and Bosten Lake, both groundwater and surface water are plentiful. It is one of the main production areas for agricultural, livestock, fishing, and sideline products in Bohu County…
The tomatoes produced in Korla are visually appealing, bright red as fire, with high yield and excellent quality. Ketchup made from Korla tomatoes boasts a delicious taste, sweet and tangy flavor, and the highest lycopene content in the world. It has been rated as a high-quality product by China's Ministry of Light Industry, and has successively won the Gold Award at the China Food Expo, the Silver Award for High-Quality Products in China, and the National Quality Product designation.