Vermiculite is one of the advantageous mineral resources in Bayingolin. It has abundant reserves, high grade, good quality, and is easy to mine. Currently, one vermiculite deposit has been discovered in the region, located in Qaganbulake, Yuli County—the largest vermiculite mine in China, with reserves reaching 28.8 million tons. The vermiculite reserves in Bayingolin account for 91% of the national total. (Bayingolin...)
Ruoqiang Golden Silk Jujube Ruoqiang Golden Silk Jujube Source and Characteristics: Originating from the Golden Silk Jujube of Cangzhou, Hebei, with an average fruit weight of 5.8 grams, bright red in color, and of superior quality. Fresh jujubes have 34% soluble solids, 97% edible rate, small pits, thin skin, thick flesh, fine texture, high sugar content, and a drying rate of 55%. Breeding or Introduction Process: 2…
Ruoqiang Winter Jujube. The Ruoqiang Winter Jujube originates from the Huanghua Winter Jujube of Hebei. It has an average single fruit weight of 14.5 grams, a dark reddish-brown color, and excellent fresh eating quality. The soluble solids content of fresh jujubes is 34%, with an edible rate of 95%. The maturity period is mid-October. Breeding or introduction process: In 2000, 1,000 winter jujube seedlings were introduced from Hebei; in 2002...
Geographical Scope: Between longitude 86°45′–93°45′ and latitude 36°05′–41°23′, at altitudes of 846–4,500 meters. This includes Wutamu Township, Ruoqiang Town, Washixia Township, Tianganlike Township, and the 36th Regiment of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. Distinctive Qualities: Ruoqiang red dates are produced in Ruoqiang County, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang...
Simmental cattle are known for their large size, high meat yield, elevated milk protein and fat percentages, hardiness on rough feed, and ease of management. At 24 months, fattened bulls have a carcass weight of 605.3 kg and a dressing percentage of 59.3%. At 22 months, cows weigh 366.4 kg in carcass weight with a dressing percentage of 55.4%. Stall-fed cows produce an average of 5...
The tomatoes produced in Korla are aesthetically pleasing, bright red as fire, with high yield and excellent quality. Ketchup made from Korla tomatoes boasts a delicious taste, sweet and tangy, and has the highest lycopene content in the world. It has been rated as a high-quality product by China's Ministry of Light Industry, ...
The warm climate, abundant sunlight, and high accumulated temperature in Korla provide ideal growing conditions for heat- and light-loving Pima cotton. The Pima cotton produced in Korla is pure white in color, with excellent spinnability, and its evenness and fiber length rank among the best in the world. It can rival California's "Pima S-6" cotton on the international market...
Xintian Dry Red Wine is the “romantic lead” among Xintian’s grape wines. It is mature, vibrant, and emotional—so captivating that you might never grow tired of it, even if you drank it your whole life. All of its character and charm come from the grapes of the Mahe Vineyard. Its emotions lie within the wine, seemingly bottomless yet endlessly intriguing, like the eyes of a mysterious beauty—clear yet profoundly deep… Upon the first sip, it feels smooth and mellow, rich and warming. Before long, your mouth comes alive, offering complex yet straightforward emotions, along with a silky-smooth sensation on the palate that devotees simply can’t resist. There’s also the taste of ripe red berries, signaling instantly that you’ve reached an emotional peak. The wine itself is fully mature, with a touch of untamed, wild fragrance. Xintian Dry White Wine is an excellent choice for social gatherings and get-togethers with friends. It is made from Riesling grapes sourced from the Mahe Vineyard at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains at 44 degrees north latitude, combining the pure snowmelt from the summit of Tianshan with traditional European winemaking techniques to create a refined product. Observe its color—a subtle, enticing radiance with a beautiful straw yellow hue that brings joy just to look at. When you smell it, the aroma is refreshing and invigorating. Take a careful sip, and the grape flavor stands out brilliantly in your mouth, with a delicate fruity scent that lingers on the tongue like silk, gently swirling before leaving you with a tender, utterly agreeable softness. (Korla)
Bayingolin Prefecture boasts extensive licorice distribution and a full range of varieties, earning it the title "Licorice Kingdom." It is primarily found in the basins of the Kaidu River, Tarim River, Peacock River, Dina River, and Qarqan River, as well as around Bosten Lake. Swollen fruit licorice is mainly distributed in Qiemo, Ruoqiang, Yuli, Luntai, and Korla, while smooth fruit licorice and Russian licorice often grow together in Hejing...
Korla City is located in the northern part of the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, on the southern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, and is a fertile oasis. The fragrant pears produced here are the most famous, earning it the reputation of the "Hometown of Pears." Korla fragrant pears, known as "Nai Ximuti" in Uyghur, are celebrated for their thin skin, crisp flesh, abundant juice, sweet taste, fragrant aroma, refreshing flavor, long shelf life, and nutritional...
Bayingolin is one of China’s four major reed-producing regions. The Bosten Lake alone has 580,000 mu of reeds, yielding 300,000 tons annually. In addition to being used for civilian weaving and housing construction, reeds have become an important raw material for the paper industry. The Bosten Lake Paper Mill located in the new urban area of Korla uses high-quality Bosten Lake reeds as raw materials and employs advanced process designs to produce...
Ruoqiang Dates The parent variety of Ruoqiang Dates is the Huizao (Grey Date) from Xinzheng City, Henan Province. The average single fruit weight is 9.7 grams, with an orange-red color and premium quality. Fresh dates have 32% soluble solids, a 97.3% edible rate, and dried dates contain 47.11% total sugar. The pit is small and separates easily from the flesh, with a drying rate of 50%. The ripening period is early September. Breeding or introduction...
Ruoqiang Grey Jujube originates from the Grey Jujube of Xincheng County, Henan Province. The average single fruit weighs 9.7 grams, with an orange-red color and top-quality grade. Fresh jujubes have a soluble solid content of 32%, an edible rate of 97.3%, and dried jujubes contain 47.11% total sugar. The pits are small, separate easily from the flesh, and the drying rate is 50%. The maturation period is early September. The breeding or introduction process includes...
"Clad in cashmere, treading golden paths, drinking mineral water, feasting on Chinese herbal medicine, and excreting Liuwei Dihuang Pills" — this saying describes sheep from Xinjiang. The Luobunur lamb from Yuli County is considered premium among Xinjiang’s lamb. The region is covered with vast expanses of licorice, Apocynum venetum, and ephedra, which serve as the…
Roasted Lamb Skewers on Tamarisk Skewers in Lop Nur There are many ways to roast lamb. Some skewers are placed on a smokeless coal grill, seasoned with fine salt, chili powder, and cumin while roasting, filling the air with the mouthwatering aroma of meat and spices — a lively and bustling scene. Others use steel-welded racks to hold marinated lamb, ribs, and tenderloin skewers, …
Lop Nur Small Oil Naan Naan is one of the staple breads beloved by the various ethnic groups in Xinjiang, with a history of over two thousand years. There are many varieties of naan, roughly fifty or more. Common types include meat naan, oil naan, pit naan, sesame naan, flat naan, Hilman naan, and so on. It is said that the Chinese character “馕” (naan) originates from the Persian language and was widely used in...
Jujube The jujube (also known as osmanthus-scented willow, fragrant willow, or silver willow) is mainly distributed in the northwestern provinces of China and the western part of Inner Mongolia. A small amount can also be found in the northern part of North China and the western part of Northeast China, roughly in areas north of 34 degrees north latitude. Natural jujube forests are concentrated along the Tarim River and Manas River in Xinjiang, the Shule River in Gansu, and both banks of the Ejin River in Inner Mongolia...
Roast Fish of the Lop People The Lop people live alongside the wilderness, and their customs are imbued with its characteristics—rugged, primitive, and marked by extraordinary endurance and adaptability. Their diet mainly consists of roast fish, and roasting fish around a fire has become one of their defining traditions. The Lop people's dwellings, known as “satumas,” are simple and uncontrived, featuring unique architectural styles...
A wild plant species, abundantly distributed in the middle and lower reaches of the Tarim River, covering an area of approximately 8 million mu, with high economic and medicinal value. (Bayingolin)…
Several jade mines have been discovered, primarily located in Qiemu County. Qiemu is known for producing white jade, pink jade, green jade, and Jinshan jade. White jade is as white as mutton fat, pink jade as red as glowing charcoal, green jade as verdant as leaves, and Jinshan jade as dark as pure lacquer. These fine jades are characterized by their pure color, delicate texture, tender smoothness, hardness, and luster. (Bayin'guoleng Mongol Autonomous Prefecture)…