Origin characteristics: Bayingolin County is located in a mountain basin on the southern foothills of the central Tianshan Mountains and the northern edge of the Queletage Mountains, within the upper reaches of the Weigan River basin. The area is vast and rich in resources. The climate in Bayingolin County is a temperate continental arid type, characterized by cold winters and cool summers. Product features: green, eco-friendly, pollution-free, residue-free…
Bai Cheng Garlic is a specialty of Bai Cheng County in the Aksu region of Xinjiang. It is known for its high allicin content, strong garlic flavor, and slightly spicy taste. Bai Cheng County is a major agricultural area with a long history of crop farming, cultivating nearly 20,000 acres of white-skinned garlic with an annual output of 10,000–15,000 tons. Garlic is a beloved food seasoning...
Aksu Jujubes—Named as one of China’s Famous, Special, and High-Quality New Agricultural Products in 2015, Xinjiang Jujubes are grown in Xinjiang, a world-class fruit-growing region. The area features ancient, unpolluted sandy soil, long sunshine hours, strong solar radiation, high accumulated temperature, and large diurnal temperature variations—up to 15 hours of abundant sunlight daily and temperature differences exceeding 20°C between day and night. With a frost-free period lasting as long as 220 days and irrigation from the perennial glacial meltwater of the Kunlun Mountains, the unique natural conditions are perfect for growing fruit trees such as jujubes. These conditions also contribute to the exceptional quality of Aksu Jujubes. Compared to similar products, they are larger in size, have thinner skins, thicker flesh, and offer a sweet and mellow taste. Their content of vitamin C, protein, and minerals is higher than that of other varieties, earning them the title “China’s No. 1 Jujube.” They bloom in early summer and ripen in September, hanging on the trees like clusters of red agate, fragrant and radiant. Each jujube is bright red and shiny, with the larger ones being the size of walnuts—locals call them “red gems.” Historical records from the Qing Dynasty describe them as “jujubes so large they seem otherworldly.” There’s an old saying: “Eat three jujubes a day, and you’ll stay young forever,” highlighting their many health benefits. Don’t hesitate—take action now! Thanks to the long hours of sunshine and significant day-night temperature difference, the resulting jujubes are large and sweet. The *Compendium of Materia Medica* states: “Jujubes have a sweet and mild flavor, are non-toxic, and are primarily used to treat pathogenic qi in the heart and abdomen, calm the middle energizer, nourish the spleen, regulate stomach qi, open the nine orifices, assist the twelve meridians, supplement qi deficiency, harmonize all herbs, and when taken over time, help lighten the body and prolong life.” Jujubes can regulate and nourish the middle energizer, invigorate the spleen and qi, nourish blood and calm the spirit, and moderate the properties of other herbs. Li Shizhen cited the *Ri Hua Zi Ben Cao* saying: “They nourish the five organs and treat debility.” The *Dietary Manual of Sui Ju Yuan* describes red dates as follows: “Fresh ones are sweet and cooling, cleanse the intestines and stomach, and support damp heat. Dried ones are sweet and warming, nourishing the spleen and stomach, enriching fluids, moisturizing the lungs, and providing satiety when eaten... Among them, those from the north that are large, firm, and thick-fleshed offer the strongest tonic effects.”
Shaya red dates are a specialty of Shaya County in the Aksu Prefecture of Xinjiang. The pollution-free red dates produced at Shaya County’s production base are large, thin-skinned, small-seeded, thick-fleshed, brightly colored, high in sugar content, and offer exceptional nutritional and health benefits. Shaya County enjoys abundant sunshine, ample heat, a dry climate, and significant diurnal temperature variations, making it highly suitable for red date cultivation…
Shaya walnuts are a specialty of Shaya County in the Aksu Prefecture of Xinjiang. Shaya County in Xinjiang is known as the “Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall,” the “Land of Fruits,” and the “Home of Walnuts.” The Tower River Pearl walnuts grow on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, at the foot of the beautiful Tianshan Mountains, and along the picturesque Tarim River in a national nature reserve. This area provides an ideal...
Shaya red deer is a specialty of Shaya County in the Aksu region of Xinjiang. Shaya County enjoys the reputation of being the "Hometown of China's Tarim Red Deer." The county is the main habitat of the Tarim red deer, which primarily live along both banks of the Tarim River at the northern edge of the Taklamakan Desert. The Tarim red deer have unique adaptability to the desert regions of the Tarim Basin…
Since ancient times, Apocynum has been hailed by the Chinese as a “miracle herb.” Also known as wild hemp, wild tea, tea flower, redflower, red willow seed, or euphorbia hemp, Apocynum is a rare wild plant in the world. It mainly grows in desert saline-alkali lands or sandy areas along riverbanks, valleys, and hillsides, and is found in most northern provinces of China...
The Shaya County “Women’s” Handicraft Weaving Factory, established in May 2004, has seen promising market prospects for its woven products such as handbags and slippers since its inception. These items received unanimous praise from regional and autonomous region leaders as well as consumers at the 2005 Autonomous Region Women’s Entrepreneurship Achievement Exhibition. In 2005, through…
Shayatakalagang Cashmere Goats The lamb from Xinjiang is famously delicious, but the sheep from Shayaxian are considered the finest among them. Locals praise it as the “pearl of the desert and the finest meat,” as well as the “gas station for men and beauty salon for women.” Thanks to its unique geographical environment and abundant wild vegetation, it provides the ideal conditions for the organic growth of the Shayatakalagang Cashmere Goats. The meat is especially tender and flavorful, with low fat content, high calories, no gamy taste, and a pleasant mouthfeel. In October 2005, the Shayaxian cashmere goats received BTOFDC organic food certification. After tasting it, out-of-town merchants commented that “Shayaxian lamb can rival the best lamb from New Zealand,” and it has now entered the domestic market.
The 29th Regiment of the Second Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is located on the northeastern edge of the Taklamakan Desert and at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains. It is the original home of the famous Korla fragrant pear and also the main horticultural regiment of the Second Division. In the early days of its establishment in 1956, when Chinese and Soviet experts were planning the farm, they proposed leveraging the advantages of the local natural environment to develop an orchard...
Shaya County is located in the southwest of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, southeast of the Aksu Prefecture. It falls within the warm temperate desert fringe climate zone, significantly influenced by the desert and sandy lands of neighboring counties such as Baicheng and Kuqa to the north, as well as the vast Taklamakan Desert to the south. The county enjoys abundant sunshine year-round, ample heat, scarce precipitation, a dry climate, and large diurnal temperature variations...
Shaya County, located in the southwest of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and southeast of the Aksu Prefecture, lies in a warm temperate desert fringe climate zone. It is greatly influenced by the desert and sandy lands of neighboring counties such as Baicheng and Kuqa to the north, and by the Taklamakan Desert to the south. The county enjoys abundant sunshine year-round, with ample heat, scarce precipitation, and a dry climate. The diurnal temperature...
Shaya County is located in the southwest of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, slightly southeast of the Aksu region. It falls within the warm temperate desert fringe climate zone. It is greatly influenced by the desert and sandy areas of neighboring counties such as Baicheng and Kuqa to the north, as well as the Taklamakan Desert to the south. The county enjoys abundant sunshine year-round, with ample heat and scarce rainfall. The climate is dry, with large day-night temperature differences...
Shaya County is located in the southwest of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and southeast of the Aksu region. It falls within a warm temperate desert fringe climate zone. It is significantly influenced by the desert and sandy areas of neighboring counties to the north such as Baicheng and Kuqa, as well as by the vast Taklamakan Desert to the south. The county enjoys abundant sunshine year-round, ample heat, scarce precipitation, a dry climate, and large diurnal temperature variations…
Shaya County is located in the southwest of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, southeast of Aksu Prefecture. The production base for Shaya Apocynum Honey is situated in villages such as Kabaktuohulake, Kasikan, Agerituokelake, and Xialuotamu within the Second Ranch of Shaya County, at an average elevation of 1,013 meters. The Tarim River runs through the area, and geographically...
Xinjiang has a wide variety of licorice species that are distributed across a broad area, yielding the highest production in China. Shaya County in Xinjiang is located in the southwest of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, slightly southeast of the Aksu region. It features a continental warm temperate arid climate, with abundant light and heat resources, scarce rainfall, and large diurnal temperature variations. The licorice in Shaya County is mainly found along the 220-kilometer stretch of the Tarim River...
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Geographical Scope Xinjiang’s Aksu City, Wensu County, Xinhe County, Shaya County, and Alar City — covering three counties, two cities, 44 townships, farms, and state farms, as well as 21 regiments of the First Agricultural Division. Unique Qualities Aksu apples, also known as Jiali apples, are produced in the Hongqi Slope Farm of Aksu, Xinjiang. They feature smooth and delicate skin, bright color, fine-textured flesh…
Xinjiang’s colorful dapu drums have caught the focused attention of many out-of-town visitors. According to Nurmemet, who sells travel products at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, these newly launched colorful dapu drums, also known as hand drums, are hand-painted by skilled artisans, with prices ranging from around 50 to over 100 yuan. Since the dapu drum is one of the most beloved percussion instruments among the Uyghur people…
Cultural Background The Old Book of Tang · Biography of the Western Regions records: "The Kingdom of Kucha abounds in grape wine, with wealthy households storing hundreds of stones." In recent years, a large number of buried large pottery jars have been unearthed in Xinhe County, Shaya County, and Kuqa County. Research has confirmed that the primary function of these large pottery jars was to store grain or alcoholic beverages. …