Kuqa has a history of cultivating apricots for over two thousand years, and more than 20 high-quality varieties are still preserved today. Some are as large as chicken eggs, while others are as small as lychees, coming in various colors such as red, white, and yellow—offering a dazzling array of shapes and types. Among them, the Aksimi White Apricot is considered the finest, with thick flesh, minimal fiber, abundant juice, and an intensely sweet flavor. The uniquely delicious Kuqa kernel-filled dried apricots are made from this type of white apricot. The processing method is also distinctive: the flesh is first shaped into a wrapper, then folded to encase a single almond in the middle. This traditional delicacy, with its golden color and honey-like sweetness, was highly popular along the Silk Road.
Boil and slice lamb thinly. Make a broth with diced sheep tail fat and seasonings, then repeatedly pour it over yellow noodles to heat them through. Add the lamb slices, shredded egg crepes, garlic oil, and spicy-sour seasoning, then sprinkle with pepper to create a richly spicy and sour flavor. (Ürümqi)…
Kuqa is known as the "Hometown of Apricots" and boasts as many as 23 varieties, among which the small white apricot is the crown jewel. The county plants over 50,000 mu of small white apricots, yielding more than 15,000 tons annually. Fresh small...
Kuqa knives and scissors have been famous since ancient times. During the Han and Tang dynasties, they were taken by Silk Road merchants to Central and West Asia for sale. By the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty, they had come to be regarded as a symbol of noble status when worn by members of the imperial court, eunuchs, and wealthy individuals. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, especially from the 1980s onward, various carved handmade knives from Kuqa were listed as key tourism products. …
Miteer Kawa Fu. In Uyghur, it means a one-meter-long lamb skewer. These giant lamb skewers are sold all across the Tianshan Mountains, but the most authentic ones come from Kuqa County in southern Xinjiang. Typically, these skewers are one to two times longer than regular ones, and the meat chunks are much larger — one skewer alone is enough to satisfy your craving. The grill used to cook these massive lamb skewers is also...
Apricot cultivation in Kuqa dates back over two thousand years, and more than 20 high-quality varieties are still preserved today. They vary greatly in size — some as big as chicken eggs, others as small as lychees — and come in a range of colors including red, white, and yellow, presenting a dazzling array of choices. Among them, the Aksimi white apricot is considered the best, with thick flesh, minimal fiber, abundant juice, and a richly sweet flavor. The uniquely delicious Kuqa almond-stuffed dried apricots are made from this white variety. The processing method is also distinctive: the flesh is first shaped into a pouch, then folded over to enclose a single almond in the center. This traditional delicacy, with its golden hue and honey-like sweetness, has been a treasured treat along the Silk Road.
Southern Xinjiang Cashmere Goats possess excellent traits such as heat and drought resistance, tolerance to coarse feed, high-quality cashmere, and suitability for rearing in desert and semi-desert regions. Adult rams average 440 grams of cashmere production, while adult ewes average 330 grams, with a cashmere purity rate of 42–47%. The Southern Xinjiang Cashmere Goat originates from the Aksu region and is mainly distributed along the edges of the Tarim Basin, with some also raised in northern Xinjiang.
Gobi Jade Jujube -- National Famous, Special, and High-Quality New Agricultural Product of 2015. According to *Compendium of Materia Medica*: "The flesh of the jujube nourishes the middle energizer and benefits qi, moistens the heart and lungs, nourishes all five organs, and treats deficiencies." It is a premium product for beautifying, health preservation, and longevity. Gobi Jade Jujube nourishes the middle energizer and benefits qi, moistens the heart and lungs, nourishes all five organs, and treats deficiencies. It contains no artificial colorings or…
Hongqi Slope Apples -- In 2015, these were recognized as a nationally renowned, high-quality, and new agricultural product. The Hongqi Slope Farm in the Aksu region of Xinjiang is located in the middle section of the southern Tianshan Mountains, bordering Aksu City to the south and Wensu County to the west. National Highway 314 runs north-south through the farm, while Provincial Road S2949 crosses it east-west. The area has a warm temperate continental climate, characterized by dry weather with little rainfall, significant diurnal temperature variations...
Mulberry Cake — Mulberry Cake is made by squeezing mulberries to extract their juice, then mixing it with flour and sheep fat to cook into a paste-like consistency. It has a sweet taste.…
Kuqa naan is very famous. There used to be a saying that “Kuqa naan is as big as a wheel,” referring to a type of naan called “bijiake.” It typically has a diameter of 40 centimeters, with a thin center and slightly thicker edges, topped with cumin, black sesame, and other ingredients, and decorated with patterns. Once baked, it becomes crispy and delicious…
Kuqa County in the Aksu region of southern Xinjiang is home to China’s largest area of medicinal mulberry trees, with an estimated over 100,000 such trees. Medicinal mulberries are distributed across several townships in Kuqa County, including Yaha Township, Wuzun Township (Wuzong Township), Wuqia Township, Yishihala Township, Yuqusitang Township, Bixibage Township, Qiman Township, Akewusitang Township, Hanikatamu Township, and Tarim...
Geographical Scope: Covering seven towns, four townships, and two farms in Kuqa County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, from Wujia Town in the east to Alahage Town in the west, from Hanihatamu Township in the south to Yixihala Town in the north. Prunus mume, known as "Kara Yuluk" (meaning black apricot) in Uyghur, is a variety of European plum. The prunus mume of Kuqa...
Kuqa Aksayiwa Grapes Xinjiang's Kuqa County spans from the east in Kuqa County to Alahage Town in the west, from Hannihatamu Township in the south to Yishihala Town in the north, covering a total of 7 towns, 4 townships, and 1 farm. Yahe Town is located 20 kilometers from Kuqa and is one of the many ancient towns in the area. It also has a cluster of grottoes, though they are not as well-known as the Kizil...
The nomadic lifestyle on the grasslands has kept knives in widespread use among the Uyghur people. More than 2,000 years ago, Kuqa already had a smelting industry, and the ancient experience of copper and iron forging gave birth to the local knife-making craft. The numerous small workshops scattered throughout the area have made Kuqa knives famous both at home and abroad. The typical design of a Kuqa knife features a blade that is pointed and slightly upward-curving at the tip…
The Kuqa Cap has a long production history, dating back as early as the Jin Dynasty or even earlier. During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, the prince of Kuqa presented the local lambskin cap as an offering during his court visit. Its smooth and lightweight texture was highly appreciated by the royal nobility, and it became a regular tribute thereafter. In the center of old Kuqa, there is a “Tumak Bazaar” (Hat…
Kuqa Dates Kuqa Dates are a relatively independent and superior variety within China’s jujube family. Renowned both domestically and internationally, they are celebrated for their large size, thin skin, small pits, thick flesh, attractive color, high sugar content, and ability to stay wrinkle-free when dried. The standout features of Kuqa Dates include: large fruit size, thick flesh, thin skin, high sugar content, and rich zinc and vitamin...
The Dongling Jade mine in Wensu County is located 36 kilometers north of the Pochengzi Coal Mine in Wensu County. It is 140 kilometers from downtown Wensu County, with 92 kilometers of asphalt road and the rest being gravel roads, making transportation relatively convenient. The ore body occurs in the middle to upper strata of the Devonian Alatage Formation. The rock layers within the mining area are monoclinal in structure, and the ore body is affected by joints...
Wensu means “abundant water” in Uyghur and is known as the “Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall.” Although rainfall is scarce and the climate is arid here, the area is densely crisscrossed with waterways and boasts abundant water flow, nurturing lush oases. It also enjoys rich light and heat resources, with an annual average total solar radiation of 130–141 kcal/C㎡ and sunshine hours ranging from 2855 to 2967…
Red dates, also known as jujubes, have long been listed as one of the “five fruits” (peach, plum, apricot, prune, and jujube), boasting a long history. The most outstanding characteristic of red dates is their high vitamin content. An overseas clinical study showed that patients who consistently ate red dates recovered three times faster than those who only took vitamin supplements. Therefore, red dates are…