The Hetian Akeqiale Melon is a specialty of Akeqiale Township, Hetian City, Hetian Prefecture, Xinjiang. It has been designated as a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. Hetian, anciently known as Yutian, was a prominent and renowned trading hub along the southern route of the Silk Road and one of the famous Four Garrisons of the Western Regions in antiquity. In ancient times, Hetian was ideal for growing grains and abundant in fruits...
Hetian Uyghur medicine, as an ancient medical system with unique practices and theories, belongs to the category of biological and natural medicines, just like Tibetan and Mongolian medicine. This miraculous Uyghur medicine, which has developed in complex environments such as snow-capped mountains, deserts, grasslands, and oases, not only endows people surviving in these rather harsh and even extreme conditions with particularly strong vitality...
Hetian Donkey-hide Gelatin The predecessor of Xinjiang Hetian A'Hua Donkey-hide Gelatin Co., Ltd. was the Hetian City Donkey-hide Gelatin Factory, established in 1992. It was a designated donkey-hide gelatin production enterprise under the 1992 Spark Program development project of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In May 1998, the name of the Hetian City Donkey-hide Gelatin Factory was changed to Xinjiang Bilong Donkey-hide Gelatin Co., Ltd. In May 2001, ...
Hetian Lamb The Rural Cooperative Economic Organizations Association of Hetian Prefecture is well known for the local people’s love of lamb, but do you know how much lamb the average Hetian resident eats in a year? On April 12, this reporter learned from the prefectural animal husbandry bureau that every year over 3 million locally raised sheep are slaughtered in Hetian, and when combined with more than 1 million sheep brought in from other areas...
Hetian roses have been cultivated in the rural areas of the Hetian region for over two thousand years and are the most distinctive local economic crop. They are mainly grown in Yutian County, Hetian City, Moyu County, Hetian County, and other areas. In the past, locals often planted roses in front of or behind their homes for ornamental purposes. …
Handwoven wool rugs from Hotan are a specialty of Hotan, Xinjiang. The production of these handwoven wool rugs boasts a history of over 2,000 years. They serve as a traditional cultural symbol of the ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, especially the Uyghur people, and feature unique ethnic characteristics and exquisite craftsmanship. In terms of variety, the main types of Hotan wool rugs…
Hetian jade is the finest among the world’s nephrite stones, and mutton-fat white jade is the premium grade of Hetian jade. As far back as ancient times, Hetian jade has been continuously imported into Central Plains markets and across Eurasia, becoming treasured valuables for royalty and nobility. The seven counties and one city of Hetian all produce jade, but the majority comes from the Yulong Kashi River (White Jade River) and the Karakash River (Black Jade River…
How to make crispy lamb chops: Select premium lamb ribs from Mulei, marinate them with ingredients such as eggs, flour, breadcrumbs, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon, scallions, ginger, and salt. Then deep-fry them in hot oil until golden brown. The surface turns crispy while the inside remains tender. With every bite, you’ll enjoy a lingering egg fragrance and a hint of sweetness — truly unforgettable...
For people in Xinjiang, lamb is definitely an essential dish when entertaining honored guests. And Mulei lamb, with its sweet and warm nature and excellent quality, is the finest among all lamb varieties. Thanks to its unique geographical environment and long history of livestock breeding, Mulei produces lamb that is distinctive, virtually odorless, and tender in texture. Here's how to make stewed lamb...
Chickpeas, also known as tord beans, chickenhead beans, or sheephead beans, belong to the vetch tribe and are a rare variety within the legume family. They have a long history of use in medicine, with Uyghur medical practitioners in Xinjiang having used them for about 2000 years. Many ancient texts mention chickpeas. Data shows that in terms of protein efficiency ratio,...
Muilei is one of China’s major white pea-producing areas, with its cultivation covering half of both the county's area and yield. Within Xinjiang, the largest planting area is found in the Muilei Kazakh Autonomous County at the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains. The region has a long history of growing white peas, which dates back to the very beginning of Muilei’s recorded history. According to the “Annals of the Muilei Kazakh Autonomous County,” after the suppression of the Zunghar Rebellion, the Qing...
Serving guests with braised lamb and flatbread was considered a high-end hospitality practice among the Han people in Hami in the old days. The specific method is as follows: first, cut an appropriate amount of bone-in meat into small pieces and braise them until red-cooked, also known as "Feng lamb." While stewing the meat, prepare the flatbreads. The flatbreads should be as large as the pot, each rolled out as thin as paper. Apply a layer of clear oil to each one and stack them up...
Xinjiang beer barley boasts high yield, excellent quality, and strong stability, giving it significant advantages as a raw material for pollution-free green food. The total planting area of beer barley in Xinjiang is 480,000 mu, with an output of 140,000 tons. The malt is mainly supplied to domestic breweries and exported to countries such as Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan...
The Dzungarian Bactrian camel is an original indigenous breed, characterized by its short and sturdy build. Adult male camels stand 176 cm tall and weigh 480 kg, while adult females measure 170 cm in height and weigh 400 kg. A single camel produces 6.5 kg of wool, 65% of which is down, and yields 190–250 kg of meat. The lactation period for female camels typically lasts one year, during which they can…
【Ingredients】 Main ingredient: 1500g lamb foreleg meat Auxiliary ingredients: 250g onion Seasonings: 10g Sichuan peppercorn, 10g pepper, 1g bay leaf, 1g cumin, 50g egg, 25g starch (pea), 75g salt, peanut...
Hutubi County, under the jurisdiction of the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, is located in the central-northern part of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in the hinterland of the Eurasian continent, on the southern edge of the Junggar Basin, and about 68 kilometers east of Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It enjoys exceptionally favorable natural conditions, with flat and open terrain that gently slopes from northwest to southeast. The region features a semi-arid monsoon climate...
The registered protection area for Hutubi Cattle is located in Hutubi County, Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang. Hutubi County lies on the southern edge of the Gurbantünggüt Desert in the Junggar Basin, north of the Tianshan Mountains. It is a key stop along the ancient Silk Road, which has a history of over 2,000 years and serves as a vital passage to Central Asia and Europe. As an important part of the “Wu-Chang-Shi” economic zone, it is also known as the “Oxygen Bar of Wu-Chang” and the “Urban Forest.” In 1955, with the approval of the People’s Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Hutubi Cattle Farm was established in Hutubi County. It was renamed the Hutubi Breeding Cattle Farm in 1982 and has since become the largest milk source base in Xinjiang. Awarded the status of a National Key Breeding Livestock Farm by the Ministry of Agriculture, the farm’s meticulously bred Chinese Holstein cattle have won the National High-Yield Cattle First Prize for twenty consecutive years, setting a national record for the highest milk yield. After more than 50 years of development, the dairy industry has become a key advantageous sector in the agricultural and rural economy. Hutubi County has been honored with multiple national and regional titles, including “Straw-Feeding Demonstration County,” “EU Dairy Project Demonstration Zone,” “National Strong Milk Production County,” “National Dairy Processing Entrepreneurship Base,” and “Autonomous Region Demonstration County for Industrialized Animal Husbandry.”
Hutubi County’s Wugongtai Town is located at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and the southern edge of the Junggar Basin. Wugongtai sweet potatoes have been cultivated in the town for many years. Within Xinjiang, according to the Hutubi Yearbook, Wugongtai Town has one of the larger cultivation areas of sweet potatoes on the northern side of the Tianshan Mountains. Initially, they were planted in small quantities on soft soil, primarily as a famine prevention measure and to stave off hunger;…
The Shitilizi Township in Hutubi County is an ethnic township characterized by "pastoralism as the main industry with a combination of herding and farming." It has an average annual cultivated land area of nearly 50,000 mu and 780,000 mu of usable grassland. The township has a total of 1,579 households and a population of nearly 7,000. Among the total population, the Kazakh ethnic group accounts for 84%, making it a multi-ethnic township inhabited by Kazakhs, Han, Hui, Uyghur, Tibetan...
There are two types of steamed buns: thin-skinned steamed buns and baked buns, both unique to the Uyghur people. The filling for both consists of minced lamb mixed with onions. Thin-skinned buns are steamed, resulting in a soft, fluffy texture with a juicy aroma; baked buns are roasted, yielding a crispy, chewy bite. A popular local way to enjoy them is the “Pilaf with Buns” combination—placing a few thin-skinned buns on top of pilaf, which enhances the flavors of both...