Changji City is located at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, in the hinterland of the Eurasian continent and on the southern edge of the Junggar Basin. It falls within the mid-temperate zone and features a typical continental arid climate, characterized by cold winters, hot summers, and large diurnal temperature variations. The area is dry with scarce rainfall but abundant light and thermal resources. The significant temperature differences and long hours of sunshine facilitate the accumulation of photosynthetic products, thereby enhancing yields...
Changji City, located at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and the southern edge of the Junggar Basin, lies at the heart of the Eurasian continent and serves as the capital of the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture. The area is home to 158 glaciers of varying sizes, covering 60 square kilometers. The water quality here remains consistently at Class I of the national surface water standards year-round, while the air quality also maintains a national Class I level year-round. It is one of the few county-level cities in Xinjiang that boasts both top-tier water and air quality, and has been rated as an “excellent city” in the national ecological environment quality assessment. With 2,833 hours of sunshine annually and an average temperature of 7.2 degrees Celsius, the unique combination of light, heat, water, and soil conditions has enabled the flourishing development of animal husbandry in Changji.
are hand-pulled noodles served cold, named for their shiny, golden-yellow color. Among the Hui people in places like Changji City and Miquan County, there are many renowned noodle-pulling masters who produce noodles as fine as silk threads—tough yet chewy. With exquisitely crafted seasonings including garlic, vinegar, and a spicy kick, they are immensely popular. The unique way of eating them in Changji—"…"
Jimsar County, located between 88°30’–89°30’ east longitude and 43°30’–45°01’ north latitude, lies on the northern foothills of the eastern Tianshan Mountains and the southeastern edge of the Junggar Basin. It serves as a junction between southern and northern Xinjiang as well as eastern Xinjiang. National and provincial highways run across the entire county, while the Wujiaquan Railway and the Turpan-Urumqi-Dabancheng Expressway provide fast connections to destinations inside and outside the region. …
Jimusaer Chili is a specialty of Jimusaer County in Changji, Xinjiang. Jimusaer Chili, Jimusaer County Agricultural Products Planting and Sales Association 11154024, chili (plant)...
Jimusaer County is the main production area of green-necked white-skinned garlic in Xinjiang. The white-skinned garlic from Jimusaer, also known as Xinjiang white-skinned garlic, is ranked among China's four famous varieties of garlic along with Shanghai Jiading garlic, Jiangsu Taicang garlic, and Shandong garlic. Jimusaer white-skinned garlic became a major export commodity in the 1970s. Since 1977,...
Blackcurrant, also known as blackcurrant or black bean, is a perennial shrub of the Ribes genus in the Saxifragaceae family. Its fruits are dark purple, juicy, and sweet-sour in flavor, with extremely high vitamin C content. They also contain 18 amino acids and various essential trace elements and vitamins needed by the human body, making them an excellent choice for making juices, fruit wines, and jams. Also…
Fresh eating apricots are favored by many for their thick, juicy flesh, rich nutrition, delightful flavor, pleasant sweet-and-sour taste, and vibrant colors. These apricots offer high nutritional value, medicinal benefits, and economic worth. They contain 11 grams of sugar, 1.2 grams of protein, 26 milligrams of calcium, and 1.79 milligrams of carotene per 100 grams...
Carrots are cultivated throughout China, with particularly high production in provinces (and regions) such as Ningxia, Xinjiang, Shaanxi, and Hebei. Carrots are highly nutritious, containing five essential amino acids required by the human body. They have multiple uses; medicinally, they help lower blood pressure, strengthen the heart, reduce inflammation, and combat allergies. Additionally, they can be eaten raw like fruit…
The tomatoes of Jimusaer grow under plain climatic conditions, characterized by a continental arid climate with cold winters, hot summers, and abundant sunshine. The area receives 3,010 hours of sunlight annually, with an average solar radiation of 5,802 MJ/m². The mean annual temperature ranges from 5–7°C, with extreme maximum temperatures reaching 40.8°C and extreme minimum temperatures dropping to -36.8°C…
The production area of Ancient City Wine covers the current administrative region of Qitai County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (longitude 89°13′–91°22′E, latitude 43°25′–45°29′N), stretching from the border between Qitai County and Qinghe County in the north to Sujiquan in the south, bordering Qinghe County in the west and adjacent to the Mongolian border in the east. From the “Decision of the People’s Government of Qitai County on the...
Lazi, Dao’ba Qitai is famous for its abundant wheat production, so the people of Qitai have relied on wheat-based food as a staple since ancient times. In the early years of the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty (1403 AD), Chen Cheng wrote in his *Records of the Western Regions* that the area around the ancient city “ate rice and flour occasionally, had rare vegetables, and brewed small amounts of liquor,” indicating that from that time on, the people of Qitai...
The wheat of Qitai County has a long history, with over 4,000 years of cultivation. Since ancient times, it has been known as the “Granary of the North.” Its unique natural conditions have endowed Qitai wheat with distinctive qualities. The wheat planting area spans 1.1 million mu, and a standardized production base of 400,000 mu of green raw material wheat has been established. The average annual yield per mu…
According to historical records, the Qitai Sipingtou chili was introduced to regions such as Xinjiang, Gansu, and Shaanxi from West Asia via the Silk Road, and was first cultivated in the northwest. Initially, it was grown merely as an ornamental crop and for medicinal use. In the Ming Dynasty, Gao Lian wrote in "Zunsheng Bajian" (1591): “The foreign pepper grows in clusters, with white flowers; its fruit resembles the tip of a bald brush, is red in color, and tastes spicy…”
From the Tang Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, both the Xinbei Route and the Northern Desert Route of the Silk Road passed through this area. Qitai was a vital passage from the Central Plains to Xinjiang, Central Asia, and Europe. As a result, Qitai became a key hub for goods transit. Numerous crops from abroad and the Central Plains flowed into Qitai, taking root and thriving here. Through long-term natural evolution and continuous cultivation by the local people…
Cold skin noodles are made through a rather intricate process. First, wheat flour is kneaded into a dough, which is then placed in a basin of clean water and washed by hand until all the starch is rinsed out, leaving only the gluten. The extracted starch slurry is then left to settle, the water is poured off, and the remaining starch is stirred into a paste. Using a flat, wide ladle, the paste is spread and cooked sheet by sheet in boiling water. Once cooled, it is sliced into strips. The gluten, meanwhile, is steamed and then cut…
One of the local specialty foods. The dish is made by first braising lamb in a pot, then adding water and covering the meat with naan bread. The pot is covered and simmered until the meat is fully cooked. The naan is then taken out, cut into pieces, and placed on a large plate, with the stewed meat and vegetables piled on top. It is eaten by enjoying the naan alongside the meat. Since this dish functions as both a staple and a main course,…
Jimusaer County is located at the eastern edge of the northern Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the southeastern edge of the Junggar Basin. It enjoys a unique climate with distinct seasons, an average annual temperature of 6.5°C, a frost-free period of 170 days in the plains and 145 days in the mountainous areas, and an average annual rainfall of 212 mm. The area boasts rich and distinctive biological resources...
Jimusaer County is located at the eastern end of the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on the southeastern edge of the Junggar Basin. It enjoys a unique climate with distinct seasons, an average annual temperature of 6.5°C, a frost-free period of 170 days in the plains and 145 days in the mountainous areas, and an average annual rainfall of 212 mm. The area boasts rich and distinctive biological resources, particularly...
Qitai County is located in the northeastern part of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains and the southeastern edge of the Junggar Basin. The county seat is 195 kilometers west of Urumqi and it is a border county of Changji Prefecture in Xinjiang. It has a national Class I port—Wulasitai Port—that opens to Mongolia. Its geographical coordinates are between 89°13′–91°22′ east longitude...