Steamed beef tendon is one of the common local specialty dishes often served at banquets among the Hui people in Qinghai and is listed as a regional flavor dish in halal restaurants. This dish is light, tender, and not greasy, with a texture similar to sea cucumber, offering a distinct highland rural flavor that is hard to find in inland areas. As the saying goes, “Beef tendon tastes better than fresh sea cucumber.” The Hui people are very meticulous in processing beef…
Milk skin is a unique Hui ethnic dairy product from the Menyuan region. It forms when boiled milk is whipped to create bubbles, then left to settle, allowing suspended fat foam and other components to coagulate. It represents the essence of milk. Menyuan milk skin is made exclusively from the fresh milk of yaks and dzo (a hybrid of yak and cow) grazed on the pure, unpolluted highland pastures and nourished by snow mountain spring water on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau...
Menyuan has been cultivating mini rapeseed for over 1,800 years and is the birthplace of northern mini rapeseed. The Menyuan mini rapeseed thrives in cool climates, is cold-resistant, has a short growth period, and is highly resilient to disasters. The climate, soil, and geographical environment of Menyuan are well-suited for the growth of mini rapeseed. The plant is highly versatile—its seeds have an average oil content of 42.5%, and...
Distinctive Qualities Menyuan rapeseed oil is rich in Vitamin E and Vitamin B, composed of 18 fatty acid components, with high levels of oleic acid and linoleic acid, low erucic acid content, and no cholesterol. It has an absorption rate of up to 99% by the human body, suits general tastes, and offers certain benefits such as softening blood vessels and delaying aging. It is a pollution-free...
Royal jelly is a viscous substance produced by bees after digesting and absorbing the effective components of nectar, pollen, and other floral resources in their nutrient glands, refined into a secretion that represents the essence of honey and pollen. The queen bee consumes royal jelly throughout her entire life, which is why it is also known as "queen bee jelly" or simply "royal jelly"...
Menyuan Feltwort is a specialty of Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Haibei, Qinghai. Menyuan Feltwort, Menyuan County Feltwort Marketing Association 13732082, feltwort (edible plant root)...
Menyuan Highland Barley is a specialty of Menyuan Hui Autonomous County in Haibei, Qinghai. Highland barley has a long cultivation history and is grown over a vast area. However, within China, it is primarily concentrated in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau regions of Qinghai and Tibet, as well as in the remote areas of Gansu and Sichuan bordering the plateau. Qinghai is one of China’s five major pastoral areas, historically belonging to…
Menyuan White Yak Menyuan County Sigou White Yak Breeding Association 11021722 White Yak (live)…
Hand-pulled noodles are a common noodle dish in Tibetan households, known for their unique ethnic flavor. The preparation involves mixing regular flour with warm water to form a dough, but the dough is slightly softer than usual. Then, using a knife, the dough is cut into thick pieces about 4 inches long, arranged neatly, brushed lightly with a bit of cooking oil, and covered with a clean damp cloth until ready to use. The broth for the noodles is quite special...
Also known as the "Mani" prayer wheel (Sanskrit: Maṇi, meaning "wish-fulfilling jewel" in Chinese), it is associated with the Six-Syllable Mantra (the Mani Mantra). Tibetan Buddhism believes that the more one recites the Six-Syllable Mantra, the more devout one is to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and thus one can be liberated from the suffering of samsara. Therefore, in addition to chanting it verbally, people also create "Mani"…
Huanggu, or Yellow Mushroom, is one of the specialty products of Gangca County. With its unique umami flavor and excellent taste, it is highly popular among people. It is extremely rich in protein, packed with various nutrients, and contains physiologically active chemical components that enhance the body’s immune function and inhibit tumor growth. It offers high nutritional value and health benefits. Huanggu from Gangca...
The tourist services in Tibetan areas should be diversified. From reception and sightseeing to catering services, the most important thing is to let them experience Tibetan culture. In this sacred snowland, many friends from inland have experienced the rare sensation of altitude sickness for the first time in their lives, and they should also enjoy a traditional Tibetan family feast on the plateau. Tibetan cuisine is one of the most accessible forms of unique Tibetan culture for visitors. It can leave a deeper impression on tourists through its color, aroma, taste, presentation, tableware, explanations, and even accompanying dance performances. Tibetan cuisine has a long history and distinctive features. Most ingredients used in making Tibetan food are locally produced in the Tibetan region, offering a rich variety of dishes with diverse flavors.
The naked carp, scientifically known as Gymnocypris przewalskii, belongs to the subfamily Cyprininae and the genus Gymnocypris. It has an elongated body, typically around 60 centimeters in length, slightly laterally compressed. Its head is cone-shaped, with a horseshoe-shaped mouth, narrow lips, and no barbels. The fish lacks scales, hence the name "naked carp." Its back is grayish-brown or yellowish-brown, while its belly is grayish-red or light yellow. The naked carp inhabits Qinghai Lake and the rivers around it, and is classified as a second-class…
Gangcha Yak is a specialty of Gangcha County in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. Known for its tender meat, delicious taste, low fat content, high protein levels, and wild game flavor, Gangcha Yak is a popular choice. It has been designated as a National Agricultural Product Geographical Indication Protected Product. Gangcha County is located on the northern shore of Qinghai Lake, within Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and features a typical…
"Snow Mountain Brand" spiced beef jerky is made from fresh yak meat sourced from the Qinghai Plateau. With meticulous production methods, the finished product boasts vibrant color, rich nutrition, and retains the distinctive flavor of yak meat while offering a fragrant aroma and delicious taste. …
Snow lotus is a herbaceous plant of the subgenus Saussurea, belonging to the genus Saussurea in the Asteraceae family. It grows on high-altitude scree slopes at elevations of 4,800–5,800 meters, as well as among rocks near the snow line. There are over 20 species within this subgenus, most of which are native to the Tibetan Plateau and its surrounding regions in China. Within Tibet, there are seven species: (1) Himalayan...
Yak yogurt is a very traditional, homemade dairy cold drink, rich in nutrients and good for digestion. The yogurt made in pastoral areas is produced from yak milk. This type of yogurt forms a yellow, buttery, hardened cream skin on top. When you lift this layer, the soft, thick yogurt beneath is as white as snow and as delicate as tofu pudding, with a fragrant aroma. Upon tasting, it offers a pleasant mix of sweet, sour, cool, and refreshing flavors. …
A specimen is an art form that recreates the image of a deceased animal. The English word "specimen" originates from ancient Greek, meaning "moving hide." Essentially, it involves processing the skin, feathers, and skull of a dead animal through craftsmanship and mounting them onto an artificial body model to restore their appearance in life,...
Yak bone products are meticulously hand-carved from yak bones by local artisans in the county, featuring a wide variety of items. These include necklaces, bracelets, handicrafts, and more...…
Yak meat is rich in essential nutrients for the human body, such as protein, calcium, phosphorus, and hemoglobin. Wild yaks and the highland spirit, the Tibetan antelope, live on natural grasslands where rare and precious medicinal herbs like snow lotus, cordyceps, and fritillaria number in the thousands. In addition to grazing on wild grass, yaks also consume natural medicinal plants such as cordyceps and snow lotus...