Xinjiang’s specialties include: Hami dates, Turks apples, smoked horse intestines, yogurt seeds, and Yanqi Chinese cabbage.

1. Hami jujube

Hami jujube can be used as medicine. The traditional Chinese medicine is called "Bai Yihong", and it is known as "the best in the world". Hami jujube is large in size, with small core and thick flesh. The meat yield rate is the highest among jujubes. It is very suitable for long-term storage.

It rarely rots or molds. Due to its high sweetness and large sweetness, the nutrients are greatly retained. Therefore, it does not deform and has few wrinkles after drying. This is also a notable feature of Hami jujube. . Hami kings of all dynasties presented it as tribute to the Qing court. Therefore, there are records of "Zao Dasu Immortal Species" in the historical materials of the Qing Dynasty.

2. Tekes Apple

Tekes County is an important apple producing area in Ili, Xinjiang. It is an ideal area for the growth of medium and early maturing apples. The varieties are Marshal series (first red, first red, Mainly (New Red Star, etc.) and Jonagold, the products are exported to Europe, Central Asia and other markets, and are known as the "Hometown of Apples".

3. Smoked horse sausage

Smoked horse meat and smoked horse sausage in Ili, Xinjiang are essential foods for the Kazakh people in winter. From the end of November to December every year, it is smoked by Kazakh herdsmen. Peak season for meat.

From the beginning of winter, Kazakhs will slaughter livestock to prepare winter meat, pickle it, smoke it and dry it to survive the winter. The smoked meat has a rich aroma and is durable in storage. The bacon sold on the market is basically similar, with some added seasonings, such as cumin, pepper, Sichuan peppercorns, onions, etc.

4. Yoghurt

Yogurt is the name of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang and other parts of my country. It is actually kefir. It is made from fresh milk and is sterilized before being sterilized. A milk product in which beneficial bacteria are added to milk, fermented, and then cooled.

5. Yanqi Chinese Cabbage

Yanqi Chinese Cabbage is a geographical indication certification trademark and is produced in Yanqi Hui Autonomous County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Yanqi has been known as the granary and vegetable market of Xinjiang since ancient times. The soil is fertile. Yanqi people have been growing Chinese cabbage for hundreds of years. Yanqi farmers also have rich experience in growing Chinese cabbage.