Hop, also known as snake twist, is an important raw material for brewing beer and a perennial herb vine. The whole plant has barbs, the stem length is about 10 cm, and it is hollow. Leaves opposite, ovate, long handle. The inflorescence is axillary, the male flower is spike-shaped, with leafy bracts, orpiment 10 pairs, no perianth, and a large amount of yellow powder is produced in the fruit. Beer wine has good transparency, luster, delicate and white foam, rich floral fragrance, pure and soft taste and rich carbon dioxide content. Hops also have great medicinal value, and have diuretic and stomachic effects. In recent years, it has been found that its pine cone preparation has anticancer activity; Volatile oil has a good effect on treating heart disease; Polyphenol-rich compounds have a certain effect on the treatment of various inflammations and liver infectious injury caused by Watkins disease. Further study found that the bitter substances in hops, such as volatile oil, pectin, tannin, flavonoids and other compounds themselves have obvious pharmacological activities. In addition, it can also be used as a raw material for making bread, snacks and other foods. Products are not only supplied locally, but also sold in local breweries such as Beijing and Qingdao.

Second, jade

Xinjiang, known as the "hometown of precious stones", is a famous jade producing area in China. Hetian white jade (suet jade) produced is the national jade of China. Xinjiang jade is solid and meticulous in texture, crystal clear in appearance, warm and vigorous in nature. It is known as two famous jades in the world together with Burmese jadeite. Among them, Hetian jade in Xinjiang is the most famous, which is divided into five kinds according to color: white jade, sapphire, topaz, ruby and jet. White, yellow and ruby colors are the first choice; In particular, white jade is full of water, pure in quality, muddy and white in color, and moist as fat. It is called suet jade and is the best of Hetian jade. This kind of jade has extremely high economic value. First of all, it is very large, and each piece can reach hundreds of kilograms. In the Treasure Museum of the Forbidden City in Beijing, the famous works of Dayu's flood control and Yushan were carved from a jade material weighing 10700 kg, which has been preserved as a national treasure. 1980, a jade block of 1 180 kg was collected on a mountain 4400 meters high in Hotan, which is the largest jade found in the world. Secondly, it is of high quality, crystal clear, beautiful and generous, and can be carved into various jade articles. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Hetian jade was exported to the mainland, especially the top grade of Hetian jade-Hetian white jade. White jade is delicate, pure and white, and its color is like sheep fat. Therefore, it is also called suet jade, and jade carvings carved with suet jade are export treasures. In addition, there are many varieties such as sapphire, jasper, Kunlun jade, amethyst, white crystal, agate and hibiscus stone. Many handicrafts carved with jade, including figures, birds and animals, fish and insects, flowers and many decorative accessories and decorations, are very popular with domestic and foreign tourists, and all kinds of high-grade jade carving handicrafts are in short supply.

Third, flower hat.

For hundreds of years, wearing a flower hat has been a traditional habit of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. There are many styles of flower hats in Xinjiang, which are suitable for Uygur, Kazak, Kirgiz and Hui nationalities. They are all hand-embroidered with various patterns by traditional methods such as embroidery, flower picking, gold jumping, silver jumping and beading. All kinds of flower caps have the characteristics of bright texture and gorgeous luster, which makes people fondle it. Uyghur embroidery hat: it is a kind of small flower hat with four sides, which can be folded according to the seam and is easy to carry and store. Generally speaking, black and white or colored silk threads are used to embroider ethnic patterns. According to the production methods and technological characteristics, national patterns can be divided into silk Ping Xiu, silk knot embroidery, pearl embroidery, plaid embroidery, board embroidery, cross embroidery and velvet embroidery. Most of the patterns are based on natural images such as flowers and fruits in Xinjiang, and are refined through art. There are individual patterns (Fu Man flower hat), flowers scattered on the ground (singular man flower hat), and almond patterns (almond flower hat). The flower caps in the north and south of Tianshan Mountain have obvious local characteristics.

Fourth, jade carving

Urumqi specialty jade carving, Xinjiang jade carving factory is the first professional jade carving factory in Xinjiang. It mainly uses the world-famous Hetian white jade, Manas greenstone and Hami topaz to produce antique utensils such as vases, ulums, flowers, figures and various jewelry accessories. Products are exported to Europe, America, Japan, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macao.

Five, cantaloupe

Hami melon is the general name of thick-skinned melon produced in Xinjiang, which was called cantaloupe and jade melon in ancient times. Hami melon is big, thick, juicy, sweet and delicious, and of good quality. There are more than 100 varieties, and the shapes are oval, oval, braided hammer, long strip and so on. There are two kinds of peels with different sizes: reticulate and smooth; The color is green, yellow and white, the flesh is white, green and orange, the meat is crisp, crisp and soft, and the flavor is mellow, fragrant and fruity. At present, the planting range is east to Hami Basin, west to Yili and Kashgar, north to Tacheng and Altay, and south to Qiemo, Minfeng and Hotan. Its main producing areas are: Turpan-Hami Basin, Junggar Basin, Tarim Basin, Ili Valley, Kashgar and Yengisar. Shanshan Donghu melon and Kashi Yingjisha melon are the best. Hami melons are sold to more than 20 provinces and cities in China and exported to Hongkong and Macau.

Six, carpet

Xinjiang is the birthplace of carpets in the world. Xinjiang carpets are famous for their long history and superb skills. They are traditional ethnic handicrafts and one of the main export commodities in Xinjiang. Hotan is the hometown of carpets in Xinjiang, also known as oriental carpets. No matter the style, pattern and color, they are full of national characteristics and local styles. It is famous for its excellent raw materials, delicate texture, dense fluff, thin and flat carpet surface, exquisite craftsmanship, unique patterns, excellent weavers, beautiful color matching, durability and complex patterns. Xinjiang carpets are hung on the walls of the hall or spread on indoor corridors. The carpet surface is smooth, the carpet board is quite solid and soft, beautiful and generous, and the colors are bright and bright. It is an ideal advanced product for home and hotel furniture.

Seven, snow lotus

Saussurea involucrata is a famous specialty in Xinjiang. Saussurea involucrata is also known as Snow Lotus. It mainly grows on the north and south slopes of Tianshan Mountain. On the high drought moraine cliff near the snow line of Altai Mountain and Kunlun Mountain. There are many kinds of Saussurea involucrata, such as Saussurea medusa, Saussurea pubescens, Saussurea involucrata in mainland China and Saussurea involucrata in Tibet. Snow lotus has been used in medicine for hundreds of years. Most Han people regard it as a treasure to treat rheumatoid arthritis; Uighurs. Kazakh is used as a gynecological medicine.

Eight, Yengisar Knife

Yengisar Knife is a traditional handicraft of Uygur nationality, with unique shape and exquisite production. It can be used as a knife and has artistic appreciation value. It is a unique tourist souvenir of the Silk Road. Yengisar knives are mostly machetes, with wooden, horny, copper and silver handles, which are very particular. Named after its origin in Yengisar County, it has a history of about 400 years. It has excellent materials, exquisite workmanship, beautiful shape, exquisite decoration and strong national style. Knives mainly include phoenix tail style, lark style, oriole style and magpie style that Uygur people like, red-billed mountain crow style that Kazak people like, Longquan sword style that Han people like, and beast horn style that Mongolian people like.

Nine, medlar

Xinjiang Lycium barbarum also has two kinds of wild and artificial cultivation. Wild Lycium barbarum has small grains, less meat and large color difference. At present, all its products are artificially cultivated. Both southern and northern Xinjiang are cultivated, and Bortala Autonomous Prefecture has the largest output and good quality.

Fritillaria

Fritillaria Sinkiangensis is a precious Chinese herbal medicine with the same name as Fritillaria Chuan and Fritillaria Zhe. Among them: Fritillaria Yili, Fritillaria Ferganensis, Fritillaria beach and other varieties, collectively known as Fritillaria Xinjiang. Except seashells, the other three species of Fritillaria are mostly found in mountain grasslands and bushes. Iberia is mainly produced in Yining and Huocheng. Ferganbei is distributed in many places in Xinjiang. Fritillaria verticillata is mainly produced in Tacheng area; Fritillaria cirrhosa is produced in Huocheng and Chabuchar. As early as the Qing Dynasty, Fritillaria Xinjiang had been developed and utilized. At that time, Changji and Qitai counties in northern Xinjiang were distribution markets, which were transported by camels and horses through the northern line of the ancient Silk Road and exported to Tianjin and other ports, commonly known as "Gubei". Because the quantity is small, it is very expensive.