Kashgar is one of the oldest oases in the western margin of Tarim Basin, with 6 million mu of cultivated land and 18 million mu of arable land, including 12 million mu of wasteland suitable for agriculture. Its agricultural development prospect is very broad, and it is rich in wheat, corn, cotton and rice. It is known as "the south of the Great Wall" and is the largest commodity cotton base and important commodity grain base at the national level. It is also rich in apricots, pears, walnuts, apples, grapes, figs, almonds and Jiashi melons. It is a well-known hometown of melons and fruits.

prickly heat

It is delicious and crisp, with beautiful shape and Huang Liang color.

Kashi braised dishes

are delicious, fat but not greasy, full of fragrance and rich in colors.

nangkeng barbecue

nangkeng barbecue is a unique food in Xinjiang, which is made from fresh mutton by using the radiation heat of nangkeng fire and the high temperature of pit wall. The barbecue is brown in color, and it is tender and delicious when dipped in special seasoning or salt. In addition, you can also roast chicken and other foods in the pit.

pomegranate

called "Anar" in Uighur, is one of the important specialties in Kashgar. Among them, the pomegranate in Yecheng County, known as the "hometown of pomegranate", is the most famous.

Grapes

Kashgar is one of the rich places of grapes. Except for a large area of vineyards in the suburbs, grapes are generally planted in every courtyard. There are about 5 varieties of Kashgar grapes with different flavors.

fig

Kashgar is rich in figs, which can be as famous as Hami melon, Turpan grape and Korla fragrant pear.

almond

is a rare specialty in Kashgar, and it is the most cherished dried fruit of Uygur people. It is often used to entertain guests and give gifts to friends, and its patterns are embroidered on clothes and hats and carved on buildings. Almond is a deciduous tree and a peach plant.

Apricot

called "Yuluke" in Uyghur, is one of the most popular fruits. There are many kinds of apricots in Kashgar, among which Sailaiti apricot in Yengisha County and Black-leaf apricot in Yecheng County are the best, with thick flesh and juicy, sweet taste and rich nutrition.

Mulberry

Mulberry is an early ripening fruit in Kashgar, and it is called "Primula in Melons". There are two kinds of Kashi mulberry: white and purple.

flat peach

is one of the more precious fruits. Mainly produced in Yecheng County and other places. Flat peach is a kind of peach, but the fruit is completely different from peach. The flat peach is flat and round in shape, and its top is sunken to form a small nest. Its peel is dark yellow and its top is flushed.

Pear

Kashgar pear is rich in resources, with more than 6 varieties, among which dangshan pear (imported from Dangshan County, Anhui Province) and Yecheng Qipan pear are famous, both of which have the characteristics of large fruit, thin skin, fine meat, rich juice and sweet taste.

Walnut

, also known as walnut, is one of the four famous dried fruits in the world and is recognized as "the fruit of longevity".

seabuckthorn

is rich in resources and has a long history of growth in Kashgar. Seabuckthorn is rich in nutrition, sweet and fruity, and contains many vitamins and other active substances, especially vitamin C. All kinds of drinks made from seabuckthorn are very popular.

Jiashi melon

There are nearly 1 varieties of Kashgar melon, among which several Jiashi melons (named after their origin in Jiashi County) are the best. Jiashi melon has a long history, and it was listed as a tribute as early as the Qing Dynasty. Later, after continuous improvement, the quality of melon became better and better.

Ququ

is a traditional snack that the Uygur people in Kashgar like to eat, which is similar to the wonton and jiaozi of the Han people.

pilaf

it is called "bolao" in Uighur. Its raw materials are rice, mutton, carrots, onions and clear oil (vegetable oil). In addition, dried fruits such as raisins, dried apricots and dried peaches are also used to make pilaf, which is called sweet pilaf or vegetarian pilaf.

milk tea

The general method of milk tea is: first, mash the brick tea, put it in a copper pot or water pot and boil it. After the tea is boiled, add the fresh milk. When boiling, keep stirring the tea with a spoon until the tea and milk are fully blended. Remove the tea leaves and add salt.

sliver

sliver is made of good flour and dough, and is drawn into a round strip, hence its name. The key to making sliver is to master the two links of dough mixing and drawing.

Naren

Naren is a delicacy in pastoral areas of Xinjiang, which has obvious pastoral characteristics. This delicacy is also called hand-grabbed meat or hand-grabbed mutton noodles.

Grilled fish

is a traditional snack in Kashgar, especially the grilled fish in bachu county is the most famous.

Grasping meat

is also called grasping mutton by hand. Cut the slaughtered sheep into several large pieces and stew them in a pot, some with pepper, ginger slices and salt grains, and some without anything. Stew until it is seven or eight minutes cooked, then scoop it up and put it on a large plate, put a knife next to it, serve it on the table when it is hot, cut it into pieces or slices, grab the meat and dip it in salt, and then rest until you are full.

Stir-fried barbecue

is the change and innovation of kebabs.

nang

is the daily staple food of compatriots in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is a kind of baked flour cake, which is similar to sesame seed cake, crisp or soft, and delicious.

Kao steamed bun thin paper bag