* * * Uygur flower hat. * * Flower hat is an integral part of Uygur costumes, and it is also one of the symbols of Uygur beauty. As early as the Tang Dynasty, men in the western regions often wore felt hats with rolled eaves and spires, which looked like today's "four tiles". The flower hat is embroidered with patterns such as "half moon" and "star".
* * * Yengisar knife. * * Yengisar Knife is one of the four famous knives in Xinjiang, named after its origin in Yengisar County, with a history of about 400 years. There are more than 20 kinds of knives, such as phoenix tail style, lark style, oriole style and magpie style popular in Uygur, red-billed mountain crow style popular in Kazak, Longquan sword style popular in Han, and beast horn style popular in Mongolian. 1987 Yingjisha Knife won the first place in the national tourism handicraft appraisal.
* * * Xinjiang carpets and tapestries. * * Xinjiang carpets and tapestries are a kind of wool tapestries originated in Xinjiang. Xinjiang carpets and tapestries are famous for their long history and superb skills. They are traditional ethnic handicrafts in Xinjiang and one of the main export commodities in Xinjiang. Bright colors, exquisite craftsmanship, and mostly handmade, are a good choice for buying high-end souvenirs.
* * * Cashmere sweaters, sweaters. * * Xinjiang has vast grasslands, and many pastures and fat sheep are in Mazhuang. Therefore, wool products have always been famous for their high-quality raw materials.
* * * Dried fruit. * * Among many specialties in Xinjiang, dried fruits are of course second to none in portability, practicality and economy. Xinjiang dried fruits are based on the unique geographical and cultural environment in Xinjiang, with a wide variety and sweet taste, including red dates, raisins, walnuts, almonds, medlar, Elaeagnus angustifolia, sour plums, dried apricots and figs. All these foods have high nutritional value and long shelf life and are undoubtedly the first choice for purchase.
* * * Jade. Xinjiang is the birthplace of Chinese jade culture. Xinjiang jadeite has been well-known at home and abroad since the era of "Heshibi", which has high appreciation value and collection value. There are many kinds of jade in Xinjiang, including Hetian jade, Hami Cuibiyu, Manas gobi jade and Altay similar jade, among which Hetian jade is the most famous and precious.
* * * Fruit. * * Xinjiang is a famous hometown of melons and fruits in China. The melons and fruits produced here are fresh and tender in color, fruity and sweet in taste. Grapes, cantaloupes, watermelons and candied apples are the best fruits. Compared with inland areas, Xinjiang's fruit is not only bigger, but also especially sweet! This is closely related to the local arid climate. The specialty melons and fruits from all over Xinjiang can be bought in Urumqi, the capital. Welcome to buy and taste.
The above are some specialties of Urumqi, I hope it will help you!