Xining specialty 1: Cordyceps wine
Cordyceps wine is a famous specialty in Xining City, Qinghai Province, and it is a valuable health wine. Cordyceps wine is made by soaking Cordyceps sinensis as the main raw material, ginseng, medlar, astragalus root, Polygonum multiflorum and other precious medicinal materials in high-quality Daqu wine. Cordyceps wine is clear and transparent in color, rich in aroma, mellow and soft in taste, and has the effects of expelling wind and cold, nourishing yin and strengthening yang, benefiting qi and nourishing blood. It is a good nourishing health care product.
Xining specialty 2: Ta 'er Temple pile embroidery
There are three artistic wonders in Ta 'er Temple in Xining. Apart from butter sculptures and murals, this pile of embroidery is it.
Pile embroidery refers to sticking large and small Buddha statues on the curtain with various pieces of cloth (silks and satins), and the surrounding is dotted with flower patterns. It is a unique national handicraft in Ta 'er Temple. The theme of heap embroidery is mainly to show various activities of Buddha. Figures, landscapes, flowers, birds and animals are made according to Buddhist stories, with colorful scenery, vivid modeling, strong three-dimensional sense and wonderful workmanship. Therefore, Ta 'er Temple regards the pile of embroidered buddhas as precious cultural relics, which have been preserved to this day. Pile embroidery is mostly hung in the hall, which gives beautiful artistic enjoyment to Chinese and foreign tourists who come here.
The pile embroidery art is mainly embroidered with Buddha statues. It uses exquisite craftsmanship to cut all kinds of silks and satins into various shapes, fill them with fillers such as wool or cotton, and carefully embroider them on the curtain. According to the different characters' images, postures and movements, they are piled up and embroidered into ups and downs, full of strong three-dimensional and realistic pictures. The pile of embroidered "Eighteen Arhats" hanging in the Great Sutra Hall of this temple is the artistic masterpiece of the artistic monks in Ta 'er Temple.
Xining specialty 3: Qinghai jade
Qinghai jade is a kind of jade produced in Qinghai. Its color is white or light gray with green stripes. This jade is very delicate and translucent. Because its appearance is similar to jade, some unscrupulous businessmen regard it as jade.
Colorful, it can be called a rich variety, but because the material is too transparent, it does not match the temperature, fat, thickness and other characteristics of ancient jade culture in China, and it has been controversial until it became popular as the material of Olympic medals. Going to Qinghai to buy jade is cheaper and cost-effective.
Xining specialty 4: yak meat
Yak beef is the top grade of beef and is known as the "crown of beef". It is not only fresh and delicious, but also rich in high protein and various mineral elements, which is very beneficial to human health. Flavor yak meat is crisp and tender, and dried yak meat has various flavors and full chewiness. Bagged yak meat can be bought in major supermarkets and specialty stores in Xining.
Xining specialty five: Tibetan ornaments
In Tibet, men, women and children love to dress themselves up, so there are many kinds of Tibetan ornaments, which are generally handmade with natural gems, animal bones, Tibetan silver and Tibetan copper. The materials and patterns of Tibetan ornaments are often endowed with auspicious meanings. With a strong color of Tibetan Buddhism. You can buy Tibetan ornaments in Shuijing Lane in Xining, where there are many Tibetan ornaments shops. Pay attention to distinguish the authenticity of the materials when choosing.
Xining specialty six: Qinghai carpet
Qinghai carpets have a long history and are traditional export commodities and famous handicrafts. All raw materials are pure Xining wool, which is hand-woven into yarn. Due to excellent raw materials and fine workmanship, Qinghai carpets are tough, wear-resistant, elastic, soft and shiny. After trampling, the tufts will immediately return to their original state without any signs of collapse. Feel loose, color and elasticity lasting, the longer it takes, the brighter the luster will be.