Local Specialties
Sea-buckthorn
Due to its unique climate and geographical conditions, Xiaojin County produces sea-buckthorn fruits that are highly favored after processing for their superior quality and color. The solid beverages such as sea-buckthorn crystals and sea-buckthorn honey are refined from wild sea-buckthorn pulp, juice, high-quality sugar, and honey, containing various amino acids, abundant vitamins, and multiple trace elements. They have the effects of preventing cancer, clearing heat, promoting saliva and refreshing the mind, alleviating constipation, and enhancing appetite.
Xiaojin Rose
The plateau rose buds are made using international advanced technology, refined through 24-hour low-temperature drying to create pure natural semi-open buds. They retain the four unchanging qualities of roses: the shape of the fresh rose remains unchanged, the natural nutrients of the fresh rose remain unchanged, the natural aroma of the fresh rose remains unchanged, and the color of the fresh rose remains unchanged. Plateau rose dishes and rose fresh flower jam are now available.
Xiaojin Apple
The Xiaojin Apple is renowned nationwide for its unique qualities. Its fruit is medium-sized, nearly conical in shape, with a green-yellow skin that is smooth and rust-free, possessing a waxy texture. The fruit has a deep calyx, with rust distributed in a radial pattern, and both the stem calyx and calyx are relatively deep. This apple has a crisp texture, is juicy, has a moderate sweet-and-sour taste, a rich flavor, and is aromatic.
Jiarong Handmade Headscarf
Jiarong women usually keep their hair in braids, and then use wool threads or fake hairpins of mixed colors such as blue, red, and yellow to fix the headscarf on the top of their heads. The headscarf is usually made by folding black or blue cloth into eight layers, and a headscarf is usually four chi in size.
Tibetan utensils
Utensils have the function of extending and enhancing human organ functions, fulfilling the need to enhance living capabilities. As early as 3,000 to 4,000 BC, the Tibetan ancestors had already begun making various dietary utensils necessary for daily life, aiming to enhance their living capabilities. Over the long historical development, the Tibetan people have exerted their wisdom and ingenuity, creating a rich culture of dietary utensils.
Tibetan jewelry
Tibetan silver jewelry has gradually become a popular mainstream. Walking on the street, you can often see people wearing Tibetan jewelry on their necks, wrists, and chests. Tibetan jewelry is loved by people for its simplicity, ruggedness, and mystery.
Matsutake
Matsutake has the effects of strengthening the body, benefiting the intestines and stomach, relieving pain, regulating qi-flowing for eliminating phlegm, and expelling parasites. Modern scientific research shows that matsutake also has special effects such as treating diabetes and anti-cancer, making it the king of wild mushrooms. Matsutake has a unique rich aroma and is a rare and precious natural medicinal mushroom in the world.
Yak meat
Being one of the main specialties in western Sichuan and Tibetan areas, Yak meat is renowned worldwide for its "high protein, low fat, and pollution-free" qualities. Its processed products include dried meat, meat floss, and braised beef. Yaks are unique and high-quality livestock products on the Sichuan-Tibet Plateau, living in alpine regions with an altitude of 3,500 to 4,500 meters throughout the year. They mainly feed on natural high-quality forage and pollution-free wild grass, and are known as the "boat of the plateau".