巴彦淖尔 旅游攻略

Bayannur is China's sunflower seed capital. The local sunflower seeds are large, plump, and flavorful. Roasted with salt or natural, they are the perfect snack. Fresh sunflower seeds are also pressed into high-quality cooking oil prized for its light flavor.

Bayannur's Hetao melons are renowned across China for their exceptional sweetness and juicy texture. The region's large diurnal temperature range and abundant sunshine concentrate the sugars in these melons. The "Hetao" variety is particularly prized.

Fresh carp caught from the Yellow River and Ulan Suhai Lake. The fish has sweet, firm flesh and is prepared in various ways: braised in brown sauce, steamed with scallions and ginger, or in a crisp-fried sweet-and-sour style.

The signature Mongolian preparation: lamb simmered with wild leeks and salt until tender, served on a wooden platter. The leeks are foraged from the Yinshan mountains and add a subtle garlic-onion flavor that complements the rich lamb.

A traditional Mongolian beverage made by distilling fermented mare's or cow's milk. Unlike the lower-alcohol fermented milk drinks, milk wine is distilled and has a higher alcohol content. It has a distinctive creamy flavor and is served warm on special occasions.

A local wheat gluten dish made from the high-quality Hetao wheat. The gluten is cooked in a savory broth with vegetables and sometimes lamb. Chewy and satisfying, it is a popular street food and comfort dish.