Gongliu County

Basic Introduction of Gongliu Tree-Dried Apricots Gongliu Tree-Dried Apricots are a specialty product of Gongliu County, Yili Prefecture, Xinjiang. "Gongliu Tree-Dried Apricots" are known for their fresh apricots being brightly colored, firm and flavorful, large and fragrant, sweet and delicious; the dried apricots are sweet and tender, with crunchy kernels. They are believed to have the benefits of promoting blood circulation, replenishing energy, stopping coughs, and moistening lungs, thus earning the title of "King of Kings" among fresh and dried fruits. To promote the development of the tree-dried apricot industry and increase farmers' income, Gongliu County has established professional cooperatives such as Tiangu Garden and Xialake, and introduced Yili Wanbang Agricultural Science & Technology Co., Ltd. to settle in Gongliu, achieving industrialized production of "Gongliu Tree-Dried Apricots." Currently, Gongliu County has built tree-dried apricot production bases in Tasituobe Township, Tikareke Township, Aketubei Town, and Jiergelang Township, with planting areas reaching tens of thousands of mu and an output value of 320 million RMB. Geographical Scope Gongliu County is located in the northwest of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in the upper reaches of the Ili River and the lower reaches of the Tekes River. It borders Xin Yuan County to the…