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The highland barley mainly produced in Tibetan area is the main food for Tibetans.highland barley grows on the cold Qinghai-Tibet Plateau area with an elevation of 4200meters to 4500 meters. It has a long history of more than four millions years. It's not only akind of nourishing food but also a symbol of Tibetan cuisine culture. Tibetans use highlandbarley make noodles, pastry, Tsam-pa and liquor.

People who have Tibet travel always want to try it with their great interests. Most of themthink the highland liquor tastes great. It can keep warm on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau andmake you excited in good condition. There are many stories about highland barley comedown from ancient time. These old stories mainly talks about where did Tibetans get firsthighland barley and how did they farm it and harvest it. In those stories is full of the thanksfor highland barley getting away the starvation and giving them happiness life. Inimportant festivals Tibetans will throw highland barley for blessing.

Now it's the harvest season for highland barley on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. If you go to Tibetby Tibetan Railway you can see the local Tibetans harvesting highland barley in the fields.