Turpan Grape Valley

　　The renowned “cool world” of the Flame Region —— Grape Valley —— is located in the Flaming Mountains canyon, 13 kilometers northeast of Turpan City. This valley is a relatively shallow erosional gorge, stretching 8 kilometers from north to south and about 0.5 kilometers wide from east to west, reaching up to 2 kilometers at its widest point. A small stream runs through it, and springs bubble up from cracks along the valley walls. The valley is shaded by lush greenery, filled with layers of grape trellises, interspersed with flowering trees and fruit plants. Farmhouses are scattered across the landscape, and on the higher slopes, there are many hollow earthen structures known as “drying houses,” specially designed for drying grapes into raisins. Grape Valley currently has 400 hectares of vineyards, growing dozens of famous grape varieties such as seedless white grapes, Horse grapes, Kashgar grapes, black grapes, Big Green grapes, Suosuo grapes, and purple grapes. It produces 6 million kilograms of fresh grapes and over 300 tons of raisins annually. The seedless white raisins here are bright green, succulent, and sweet with a pleasant tang, enjoying a high reputation in international markets and are hailed as the “Green Pearls of China.” A fruit wine factory situated between Grape Valley and Turpan City has introduced top-tier domestic production lines for wine brewing, storage, and bottling, as well as production lines for canned fruits such as grapes, Hami melons, and mulberries, and soft-packed concentrated juices. It also has a large cold storage facility capable of holding several thousand tons of fruits and melons. The full-juice Turpan wines produced here are popular throughout the country. Deep within Grape Valley, a grape-themed amusement park covering several thousand square meters has been built specifically for both domestic and international tourists. It features dense shade, layers of greenery, flowing springs, winding paths, sweet grapes, and enchanting song and dance performances that bring joy and relaxation.

　　Dense with shade, layered with greenery, flowing springs, winding paths, sweet grapes, and enchanting song and dance performances that bring joy and relaxation.