The King Grapevine

　　The King Grapevine is situated in Stanyuqi Village, Hanggui Township, Luopu County. The area is filled with grape trellises—inside and outside the courtyards, and along both sides of the roads. Driving beneath these overhanging vines feels like venturing through a lush jungle. The King Grapevine itself grows in a small rural courtyard. Its roots extend from beneath an old residence more than ten meters away. It has gone without being buried for over 60 winters and remains lush and thriving to this day, yielding one to two thousand kilograms of grapes each year. A single bunch can weigh up to one kilogram. This remarkable vine gives the courtyard a distinctly charming, rustic flavor typical of the Western Regions.