Turpan, Xinjiang

Xinjiang, the hometown of fruits, appears most beautiful in September and October. Turpan welcomes its harvest season. The golden grapes, yellow Hami melon and other ripening fruit make it full of sweet smell. Visitors can go to the vine yards in the area to pick grapes. The experience of picking the grapes is quite interesting. Of course, the famous grape valley is not to be missed.

Transportation: Visitors can take a train from Urumqi to Turpan, and take a mini-bus or hire a car to Turpan. The fees costs about 100 yuan and the journey takes about two hours.

Local delicacies: lamb kebabs, rice eaten with hand, Nang (a kind of crusty pancake), Xinjiang big plate of chicken and noodles served with soy sauce