Grape Valley

Introduction to Grape Valley (葡萄沟)

The Grape valley is North east 15km from Turpan. It is a valley area on the west in the mountain of flames. It is famous for its production of grapes. The Grape valley has a length of 8km from North to South, width of half a kilometer. This area has water flowing from the snowy peaks. Although there is no vegetations on the sides of the valley, the valley itself has countless greenery. Grape racks, flowing water, new buildings, a magnificent view.

Due to the moist air, the climate is cool and comfortable, so it is a great place for a summer resort. Walking into the grape valley is like going into a land of coolness. Look up, you see the countless racks with fat and watery grapes hanging there. Walking in this long pavilion of green grapes, makes you have an urge of grabbing one and start enjoying the sweetness of the grapes.

According to ancient accounts, the grape valley had been a place for grape farming for thousands of years. At present, there are wine factories nearby, using local resources producing grape wine, grape cans and other products.

Location

Turpan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China

Main Sights

Grape Valley

Travel Information

Admission for Grape Valley: 75 Yuan

Opening Hours: 8:00AM - 9:00PM (Apri.21 to Oct.20), 10:00AM - 6:30PM (Oct.21 to Apri.20)

Transportation 

1. If starting from Turpan Railway Station, visitors can walk to the nearby Daheyan Bus Station to take special-line buses toTurpan, which takes around one hour and costs around 11 Yuan. After reaching the city center, visitors can take a taxi to the valley at a cost of 15 to 20 Yuan.

2. Visitors can also take public bus No.5 from the downtown Turpan to the entrance of the valley.

Travel Tips 

1. The best time to visit there is around August, when visitors can enjoy various kinds of fruits and the grape festival.

2. Recommended duration for a visit is about 3 hours.

Tour including Visiting Grape Valley (Turpan)

Orient-Express Northern Xinjiang 10 Days Tour