Grape Valley - largest valley in the Flaming Mountains near Turpan
Last Update: 17th October 2020
Located 11 kilometers northeast of Turpan, Grape Valley stretches about 8 kilometers long from north to south and 2 kilometers wide from east to west. It is the largest valley in the Flaming Mountains. At the valley, you can not only feel the magical landscape of nature, taste the sweetest grapes in the world, but also enjoy the passionate dance of the Uighur boys, the thrilling Dawazi performance, and the scene when the Uighur girls pick grapes.
Located 11 kilometers northeast of Turpan, Grape Valley stretches about 8 kilometers long from north to south and 2 kilometers wide from east to west. It is the largest valley in the Flaming Mountains. At the valley, you can not only feel the magical landscape of nature, taste the sweetest grapes in the world, but also enjoy the passionate dance of the Uighur boys, the thrilling Dawazi performance, and the scene when the Uighur girls pick grapes.
Grape Valley Fast Facts
- Chinese Name: Putaogou (葡萄沟)
- Length: 8 kilometers
- Things to do there: Photography, Food, Turpan Specialties and Handicrafts
- Who visits: Photographers, Foodies, Shopping Lovers
- Time required: 1 – 3 x hours
What to expect at Grape Valley
At Grape Valley, you will find Grape Valley Amusement Park, Wang Luobin Music Art Museum, Dawazi Folk Customs Garden, Oasis Grape Manor and Uyghur Ethnic Village that shows Uyghur architectural features, folk customs, and Uighur farm life.
There are mainly non-nuclear white grapes at the valley, as well as 13 varieties of grapes such as Manaizi, red grapes, Kashgar, Rijiagan, and Suosuo. They are in the shape of sphere, egg, oval, etc. Some grapes are crystal-clear like pearls, some are bright like agate, and some are green like jade. If interested, you could pick the grapes for an additional fee. You will also get acquainted with the process of drying grapes into raisins there.
In addition, Uighur boys and girls will offer the unique amazing Uighur dancing to visitors. They will invite visitors to join them to enjoy dancing. While watching the performance, you will be arranged to sit in a special position in the yard, watching the performance while eating fresh fruit, such as apples, pears, granadas, etc. The stage is a simple high platform under the grape trellis.
If you are tired at the valley, you could try Uighur cuisine at one of local restaurants. Uyghur Ethnic Village features the local houses. At the village, you could experience the local life.
There are mainly non-nuclear white grapes at the valley, as well as 13 varieties of grapes such as Manaizi, red grapes, Kashgar, Rijiagan, and Suosuo. They are in the shape of sphere, egg, oval, etc. Some grapes are crystal-clear like pearls, some are bright like agate, and some are green like jade. If interested, you could pick the grapes for an additional fee. You will also get acquainted with the process of drying grapes into raisins there.
In addition, Uighur boys and girls will offer the unique amazing Uighur dancing to visitors. They will invite visitors to join them to enjoy dancing. While watching the performance, you will be arranged to sit in a special position in the yard, watching the performance while eating fresh fruit, such as apples, pears, granadas, etc. The stage is a simple high platform under the grape trellis.
If you are tired at the valley, you could try Uighur cuisine at one of local restaurants. Uyghur Ethnic Village features the local houses. At the village, you could experience the local life.
Best time to visit the Grape Valley
If you are planning to visit Grape Valley for photography purposes, the best time to visit is during the sunset.
The best months to visit are from April to July and from September to October.
How to get to the Grape Valley
There is only one direct bus to Grape Valley. Therefore, there are only a few options.
- Rent a vehicle to the valley. This is the quickest and most direct option.
- Take Bus 5 to the Stop of the Intersection of Grape Valley Scenic Area (葡萄沟景区路口).
Additional Grape Valley Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 08:00 – 21:00 (April 21 – October 20); 10:00 – 18:30 (October 21 – April 20)
- As at 17th October 2020, the entrance pricing to Grape Valley is 75 CNY per person.
- If you are interested to visit other attractions, such as Ancient City of Gaochang, Ancient City of Jiaohe and the like, you could also get the combo tickets.
- The combo ticket for Grape Valley, Ancient City of Gaochang, Astana Tombs, Tuyuq Village and Turpan Karez Folklore Park is 240 per person.
- The combo ticket for Grape Valley, Duke Office, Emin Minaret, Tuyuq Village, Bezekik Caves and Turpan Karez Folklore Park is 235 CNY per person.
- The combo ticket for Grape Valley, Flaming Mountains, Ancient City of Jiaohe, Ancient City of Gaochang, Tuyuq Village and Turpan Karez Folklore Park is 310 CNY per person.
- The combo ticket for Grape Valley, Ancient City of Gaochang, Astana Ancient Tombs, Flaming Mountains and Turpan Karez Folklore Park is 250 per person.
- The combo ticket for Grape Valley, Ancient City of Jiaohe, Astana Ancient Tombs, Desert Botanical Garden and Turpan Karez Folklore Park is 250 per person.
- The combo ticket for Grape Valley, Duke Office, Emin Minaret, Ancient City of Gaochang, Flaming Mountains and Turpan Karez Folklore Park is 275 CNY per person.
- The combo ticket for Grape Valley, Ancient City of Jiaohe, Ancient Village of Jiaohe, Emin Minaret, Flaming Mountains and Turpan Karez Folklore Park is 290 per person.
- The combo ticket is valid for 48 hours (If you buy the ticket at 10:00am on Wednesday 20th December 2018, the ticket is valid by 10:00am on Friday 22th December 2018).
- Children under 1.2m tall (1.2m tall not included) are free of charge.
- For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
- Please take enough food with drinking water with you.
- Please wear the sunscreen cream, sunglasses and the like to stop the strong sunlight shining your body directly in the dry weather.
- Please take enough warm clothes with you even in summer as the temperature difference is big between the daytime and the evening in Turpan.
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