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A slightly tipsy version of a mutual journey

The sun has given its most intense favor to the Turpan Grape Valley. The grapes here don’t need to chase time; they just lie in the sunlight for a long spa—letting the sunlight slowly settle the sugars and quietly blend the mountain fragrance into the flesh. And this sweetness is never a gift kept to itself. The wind in the valley helps turn the grape aroma into wine, making every trip a "staggering out the door" slightly tipsy adventure: no harsh strong alcohol, just the right amount of alcohol, perfect for slowly waking up under the grapevines. When the wine melts on the tongue, the everyday restraint hidden inside also fades away, revealing the most relaxed self. Even through the screen, the editor seems to smell the sweet aroma in the wine—like opening a door to the taste buds, tempting people to rush to this oasis immediately. Not to mention those grape-drying rooms, with earth-yellow walls framed by vines, like an installation art piece built by the earth itself, quietly standing in the heart of Flaming Mountains. Travel Guide: Grape Valley - Kumtag Desert Grape Valley Travel Guide Frog Alley: for cultural shots and colorful wooden doors Afanti Manor: dining and accommodation available Kumtag Desert Travel Guide Ticket: 28 yuan, half price for Hunan ID or college entrance exam students 🚗: 90 kilometers Sunset time: 9 PM Best sunset spot: mountain top ⛰️ requires off-road vehicle transfer, ticket price 160 yuan per person, children under 1.4 meters 130 yuan per person, a good experience, camels 🐫 are also an option, remember to wear a mask, essential when screaming, or you’ll end up eating sand 🎵
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Posted: Sep 9, 2025
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