Turpan
Sitting in the lowest basin of China, Turpan, is a grape valley kingdom. Locals call it the "Hometown of Grapes" where visitors can stroll through green clusters of crystal grapevines hanging on dense vines of houses, decorated pillars, or along the road. After a belly full of grapes, trek the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, a Buddha grotto filled with relics dated back to 700 years. The Ancient City of Jiaohe is another set of ruins built in 60 BC that attracted tourists traveling the Silk Road.
