Turpan is the place for grapes, raisins, and hot weather in northern China. Turpan is predominately a Muslin city so you’d be hard pressed to find even a shot of alcohol around (though you’d think they would have set up some breweries by now). The vineyards are plentiful though and we found many vineyards around the Emin Minaret:
Emin Minaret in Turpan
Here is a typical grape drying room made with brick-sized air gaps that allow the grapes to dry quickly:
Turpan's Countryside Grape Drying Room
You can buy raisins and grapes everywhere around town. Be aware that most raisins still contain the seeds in them but they still make for a great snack!
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