Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

TURPAN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Snowfall landscape at Aydingkol Lake Scenic Area, the lowest-altitude place in China, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on January 11, 2026.

Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

TURPAN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Snowfall landscape at Aydingkol Lake Scenic Area, the lowest-altitude place in China, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on January 11, 2026.

Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

TURPAN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Snowfall landscape at Aydingkol Lake Scenic Area, the lowest-altitude place in China, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on January 11, 2026.

Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

TURPAN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Snowfall landscape at Aydingkol Lake Scenic Area, the lowest-altitude place in China, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on January 11, 2026.

Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

TURPAN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Snowfall landscape at Aydingkol Lake Scenic Area, the lowest-altitude place in China, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on January 11, 2026.

New Energy Base in Turpan

New Energy Base in Turpan

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - Aerial view of the site of the 1GW solar thermal and photovoltaic integrated project of State Power Investment Corporation in Turpan, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on August 20, 2025.

New Energy Base in Turpan

New Energy Base in Turpan

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - Aerial view of the site of the 1GW solar thermal and photovoltaic integrated project of State Power Investment Corporation in Turpan, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on August 20, 2025.

New Energy Base in Turpan

New Energy Base in Turpan

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - Aerial view of the site of the 1GW solar thermal and photovoltaic integrated project of State Power Investment Corporation in Turpan, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on August 20, 2025.

New Energy Base in Turpan

New Energy Base in Turpan

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - Aerial view of the site of the 1GW solar thermal and photovoltaic integrated project of State Power Investment Corporation in Turpan, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on August 20, 2025.

New Energy Base in Turpan

New Energy Base in Turpan

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - Aerial view of the site of the 1GW solar thermal and photovoltaic integrated project of State Power Investment Corporation in Turpan, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on August 20, 2025.

New Energy Base in Turpan

New Energy Base in Turpan

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - Aerial view of the site of the 1GW solar thermal and photovoltaic integrated project of State Power Investment Corporation in Turpan, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on August 20, 2025.

New Energy Base in Turpan

New Energy Base in Turpan

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - Aerial view of the site of the 1GW solar thermal and photovoltaic integrated project of State Power Investment Corporation in Turpan, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on August 20, 2025.

New Energy Base in Turpan

New Energy Base in Turpan

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - Aerial view of the site of the 1GW solar thermal and photovoltaic integrated project of State Power Investment Corporation in Turpan, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on August 20, 2025.

New Energy Base in Turpan

New Energy Base in Turpan

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - Aerial view of the site of the 1GW solar thermal and photovoltaic integrated project of State Power Investment Corporation in Turpan, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on August 20, 2025.

Robot Perform in Xinjiang

Robot Perform in Xinjiang

TURPAN, CHINA - MARCH 22, 2025 - Robots perform on stage in Tuokexun County, Turpan, Xinjiang province, China on March 22, 2025.

Robot Perform in Xinjiang

Robot Perform in Xinjiang

TURPAN, CHINA - MARCH 22, 2025 - Robots perform on stage in Tuokexun County, Turpan, Xinjiang province, China on March 22, 2025.

Robot Perform in Xinjiang

Robot Perform in Xinjiang

TURPAN, CHINA - MARCH 22, 2025 - Citizens watch a robot perform on stage in Tuokexun County, Turpan, Xinjiang province, China on March 22, 2025.

Robot Perform in Xinjiang

Robot Perform in Xinjiang

TURPAN, CHINA - MARCH 22, 2025 - Robots perform on stage in Tuokexun County, Turpan, Xinjiang province, China on March 22, 2025.

Robot Perform in Xinjiang

Robot Perform in Xinjiang

TURPAN, CHINA - MARCH 22, 2025 - Robots perform on stage in Tuokexun County, Turpan, Xinjiang province, China on March 22, 2025.

Uygur Autonomous Region Scenic Area

Uygur Autonomous Region Scenic Area

A drone photo taken on Oct. 16, 2024 shows attendees of the 6th World Media Summit experiencing camel riding at a desert in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The 6th World Media Summit opened on Monday in Urumqi, capital city of Xinjiang. Attendees of the Summit would visit various places of Xinjiang during the Summit period. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Yehua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - An artist performs intangible cultural heritage strike iron flower during the 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug. 17, 2024.

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - An artist performs intangible cultural heritage strike iron flower during the 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug. 17, 2024.

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - An artist performs intangible cultural heritage strike iron flower during the 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug. 17, 2024.

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - An artist performs intangible cultural heritage strike iron flower during the 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug. 17, 2024.

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - An artist performs intangible cultural heritage strike iron flower during the 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug. 17, 2024.

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - An artist performs intangible cultural heritage strike iron flower during the 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug. 17, 2024.

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - An artist performs intangible cultural heritage strike iron flower during the 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug. 17, 2024.

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

Strike Iron Flower During The 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - An artist performs intangible cultural heritage strike iron flower during the 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug. 17, 2024.

Turpan Grape Festiva

Turpan Grape Festiva

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2024 - Models present a grape-themed fashion show during the opening ceremony of the Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 16, 2024.

Turpan Grape Festiva

Turpan Grape Festiva

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2024 - Spectators watch a drone light show at the opening ceremony of the Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 16, 2024.

Turpan Grape Festiva

Turpan Grape Festiva

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2024 - Hundreds of varieties of grapes are displayed at the Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 16, 2024.

Turpan Grape Festiva

Turpan Grape Festiva

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2024 - Spectators watch a drone light show at the opening ceremony of the Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 16, 2024.

Turpan Grape Festiva

Turpan Grape Festiva

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2024 - Hundreds of varieties of grapes are displayed at the Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 16, 2024.

Turpan Grape Festiva

Turpan Grape Festiva

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2024 - Models present a grape-themed fashion show during the opening ceremony of the Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 16, 2024.

Turpan Grape Festiva

Turpan Grape Festiva

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2024 - Hundreds of varieties of grapes are displayed at the Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 16, 2024.

Turpan Grape Festiva

Turpan Grape Festiva

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2024 - Spectators watch a drone light show at the opening ceremony of the Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 16, 2024.

Turpan Grape Festiva

Turpan Grape Festiva

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2024 - Spectators watch a drone light show at the opening ceremony of the Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 16, 2024.

Turpan Grape Festiva

Turpan Grape Festiva

TURPAN, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2024 - Models present a grape-themed fashion show during the opening ceremony of the Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 16, 2024.

Turpan in China's Xinjiang turns grape leaves into gold

STORY: Turpan in China's Xinjiang turns grape leaves into gold SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: TURPAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinjiang's Turpan 2. various of "dolma" (file) 3. various of Xinjiang's Turpan and local farmers 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SIKANDAR WULARAYN, Local villager 5. various of Xinjiang's Turpan STORYLINE: Turpan, a major grape-producing region in northwest China's Xinjiang, has found a clever use for its previously discarded grape leaves. These leaves are now exported to Mediterranean countries to be used in making "dolma," a popular delicacy wrapped in grape leaves. This initiative has provided a new and lucrative income source for local farmers. In Shanshan County, villagers are busy pruning grapevines and hand-selecting grape leaves. The leaves will then be delivered to collection points for assessment, weighing, and payment. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SIKANDAR WULARAYN, Local villager "In the past, we would feed the

Turpan Watermelon Supply

Turpan Watermelon Supply

TURPAN, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Farmers load high-quality watermelons they just picked into a truck at a watermelon planting base in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, May 21, 2024.

Turpan Watermelon Supply

Turpan Watermelon Supply

TURPAN, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Customers display high-quality watermelons at a watermelon planting base in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, May 21, 2024.

Turpan Watermelon Supply

Turpan Watermelon Supply

TURPAN, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Farmers load high-quality watermelons they just picked into a truck at a watermelon planting base in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, May 21, 2024.

Turpan Watermelon Supply

Turpan Watermelon Supply

TURPAN, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Farmers load high-quality watermelons they just picked into a truck at a watermelon planting base in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, May 21, 2024.

Turpan Watermelon Supply

Turpan Watermelon Supply

TURPAN, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Farmers load high-quality watermelons they just picked into a truck at a watermelon planting base in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, May 21, 2024.

Turpan Watermelon Supply

Turpan Watermelon Supply

TURPAN, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Farmers pick high-quality watermelons at a watermelon planting base in Turpan city, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, May 21, 2024.

Turpan Watermelon Supply

Turpan Watermelon Supply

TURPAN, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Farmers load high-quality watermelons they just picked into a truck at a watermelon planting base in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, May 21, 2024.

Turpan Watermelon Supply

Turpan Watermelon Supply

TURPAN, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Farmers load high-quality watermelons they just picked into a truck at a watermelon planting base in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, May 21, 2024.

Turpan Watermelon Supply

Turpan Watermelon Supply

TURPAN, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Farmers load high-quality watermelons they just picked into a truck at a watermelon planting base in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, May 21, 2024.

Flaming Mountain Ten Thousand Buddha Palace in Turpan

Flaming Mountain Ten Thousand Buddha Palace in Turpan

TURPAN, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - A giant painted Buddha is seen at the Flaming Mountain Ten Thousand Buddha Palace in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, April 19, 2024.

Flaming Mountain Ten Thousand Buddha Palace in Turpan

Flaming Mountain Ten Thousand Buddha Palace in Turpan

TURPAN, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - The mural painting of the Thousand Buddha Cave of Baizi Krik is restored at the Flaming Mountain Ten Thousand Buddha Palace in Turpan, Xinjiang province, China, April 19, 2024.