Xinjiang Melons: Hami, Turpan Watermelon and the Art of Picking a Sweet One
From Hami melon to Turpan watermelon, Xinjiang grows some of the sweetest melons on earth. Learn the varieties, seasons, and how locals pick a perfect one.
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Xinjiang Fruits: Melons, Grapes, and Apricots from the Edge of the Desert
Xinjiang’s desert climate grows some of the sweetest fruit in the world — Hami melon, Turpan grapes, Korla pears, and Hotan apricots. Here’s the season, the varieties, and where to eat them at their best.
