Letter from China: A toast to the enchanting Xinjiang

TURPAN, Xinjiang, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- With our glasses gleaming with deep ruby-red local wine, I, along with over 40 journalists from around the world, was swept away by a wave of infectious joy during a winery tour in Turpan, Xinjiang.

"To our wonderful experience in Turpan! Cheers! Ganbei!" This celebration marked the end of our two-day adventure in this enchanting oasis city in northwest China, part of the 6t