Imagine sand dunes as far as the eye can see 🌵, and suddenly, you spot… grapevines? 🍇 Yes! In China’s northwestern Ningxia region, something amazing has happened. The dry, sandy Gobi Desert has been turned into lush vineyards where grapes grow among sand and stone!
But how did this happen?
Generations of hardworking people decided to make the desert bloom. They planted grapevines, built irrigation systems to bring water to the dry land, and cared for the plants every day. Over time, the desert began to change. Now, the area at the foot of the Helan Mountains is famous for its beautiful vineyards and delicious grapes.
A new documentary called “The Sweet Smell of the Desert” tells this incredible story. It shows how determination and hard work can transform even the toughest places into something wonderful.
Isn’t it amazing how people can change the world around them? Maybe next time you eat grapes or drink grape juice, you’ll think about the vines growing in the sands of the Gobi Desert! 😊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
