Weibo users have grape expectations for Xinjiang county

"But this can be an opportunity for buyers. I think they will definitely earn more money here, and harvest season for grapes will continue until early August."

Many netizens also showed interest in Shanshan's grapes.

"I really want to buy the grapes and sell them," one netizen wrote on Sina Weibo. "If I cannot sell them fresh, I will dry them and continue to sell."

Another added, "Because of the terrorist attack, it's necessary to forward posts about the grapes. I hope the posts will help combat terrorism and support a stable environment to live."

Besides attempting to attract new buyers, county government may take other measures to boost sales, forestry official Ji said.

"We're considering offering a subsidy of 60 yuan ($9.80) to purchasers from outside of Xinjiang for every ton of grapes they buy," he said. "We're also going to reduce inspection and quarantine fees."

Normally, nearly three quarters of the grapes sold are dried. They can be preserved for a longer time, but they are cheaper compared to the fresh ones, Ji said.

"We have been making efforts to increase sales of fresh grapes as they are more expensive. Good quality grapes are sold at 7 yuan a kilogram," Ji added.

"We had hoped that fresh fruit would account for 30 to 40 percent of the total sales.

"However, this year more fresh grapes may be made into dried grapes if there are not enough purchasers from other areas."