| Turpan, lying in the east of Xinjiang, is called "an
oasis in the desert." It is very hot and dry in summer,
with the highest temperature of 47.5oC. The hottest season with
a temperature above 40oC may last as long as over 40 days a
year.
Astana Ancient Tombs
Astana Ancient Tombs, situated about 40 kilometers to the
southeast of Turpan, used to serve as the cemetery of the
citizens of Gaochang from 273 in the Western Jin Dynasty to
778 in the Tang Dynasty.
Ruins of the Ancient City
of Jiaohe
About 10 kilometers west of Turpan County, Jiaohe was a
strategically important city on the ancient Silk Road that
travelers must pass through.
Karez Well
The Karez is an underground irrigation system that was installed
2,000 years ago. The karez is made up of three parts, ditch,
underground channel and dam.
Ancient City of Gaochang
Situated at the foot of the Flaming Mountains, Gaochang
was founded in the first century B.C. and abandoned by the
end of the 13th century.
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