Monday, September 3, 2012

Turpan

Turpan means "the lowest place" in Uighur. It is the lowest spot in China and the second in the world after the Dead Sea. It is also the hottest spot in China. One huge benefit of this intense dry heat and abundance sunshine is that it increases the sugar content of the grapes.



Travelling to Turpan



Tian Shan in the distance



Barren land on both sides of the road


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