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Turpan’s Epic Symbols: Grape Vines, Karez Canals & Twelve Muqam

My News2025-09-2302 mins

Discover Turpan’s epic symbols: from flame-kissed grapevines beneath the Flaming Mountains to hidden karez canals and the haunting Twelve Muqam.

The Philosophy of Fire: Exploring Turpan’s Bezklik Thousand-Buddha Caves

My News2025-09-1903 mins

Discover Turpan’s fiery charm at the Bezklik Thousand-Buddha Caves, where ancient Han and Western cultures merged in vibrant murals and desert feasts.

Inheriting Devotion at Jiaohe Ruins: A Young Guardian’s Path

My News2025-09-1902 mins

Gulbakram Mumin returned to Jiaohe Ruins in the northwest of the Chinese mainland to preserve history and share the site’s ancient mysteries.

Turpan’s Gobi Desert Turns Red with Record Chili Harvest

My News2025-09-1802 mins

Turpan’s chili harvest has turned Xinjiang’s Gobi Desert into a dazzling red carpet, creating jobs and fueling rural revitalization.

Discovering Xinjiang: Epic Landscapes & One Big Challenge

My News2025-09-1203 mins

CGTN’s Nadim Diab travels two weeks across Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, from Silk Road city Kashi to Turpan’s fiery mountains and Zhaosu’s grasslands, facing one big challenge.

Turpan’s Underground ‘Great Wall’: Ancient Karez Brings Life to the Desert

My News2025-09-0702 mins

Discover Turpan’s underground ‘Great Wall’: the ancient karez irrigation system that sustains life in one of China’s driest deserts.

Turpan’s Sweet Secret: China’s Hottest Spot for Ultra-Sweet Grapes

My News2025-09-0602 mins

Turpan’s scorching heat and long sunshine produce ultra-sweet grapes that make up 1/5 of the Chinese mainland’s harvest. Discover why this hot spot is a fruit lover’s dream!