Karez Well System
Turpan Attractions
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Introduction to Karez Well System (坎儿井)
The Karez Well System is constructed by the people of Xinjiang. The Karez Well System is a underwater irrigation system, over 2,000 years ago during the Han dynasty the basic shape was already formed, than it is passed on to middle Asia than to the Persian gulf. On the Turpan area, there are 1,100 different pipes, achieving 0.3 billion metres cube of water flow each year. It is the lifeline of the oasis. |
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Location Xincheng Ximen Village, Ya'er Country, Turpan |
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Main Sights Karez System Museum |
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Travel Information
Admission Fee: 40 Yuan |
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Travel Tips 1. Try to avoid visiting Karez Well System during the summer holidays and Golden Week in October. There are many tour groups and local tourists during national holidays. |
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Tour including Visiting Karez Well System |