Flaming mountains in Turfan

The desert like Mars

Petr Liška
Wrote 2420 articles and follows him / her 243 travelers
Inserted: 27.12.2016
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Turfan and adjacent Turpan Depression is the lowest place in China found to –154 meters below sea level. The surrounding area has a desert character. Nearby highlights are orange desert mountains to the east of the city. There is a beautiful almost Martian landscape with big dunes, canyons and beautiful oasis.

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