Karez System
Xinjiang Uygur · China
Later, before you head back to Urumqi, you will learn why Turpan could sustain itself in long history by visiting the Karez Irrigation System. After the irrigation system visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Urumqi where this wonderful day trip concludes.
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1Karez System
Welcome to the Karez System, a phenomenal masterpiece of human ingenuity and tenacity that has sustained life in the Turpan Basin for over 2,000 years. While the Great Wall and the Grand Canal are famous above ground, the Karez…
앱에서 듣기2The Vertical Wells — Ant Holes of the Desert
As you stand near the entrance, look at the model of the vertical wells. From the surface of the desert, these look like a series of ant holes stretching across the landscape. …
앱에서 듣기3The Underground Channel — Engineering Without Technology
We now descend into the real heart of the Karez: the underground channel. As you step down, notice the immediate drop in temperature. …
앱에서 듣기4Lin Zexu Memorial — The Hero of Irrigation
Within the museum complex, you will find an area dedicated to Lin Zexu, a famous figure in Chinese history. While he is most well-known for his role in the Opium Wars—burning opium in Humen—his legacy in Xinjiang is just as…
앱에서 듣기5Tools of the Trade — Manual Ingenuity
In this section of the museum, we see the simple tools that built this 5,000-kilometer marvel. There are no heavy machines or laser levels here. …
앱에서 듣기6The Above-Ground Channels and Reservoirs
As the water reaches the village, it emerges from the underground tunnels into above-ground channels. These channels distribute the water to individual gardens and fields. …
앱에서 듣기7The Future of the 'Mother River'
Our final stop focuses on the preservation and current status of the Karez. While some Karez have dried up due to the lowering of the water table from modern electric pumps and industrial needs, many are still functioning…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As you step back out into the bright Turpan sun, the memory of the cool, flowing water underground will likely stay with you. The Karez System is one of those 'whale moments' of travel—a realization of the incredible depth of…
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| 위치 | Xinjiang Uygur · China |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 42.9814, 89.1303 |
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