In Xinjiang, an ancient water system still serves
By Mao Weihua in Urumqi and Xing Wen in Beijing |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2021-12-16 16:22
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The groundwater system — a series of wells in the Turpan Basin connected by underground canals, which direct runoff from the mountains using gravity — helps prevent water from evaporating when surface temperatures are high. The system is still in use by residents of Turpan, which has more than 400 active wells.
