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Turpan Flaming Mountain & Grape Valley Guide: How to Stay Cool in China's Hottest Place

Turpan is China's hottest place—summer temperatures near 50°C, the Flaming Mountain's red sandstone truly appearing to burn under the sun. But Grape Valley is shaded and cool, and the karez wells run ice-cold. This fire-and-ice duality is one of China's most unique travel experiences.