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 ancient karez irrigation system is still used by people in Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The city of Turpan in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has renovated 13 wells in its ancient karez irrigation system this year.

In the Uygur language, karez means water tunnel.

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