Turfan City (Xinjiang)

Chatting over the sale of watermelons in Turfan, Xinjiang

Chatting over the sale of watermelons in Turfan, Xinjiang

Ref: 081021-5732     Date: 21-10-2008

Fruit sellers chatting in the outdoor market, Turfan, Xinjiang. Turfan (Turpan or Tulufan) city is an oasis on the rim of the Turfan Basin. Within the basin (about 155m below sea level), during November, the weather is mild and fresh fruit is available.