Travel Stories

Water has shaped China’s civilization for millennia — determining settlement patterns, agriculture, trade, and political power. Floods once overturned dynasties; irrigation and river control helped sustain them. Today, China’s most significant water projects — from ancient irrigation systems to modern mega‑dams — still define how the country manages risk, resources, and development. 1.  Dujiangyan Irrigation System Sichuan | Built: 256 BC One of the world’s oldest functioning

Xinjiang is often described as a land of extremes, but that description only starts to make sense once you understand how its climate actually works. This is the hottest region in China, home to the Turpan Depression, where surface temperatures have reached 52.2°C. Yet the same conditions that make summers intense also produce some of the most flavorful fruit in the country. In Xinjiang, heat isn’t just something to tolerate. It’s part of the system. Why Xinjiang Gets So Hot