Turpan Jiaohe Ruins: The Second Lowest Place on Earth - Silk

In this video Wilko Wanders visits the Jiaohe ruins, over 2,000 years old, in the Turpan desert, 154 metres below sea level, the second lowest place on earth. The site was dug into the earth and served as a Silk Road outpost. Wilko travels with a slow travel approach, aiming to connect with local people and understand the culture more deeply. He shares the history of the ruin and the desert setting, inviting viewers to experience the atmosphere of this remote corner of Xinjiang as part of a living travel story.

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