Welcome to Turpan, the hottest place in China, where summer temperatures can exceed 50 degrees. We chose to visit in the height of summer, and it was perhaps the most foolish decision we have ever made. The heat was unbearable, yet we kept going to learn how people live in this remote part of the country. Welcome back to China.
Welcome to Turpan, the hottest place in China where temperatures can hit over 50 degrees in the summer! Well...we decided to come here during summer and it was perhaps the most stupid decision we have ever done. It was unbearable! However we tried to make the most of it to see how life was in this...
Backpacker Ben takes us to Turpan, claimed as the hottest place in China, where summer temperatures climb past 50 degrees. The video follows the pair as they decide to visit during the peak heat, a choice they admit might have been unwise, and they openly describe how unbearable the heat can be. Despite the challenge, they push through to glimpse daily life in this remote corner of Xinjiang, offering moments of curiosity, resilience, and a sense of discovery about an often overlooked part of the country. The journey is framed as a bold, if uncomfortable, exploration of Turpan’s landscapes, people, and everyday routines, all folded into a larger note of welcome back to China. The tone blends humor with grit, showing how travelers adapt when the mercury soars and the travel plans get tested.
Attractions in this video: Jiaohe Ancient City, Taklamakan Desert, Urumqi Street Food Bazaar
Backpacker Ben takes us to Turpan, claimed as the hottest place in China, where summer temperatures climb past 50 degrees. The video follows the pair as they decide to visit during the peak heat, a choice they admit might have been unwise, and they openly describe how unbearable the heat can be. Despite the challenge, they push through to glimpse daily life in this remote corner of Xinjiang, offering moments of curiosity, resilience, and a sense of discovery about an often overlooked part of the country. The journey is framed as a bold, if uncomfortable, exploration of Turpan’s landscapes, people, and everyday routines, all folded into a larger note of welcome back to China. The tone blends humor with grit, showing how travelers adapt when the mercury soars and the travel plans get tested.
