Published: February 15th, 2024,
Last updated: May 27th, 2025
Turpan is a low point. Geographically, that is, because the Turpan Depression in western Xinjiang drops to 155 meters below sea level in some places. This makes it the third lowest point on Earth after the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee. Volkswagen operates a test track for cars in Turpan to test them under extremely hot and dry conditions. The ground temperature in the sand can reach more than 82 degrees.