Originally Posted by
chornedsnorkack
Turpan is also fairly hot in July.
Liuyuan also has high speed trains to Turpan - travel time 3:32 to 3:33.
I didn't notice the July time frame in the OP. You're correct that July is pretty hot there, but I'd probably be willing to brave the heat myself if I was already in the area.
I do recall you mentioning HSR to Turpan, now that you bring it up. It was certainly not in place 10 years ago.
