Xinjiang's fiery basin becomes oasis for cold-water fish

Xinjiang's fiery basin becomes oasis for cold-water fish

URUMQI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Flaming Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region loom heavy in the constant autumn heat, yet, surprisingly, rows of cobalt-blue barrels provide cool temperatures for fish more suited to alpine lakes.

Snow-melt percolates through ancient Karez wells, resurfacing in Bazha Village of Shanshan County at temperatures no higher than 19 degrees Celsius -- even in s