In Turpan basin, Xinjiang, people don't live in elevated houses, because Turpan belongs to the unique continental arid desert climate in warm temperate zone and is not suitable for living in elevated houses.

Elevated houses are more common in Southeast Asia;

The climate of Southeast Asia is tropical rain forest climate and tropical monsoon climate, with high temperature and rainy all year round. The hot and humid climate makes local residents live in elevated houses.

1 heat insulation, windproof and cool. 2. Protect against moisture, keep livestock healthy, and put sundries underground. People can live upstairs and livestock can be raised downstairs. The upper layer is windy and cool, which can avoid humidity.