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Top 9 Best Things to Do in Turpan - 2024

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Updated May 2024
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    󰺂7.3
    4.1/5
    1911 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 191 reviews
    "You can see that the scene of the travel to the west, the natural geographical conditions are very bad, think about the firm will of the master Xuanxuan, the west travel, here it is completely displayed in front of us today!"
    Turpan
    26.9km from downtown
    Highlights: The Flaming Mountains is part of the Turpan area of Xinjiang. It is located next to Huogao Expressway, on the east side of Turpan City. It is a scenic geological landscape dominated by vibrant red sandstone landforms. Historically, it is where the ancient country Gaochang used to be. Visitors can see the majestic landforms and the historical exhibition of Gaochang. “Journey to the West”-themed statues can also be found here. The Flaming Mountain Scenic Area is divided into two parts: underground and above-ground. The underground part is a gallery-style exhibition hall. There are statues and written passages related to the ancient city of Gaochang. After passing through the underground scenic spot, visitors can go to the level above ground to see the beautiful, fiery red sandstones and cliffs.
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    󰺂7.2
    4.1/5
    1879 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 97 reviews
    "The difference to Urumqi, coincided with the grape festival, went to the grape ditch Turpan for a day, the scenic spot was very shocking, the first time in my life to see such a beautiful and spectacular grape string, a great experience"
    Turpan
    8km from downtown
    Highlights: As a valley under the Flaming Mountain, Huoyan Grape Valley Resort is located at the northeast of Turpan. Grape Valley is a shady and cool oasis in the scorching Flaming Mountain area. It is also known for its grapes grown in the grape valley, making it one of the most famous scenic spots in Xinjiang. Scenic spots in the resort include the Effendi Garden and the Music and Art Hall of Wang Luobin. Here, visitors can enjoy hundreds of types of grapes, appreciate Uyghur singing and dancing, and experience the Uyghur dwellings.
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    󰺂7.2
    4.6/5
    1710 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 20 reviews
    "The development of the scenic spot is not very complete. It may be the reason for the off-season. There are a lot of garbage in the desert. I hope that tourists who go to play again pay attention to the quality and take the garbage away, but it is really beautiful. I watched the sunset."
    Shanshan
    91km from downtown
    Highlights: “Kumtag” means “Sand Mountain” in the Uyghur language. The Kumtag Desert is formed by the tempestuous winds from Tianshan's Qijiaojing Wind Gap and the Dabancheng Wind Gap. After a long journey, the sand that has been carried in the wind collides and deposits in the Kumtag area, forming a desert with various sand dunes. The Kumtag Desert has been developed into a scenic area integrating scientific research, investigation, exploration, sand sports and desert tourism. Looking south from the old town of Shanshan, the golden desert rolls endlessly into the horizon. For thousands of years, the desert and the oasis have coexisted like royal lovers.
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    󰺂6.8
    4.5/5
    998 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 223 reviews
    "You need to walk a lot of roads and buy more water. Although you have a lifetime ticket, you feel that you will never go again. It is best to understand the cultural history of the ancient city or find someone to explain it. Otherwise, the girl staff at the ticket gate of the ticket is a bit tasteless. We have not bought a range ticket. Blinking and then smirking and saying that we can also go up, it makes people feel yin and yang strange, and the mood is very bad. It is recommended to buy a range ticket. The road is indeed a bit more hot. It will be easier to heatstroke."
    Turpan
    9.9km from downtown
    Highlights: Situated to the west of the city of Turpan, Yarkhoto (also called Jiaohe) is a city which flourished during the Southern and Northern Dynasties through to the Tang Dynasty. Later, due to years of war, the city was abandoned and became a ruin. It is a relatively complete urban relic. The ruins of Yarkhoto are divided into temples, houses, and government offices. All the structures are made with rammed earth. Today these ruins of once magnificent rammed earth buildings give Yarkhoto its sense of historicity. It is a good place for photography. There is no clear route to follow when visiting the Yarkhoto Ruins. Take a walk and take photos as you please.
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    Closed
    󰺂6.6
    4.2/5
    906 Review
    "I stayed with two babies. I had to live in Turpan, but I couldn't book it due to operation mistakes. After the night, I simply checked the consequences and compared the consequences. I broke the order here. After the phone communication confirmed the reservation, I drove to check in. The check-in was very smooth! This hotel in Toxon County near Turpan is more cost-effective than the hotels in Turpan during the peak season. The lobby is large and luxurious, and the front desk service is very good. The business twin room placed by Ctrip includes breakfast. I went to breakfast when I was almost over, but there was enough food to eat, and the category was quite good. Outside the window of the hotel is a river in the county, and the scenery outside the window is quite good. The shower water and water temperature in the bathroom are great!"
    Turpan
    3.3km from downtown
    Highlights: The Kan'erjing Folk Custom Park is on the east side of Turpan. It is a scenic area displaying karez culture with karez, a karez museum, a folk custom street, and other spots. When entering the scenic area, the first thing you will see is the karez museum. The working principle and excavation process of the karez are showed systematically in the museum. It is also an ideal place to learn about karez culture.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Turpan?
Some Best Things to Do in Turpan include:Flaming Mountains|Grape Valley|Kumtag Desert|Yarkhoto Ruins|Kan'erjing Folk Custom Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Turpan?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Turpan include:Flaming Mountains:4.1|Grape Valley:4.1|Kumtag Desert:4.6|Yarkhoto Ruins:4.5|Kan'erjing Folk Custom Park:4.2
At what locations in Turpan can Best Things to Do in Turpan be found?
The Best Things to Do in Turpan are mainly located in:Flaming Mountains:Turpan|Grape Valley:Turpan|Kumtag Desert:Shanshan|Yarkhoto Ruins:Turpan|Kan'erjing Folk Custom Park:Turpan