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Top 10 attractions in Turpan

Flaming Mountain Scenic Area
No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Xinjiang

Flaming Mountain Scenic Area

7.1
4.2/5
Turpan · 26.8km from downtown
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Mazar Village of Tuyuk Valley
Selected for Best Things to Do in Turpan

Mazar Village of Tuyuk Valley

5.6
4.3/5
Shanshan · 45.1km from downtown
Tuyugou
No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Turpan

Tuyugou

6.1
4.4/5
Shanshan · 43.7km from downtown
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From £3.37
The Ancient City of Jiaohe
Selected for Best Things to Do in Xinjiang

The Ancient City of Jiaohe

6.4
4.6/5
Turpan · 9.9km from downtown
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From £7.86
Grape Valley
No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xinjiang

Grape Valley

7.5
4.2/5
Turpan · 7.5km from downtown
Free attraction
Kumtag Desert
No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xinjiang

Kumtag Desert

6.8
4.7/5
Shanshan · 23.5km from downtown
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Karez Folklore Garden
No. 5 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xinjiang

Karez Folklore Garden

6.5
4.2/5
Turpan · 3.2km from downtown
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Turpan Karez Paradise
No. 11 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xinjiang

Turpan Karez Paradise

5.9
4.5/5
Turpan · 6.3km from downtown
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Jiaohe Post Scenic Area—Source of Karez
No. 13 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xinjiang

Jiaohe Post Scenic Area—Source of Karez

5.8
4.4/5
Turpan · 7.9km from downtown
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Tuyugou Grottoes‌
No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Turpan

Tuyugou Grottoes‌

5.7
4.5/5
Shanshan · 44.7km from downtown
Free attraction

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Featured hotels in Turpan

Yar Gaochangli Homestay

9.7/101 reviews
8.02km from Flaming Mountain Scenic Area
From £369.00

Qianshang Homestay

3.6/102 reviews
5.97km from Flaming Mountain Scenic Area

Jiaxin Homestay (Tuyugou Scenic Area)

9.2/1044 reviews
15.82km from Flaming Mountain Scenic Area

Guaxiang Inn

9.1/1050 reviews
9.44km from Mazar Village of Tuyuk Valley

Lukeqin Town Passenger Transport Inn

0.0/100 reviews
15.39km from Tuyugou

Turpan Yarbak Farmhouse

9.9/1016 reviews
1.46km from The Ancient City of Jiaohe
From £22.00

Jinhong grape hotel

9.2/101,093 reviews
9.26km from The Ancient City of Jiaohe
From £16.00

Hampton by Hilton Turpan

9.6/103,367 reviews
9.31km from The Ancient City of Jiaohe
From £37.00

Trip Moments in Turpan

Classic 12-Day Pure Leisure Tour of Southern Xinjiang

Classic 12-Day Pure Leisure Tour of Southern Xinjiang

“【Introduction】: Beautiful Xinjiang is a highly worthwhile travel destination.”@新疆向导-魏先文 · 2 months ago
Urumqi is beautiful, but I won’t come back again July 30

Urumqi is beautiful, but I won’t come back again July 30

“🌞 Visiting Urumqi in July was the best decision I made this year!”@DOUGLAS KIM · 2 months ago
Spent three days in Turpan, and my views on spending completely changed

Spent three days in Turpan, and my views on spending completely changed

“🌵 The first stop in Xinjiang in July has to be Turpan!”@cortexezu6yn4xgma0 · 3 months ago
Live report from Flaming Mountain on July 15. Sisters planning to visit, please consider carefully

Live report from Flaming Mountain on July 15. Sisters planning to visit, please consider carefully

“Turpan 2 days 1 night quick text guide|Flaming land Silk Road desert oasis Basic travel information Highlights: Flaming Mountain, Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez irrigation system, Grape Valley, Kumtag Desert, Tuyugou Mazha ancient village.”@DogCakeRainPen · 3 months ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Turpan famous for?

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Turpan is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Flaming Mountain Scenic Area, Mazar Village of Tuyuk Valley, and Tuyugou.

What are the recommended places to stay in Turpan?

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Yar Gaochangli Homestay, Qianshang Homestay, and Jiaxin Homestay (Tuyugou Scenic Area) are some of the best places to stay in Turpan. When choosing, weigh your itinerary, how easy it is to get around, and your budget.

What are the must-try activities in Turpan?

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Consider Turpan/Urumqi Departure - Karez Well & Flaming Mountain Chinese Group Day Tour, Turpan flaming mountains + Karez wells + Tuyugou one-day tour - Red cliffs ablaze in the desert, and Turpan Departure - Thousand Buddha Caves, Mazha Village, Kumtag Desert & Tuyugou Private Day Tour in Turpan. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.