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Turpan Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
About Turpan
Recommended trip: 2–3 day(s)
Recommended trip: 2–3 day(s)
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Turpan? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Grape Valley
4.2
/5
2,670 Reviews
Natural scenery
Flaming Mountain Scenic Area
4.1
/5
2,872 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Kumtag Desert
4.7
/5
2,099 Reviews
Deserts
Karez Folklore Garden
4.2
/5
1,358 Reviews
Night view
The Ancient City of Jiaohe
4.6
/5
1,366 Reviews
Historic landmark
Tuyugou
4.4
/5
157 Reviews
Natural scenery
Jiaohe Post Scenic Area—Source of Karez
4.4
/5
305 Reviews
Historic landmark
Turpan Karez Paradise
4.4
/5
459 Reviews
Historic landmark
Tuyugou Grottoes
4.6
/5
114 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Turpan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Rizamat Manor
4.8
/5
370 Reviews
Yanling Qishe B&B (Turpan Yuefeng Suji Branch)
4.8
/5
684 Reviews
Aisen Hotel (Kumtag Desert)
4.7
/5
937 Reviews
Mehood Lifestyle Hotel(Shanshan New City Night Market Store)
4.7
/5
716 Reviews
Turpan Kanerjing Folk Garden Hotel
4.6
/5
979 Reviews
Turpan Hengze Hotel
4.7
/5
913 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Turpan
4.8
/5
3,499 Reviews
Mercure Shanshan Downtown
4.8
/5
371 Reviews
Jinhong grape hotel
4.5
/5
1,004 Reviews
Hotel Sweetwater
4.7
/5
878 Reviews
Munarge Homestay (Turpan Yuefengsuji Branch)
4.8
/5
588 Reviews
Banxia hotel
4.4
/5
212 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Turpan dishes and foodie spots.
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火焰山著名黄面烤肉
3.0
/5
2 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. €3/person
哈里克特色抓饭
3.8
/5
6 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. €5/person
巴依先生主题新疆菜(椿树路店)
4.1
/5
7 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €10/person
海尔巴格·新疆菜(吐鲁番店)
4.1
/5
51 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €9/person
阔希玛克拉烤包子
4.1
/5
13 Reviews
Snacks
Filming location
Avg. €1/person
丝路餐厅
4.8
/5
8 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €8/person
老六号拌面馆(圣源中心城店)
4.1
/5
7 Reviews
吐鲁番高昌区云顶餐厅
5.0
/5
15 Reviews
疆客·新疆风情(高昌路店)
5.0
/5
4 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €10/person
八风谷HEY CAFE喝吧咖啡
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. €5/person
老四号拌面烧烤(始昌花园小区店)
4.0
/5
2 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €3/person
小黑羊蒸肉店(托克逊县店)
4.3
/5
8 Reviews
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Dazhangcheng Bai Shui Jian Ancient Town
4.1
/5
196 Reviews
JIANGBULAKE
4.7
/5
2,411 Reviews
Natural scenery
Guhya Salt Lake
4.0
/5
543 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Tianshan Mountains
4.8
/5
275 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Tianshan Tianchi
4.6
/5
14,156 Reviews
Historic landmark
Natural scenery
Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon
4.3
/5
1,497 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Urumqi Aquarium
4.6
/5
109 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
4.5
/5
2,540 Reviews
Night view
Performances
Shuimo Valley Scenic Area
4.8
/5
344 Reviews
Night view
Hongshan Park
4.6
/5
1,066 Reviews
Boat tour
Night view
The Xinjiang Museum
4.8
/5
2,400 Reviews
Urumqi Cultural Center
4.8
/5
10 Reviews
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Popular Premium Hotels Near Turpan
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Jin jiang International Hotel Urumqi (Hongshan Park Nanhu Civic Square)
9.0
/5
1,266 Reviews
Grand Mercure Urumqi Hualing Accor (CCMALL Times Square in Hongshan Park)
9.0
/5
2,165 Reviews
Xinjiang Zunmao Yindu Hotel Autonomous Region Museum Store)
9.0
/5
1,352 Reviews
Urumqi Yaxin International Hotel (Xinjiang Agricultural University Autonomous Region Museum Store)
9.6
/5
2,532 Reviews
Conrad Urumqi
9.4
/5
4,359 Reviews
Liston International Hotel (Urumqi High-speed Rail Station Jingkai Wanda Plaza Store)
9.3
/5
2,452 Reviews
Wanda Vista Urumqi
9.7
/5
5,513 Reviews
Universal Hotel Urumqi
9.2
/5
2,221 Reviews
Urumqi Northwest Petroleum Hotel (Railway Bureau Metro Station·Huijia Times Square Branch)
9.5
/5
1,032 Reviews
Royal International Hotel
9.0
/5
663 Reviews
Hotel George Morandi (Urumqi Tianshan International Airport High-speed Railway Station)
9.4
/5
894 Reviews
Wanda Jin Urumqi
9.4
/5
636 Reviews
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Turpan
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The Xinjiang Museum
4.8
/5
2,400 Reviews
Akhal-Teke Horse Base of Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park
4.6
/5
1,216 Reviews
Natural scenery
Zoos & aquariums
Bosten Lake
4.2
/5
389 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Hongshan Park
4.6
/5
1,066 Reviews
Boat tour
Night view
Shuimo Valley Scenic Area
4.8
/5
344 Reviews
Night view
Korla Sports Park
4.1
/5
58 Reviews
Night view
Urumqi Aquarium
4.6
/5
109 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Urumqi Cultural Center
4.8
/5
10 Reviews
Cultural experiences
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Crystal Orange Toksun
9.6
/5
170 Reviews
Left Bank Hotel (New Passenger Transport Terminal Branch, Toksun, Turpan)
9.8
/5
63 Reviews
West Tour Hotel
9.6
/5
1,647 Reviews
Mercure Shanshan Downtown
9.6
/5
371 Reviews
Mehood Lifestyle Hotel(Shanshan New City Night Market Store)
9.5
/5
716 Reviews
Hotel Sweetwater
9.4
/5
878 Reviews
Shanshan New Portuguese Wine House
9.2
/5
248 Reviews
Atour Hotel at the People's Cinema in Urumqi International Grand Bazaar
9.4
/5
2,030 Reviews
Wanda Moments Neo Urumgi Nanshan
9.5
/5
176 Reviews
Giorgio Morandi Hotel (Urumqi South Railway Station, Hetian Second Street Branch)
9.4
/5
2,008 Reviews
Urumqi Diwang Hotel (Hotan 2nd Street South Railway Station)
9.4
/5
155 Reviews
Baiman Hotel (Urumqi Hetian Second Street Railway South Station Branch)
9.5
/5
1,120 Reviews
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Tianshan Tianchi
4.6
/5
14,156 Reviews
Historic landmark
Natural scenery
Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon
4.3
/5
1,497 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
JIANGBULAKE
4.7
/5
2,411 Reviews
Natural scenery
Bosten Lake
4.2
/5
389 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Guhya Salt Lake
4.0
/5
543 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Nanshan Ranch
4.3
/5
308 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Night view
Hongshan Park
4.6
/5
1,066 Reviews
Boat tour
Night view
Shuimo Valley Scenic Area
4.8
/5
344 Reviews
Night view
Korla Sports Park
4.1
/5
58 Reviews
Night view
Kongque River
4.8
/5
500 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Ürümqi Water Park
4.2
/5
187 Reviews
Night view
Tiemenguan
4.5
/5
207 Reviews
Historic landmark
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Mountain climbing
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Sightseeing tours
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Historical attractions
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Exhibitions & events
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Performances
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Concerts
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Exhibitions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Science & technology museums
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Museums
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Parks
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Outdoor activities
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Leisure activities
Popular Attractions in Turpan
Liuzhongcheng Ruins
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Shanshanxian Shanshanzhen Qingnian Farm Temple
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The Turpan Museum
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Mansion of Turpan's Prefect
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Kumtag Desert
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Mazar Village of Tuyuk Valley
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Desert Ecological Tourist Zone of Turpan
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Yardang Landform
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Fire Cloud Valley
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Desert Soil Art Gallery
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Tuyugou Grand Canyon
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Karez Heritage Area
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Tuyugou Huojiamumazha
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哈里克特色抓饭
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巴依先生主题新疆菜(椿树路店)
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小黑羊蒸肉店(托克逊县店)
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茶主张(财富店)
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武记米粉(新月小区店)
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苏来曼拌面王(博物馆店)
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九号椒麻鸡(滨沙店)
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九号椒麻鸡(天马店)
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艾丁湖沙塔尔拌面馆
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彩云手抓肉·王彩云新疆菜(新城分店)
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