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The Ancient City of Jiaohe
Selected for Best Things to Do in Xinjiang

The Ancient City of Jiaohe

6.4
4.6/5
Turpan · 9.9 km from downtown
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From £7.86
Flaming Mountain Scenic Area
No. 14 of Best Things to Do in Xinjiang

Flaming Mountain Scenic Area

7.1
4.2/5
Turpan · 26.8 km from downtown
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From £4.49
Kumtag Desert
No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xinjiang

Kumtag Desert

6.8
4.7/5
Shanshan · 23.5 km from downtown
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From £3.37
Grape Valley
No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xinjiang

Grape Valley

7.5
4.2/5
Turpan · 7.5 km from downtown
Free attraction
Tuyugou
No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Turpan

Tuyugou

6.1
4.4/5
Shanshan · 43.7 km 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 · 3.2 km 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 · 6.3 km from downtown
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Jiaohe Post Scenic Area—Source of Karez
No. 14 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xinjiang

Jiaohe Post Scenic Area—Source of Karez

5.8
4.4/5
Turpan · 7.9 km 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 · 44.7 km from downtown
Free attraction
Mazar Village of Tuyuk Valley
Selected for Best Things to Do in Turpan

Mazar Village of Tuyuk Valley

5.6
4.3/5
Shanshan · 45.1 km from downtown

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Trip Moments in Turpan

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
Xinjiang Panoramic Travel Route Map

Xinjiang Panoramic Travel Route Map

“Illustration of traffic distances between scenic spots across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, clearly dividing the two major regions of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.”

@新疆当地向导魏翼 · 5 months ago
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 · 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: The Ancient City of Jiaohe, Flaming Mountain Scenic Area, and Kumtag Desert.

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