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Turpan attractions consist of desert scenery, including the third lowest point on the earth’s surface near Ayding Lake, and sites related to the ancient architecture and life of the mostly Muslim people there. The Jiaohe Ruin and Gaochang Ruins, along with the Karez Irrigation System provide insights into the ingenuity of ancient desert life.
Turpan is famous for its grapes and raisins, so Grape Valley should be visited. There are also the Thousand Buddha Caves marking the route of Buddhism’s entry to China along the Silk Road. Our Turpan tours put the attractions here together in a manageable format and link Turpan with other China destinations.
Tourist Attractions in Turpan
Jiaohe Ruin 4.71/5
Features Big ancient ruined city in Xinjiang and one of the best preserved cities of its time in China. A highlight of travel to the interesting and beautiful Turpan area. Some big structures remain such as a ruined tower and one of China’s oldest Buddhist stupas that is about 1,400 yea... more about Jiaohe Ruins
Tuyoq Village and Tuyugou Canyon 4.69/5
Feature Small Uighur valley with an array of historic sites spanning 3,000 years and lots of vineyards all within a day’s tour. Situated in the Turpan Depression that is the second or third lowest point on the planet. By road, the southern Mazar Village of the valley is about 70 ki... more about Tuyugou Valley, Turpan
Gaochang Ruins 4.5/5
Features 1. Biggest ancient ruined city in Xinjiang. 2. It’s one of the important spots in a tour of the interesting and beautiful area around Turpan. 3. Like the ancient city of Jiaohe to the west, the city was abandoned about the year 1,400. 4. A graveyard for the city called the Astana Tombs is o... more about Gaochang Ruins, Turpan
Emin Minaret 4.46/5
Feature Old brick tower dating to 1778; almost as old as the United States! About 43 meters or 142 feet tall and 10 meters or 33 feet wide. It is quite beautiful, and is one of the few ancient big structures in the area. It is in Turpan, so travel is easy. Next to a big mosque. ... more about Sugong Ta (Emin Minaret)
Karez Well 4.42/5
Features 1. Museum in Turpan about the karez ancient irrigation system. 2. Instructs on the history and technology of the karez irrigation system. 3. Has an underground tunnel to see. Overview In order to get enough water in the area of Turpan for themselves and the caravan traders and others passing thr... more about Karez Well System, Turpan
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves 4.29/5
Feature Ancient religious caves and shrines dating from about the year 400 to the year 1,300. The art depicts people of various races and cultures living and doing things together. The art makes the Gaochang area look like a melting-pot of people from many places in Asia. Close to Turpan and ... more about Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Grape Valley 4.13/5
Feature 1. Recreation, shopping, food and Uighur music and dance entertainment in a fruit growing valley. 2. About 220 hectares of grapes and 200 hectares of other fruits like apricots, pears, and peaches. 3. Lots of kinds of grapes and dried fruit. Unusually sweet grapes. 4. Wineries. Wine for sale. 5. ... more about Grape Valley, Turpan
Astana Tombs 4.09/5
Feature 1. There is a big graveyard of mainly Chinese tombs and Chinese shrines that date from about the middle of the 200s to the late 700s. 2. The big graveyard holds about 1,000 tombs that are constructed like Chinese tombs further east in the Gansu Corridor area in Gansu Province. 3. People can see two mu... more about Astana Tombs
The Flaming Mountain 3.94/5
Feature Odd geological feature north of Turpan. It's a red sandstone ridge about 500 meters high (1,600 feet) that stretches for about 100 kilometers or 63 miles. One of the hottest places in China. The ground surface temperature can reach 80 degrees Celsius or 175 degrees Fahrenheit. It... more about Flaming Mountain, Turpan
The Ayding Lake
Features 1. Dry lake with extremely hot and dry weather in the summer. 2. Used to be a scenic spot with a salt lake. It is used now as a setting for extreme sports or hikes. 3. Second lowest point on earth. 4. Cracked mud and salt bed. 5. Name means Moonlight Lake in Uighur language. 6. About 44 kilometers so... more about Aiding Lake, Turpan
Hi Sam, do you mean local market? There are lots of cities along the Silk Road, it's from Xi'an to Kashgar. As for markets, there are lots of market in each city. The most famous market is the Sunday Market in Kashgar. Please click here to read more information about Silk Road: http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/silk-road-adventure/
