Turpan 3-Day Itinerary

Blood-sweat compilation! Master the essence of Turpan in 3 days✨

Day 1️⃣:
📍Jiaohe Ancient City & Karez Well Source (Ticket 40 RMB)
⏰Open 09:00-20:30
🚩Explore the origin of the "Underground Great Wall" Karez Wells🧊

📍Xinjiang Desert Folk Art Museum
🔥An artistic gem within the Flaming Mountains Scenic Area🌄

📍Giant Thermometer
🌡️Check in at the world's largest thermometer (surface temperature up to 80℃!)

📍Kumtag Desert (Ticket 30 RMB)
⏰Open 09:30-20:30 (Summer)
🏜️The world's only city desert, sunset views are breathtaking🌅

🌙 Stay: Shanshan Baoju Holiday Hotel
🏠Address: North side of Xingfu Road
🌟Highlights:
✓Walking distance to Kumtag Desert🏝️
✓Zero-pressure mattress for ultimate comfort😴
✓Pet-friendly🐶
✓Projector + humidifier, so thoughtful💕

Day 2️⃣:
📍Tuyugou Mazha Village
💒China’s most beautiful ancient Islamic village⛪

📍Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
🎨A treasure trove of Buddhist art in the Western Regions🙏

📍Sulaiman Banmian King
🍜Highly recommended by locals! Super rich broth🤤

📍Turpan Museum
🏺Discover 2000 years of history in the "Land of Fire"📜

📍Internet-famous Grandpa’s Antique Shop
🎭A treasure hunter’s paradise with lots of ethnic specialty items✨

Day 3️⃣:
📍Grape Valley
🍇Free to enjoy Xinjiang fruits! Picking and eating fresh is amazing～

📍Jiaohe Ancient City Ruins
🏚️The best-preserved earthen city in the world

📍Sugong Tower
🕌The most beautiful Islamic ancient tower in Xinjiang📸

🏆Top 5 Must-Visit:
1️⃣Grape Valley: A paradise for grape lovers
2️⃣Kumtag Desert: The perfect blend of city and desert
3️⃣Jiaohe Ancient City: A stunning millennia-old site
4️⃣Turpan Museum: A must-visit to understand the Land of Fire
5️⃣Tuyugou Mazha Village: Colorful ethnic customs

💡Tips:
✓Visit the desert early morning or late evening, it’s too hot at noon!
✓Bring sun protection gear️
✓Stay hydrated💦the dryness will make you question life
✓Big temperature difference, bring a jacket🧥