Things to do in Turpan (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August 2025) | Trip.com
lisx428:“I went there in winter, but it wasn't cold even when the sun was shining. I always have to check in at famous attractions. It was cold and there weren't many people. I just walked around and looked around. There were many extra activities, but I didn't participate due to time constraints.”
M23***52:“Grape Valley is perfect to visit at the end of July or the beginning of August because the grapes are ripe. You can see the ripe grapes on the trees and pick them yourself. It is really nice. I want to come again next time, but the weather is really hot.”
Open today at 09:30-20:30 (admission ends at 20:00)
lulu看世界❄️哈亚雪❄️:“It was my first time living in the desert. It was a very special experience. They said that buying a ticket once will always be effective. I will try it next time. I bought some fruit at the exit and met a kid selling fruit. I asked him where I could eat. He took me directly to his homestay in an electric car. Hahaha, I had a delicious and affordable meal. It was really an unexpected gain.”
Open today at 09:00-21:00 (admission ends at 20:00)
M30***24:“1. You absolutely must take the electric trolley. It's too far, you can't skip it.
2. The electric trolley has three stops. Stops 1 and 2 are ok, as the main ruins are all at stop 3. If you have plenty of time, go to stops 2 and 3; if you're pressed for time, go straight to stop 3.
3. If you're carpooling and need to catch a train, talk to the driver and he'll help you find a taxi. After you're done, take a taxi directly to the train station. Of course, you'll have to pay for a taxi.”
M23***52:“This scenic area is a bit small, and I finished it in less than an hour, but it was quite interesting to see the various structures of the Karez. Parking is very convenient, with a large parking lot at the entrance. It is also located in Turpan City, making it easy to drive.”
Anonymous user:“A museum that is easily forgotten. There are not many things and not many visitors. It is very unique and worth visiting. You can visit the museum first to learn about the history of the two ancient cities of Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City\Gaochang Ancient City). It will be very helpful to visit the ancient city. The security personnel\staff are very polite and courteous. The actual opening time is half an hour later than the time announced on the Internet. There are many mummies in the exhibition hall. It is better for timid friends to find someone to accompany them! The parking lot for the visit and the museum is free!”
_We***25:“The same karez, built over three generations by the Baiyi family, has been divided into four scenic areas with similar names. It's best to visit one of these. Locals recommend the Karez Park, also known as the Old Well. It houses a museum that explains the principles of the karez clearly and concisely. The guides are excellent, explaining the history, how to find a water source, and how to determine the direction of the well. You can go down into the culvert to feel the water. There are also demonstrations of vertical wells, open channels, and the process of well drilling. The culvert has been carefully preserved to show you the original height of the culvert (Figure 4). There's also a display of the house of an old well-driller, and we even ran into one of the old well-drillers! There's a large grape corridor and grape drying room, perfect for photo opportunities! It's a great place for a family outing and educational activities. The fruit at the entrance stall is cheap and delicious, but prices inside the area are higher, so I wouldn't recommend buying anything. Across the street from the area, there's a local restaurant that looks quite good. It's a great place worth a visit!”
M41***72:“It's not far from Huoyan Mountain, and with the recent high temperature, it's too hot. After entering the scenic area, I first cooled down in the visitor center for a long time, got off the sightseeing bus, and went straight to the place where I could take pictures. I drank four bottles of water in 40 minutes, left the scenic area, and then cooled down in the visitor center for a long time. I felt like I would get heatstroke if I stayed any longer. If you don't take pictures, it's not recommended to run all the way there with young children.”
M23***52:“The scenery is quite nice and has historical value. However, the weather was a little cloudy. It would have been much better if it were sunny. I'd definitely come back next time. There's also a grotto nearby that you could spend some time exploring.”
Open today at 09:00-20:30 (admission ends at 20:30)
Anonymous user:“The Kanerjing source in Jiaoheyi is super interesting! You can see the source of the ancient underground water conservancy project with your own eyes. It's like an adventure to drill a tunnel. It's so cool in the summer that you don't want to come out! There are also post station ruins and grape trellises in the scenic area. It's just right to play for 1 hour. It's niche but worth checking in!”
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我就是静静啊~:“This is a very popular restaurant. Almost everyone who comes to Huoyan Mountain will check in here. You have to wait in line for a long time because it is so popular that the waiters are basically overwhelmed and the environment is not very good. However, whether it is barbecue skewers, yellow noodle barbecue, or cold noodles, the taste is so good that people feel that the previous ones are tolerable.”
Chenhutamu:“A large Xinjiang restaurant in Turpan, with two floors. There are many choices of dishes, all of which are local delicacies, especially the grilled lamb chops and hand-pulled rice. However, the serving speed of this restaurant is not very fast, and it may be slower if there are more customers.”
Helen:“"Xiao Shijie" Domestic Tour 📍Xinjiang
I ate there for two consecutive days and ordered several signature flavors. The |Signature Lamb Leg Pilaf^ is relatively the best because the meat is the leanest and tenderest. The |Lamb Neck Pilaf^ has a little more fat than the lamb leg. The |Minced Meat Pilaf^ is relatively cheap and affordable, but there is really not much meat. You can order it with other dishes when there are many people. The lamb skewers are also good and tender. When eating, you should mix the accompanying onions and carrot shreds into it to make it taste better. In general, the pilaf here tastes pretty good during these days in northern Xinjiang, but it is still different from what I had in Kashgar before. I feel that the rice grains are not oily enough and the meat aroma is not well integrated.”
bluecrane:“[Location] Opposite the Turpan Museum, a little detour across the road.
[Service] Normal. But the Uyghur compatriots here are too enthusiastic, and his family's is normal, which seems not enthusiastic enough, hehe.
Restaurants here provide napkins and tea.
[Environment] Why are there so many flies in Turpan... As soon as I stop, flies stop on the edge of the bowl and the surface.
[Taste] I ordered mixed noodles, but I still want to eat pilaf. I saw the pilaf as soon as I entered the door. It's so tempting.
Mixed noodles 18 yuan: served very quickly. The noodles are very chewy, and the amount of mixed ingredients is not small, but the meat slices are too old and hard to chew.”
Helen:“《Xiao Shijie》 Domestic Travel 📍Xinjiang
I came here based on recommendations online, and there are indeed many locals who come to take away. The |baked buns^ are 3 yuan each, and they are still hot when you eat them. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the taste is pretty good. The store also has |salty milk tea^. Maybe the owner was afraid that we would not be used to it, so he gave us salt to add by ourselves. In fact, the original flavor is also OK. The museum is opposite the store.”
M53***29:“During my trip to Turpan, Xinjiang, I still remember the delicious food at the Yunding Restaurant on the second floor of the B&B where I stayed. Xinjiang is a beautiful place with beautiful mountains and waters, and the beef and mutton are the most delicious!”
水木清华风生水起:“After traveling around Xinjiang and coming back to Turpan, I came back here to eat. I was impressed that this place is really worth returning. The environment, dishes and taste are all good. This time I tried a few new dishes, steak and fish. The portions were large and the taste was good. My family was satisfied!”
水漫三楼:“A cafe in the Bafenggu B&B in Turpan Grape Valley, the style is completely integrated with the B&B, the design and layout are very reasonable, and it is especially suitable for taking pictures in good weather. There are several varieties of coffee drinks and some desserts. When there are many orders from guests, it will be a bit busy, but the taste of the products is still relatively guaranteed. Across the path in front of the door is the vineyard, you can go there to play and taste it.”
_TI***lm:“The food here is very good and I am very happy very with my server Sumaya, she is very friendly and helpful. I am very glad I found this place from trip . com.”
Helen:“"Xiao Shijie" Domestic Travel 📍Xinjiang
|Black mutton fried meat noodles^50 yuan, ordinary|fried meat noodles^35 yuan, the taste is the same, the two different mutton may have a slightly different taste, but I didn't taste much difference. The portion is quite large, the noodles are very chewy, if there are elderly people and children who like to eat soft food, they may be a little uncomfortable.”
DL7538:“
Turpan Mr. Bayi Theme Xinjiang Cuisine Location: Turpan Mr. Bayi Theme Xinjiang Cuisine Exotic?
A must-visit restaurant in Turpan for Xinjiang tourism
Friends who come to Xinjiang to play, listen to me! After enjoying the beautiful apricot blossoms in Turpan, you must go to this Xinjiang cuisine to eat delicious food. This restaurant can be said to be the ceiling of Xinjiang cuisine
Whether it is the taste, environment or dining experience, it is well-deserved first place
The style is full of exotic styles and the colors are bold and gorgeous. There are also many ethnic hats in the store → All can be worn to take beautiful photos beyond the film
Recommended dishes
Original rack meat, baked buns, lamb skewers, red willow wood barbecue, grape naan, handmade yogurt, Xinjiang milk tea
Location: Mr. Bayi Theme Xinjiang Cuisine on the second floor of Huasheng Hotel, Chunshu Road, Gaochang District, Turpan City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region”
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