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What to do
Looking for things to do in Shanshan? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Kumtag Desert
6.8
4.7
/5
2,138 Reviews
Deserts
Night view
Tuyugou
6.1
4.4
/5
178 Reviews
Natural scenery
Tuyugou Grottoes
5.7
4.5
/5
133 Reviews
Mazar Village of Tuyuk Valley
5.6
4.3
/5
256 Reviews
Night view
Tuyugou Grand Canyon
4.1
4.6
/5
90 Reviews
Natural scenery
Shanshan County Jurassic Museum
3.9
5.0
/5
4 Reviews
Museums
Kumtag Desert Scenic Area - Shashan Park
3.7
4.9
/5
29 Reviews
Deserts
Desert Edge Off-Road Camp
3.7
5.0
/5
3 Reviews
Loulan Old Street
3.1
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Chateau Loulan
3.1
3.6
/5
14 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Shanshan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Mehood Lifestyle Hotel(Shanshan New City Night Market Store)
4.7
/5
861 Reviews
Aisen Hotel (Kumtag Desert)
4.7
/5
973 Reviews
Hotel Sweetwater
4.6
/5
804 Reviews
City Coordinate Boutique Hotel
4.7
/5
980 Reviews
Mercure Shanshan Downtown
4.8
/5
408 Reviews
West Tour Hotel
4.8
/5
1,713 Reviews
Vienna Hotel
4.8
/5
1,665 Reviews
Plus Designer Hotel
4.7
/5
780 Reviews
Baoju Holiday Hotel (Shanshan Turpan Loulan Old Street Central Cultural Plaza Branch)
4.7
/5
3,384 Reviews
Shanshan Taihe Hotel (People's Government Branch)
4.7
/5
750 Reviews
Shanshan New Portuguese Wine House
4.4
/5
263 Reviews
Longcheng Hotel
4.7
/5
4,299 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shanshan dishes and foodie spots.
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武记米粉(新月小区店)
3.5
/5
2 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. SEK21/person
功夫王(鄯善店)
4.0
/5
3 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. SEK37/person
渝大狮老火锅(鄯善宏润达店)
3.8
/5
6 Reviews
Hotpot
Avg. SEK82/person
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Bakery
Avg. SEK93/person
吴佳米粉(鄯善县楼兰东路店)
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. SEK24/person
塞拉宫牛肉面(鄯善店)
4.0
/5
1 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. SEK17/person
富贵花豆豆面
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. SEK47/person
大漠奇香馕坑肉
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. SEK79/person
哈里克特色抓饭
1 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. SEK44/person
九号椒麻鸡(滨沙店)
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. SEK37/person
九号椒麻鸡(天马店)
4.2
/5
5 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. SEK43/person
彩云手抓肉·王彩云新疆菜(新城分店)
5.0
/5
4 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. SEK99/person
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Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
4.2
/5
288 Reviews
Historic landmark
The Ancient City of Gaochang
4.4
/5
244 Reviews
Historic landmark
Flaming Mountain Scenic Area
4.2
/5
2,958 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Grape Valley
4.2
/5
2,761 Reviews
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Mansion of Turpan's Prefect
4.5
/5
176 Reviews
JIANGBULAKE
4.7
/5
2,516 Reviews
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Night view
Karez Folklore Garden
4.2
/5
1,386 Reviews
Night view
Turpan Karez Paradise
4.5
/5
481 Reviews
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Jiaohe Post Scenic Area—Source of Karez
4.4
/5
318 Reviews
Historic landmark
The Ancient City of Jiaohe
4.6
/5
1,418 Reviews
Historic landmark
Dazhangcheng Bai Shui Jian Ancient Town
4.1
/5
197 Reviews
Night view
Guhya Salt Lake
4.0
/5
547 Reviews
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The Xinjiang Museum
4.8
/5
2,426 Reviews
Grape Valley
4.2
/5
2,761 Reviews
Natural scenery
Akhal-Teke Horse Base of Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park
4.6
/5
1,273 Reviews
Natural scenery
Zoos & aquariums
Karez Folklore Garden
4.2
/5
1,386 Reviews
Night view
Bosten Lake
4.2
/5
391 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Silk Road International Ski Resort
4.6
/5
342 Reviews
Night view
Turpan Karez Paradise
4.5
/5
481 Reviews
Night Attractions
Jiaohe Post Scenic Area—Source of Karez
4.4
/5
318 Reviews
Historic landmark
Hongshan Park
4.6
/5
1,067 Reviews
Boat tour
Night view
Shuimo Valley Scenic Area
4.8
/5
346 Reviews
Night view
Urumqi Aquarium
4.7
/5
112 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Hami Museum
4.4
/5
103 Reviews
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Shanshan
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Chitingxuan Homestay (Turpan Yuefeng Suji Branch)
9.6
/5
570 Reviews
Munarge Homestay (Turpan Yuefengsuji Branch)
9.7
/5
568 Reviews
Bafeng Retreat
9.6
/5
336 Reviews
Yanling Qishe B&B (Turpan Yuefeng Suji Branch)
9.6
/5
745 Reviews
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Tianshan Tianchi
4.6
/5
14,627 Reviews
Historic landmark
Natural scenery
Bosten Lake
4.2
/5
391 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
JIANGBULAKE
4.7
/5
2,516 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon
4.3
/5
1,555 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Grape Valley
4.2
/5
2,761 Reviews
Natural scenery
Nanshan Ranch
4.5
/5
313 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Night view
Tianshan Mountains
4.8
/5
275 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Shuimo Valley Scenic Area
4.8
/5
346 Reviews
Night view
Hongshan Park
4.6
/5
1,067 Reviews
Boat tour
Night view
Liyushan Park
4.8
/5
65 Reviews
Barkol Lake
4.6
/5
46 Reviews
Natural scenery
Dazhangcheng Bai Shui Jian Ancient Town
4.1
/5
197 Reviews
Night view
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Munarge Homestay (Turpan Yuefengsuji Branch)
9.7
/5
568 Reviews
Rizamat Manor
9.6
/5
440 Reviews
Chitingxuan Homestay (Turpan Yuefeng Suji Branch)
9.6
/5
570 Reviews
Bafeng Retreat
9.6
/5
336 Reviews
Turpan Afanti Manor (Grape Valley Scenic Area)
9.7
/5
750 Reviews
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Mercure Turpan Downtown
9.5
/5
517 Reviews
Shuangcheng Hotel
9.5
/5
120 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Turpan
9.6
/5
3,397 Reviews
Turpan Hotel
9.5
/5
281 Reviews
Xi'an Deluxe Hotel Turpan Branch
9.7
/5
785 Reviews
Quanjie Hotel (Turpan Yanhuashan Road Branch)
9.6
/5
56 Reviews
James Joyce Coffetel (Turpan Grand Bazaar Jiaohe Huayu Branch)
9.2
/5
1,010 Reviews
AIDINGHU INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
9.4
/5
319 Reviews
Turpan Hengmei Hotel
9.4
/5
388 Reviews
Manxin Hotel Turpan Yuefeng Suji
9.5
/5
438 Reviews
Wanda Moments,Turpan
9.3
/5
1,409 Reviews
Huoshanhong Hotel
9.2
/5
707 Reviews
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Tuyugou
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功夫王(鄯善店)
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Just finished a 9-day, 8-night private customized tour of Xinjiang operated by Ctrip, and the experience truly exceeded my expectations! A must-see! One trip covered Kanas, Hemu, and Keketu...
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I took a combined holiday for Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, and just got back. It's really hassle-free!
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Just got back from Turpan and it was a struggle—I really don't recommend visiting in September
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Spent three days wandering around Turpan and left my heart in the twilight of Jiaohe.
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I've returned from my trip to Turpan, and I really don't recommend visiting in September–October
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