Turpan is the lowest basin in China. It covers an area of almost 70000 square kilometers which contains all the classic attractions of the West Region. Turpan is a key city on Silk Road that connects the western world and the eastern world closely. Turpan region has the most cultural relics of the Silk Road. At present, more than 200 cultural relics were found. Among them, 6 belong to key heritage conservation units protected by the State Council.     Turpan is one of the two centers of Uyghur culture. The special charms of…

Turpan is the hottest city in China and it is called the “Fire State”. The summer begins from the mid April and spans almost five months. June, July and August are the hottest months and the average temperature can reach over 38 ℃. The winter starts from the late November and the average temperature is between -5 ℃ and -10 ℃. July, August and September are said to be the best traveling season when the melons and fruits are ripening. Although the weather is hot, it won’t affect the rest…

Grapes are the most famous local products in Turpan. Due to the special location and weather conditions of Turpan, the grapes in Turpan contain more sugar than those of the other places. Additionally, raisin, wine and other products made of grapes are tasty too. They are easy to carry and keep and are popular souvenirs among visitors. Gaochang Road and Laocheng Road are the most bustling shopping areas in Turpan. Turpan Shopping Mall and some restaurants as well as recreational places all gather in this area. Besides, there is the…

The same as Urumqi food, Turpan food includes many kinds of cuisine, such as Cantonese Cuisine, Sichuan Cuisine, Xinjiang food and Muslim food and so on. Grapes and Hami melon there are well known in the market and loved by both domestic and overseas customers for their sweet and juicy taste.   Turpan Featured Food:   The Roasted Whole Lamb the roasted whole lamb is a well known dish in Xinjiang that can compete with Beijing Style Roast Duck and Crispy Skin Suckling Pig in Guangzhou. The authentic dish is…

Grapes are the most famous local products in Turpan. Due to the special location and weather conditions of Turpan, the grapes in Turpan contain more sugar than those of the other places. Additionally, raisin, wine and other products made of grapes are tasty too. They are easy to carry and keep and are popular souvenirs among visitors. Gaochang Road and Laocheng Road are the most bustling shopping areas in Turpan. Turpan Shopping Mall and some restaurants as well as recreational places all gather in this area. Besides, there is the…

Xinjiang's resident Uighur and Kazakhs have well-earned reputations for enjoying song, dance and festivities. The turpan nightlifesounds of Central Asia are everywhere in Uighur sections of Urumqi, blaring from street-side restaurants and boom boxes: insistent, upbeat complex rhythms propel songs passionately sung and played on percussion, string and wind instruments. A good night out on the town involves ample food and performances of song, dance and acrobatics. Of course, much of today's Urumqi has been settled by Han Chinese, so if you're experiencing a touch of Uighur fatigue after weeks…

The name Turpan first appeared in document in Ming dynasty. In Uyghur language, Turpan means “a fertile land.”   Turpan was called Gushi in ancient time. In West Han dynasty, it belonged to Cheshiqian Kingdom. The Emperor Yuan in Han dynasty sent two officers to govern the region. In North Wei dynasty, Turpan was subordinated to GaochangState. In Tang dynasty, the government established Anxi Frontier Command Headquarter here.   Later the Yuan government changed it into Uyghur Frontier Command Headquarter. In late Yuan dynasty, Liucheng County, Huozhou County and Turpan…

Turpan is a city where majority population are Uyghurs and they are Muslims. Therefore it is very easy for Muslims to travel around Turpan, mosques and Halal restaurants can be found everywhere. IslamiChina has summarized the following Turpan Muslim travel tips to our Muslim brothers and sisters to travel Turpan during a short period of time. Tour Itinerary Planning Turpan can be reached by train from Dunhuang or by train from Urumqi. However, if you are in Urumqi, the better way to travel to Turpan is by bus. The distance between these…