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  • Dazhangcheng Bai Shui Jian Ancient Town
    󰺂5.8
    11.05
    Urumqi81.1 km from Turpan
    Highlights:
    󱓊Trees uniquely lean southeast
    󰀆Unique trees leaning southeast
    󱨠112 positive reviews
    4.1/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The order was delivered on time, easy to use, fast and convenient, and overall it was OK. The order was delivered on time, easy to use, fast and convenient, and overall it was OK. The order was delivered on time, easy to use, fast and convenient, and overall it was OK. The order was delivered on time, easy to use, fast and convenient, and overall it was OK.

  • Jiangbulak
    󰺂6.9
    27.63
    Qitai86 km from Turpan
    Highlights:
    󱓊Tianshan views & unique slopes
    󰀆Oasis culture on Silk Road
    󱨠1786 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    斧头帮帮主至尊宝斧头帮帮主至尊宝

    I followed the scenic area's shuttle bus along the southern route. It was November, and the landscape felt rather desolate; the scenery is much better in summer. Crossing the Grand Canyon leads to the other side, but there's a lot of snow now, making the shaded mountain paths unsuitable for travel. The wheat harvest is complete, and there are no golden waves of autumn wheat to be seen. The "gravity hill" is definitely not caused by a visual difference based on a reference point.

  • Guhya
    󰺂6.2
    21.99
    Urumqi98.9 km from Turpan
    Highlights:
    Train ride into salt lake
    Unique salt lake relaxation experience
    󱨠Saved by 116 users󱨠325 positive reviews
    4.2/5
    M51***21M51***21

    The driver was very nice and professional. He also gave us explanations along the way. His driving skills were first-class and the car was clean and tidy. He was attentive to answer our questions from the moment he picked us up to the scenic spot and on the way back. We had a great time! Highly recommended

  • Dinghai Shenzhen
    󰺂5.1
    FukangMore than 100 km from Turpan
    󱨠26% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    郭润龙浪迹天涯郭润龙浪迹天涯

    20230723 afternoon: 1. "Dinghai Shenzhen" is located in the 5A scenic spot "Tianshan Tianchi". Tianshan Tianchi is a world-famous alpine lake and a world natural and cultural heritage. It is located at the foot of "Bogda Peak", the highest peak in the eastern part of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. It was called "Yaochi" in ancient times. In ancient Chinese mythology, it is the place where the Queen Mother bathed. It is 1,980 meters above sea level and has a water surface area of ​​4.9 square kilometers. It was formed more than 2 million years ago during the Quaternary glacial activity. In history, Genghis Khan, King Mu of Zhou, Sihanouk, Guo Moruo, and Yu Youren have left behind. The scenic area integrates mountains, lakes, forests, waterfalls, and folk culture. It is divided into five major areas: Kazakh Folk Customs Park, Tianchi, Xiaotianchi, Xiwangmu Temple, and Lingshan Temple. ① Address: No. 501, Zhuigaer Road, Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Private cars cannot enter. The mountain road is very long and you must take a sightseeing bus. ② Transportation: No public transportation, it is easy to park by car. ③ Peak season: summer and autumn. ④ Duration: 1 day. 2. The name of "Tianchi" was first seen in the inscription "Lingshan Tianchi Tong Canal Monument" by Mingliang, the third governor of Urumqi and the nephew-in-law of Emperor Qianlong in the 48th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1783). During the Qing Dynasty, sacrifices to "Bogda Mountain" were held once in spring and autumn. The pre-Qin ancient book "Mu Tianzi Zhuan" records that in 989 BC, the fifth monarch of the Western Zhou Dynasty and the first traveler recorded in Chinese classics, King Mu of Zhou, Ji Man, set out from the capital Haojing to travel around the north. He sang with the Queen Mother of the West on the shore of Tianchi Lake and exchanged gifts, so Tianchi is also called Yaochi. There used to be many temples and Taoist temples near Tianchi, but only these three remain: the Temple of the Queen Mother of the West, Fushou Temple, and Lingshan Temple. 3. Dinghai Shenzhen: Located on the north bank of Tianchi Lake, it is one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Tianchi Lake". It is an ancient elm tree, a hybrid of large-leaf elm and small-leaf elm. According to legend, when the Queen Mother of the West held a peach banquet, the Tianchi water monster was not invited and started to stir up trouble. The Queen Mother of the West subdued it with her own jade hairpin, which later turned into this tree. The altitude of 2,000 meters is not suitable for the growth of elm trees. Every time the water level of Tianchi Lake rises, it happens not to flood this tree, which shows its magical nature. Therefore, its branches are hung with red blessing ribbons.

  • Qianlongyuan
    󰺂5.2
    FukangMore than 100 km from Turpan
    󱨠27% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    郭润龙浪迹天涯郭润龙浪迹天涯

    20230723 afternoon: 1. "Qianlongyuan" is located in the 5A scenic spot "Tianshan Tianchi". Tianshan Tianchi is a world-famous alpine lake and a world natural and cultural heritage. It is located at the foot of "Bogda Peak", the highest peak in the eastern part of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. It was called "Yaochi" in ancient times. In ancient Chinese mythology, it is the place where the Queen Mother bathed. It is 1,980 meters above sea level and has a water surface area of ​​4.9 square kilometers. It was formed more than 2 million years ago during the Quaternary glacial activity. In history, Genghis Khan, King Mu of Zhou, Sihanouk, Guo Moruo, and Yu Youren have left behind. The scenic area integrates mountains, lakes, forests, waterfalls, and folk culture. It is divided into five major areas: Kazakh Folk Customs Park, Tianchi, Xiaotianchi, Xiwangmu Temple, and Lingshan Temple. ① Address: No. 501, Zhuigaer Road, Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Private cars cannot enter. The mountain road is very long and you must take a sightseeing bus. ② Transportation: No public transportation, it is easy to park by car. ③ Peak season: summer and autumn. ④ Duration: 1 day. 2. The name of "Tianchi" was first seen in the inscription "Lingshan Tianchi Tong Canal Monument" by Mingliang, the third governor of Urumqi and the nephew-in-law of Emperor Qianlong in the 48th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1783). During the Qing Dynasty, sacrifices to "Bogda Mountain" were held once in spring and autumn. The pre-Qin ancient book "Mu Tianzi Zhuan" records that in 989 BC, the fifth monarch of the Western Zhou Dynasty and the first traveler recorded in Chinese classics, King Mu of Zhou, Ji Man, set out from the capital Haojing to travel around the north. He sang with the Queen Mother of the West on the shore of Tianchi Lake and exchanged gifts, so Tianchi is also called Yaochi. There used to be many temples and Taoist temples near Tianchi, but only these three remain: the Temple of the Queen Mother of the West, Fushou Temple, and Lingshan Temple. 3. Xiaotianchi is located on both sides of the mountain road on the north side of Tianchi. It is divided into "East Xiaotianchi" and "West Xiaotianchi". Together with Tianchi, it is called "Mother and Daughter Pond" (Tianchi is the mother, and the two Xiaotianchi are sisters). There is also a saying that the two Xiaotianchi are the foot basins of the Queen Mother. Xiaotianchi and Tianchi are connected by a quiet cliff path. Walking between the cliffs and canyons is very artistic. This area has: 4. West Xiaotianchi is also called "Qianlongyuan". Because the lake surface resembles a full moon, it is also called "Longtan Biyue". It is one of the eight scenic spots of Tianchi. The water source comes from Tianchi. It is 2 kilometers away from Tianchi on foot. It is 1,600 meters above sea level and has a maximum water depth of 13 meters. Compared with East Xiaotianchi, it is lower in terrain and smaller in pool, so it is also called "Xiaolongtan", "Xiaolongqiu", "Baihetang" and "Yunvtan". The pool reflects the phantom of pine trees. On one side is a small waterfall, forming the landscape "Yutan Yinlian". There is a "Jiantao Pavilion" built on the high ground, which is a good high-level viewing point.

  • Tianshan Tianchi
    󰺂8.4
    116.03
    FukangMore than 100 km from Turpan
    Highlights:
    󱓊Take a cable car up the mountain to enjoy the Tianchi Snow Mountain scenery
    󱓊Cable car: panoramic mountain views
    󱨠Saved by 431 users󱨠7832 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The scenery after a snowfall is quite unique and definitely worth a visit. A tranquil lake lies nestled among the mountains, with clouds drifting around its waist and snow-capped peaks shimmering in the sunlight. The cable car is extremely overpriced; a one-way trip is only 4 minutes, and a round-trip ticket costs a whopping 185 yuan—I've never encountered such a price at a scenic spot I've visited in China.

  • Baiyun Ski Resort
    󰺂5.4
    Urumqi CountyMore than 100 km from Turpan
    󱨠73% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    kk走遍中国kk走遍中国

    Baiyun International Ski Resort is located in Dongwan Scenic Area, Shuixigou Town, Urumqi County, Xinjiang, 35-45 kilometers away from the center of Urumqi, with convenient transportation, suitable for skiing in winter and cooling off in summer. The ski resort was built in 1997, covering an area of ​​1,000-2,000 acres. It is one of the first 3S-level ski resorts in Xinjiang and 5S-level ski resorts in the autonomous region, with a maximum reception capacity of 10,000 people.

  • Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon
    󰺂7.0
    438.69
    Urumqi CountyMore than 100 km from Turpan
    Highlights:
    󱨜Kazakh culture & winter fun
    󱨜Pristine spruce & Xinjiang highlights
    󱨠Saved by 352 users󱨠770 positive reviews
    4.2/5
    say_travelsay_travel

    The view was stunning, i really recommended this trip. The driving took us for the trip was so so so kind, patient, and generous. Language barrier was not an issue, google translator worked well. Xièxiè shīfu, nín tài hǎo le!

  • Silk Road International Ski Resort
    󰺂6.0
    103.87
    Urumqi CountyMore than 100 km from Turpan
    Highlights:
    󰋄Cable car & mountain café
    󰀆Silk Road diverse skiing experience
    󱨠Saved by 143 users󱨠227 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M81***16M81***16

    You must buy a helmet, otherwise you will not be allowed to go in. After passing the cable car next to the beginner's trail, if you turn right, be careful of the large angle slope at the beginning. The main reason is that there is no protection around. I feel that a little more protection can be added, otherwise it will be too dangerous for novices. If you are not careful, you will fall or even rush down. I hope the staff of the scenic spot will pay attention to this.

  • Urumqi Aquarium
    󰺂5.0
    98.35
    UrumqiMore than 100 km from Turpan
    Highlights:
    󱨜Marvel at the mysteries of the ocean in the Grand Aquarium Gallery
    Sea lion and seal show and interactive entertainment experience
    󱨠48% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    皮瑞伯德易牙皮瑞伯德易牙

    The environment is very good, there are many kinds of animals, there are animal performances and children's interactions. It is a good place to take the kids out. It is worth seeing marine animals in the inland areas of Xinjiang.

Best things to do in Turpan (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Turpan? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Turpan offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Turpan

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Turpan experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Dazhangcheng Bai Shui Jian Ancient Town

• Urumqi | 81.1 km from Turpan

• : Trees uniquely lean southeast,Unique trees leaning southeast

Jiangbulak

• Qitai | 86 km from Turpan

• : Tianshan views & unique slopes,Oasis culture on Silk Road

Guhya

• Urumqi | 98.9 km from Turpan

• : Train ride into salt lake,Unique salt lake relaxation experience

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Turpan

If you want to explore attractions just outside Turpan, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Turpan, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Turpan special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Turpan

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4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

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What are some Best Things to Do near Turpan?
Some Best Things to Do near Turpan include:Dazhangcheng Bai Shui Jian Ancient Town, Jiangbulak, Guhya, Dinghai Shenzhen, Qianlongyuan
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Turpan?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Turpan include:Dazhangcheng Bai Shui Jian Ancient Town:4.1, Jiangbulak:4.7, Guhya:4.2, Dinghai Shenzhen:4.7, Qianlongyuan:4.7
Where are Best Things to Do near Turpan located?
The Best Things to Do near Turpan are mainly located in:Dazhangcheng Bai Shui Jian Ancient Town:Urumqi, Jiangbulak:Qitai, Guhya:Urumqi, Dinghai Shenzhen:Fukang, Qianlongyuan:Fukang
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