Turpan - Wikipedia
Turpan (Uyghur: تۇرپان) or Turfan (Chinese: 吐鲁番) is a prefecture-level city located in the east of the autonomous region of Xinjiang, China. It has an area of 69,759 km 2 (26,934 sq mi) and a population of 693,988 (2020).
Turpan Xinjiang: World’s Second-Lowest Place & Hottest City in China
Jul 22, 2024 · Turpan is the city with the lowest elevation in China. Local Highlights: The city has star-level hotels as well as economy hostels. Nearly all of them have their own grape wines and wineries.
Turpan Travel Guide: History, Weather and Travel Tips - China Highlights
Turpan is an old city tracing back to the Ancient Silk Road. This page collects all tourist information on Turpan for travelers.
Things to Do in Turpan: 10 Turpan Attractions in Xinjiang, China …
Dec 6, 2024 · Turpan, a city nestled in the heart of Xinjiang, China, is a captivating destination steeped in history and culture. As a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, Turpan played a crucial role in connecting East and West.
Turpan Travel Guide | Best Turpan Trip Planner 2025 - China …
Turpan is a prefecture level city in the central part of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is a place integrating the ancient civilization and modern civilization, connecting western and eastern cultures and religions, as well as a city with abundant Silk Road legacies.
Turpan Attractions China: Sightseeing Sites in Turpan
Located in the eastern part of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Turpan, which was called Gaochang in ancient times (from 328AD to 1275AD), is an important place on the Silk Road. Lying in the Turpan Basin, it is at the lowest-elevation anywhere in China.
Xinjiang Turpan Travel Guide: All Things to Know before Visiting Turpan …
Nestled in the heart of Xinjiang, China, is the enchanting desert oasis of Turpan. This ancient city, with its rich history and unique geography, offers visitors a glimpse into the captivating allure of the Silk Road.
Turfan | City, Xinjiang, History, Population, & Map | Britannica
Dec 4, 2024 · Turfan is a city in north-central Uyghur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang, northwestern China. It lies about 112 miles (180 km) southeast of the city of Ürümqi and was an important trade center on the Silk Road.
Top 5 Places to Visit in Turpan, Xinjiang | Far West China Travel
Apr 12, 2024 · In my opinion, traveling to Turpan is the perfect combination of Silk Road history, Uyghur culture, great food, scenic beauty and convenience. While most travelers tend to flock to the busy city of Kashgar, I prefer to point people to the relative tranquility of Turpan’s village life.
Turpan - Wikitravel
Jun 6, 2022 · No place in China is hotter than Flaming Mountain in Turpan, a mountain made famous by the classic Chinese mythological novel, Journey to the West. Turpan is famous for their grapes, grown primarily for raisins but also wine.