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Turpan 3-Day Itinerary

Blood-sweat compilation! Master the essence of Turpan in 3 days✨ Day 1️⃣: 📍Jiaohe Ancient City & Karez Well Source (Ticket 40 RMB) ⏰Open 09:00-20:30 🚩Explore the origin of the "Underground Great Wall" Karez Wells🧊 📍Xinjiang Desert Folk Art Museum 🔥An artistic gem within the Flaming Mountains Scenic Area🌄 📍Giant Thermometer 🌡️Check in at the world's largest thermometer (surface temperature up to 80℃!) 📍Kumtag Desert (Ticket 30 RMB) ⏰Open 09:30-20:30 (Summer) 🏜️The world's only city desert, sunset views are breathtaking🌅 🌙 Stay: Shanshan Baoju Holiday Hotel 🏠Address: North side of Xingfu Road 🌟Highlights: ✓Walking distance to Kumtag Desert🏝️ ✓Zero-pressure mattress for ultimate comfort😴 ✓Pet-friendly🐶 ✓Projector + humidifier, so thoughtful💕 Day 2️⃣: 📍Tuyugou Mazha Village 💒China’s most beautiful ancient Islamic village⛪ 📍Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves 🎨A treasure trove of Buddhist art in the Western Regions🙏 📍Sulaiman Banmian King 🍜Highly recommended by locals! Super rich broth🤤 📍Turpan Museum 🏺Discover 2000 years of history in the "Land of Fire"📜 📍Internet-famous Grandpa’s Antique Shop 🎭A treasure hunter’s paradise with lots of ethnic specialty items✨ Day 3️⃣: 📍Grape Valley 🍇Free to enjoy Xinjiang fruits! Picking and eating fresh is amazing~ 📍Jiaohe Ancient City Ruins 🏚️The best-preserved earthen city in the world 📍Sugong Tower 🕌The most beautiful Islamic ancient tower in Xinjiang📸 🏆Top 5 Must-Visit: 1️⃣Grape Valley: A paradise for grape lovers 2️⃣Kumtag Desert: The perfect blend of city and desert 3️⃣Jiaohe Ancient City: A stunning millennia-old site 4️⃣Turpan Museum: A must-visit to understand the Land of Fire 5️⃣Tuyugou Mazha Village: Colorful ethnic customs 💡Tips: ✓Visit the desert early morning or late evening, it’s too hot at noon! ✓Bring sun protection gear️ ✓Stay hydrated💦the dryness will make you question life ✓Big temperature difference, bring a jacket🧥
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Posted: Aug 21, 2025
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