City
Turpan
Desert Oasis
Grape productionBuddhist heritageAncient sitesOasis cultureDesert scenery
Best Time to Visit:April-May and September-October for manageable temperatures.
Asia/Urumqi
CNY
Uyghur, Mandarin
About Turpan
Turpan is a famous oasis town in Xinjiang known for grape production and traditional culture. The city is one of the hottest places in China with distinctive microclimate. Turpan preserves Buddhist heritage sites, ancient ruins, and Uyghur traditions. The oasis setting creates green contrast with surrounding desert.
Highlights
1
Grape gardens and wine production
2
Buddhist cave temples
3
Ancient city ruins and sites
4
Uyghur culture and bazaars
5
Desert-oasis contrast
Climate & Best Time to Visit
Arid continental climate with extreme heat. Very hot summers (40-45°C), cold winters (-10 to 0°C), virtually no rainfall.
Getting There
Turpan is accessible from Urumqi (3 hours by car or train). Regional transport available. Local car rentals adequate.
Practical Tips
Extreme sunscreen and protection for intense heat
Light clothing for intense sun exposure
Hydrate constantly in extreme heat
Book accommodations with good air conditioning
Respect Buddhist sites and Uyghur customs
Quick Facts
Best Time to Visit
April-May and September-October for manageable temperatures.
Timezone
Asia/Urumqi
Currency
CNY
Language
Uyghur, Mandarin