Turpan Hotels

Turpan is a city in Xinjiang, on the Silk Road. The area around the city, the Turpan Depression is the lowest point in China and second lowest on Earth at 154 meters below sea level.

Don't do a whirlwind tour of the area through CITS agency. It looks cheaper upfront, but it isn't. You must also pay for each entrance fee. You see more places, but are rushed. Emin Minaret is a wonderful walk on the out skirts of town, and is best seen at sunrise. In the bus station lobby there … Stephen K.

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Turpan is an oasis in the big Taklamakan Desert in China. A very old watering system helps to bring water to this oasis. This fact and the climate are perfect for growing grapes, so Turpan is full of vineyards. Outside the city there's sand, sand and sand. And still the desert offers nice surprises … Mirjam S.

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Traces have been found of humans living there, dating as far back as 6,000 years ago.Turpan means 'the lowest place' in the Uygur language located to the southeast of Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang .The city is the hottest place in China.Turpan is praised as the 'Hometown of Grapes' and the … JoopMore Turpan Tips  GeckoGo