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Turpan Travel Tips
Turpan, which means "rich and fertile” in Turkic language, is located in the east of Xinjiang Province and at the southern foot of Tianshan Mountains. Turpan has a long history and splendid culture, and it is a city of the ancient Silk Road and once was a Western political, economic, and cultural center. Its long history of civilization, unique natural beauty and unique folk customs, contribute to the fame of Turpan and it has thus become the world's historical and cultural treasures and the mystical paradise where people explore the Western civilization.
Tourists are advised to do these in Turpan:
1. Wander in the Grape Valley and walk under the grape arbor to enjoy the view of taste pearly grapes.
2. Visit the monument and stand under the ancient wall quietly to feel the historical voice brought by the wind.
3. Touch the Mountain of Flames to experience the feeling of China's highest temperature. Here are some tips for tourists to bear in mind:
1. Turpan is also well-known as "Fire Island". The summer here is very hot that the surface temperature can reach above 80 ℃ at noon. So it is better to take with some sunstroke medicine and make psychological preparation in advance.
2. There is two hours time difference between Xinjiang and Beijing, so schedules should be correspondingly put off two hours.
3. Due to the dry weather and big sandstorm in Turpan, visitors are advised to drink more water and prepare a lip balm.
4. Do not drink hot tea after eating fruit to avoid diarrhea.
Recommended attractions in Turpan:
1. Grape Valley
Turpan Grape Valley is located in the northeast of the Turpan city, and in the center of Turpan Basin. It is approximately 184 km away from Urumqi City.
2. Qanat
Karez underground irrigation works are created by ancient people in Xinjiang, and it had already formed a prototype as early as the Han Dynasty which is about 2,000 years ago. After that, it had been spreaded to Central Asia and Persia. There is a total of 1100 qanat multi-channel in Turpan region, which is the source of local people’s life.
3. Gaochang Ancient City
Gaochang Ancient City is located about 40 kilometers in the east of Turpan city, which is known as Chang'an (the ancient capital of China which is now known as Xi’an) in the Western Regions of China.
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