Beach near Turpan, China

Turpan Travel Guide

China

Turpan is an inland city of about 254,900 people in western China, in the Xinjiang region. Its main airport is Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ), which serves the city.

Turpan is not a coastal destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres. Expect a dry continental climate, with very hot summers and cold winters, so the season can make a significant difference to sightseeing.

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Local time

254,900

Population

3,966 miles away

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Weather in Turpan

Wed

27°

Thu

26°

Fri

26°

Know before you go

Pays in CNY

Plug type Type A & Type C & Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +86

Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread practice in China, especially in mainland China. However, there are some exceptions, particularly in tourist-oriented services within larger cities.

Best time to visit Turpan

Jan

-2°0

Feb

6°0

Mar

18°0

Apr

27°0

May

35°2

Jun

41°0

Jul

42°1

Aug

40°0

Sep

32°1

Oct

23°0

Nov

10°1

Dec

-1°0

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Turpan

  1. 吐魯番地区

    historic site

    1.1 km

  2. 高昌区

    historic site

    1.4 km

  3. Emin Minaret

    historic site

    2.2 km

  4. Turpan Museum

    museum

    1 km

  5. 苏公塔 Emin Minaret/Sugong Pagoda

    muslim place of worship

    2.3 km

  6. 新疆蘇公塔

    muslim place of worship

    2.3 km

  7. 吐魯番郡王府

    historic site

    2.3 km

  8. 坎儿井博物馆

    museum

    3.6 km

Getting there

Turpan Jiaohe Airport · 11.4 km

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