Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Turpan February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Turpan Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Turpan.dx6141465)[Hotels in Turpan](https://expedia.co.uk/Turpan-Hotels.d6141465.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Turpan](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Turpan.d6141465.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Turpan Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Turpan.d6141465.Car-Hire-Guide)[Turpan Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Turpan.d6141465.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Turpan ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Turpan Types of activities Where to stay [Turpan travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Turpan.dx6141465) ![Walkway through Ancient Silk Road City of Jiaohe in Turpan, Xinjiang, China](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141465/0a755730-ba02-4665-ab63-4c756ba2e919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Walkway through Ancient Silk Road City of Jiaohe in Turpan, Xinjiang, China](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141465/0a755730-ba02-4665-ab63-4c756ba2e919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Canyons near ruins of ancient Jiaohe city, Turpan, China](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141465/a64e5451-d867-4384-b675-52276eed456b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of historical site of the ancient City of Jiaohe in Turpan, Xinjiang, China](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141465/fe2d142d-07d2-4261-9688-076d99390210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is the Ermin Minaret in Turpan, China ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141465/8706c38c-4d30-4c05-915c-4b1bae5eb2e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Turpan Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Turpan has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Turpan, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Turpan with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Turpan Turpan is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Turpan, and make it a breeze to explore Turpan and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Turpan to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Turpan, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Turpan. #### Turpan attractions Turpan has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Turpan to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Turpan. Looking for things to do in Turpan can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6141465) ## Recommended things to do in Turpan | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Flexible Private Turpan Day Tour from Urumqi with Lunch](/things-to-do/flexible-private-turpan-day-tour-from-urumqi-with-lunch.a2053954.activity-details): £248 | | Top 5 things to do | [Private Day Trip to Turpan from Urumqi including Bezklik Grottoes](/things-to-do/all-inclusive-private-day-trip-to-turpan-from-urumqi-including-bezklik-thousand-buddha-caves-and-karez-system.a674459.activity-details)[2-Day Unlimited Culture Tour to Turpan and Kashgar from Urumqi by Air and B...](/things-to-do/2-day-unlimited-culture-tour-to-turpan-and-kashgar-from-urumqi-by-air-and-bullet-train.a2054022.activity-details)[Flexible Private Turpan Day Tour from Urumqi with Lunch](/things-to-do/flexible-private-turpan-day-tour-from-urumqi-with-lunch.a2053954.activity-details)[Private Turpan Day Tour from Urumqi Tuyoq Village,Jiaohe Ruins](/things-to-do/full-day-private-guided-tour-to-turpan.a3068707.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [2-Day Unlimited Culture Tour to Turpan and Kashgar from Urumqi by Air and B...](/things-to-do/2-day-unlimited-culture-tour-to-turpan-and-kashgar-from-urumqi-by-air-and-bullet-train.a2054022.activity-details)[Flexible Private Turpan Day Tour from Urumqi with Lunch](/things-to-do/flexible-private-turpan-day-tour-from-urumqi-with-lunch.a2053954.activity-details) | ## What to do in Turpan --- ### Popular places to visit #### Grape Valley Explore the great outdoors at Grape Valley, a lovely green space in Turpan. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grape-Valley-Gaochang-District.d6098140.Attraction) #### Turpan Geyser Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Turpan Geyser during your travels in Turpan. Discover the area's desert landscape and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turpan-Geyser-Gaochang-District.d553248621532741127.Attraction) #### Gaochang Ruins Learn about the local history of Turpan when you spend time at Gaochang Ruins. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaochang-Ruins-Gaochang-District.d6098136.Attraction) #### Astana Graves You can learn about the history of Turpan with a stop at Astana Graves. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Astana-Graves-Gaochang-District.d6098138.Attraction) #### Jiaohe Ruins You can learn about the history of Turpan with a stop at Jiaohe Ruins. Take in the museums and desert landscape in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jiaohe-Ruins-Gaochang-District.d6098132.Attraction) #### Kumtag Desert National Park Explore the great outdoors at Kumtag Desert National Park, a lovely green space in Shanshan. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumtag-Desert-National-Park-Shanshan.d6098292.Attraction) #### Panji'er Weird Stone Forest Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Panji'er Weird Stone Forest during your travels in Toksun County. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Panjier-Weird-Stone-Forest-Toksun-County.d553248621532741106.Attraction) #### Bezeklik Caves Learn about the local history of Turpan when you take a trip to Bezeklik Caves. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bezeklik-Caves-Gaochang-District.d6098134.Attraction) #### Shashan Park Explore the great outdoors at Shashan Park, a lovely green space in Shanshan. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shashan-Park-Shanshan.d553248621532750552.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Turpan ![This is the Ermin Minaret in Turpan, China ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141465/8706c38c-4d30-4c05-915c-4b1bae5eb2e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gaochang District While visiting Gaochang District, you might make a stop by sights like Grape Valley and Turpan Geyser. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turpan-Gaochang-District.dx553248635976002572) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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