Turpan Winter 3 Days
Fire Land Without High Heat: Snow Scenes of the Old Town and the Raisin Drying Houses
Reference Price
$420from / person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service
In winter, Turpan has above-zero temperatures during the day and few tourists: capturing the empty Jiaohe Ancient City with no one around is only possible in this season.
Day-by-day itinerary3 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Urumqi—Turpan
DestinationThe Ancient City of Jiaohe at Dusk
- Meals
- Self-sufficient in meals
- Accommodation
- urban area
- Transport
- Private car airport/train station pickup
- Distance
- About 190 km / 2.5 hours
Daily detailUrumqi—Turpan: Jiaohe Ancient City at dusk.
Today will mainly focus on gathering and adapting to the city area. The tour guide will hold a sign at the airport/station to pick you up; the specific pick-up time will be based on the flight information. - D2Karez—Sugong Tower—Grape Valley Drying Room and Home Visit
DestinationKarez—Sugong Tower—Grape Valley Drying Room and Home Visit
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- urban area
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailKarez—Sugong Tower—Grape Valley drying house and home visit.
Accommodation for the night is arranged in the city. After check-in, free activities are allowed; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before. - D3Ancient Gaochang City—Flaming Mountains—Return to Urumqi for Airport Drop-off
DestinationAncient Gaochang City—Flaming Mountains—Return to Urumqi for Airport Drop-off
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailAncient Gaochang City—Flaming Mountains—Return to Ürümqi for airport drop-off.
The ancient city section has no shade, so carry a hat and water in summer; explanations are based on the site, and the architectural contours are most three-dimensional in the early morning and late evening light.
Daily Itinerary
- D1 Urumqi—Turpan: Twilight at the ancient city of Jiaohe, overnight in the city.
- D2 Karez Well—Sugong Pagoda—Grape Valley drying room and home visit, overnight in the city.
- D3 Gaochang Ancient City—Flame Mountain—Return to Urumqi for airport transfer.
In winter, the high-speed train from Urumqi to Turpan takes only one hour. You can also combine a high-speed train self-guided trip with local car hire; the morning light at the ancient cities is the softest.