The Best Trails in Turpan, Xinjiang (China)

31 trails

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  • Kumtag Desert Scenic Area

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    3.49mi
    Elevation +
    335f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofKumtag Desert Scenic Area Photo ofKumtag Desert Scenic Area Photo ofKumtag Desert Scenic Area

    Desert hike Amazing desert with moving sands stretching till horizon. This hike was done in a typical Chinese truistic spot. Basically you paying 30RMB to access the desert via small plaza surrounded by vendors. ...

  • Jiaohe ruins hike

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    4.99mi
    Elevation +
    217f
    TrailRank
    35
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    From visitors centre. Only the city. No river bed hike. UNESCO world heritage site. During my hike i might have left the trail for some time, which is no advisable. If you have more time - instead you could consid...

  • Turpan Grapes Valley 8am hike

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    1.68mi
    Elevation +
    335f
    TrailRank
    34
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    Grapes valley 8am hike My favourite hike of the trip! I drove into the valley short after the sunrise. There are large gates at the entry to the valley which appeared closed but actually the check point was open. A...

  • Mangu Bulake - Turpan

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    Distance
    23.00mi
    Elevation +
    374f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMangu Bulake - Turpan Photo ofMangu Bulake - Turpan Photo ofMangu Bulake - Turpan

    Mangu Bulake - Turpan Slow drive back from the Gaochang Ancient City back to Turpan. Road takes us through some smaller villages, drylands and farm lands. Only one police stop along they way, although the road itself...

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  • Gaochang

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    Distance
    3.87mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    27
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    Gaochang Ancient City Ruins Hike. You have option of taking a shuttle or just walk. WE took a shuttle first which was disaster. The driver blast very loud recording through the speakers that explains the city histo...

  • Mazha’aledi

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    Distance
    0.79mi
    Elevation +
    30f
    TrailRank
    25
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    Mazha’aledi One of Traditional Turkic Uyghur villages in Xinjiang province. The tourists accessible areas are restored and repaved. If you want to see more authentic sections you might have to walk into one of the un...

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