Turpan (Uyghur: تۇرپان) or Turfan (Chinese: 吐鲁番) is a prefecture-level city located in the east of the autonomous region of Xinjiang, China. It has an area of 69,759 km 2 (26,934 sq mi) and a population of 693,988 (2020).

2024年12月4日 · Turfan is a city in north-central Uyghur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang, northwestern China. It lies about 112 miles (180 km) southeast of the city of Ürümqi and was an important trade center on the Silk Road.

Flaming Mountain, which is mentioned in a classical Chinese novel The Journey to the West is the hottest place in China. Emin Minaret is the largest ancient Islamic tower in Xinjiang. Jiaohe Ancient City and Gaochang Ancient City are witnesses to the long history of Turpan. Aydingkol Lake, at the bottom of Turpan Basin, is the lowest point in the country.

The interesting sites, except for the salt sea to the south, are all nearby on roads that go east and west. The Jiaohe Ruins dating from 100 BC to the 13th or 14th century are to the west of Turpan following a road 10 kilometers or about 6 miles.. Within the Turpan city area is the Karez Wells and Karez Museum tourist site.. Going east out of the city on a road for about 1.6 kilometers or …

2022年6月6日 · Turpan (Chinese: 吐魯番, Tǔlǔfān; Uyghur: تۇرپان‎, Turpan; Turkish: Turfan) is a city in Xinjiang (East Turkestan), on the Silk Road. Mostly known as Tulufan. Understand

2024年4月12日 · Turpan (aka “Turfan” or 吐鲁番) is my favorite city to travel in Xinjiang in part because there are some great places to see in Turpan. In my opinion, traveling to Turpan is the perfect combination of Silk Road history, Uyghur culture, …

It was formerly known as Gushi but it has now been renamed Tourfan (or Turpan, Turfan) for several centuries, which in the language of the Turkish-speaking Uygur people means “the lowest place”. Located in a basin, the highest point of the city is indeed less than 500 meters.

2022年7月18日 · During the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), Turpan was the capital of Cheshiqian Kingdom, one of the thirty-six kingdoms in Xi Yu (literally the Western Regions, referring to most parts of Xinjiang and part of Central Asia) and subjected to the Han Court.

Turpan is a prefecture level city in the central part of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.It is a place integrating the ancient civilization and modern civilization, connecting western and eastern cultures and religions, as well as a city with abundant Silk Road legacies. Both flights and trains are available to Turpan and it is only 1 hour’s high speed train from Urumqi (capital of Xinjiang).

Turpan, a city nestled in the heart of Xinjiang, China, is a captivating destination steeped in history and culture.As a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, Turpan played a crucial role in connecting East and West.Today, Turpan offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, with its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, well-preserved ruins, unique Uyghur traditions, and stunning natural landscapes.