Turpan FAQS

How about the conditions of Turpan hotels?
Turpan is one of important city of ancient Silk Road. It is a pivotal centren of middle Asia foreign trading. As the developing of economy and tourism industry, the accommodation condition in Turpan has been upgraded a lot.It is one of three most visited cities in Xinjiang. It can ensure cozy hotels and pleasant service to help travelers have a great experience in Turpan.

Can I connect to the Internet in my hotel?
With the development of modern, many hotels in Turpan can provide Free-Internet connection.

What is the Electrical current in Turpan hotels?
Electricity runs in China at 220V, 50 cycles AC. Two-pin sockets and some three-pin sockets are in use. Most hotels have a socket in the bathroom for using both 110V and 220V. outside the bathrooms, only a 220V socket is provide. We recommend bringing your own adapter plug if you plan on using personal electrical appliances.

Can I use Credit Card when travelling in Turpan?
Credit cards are not recommended as a way of payment in Turpan, even other cities in Xinjiang since they are only accepted by the Bank of China and few hotels in Turpan. We recommend you bring some cash in advance.

Is Turpan a safe place to visit?
In fact, it is very safe to travel to Turpan or other cities in Xinjiang, and this security is based on comparative "monitoring". And it really will be found that the further you are going towards Southern Xinjiang, the more casual check operated. The security inspection in Xinjiang is very thorough.

Is there any special visa permit to visit Turpan?
No, you don't need a special visa permit to enter Xijiang but the travel permit is needed when you travel to Tibet. Please bring the valid passport with you during the tour since there are serveral checking points in Xijiang.

What language do the Turpan people speak? Is it easy to communicate with them?
Uighurs make up 70% percent of turpan's population, followed by 23% Han people. Most of them can  communicate simply in mandarin. Only few people there speak English, you should try to find some young people if you want to ask for help from locals.You can let our guide know your problem and they will be happy to help.Getting around without knowledge of Uyghur or Mandarin will be a challenge. Finding an English speaking guide may make the trip more enjoyable for you if you don’t know any of either language. I recommend downloading Chinese offline on Google Translate at the very least.

What should I pay attention to when shopping in Turpan?
Mostly, kilogram are used on market transaction by locals, something different from the rest area of China; When you want to bargain with someone, it means you decide to buy something; no decision, no bargain there.

How about the toilet in Turpan?
Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is making efforts to update toilets in the region in order to promote local residents'living standards and to attract more visitors. Every public lavatory in the scenic spot is different from each other and they perfectly become parts of the environment.In some remote places, the condition of toilets will be worse. By the way, you need to pay if you need use the toilet.

Is the tap water drinkable in Turpan?
You should be careful about your drinking water, you can't drink it directly. Be sure to boil it before drinking.

How long should I stay in Turpan?
We suggest that you spend 2 days in Turpan. While many of Turpan's historic sights can be seen in a day, travelers staying longer can visit other attractions -- the bowling pin shaped Emin Minaret is the tallest minaret in China, a Uighar village, salt-encrusted Ayding Lake, second only to the dead sea as the lowest lake in the world. Grape Valley and local wineries offer tastings