1, Journey to the West of Flame Mountain
The Flame Mountain in Turpan is the hottest place in China. The highest temperature in summer is as high as 47.8 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature on the surface is as high as 70 degrees Celsius. Eggs can be baked in the sand nest. Due to the crustal movement fracture and river cutting, many valleys have been left on the mountainside, but these valleys are shaded by sunlight, with beautiful scenery, flowing water and fragrant fruits. Flame Mountain has its unique natural characteristics. In addition, in the late Ming Dynasty, Wu Cheng'en wrote the story of Tang Sanzang learning from the scriptures and the Monkey King borrowing a banana fan into the famous ancient novel The Journey to the West, which made the Flame Mountain full of magical colors and became a must in the world. Visitors to the Flame Mountain can also see the horse-tied wooden stake when the Tang Priest passed by-a flying stone still stands at the mouth of the rope. Suggested play: 3-hour ticket: 60.00 yuan Opening hours: peak season (April 21~ April 20: 08:00~2 1:00 off-season (April 21~ April 20: 65438).
2. Grape Valley is very sweet
Looking at the Flame Mountain from Turpan, the red sand is burning and the vegetation is barren. However, the Grape Valley, which is about15km away from the city, has unique caves and beautiful scenery. In sharp contrast with the ditch. As soon as I entered the ditch, the valley was full of full of green and lush grape fields. Streams, canals and springs add infinite poetry to the valley. Mulberry, peach, apricot, apple, pomegranate, pear, fig, walnut, watermelon, melon, elm, poplar, willow and locust are all over the valley, making the grape valley a "hundred gardens" and a "hundred orchards". In spring, flowers are in full bloom; Midsummer, fruitful. The vines in the ditch are winding, and the winding path is secluded, and a string of grapes is within reach. Grape valley is about 8 kilometers long and half a kilometer wide from north to south, and there are about 6,000 people living in three ethnic groups: Uygur, Hui and Han. Suggested play: 3-hour ticket: 60 yuan opening hours: 08:00~ 17:00 Address: Flame Mountain Canyon, northeast of Turpan, Xinjiang 10 km Tel: 0995-86 14688.
The old town of Gaochang is in full swing.
The old town of Gaochang, also known as the capital in Uygur language, means "the king city". It was once the capital of Gaochang Kingdom, located in Sanbao Township, more than 40 kilometers east of Turpan City. Gaochang ancient city is magnificent. With a total area of 2 million square meters, it is the largest ancient city site in the ancient western regions. Gaochang was once an ancient country in the western regions, the crossroads of east-west traffic and one of the political, economic and cultural centers of ancient Xinjiang. The ancient city of Gaochang was built in the Han Dynasty in 1 century BC, and it is one of the treasures of world religious culture. Gaochang Old Town is rectangular with a circumference of 5.4 kilometers, which is divided into three parts: outer city, inner city and Miyagi. External wall base width 12m, wall height 1 1.5m, rammed. There are nine gates in the city, and the west and north gates are the best preserved. Gaochang City was abandoned in the war at the end of 13, and most of the buildings disappeared. At present, two temple sites in the southwest corner and southeast corner of the outer city are well preserved. There is an irregular square castle in the middle of the northern part of the inner city. The locals call it "Khan Castle". Opening hours: 8: 00-2 1: 00.
4. Jiaohe ancient town is desolate
When it comes to Gaochang Old Town, we have to mention Jiaohe Old Town. Jiaohe Ancient City was founded and built by motorists from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century BC, and reached its peak in the Southern and Northern Dynasties and the Tang Dynasty. From the 9th century to14th century, Jiaohe City gradually declined due to years of war. At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, during the Chahetai period, the Turpan region was at war for years. Jiaohe City was badly damaged and finally abandoned. Jiaohe Ancient City is the largest, oldest and most well-preserved tulou city in the world, and it is also the most well-preserved urban relic in China for more than 2,000 years. The highest military and political institution in the Western Regions in the Tang Dynasty, Anxi Duhu House, was first located in Jiaohe Old City. Xinjiang is too cold in winter and Turpan is scorching in summer. Summer and autumn are the best seasons to see Jiaohe Old Town.
5. Shanshan County is extremely Wei.
Shanshan County is located in the east of Turpan Basin at the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain, bordering Leim County and Qitai County in the north, Qiketai Town in Qijiaojing Township of Hami City in the east, Tuyugou Subeixi Village in Jinsheng Township of Turpan City in the west, and Ruoqiang County and Yuli County in the south via the Gobi Desert of Nanhu Lake. Shanshan county is located in the eastern edge of Turpan basin. From north to south, different altitudes present three different natural scenery in turn, forming Tianshan Mountain Scenic Area, Flame Mountain Scenic Area and Kumutage Desert (sand mountain scenic area. Shanshan has a strong western style. The Journey to the West, a classical mythological novel in China, is famous for its flaming mountain at home and abroad, of which two thirds are in Shanshan County. The scenery of the Flame Mountain Scenic Area is magnificent, the mountains are towering and the ravines are criss-crossing, just like a dragon lying on its back, ready to go. Transportation: You can take the train to Shanshan Railway Station. Address: Shanshan County, Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Turpan must eat Turpan's diet is very rich, and Uygur snacks and Islamic halal food with strong local characteristics are gathered here. Xinjiang is famous for its melons and fruits, and there are hundreds of grape varieties. Friends who love fruits can take grapes and other fruits as their staple food and eat them all the way. This "fruit feast" is a unique feature of Turpan. In addition, in Turpan, grapes are processed into many other foods, such as raisins, wine, bananas, grape water and so on. , are mouth-watering delicious. Pamuddin Pamuddin is golden in color, pleasing to the eye, crispy in skin and tender in meat, and rich in oil. When eating, the steamed stuffed bun skin seems to dissolve in tender meat and oil. You can eat it alone or with pilaf. It is called pilaf steamed stuffed bun, and it is the first meal for Uighurs. Muselaisi Muselaisi contains a little alcohol, but it is not wine. It is light brown, sweet and sour, fragrant and nutritious. This is a drink deeply loved by Uighurs. Pilaf is called "Shrike" in Uygur language. There are many tricks for pilaf. Besides mutton, people also use beef, horses, chickens, geese, snow chickens and pheasants to make pilaf. In addition, dried fruits such as raisins, dried apricots and peach peels are also used to make pilaf, which is called sweet pilaf or vegetarian pilaf. No matter what kind of pilaf, you should put carrots and onions. Roasted mutton is a traditional kebab of Uygur people, and it is also a street-style fast food, which can be served to guests. Authentic kebabs are as brown and shiny as roast whole sheep. They are slightly spicy and delicious, not greasy or tender, and the meat is fresh and delicious. The emphasis on materials is not as strict as roasting whole sheep, but the difference between them lies in the size and specific roasting method.