Jiaohe Ruins near Turpan are the best-preserved ancient city ruins on the Silk Road. Learn how to get there, what to expect, and why it’s worth visiting even in summer heat.
The Flaming Mountains (Huoyan Shan) near Turpan are one of Xinjiang’s most recognizable landmarks. Learn why they’re red, when to visit, and how to combine them with nearby Jiaohe Ruins.
If there is one place in Xinjiang that makes you feel like you have traveled back to the ancient Silk Road, it is Turpan (吐鲁番). This is one of the hottest,…