Urumqi to Turpan and Hami: the Flaming Mountains, grape valleys and eastern Tianshan pastures.

East Tianshan Line Urumqi-Turpan-Shanshan-Hami-Urumqi

Also known as: East Tianshan Line

Urumqi to Turpan and Hami: the Flaming Mountains, grape valleys and eastern Tianshan pastures.

Desert & Poplar 4 days Xinjiang May–Oct

Route Introduction

  • Urumqi to Turpan and Hami: the Flaming Mountains, grape valleys and eastern Tianshan pastures.

At a Glance

Suggested days 4 days
Cities 5
Provinces Xinjiang
Difficulty 🟡 Moderate
Best months May–Oct
Best for Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Urumqi 🏙️ Turpan 🏙️ Shanshan 🏙️ Hami 🏙️ Urumqi
East Tianshan Line: Urumqi-Turpan-Shanshan-Hami-Urumqi 乌鲁木齐 → 吐鲁番 → 鄯善 → 哈密
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Urumqi → Turpan → Shanshan → Hami → Urumqi

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