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Turpan Karez Folk Park (Karez Paradise)
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Turpan Karez Folk Park (Karez Paradise)

吐鲁番坎儿井乐园

Xinjiang, Turpan4.3·42.9994°N, 89.0536°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
Half day
Rating
4.3 / 5.0

About Turpan Karez Folk Park (Karez Paradise)

A folk park in Turpan explaining the karez, an ingenious underground irrigation system that sustains the oasis. Visitors can walk through sections of the ancient channels and sample the cool water that made Turpan's vineyards possible.

Highlights

• Demo of the Karez underground irrigation system. • Walk-through channels and a folk garden. • Explains Turpan's oasis survival.

Suggested Route

Enter, walk the underground Karez tunnel, then the folk exhibits; 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Snacks and Turpan fruit. City hotels nearby.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a shaded walkway, partial wheelchair access and info signs.
Travel Tips

Check the park app for show times and ride wait times. Some attractions may close for maintenance.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

Turpan city area; Turpan North Railway Station (HSR) ~5 km; Turpan Jiaohe Airport ~10 km; bus/taxi.

Reservation

Ticket booking via OTA recommended; no strict reservation required.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

Tulufan City Yaer Village

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
吐鲁番坎儿井乐园

吐鲁番市亚尔村

Tulufan City Yaer Village

42.9994, 89.0536

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