Jiaohe Ruins
4A Tourism Area

Jiaohe Ruins

吐鲁番交河故城

Xinjiang, Turpan·43.0334°N, 89.0876°E
Ticket Price
Peak season CNY 80, off-season CNY 50
Duration
Half day

About Jiaohe Ruins

The ruins of an ancient Silk Road city built on a high loess plateau between two river valleys. A network of earthen streets, temples and homes baked from clay survives remarkably intact, and the site is part of the UNESCO Silk Roads World Heritage route.

Highlights

• 2,000-year-old earthen city ruins on a river-island plateau. • Streets, temples and Buddhist stupas in baked clay. • Striking at sunrise/sunset.

Suggested Route

Walk the main axis from the south gate, then the temple district, then the north end; 1.5-2.5 h.

Food & Lodging

Snacks at the entrance; Turpan city eateries.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, boardwalks, partial wheelchair access (uneven) and a shuttle.
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 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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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

W of Turpan city; Turpan North Railway Station (HSR) ~10 km; Turpan Jiaohe Airport ~15 km; bus/taxi.

Reservation

Ticket booking via OTA recommended; no strict reservation required.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 80 (≈ $11), off-season CNY 50 (≈ $7.0)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
吐鲁番交河故城

43.0334, 89.0876

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