Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
Shanshan et désert de Kumtag
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Wine-growing oasis, moving dunes and remains of the Silk Road make up the eastern part of the Turpan basin.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Desert · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Shanshan et désert de Kumtag
Wine-growing oasis, moving dunes and remains of the Silk Road make up the eastern part of the Turpan basin.
To understand what Shanshan and Kumtag desert is, you have to look at the side of Kumtag Desert, Shanshan County and Tuyoq. These places give us a view of a territory marked by urban life, desert areas and heritage and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Kumtag Desert
- Comté de Shanshan
- Tuyoq
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Désert de Kumtag
The Kumtag dunes reach directly the edge of Shanshan, a rare phenomenon on this scale. The developed areas facilitate access, but heat and wind remain serious. The weather, altitude and condition of the runways must be checked before departure.
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Comté de Shanshan
The oasis of Shanshan Lives from the vine and exchanges between Turpan, Hami and the desert. Markets and ordinary neighborhoods give relief to a stage often reduced to the dunes.
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Tuyoq
The village of Tuyoq It occupies a wine valley at the foot of the Flamboyante Mountains, near ancient caves. The site remains inhabited and the visit must respect private and religious spaces.
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