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Shanshan Travel Guide 2025: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | December 2025
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Things to do in Shanshan
What to do
Looking for things to do in Shanshan? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Kumtag Desert
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4.6
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1,989 Review
Deserts
Tuyugou
6.0
4.3
/5
115 Review
Natural scenery
Mazar Village of Tuyuk Valley
5.8
4.3
/5
234 Review
tu yu gou shi ku
5.6
4.7
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62 Review
Tuyugou Grand Canyon
4.7
4.6
/5
88 Review
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Sha Mountain Park
4.1
4.9
/5
29 Review
Deserts
Shanshan County Jurassic Museum
3.6
5.0
/5
3 Review
Museums
Shanshan County
3.6
4.9
/5
24 Review
Loulan Winery
3.3
3.9
/5
14 Review
Tuyugou Huojiamumazha
3.0
5.0
/5
8 Review
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Shanshan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Aisen Hotel (Kumtag Desert)
4.7
/5
578 Review
Rezen hotel(Jurassic Museum Store of Shanshan Xincheng Night Market)
4.7
/5
552 Review
Shanshan Loulan Wine House
4.6
/5
94 Review
West Tour Hotel
4.8
/5
1,077 Review
JI Hotel (Tulufan Shanshan Xincheng East Road)
4.7
/5
842 Review
Shanshan Letu Hotel
4.8
/5
682 Review
Baoju Holiday Hotel
4.7
/5
3,866 Review
Mercure Shanshan Downtown
4.8
/5
183 Review
Hotel Sweetwater
4.7
/5
1,137 Review
Shanshan Maizi Hotel (Kumutage Desert)
4.7
/5
160 Review
Shanshan New Portuguese Wine House
4.4
/5
199 Review
Shanshan Taihe Hotel (People's Government Branch)
4.7
/5
710 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shanshan dishes and foodie spots.
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小绵羊手抓肉(鄯善育才路店)
4.2
/5
15 Review
Xinjiang Cuisine
Avg. €8/person
俊明傻儿鱼大盘鸡(金马店)
3.0
/5
3 Review
Xinjiang Cuisine
Avg. €6/person
食为天川菜馆
5.0
/5
5 Review
Szechuan Cuisine
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大漠奇香馕坑肉
4.3
/5
6 Review
Xinjiang Cuisine
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彩云手抓肉·王彩云新疆菜(新城分店)
5.0
/5
5 Review
Xinjiang Cuisine
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老乡村土家菜(解放北路店)
3.0
/5
3 Review
Home-style Chinese
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AI SHANG DOU LAO ZI ZHU HUO GUO
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/5
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West Tour Hotel
9.6
/5
1,077 Review
Mercure Shanshan Downtown
9.7
/5
183 Review
Hotel Sweetwater
9.4
/5
1,137 Review
Mehood Lifestyle Hotel(Shanshan New City Night Market Store)
9.7
/5
92 Review
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Tianshan Tianchi
4.6
/5
12,541 Review
Historic buildings
Natural scenery
The Xinjiang Museum
4.8
/5
2,168 Review
Museums
Flaming Mountain Scenic Area
4.1
/5
2,620 Review
Natural scenery
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
4.5
/5
2,526 Review
Night view
Grape Valley
4.1
/5
2,488 Review
Natural scenery
Dahaidao
4.7
/5
848 Review
Historic buildings
Night view
Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon
4.3
/5
1,345 Review
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Xinjiang Khan Blood Horse Base
4.6
/5
1,083 Review
Natural scenery
Karez Folklore Garden
4.2
/5
1,252 Review
The Ancient City of Jiaohe
4.6
/5
1,294 Review
Historic buildings
Night view
Guhya
4.2
/5
529 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Silk Road International Ski Resort
4.6
/5
307 Review
Top 20 Family-friendly Attractions near Shanshan
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The Xinjiang Museum
4.8
/5
2,168 Review
Museums
Grape Valley
4.1
/5
2,488 Review
Natural scenery
Xinjiang Khan Blood Horse Base
4.6
/5
1,083 Review
Natural scenery
Karez Folklore Garden
4.2
/5
1,252 Review
Silk Road International Ski Resort
4.6
/5
307 Review
Turpan Karez Paradise
4.4
/5
428 Review
Historic buildings
Jiaohe Post Scenic Area—Source of Karez
4.4
/5
261 Review
Historic buildings
Hongshan Park
4.6
/5
1,067 Review
Night view
Shuimo Valley Scenic Area
4.7
/5
344 Review
Night view
Baiyun Ski Resort
4.5
/5
106 Review
Urumqi Botanical Garden
4.6
/5
1,230 Review
Night view
Urumqi Cultural Center
4.8
/5
10 Review
Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels near Shanshan
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Haichang Hotel
9.1
/5
118 Review
Manxin Hotel, Yuefeng Wenchuang Base, Turpan
9.5
/5
475 Review
Shuangcheng Hotel
9.7
/5
178 Review
Wanda Moments,Turpan
9.3
/5
1,011 Review
Mercure Hotel Turpan Downtown
9.6
/5
599 Review
Turpan Shu Yu Hotel
9.1
/5
102 Review
Atour Hotel Turpan Museum Wenhua West Road
9.5
/5
1,415 Review
James Joyce Coffetel (Turpan Grand Bazaar Jiaohe Huayu Branch)
9.4
/5
795 Review
Hampton by Hilton Turpan
9.6
/5
3,055 Review
Crystal Hotel Turpan
9.7
/5
476 Review
Holiday Inn Express Turpan (Meishingtiancheng Food Street Branch)
9.4
/5
449 Review
Turpan MADISON Hotel
9.6
/5
183 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Shanshan
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Deserts
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Sightseeing tours
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Historical attractions
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Outdoor activities
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Exhibitions & events
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Leisure activities
Popular Attractions in Shanshan
Lukeqinzhen
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Liuzhongcheng Ruins
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Dikan'ercun
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Loulan Winery
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Tuyugou
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Shanshanxian Shanshanzhen Qingnian Farm Temple
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Shanshan County
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Kumtag Desert
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小绵羊手抓肉(鄯善育才路店)
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俊明傻儿鱼大盘鸡(金马店)
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食为天川菜馆
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大漠奇香馕坑肉
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彩云手抓肉·王彩云新疆菜(新城分店)
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老乡村土家菜(解放北路店)
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AI SHANG DOU LAO ZI ZHU HUO GUO
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鄯善若水酒店·中餐厅
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1982新疆米粉(老城店)
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茉茉HOUSE
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麦利源西饼屋
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葡萄树蛋糕
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渝大狮毛肚老火锅(鄯善宏润达店)
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一头牛牛肉面(鄯善总店)
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MAI DUO LE DAN GAO
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重庆小龙坎老火锅自助(好城广场店)
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小云子私厨
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Lafengqinmifendian
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吴佳米粉
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回品居
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A ZHEN WEI DAO MI FEN SHAN SHAN FEN DIAN
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老榆树丸子汤(天马小区店)
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哈里克特色抓饭(蒲昌路店)
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九号椒麻鸡滨沙店
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欣万佳沾水米粉(鄯善县店)
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Lilixiangzhua Rice
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Turpan Unveiled! Traverse Flaming Mountain, Explore the Silk Road Wonders, and Embark on a Fiery Adventure
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Hidden Loop Route in Xinjiang | East Tianshan Ecological Panorama Loop
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Secret adventure more thrilling than "Ghost Blows Out the Light"! This off-the-beaten-path Silk Road route is amazing
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