Must-see restaurants in Turpan

  • Gaochang Lu Night Market

    Turpan

    Come dusk, dozens of stalls set up shop by the fountains to the west of the main central square. Grab a cold beer and choose from fried fish, shāguō (沙果;…

  • Kurban Home

    Turpan

    The large homestead of the Kurban family in the traditional Uyghur village of Tuyoq is a great place for a lunch of noodles (and you can watch the noodles…

  • Hanzada Restaurant

    Turpan

    Popular with locals for its diner-style booths and ornate Central Asian decor (think painted alabaster and chintzy chandeliers). The picture menu helps…

  • Kadinas Taamliri

    Turpan

    This excellent Uyghur place is popular with local families coming for a feast, and has a large photo menu that runs the gamut of Uyghur cooking, from…