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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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1,988 Reviews
Deserts
Tuyugou
6.0
4.3
/5
115 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mazar Village of Tuyuk Valley
5.8
4.3
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234 Reviews
tu yu gou shi ku
5.6
4.7
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62 Reviews
Tuyugou Grand Canyon
4.7
4.6
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88 Reviews
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Sha Mountain Park
4.0
4.9
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29 Reviews
Deserts
Shanshan County Jurassic Museum
3.6
5.0
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3 Reviews
Museums
Shanshan County
3.6
4.9
/5
24 Reviews
Loulan Winery
3.3
3.9
/5
14 Reviews
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 Reviews
Rezen hotel(Jurassic Museum Store of Shanshan Xincheng Night Market)
4.7
/5
552 Reviews
Shanshan Loulan Wine House
4.6
/5
94 Reviews
West Tour Hotel
4.8
/5
1,074 Reviews
JI Hotel (Tulufan Shanshan Xincheng East Road)
4.7
/5
840 Reviews
Hotel Sweetwater
4.7
/5
1,137 Reviews
Mercure Shanshan Downtown
4.8
/5
181 Reviews
Shanshan Letu Hotel
4.8
/5
680 Reviews
Baoju Holiday Hotel
4.7
/5
3,865 Reviews
Shanshan Maizi Hotel (Kumutage Desert)
4.7
/5
160 Reviews
Shanshan New Portuguese Wine House
4.4
/5
199 Reviews
Shanshan Taihe Hotel (People's Government Branch)
4.7
/5
709 Reviews
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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武记米粉(新月小区店)
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Fast Food
Avg. INR136/person
小绵羊手抓肉(鄯善育才路店)
4.2
/5
15 Reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
Avg. INR740/person
俊明傻儿鱼大盘鸡(金马店)
3.0
/5
3 Reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
Avg. INR547/person
食为天川菜馆
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Szechuan Cuisine
Avg. INR421/person
大漠奇香馕坑肉
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
Avg. INR626/person
彩云手抓肉·王彩云新疆菜(新城分店)
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
Avg. INR911/person
老乡村土家菜(解放北路店)
3.0
/5
3 Reviews
Home-style Chinese
Avg. INR592/person
AI SHANG DOU LAO ZI ZHU HUO GUO
1.0
/5
1 Reviews
Buffets
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Bakeries
Avg. INR170/person
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West Tour Hotel
9.6
/5
1,074 Reviews
Mercure Shanshan Downtown
9.7
/5
181 Reviews
Hotel Sweetwater
9.4
/5
1,137 Reviews
Mehood Lifestyle Hotel(Shanshan New City Night Market Store)
9.7
/5
88 Reviews
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Tianshan Tianchi
4.6
/5
12,539 Reviews
Historic buildings
Natural scenery
The Xinjiang Museum
4.8
/5
2,168 Reviews
Museums
Flaming Mountain Scenic Area
4.1
/5
2,619 Reviews
Natural scenery
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
4.5
/5
2,526 Reviews
Night view
Grape Valley
4.1
/5
2,488 Reviews
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Dahaidao
4.7
/5
847 Reviews
Historic buildings
Night view
Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon
4.3
/5
1,344 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Jiangbulak
4.7
/5
2,020 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Xinjiang Khan Blood Horse Base
4.6
/5
1,082 Reviews
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Karez Folklore Garden
4.2
/5
1,252 Reviews
The Ancient City of Jiaohe
4.6
/5
1,294 Reviews
Historic buildings
Night view
Guhya
4.2
/5
529 Reviews
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The Xinjiang Museum
4.8
/5
2,168 Reviews
Museums
Grape Valley
4.1
/5
2,488 Reviews
Natural scenery
Xinjiang Khan Blood Horse Base
4.6
/5
1,082 Reviews
Natural scenery
Karez Folklore Garden
4.2
/5
1,252 Reviews
Silk Road International Ski Resort
4.6
/5
307 Reviews
Turpan Karez Paradise
4.4
/5
428 Reviews
Historic buildings
Hongshan Park
4.6
/5
1,067 Reviews
Night view
Jiaohe Post Scenic Area—Source of Karez
4.4
/5
261 Reviews
Historic buildings
Shuimo Valley Scenic Area
4.7
/5
344 Reviews
Night view
Baiyun Ski Resort
4.5
/5
106 Reviews
Urumqi Botanical Garden
4.6
/5
1,230 Reviews
Night view
Urumqi Cultural Center
4.8
/5
10 Reviews
Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels near Shanshan
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Haichang Hotel
9.1
/5
118 Reviews
Manxin Hotel, Yuefeng Wenchuang Base, Turpan
9.5
/5
475 Reviews
Shuangcheng Hotel
9.7
/5
178 Reviews
Wanda Moments,Turpan
9.3
/5
1,006 Reviews
Mercure Hotel Turpan Downtown
9.6
/5
599 Reviews
Turpan Shu Yu Hotel
9.1
/5
102 Reviews
Atour Hotel Turpan Museum Wenhua West Road
9.5
/5
1,414 Reviews
James Joyce Coffetel (Turpan Grand Bazaar Jiaohe Huayu Branch)
9.4
/5
795 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Turpan
9.6
/5
3,054 Reviews
Crystal Hotel Turpan
9.7
/5
476 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Turpan (Meishingtiancheng Food Street Branch)
9.4
/5
449 Reviews
Turpan MADISON Hotel
9.6
/5
182 Reviews
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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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小马哥烧烤渔港码头
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1982新疆米粉(老城店)
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