[2024 Turpan Stay] Travel Guide for Bafeng Retreat (Updated Sep)
In June of 2024, I quietly made my way to Southern Xinjiang, where every corner seemed like its own exclusive landscape
😅 Hehe, while everyone else was scrambling to go to Northern Xinjiang, I sneaked off to the south instead. And the result? Oh, it was so peacefully quiet and absolutely delightful!
🖼️ June isn't the traditional tourist season for Southern Xinjiang? For me, that's the perfect time! With fewer crowds, there's more casual freedom, and every corner feels like it's framed in its own scenic painting.
🚗 Eight-day Adventure Log:
🛫 D1: First impressions of Kashgar, stepping into the threshold of exotic charm.
🚙 D2: From Kashgar to Lake Bostan, skimming the sapphire waters of Lake Karakul, then on to the thrilling twists of the ancient Dragon Road, and finally making a wish under the starry sky of Taxkorgan.
🏔️ D3: The stunning cold beauty of the Muztagh Glacier, the primitive exploration of the Red Canyon, and then back to the warm embrace of the old city of Kashgar.
🏜️ D4-D8: Traversing the red labyrinth of the Wensu Grand Canyon, the desert romance of the Loulan village, the starry fate of the Taklamakan Desert, and ending with laughter in the antique shops of Turpan and the Bafeng Valley hostel, bringing the journey to a perfect close.
✨ Must-see Scenery:
📸 Lake Bostan: On a sunny day, it's like God's palette, and even on cloudy days, it has its own hazy beauty. It's simply ethereal no matter how you photograph it.
🕰️ Old City of Kashgar: Strolling through the old city, every step treads on a thousand years of stories, as if you're a traveler through time.
🌌 Wensu Grand Canyon: Driving through feels like walking on Mars, the natural wonders are simply breathtaking!
🚙 Special Experience:
🌟🐟 Taklamakan Desert: Off-road vehicle surfing, a starlit fish barbecue, excitement and deliciousness coexist, even the desert can be so romantic!
🤔 Off-the-beaten-path Choices:
🚧 Dragon Road: Safety first, although the viewing platform reduces the thrill, safety is the top priority!
🏔️ Muztagh Glacier: Admiring the glacier from afar may be less shocking, but the serenity and reverence it inspires are also rare experiences.
🏞️ Red Canyon: Hiking and exploring without spending a penny, nature's gifts are always free.
📸 The Turpan Trio: Antique shop, Thousand Buddha Caves, and Mazha Village, these are the holy lands for photography, just check them off your list!
💖 Travel Musings:
The meaning of travel lies in exploration and experience, not in perfection. Every encounter is the best arrangement. The trip to Southern Xinjiang was truly worthwhile!
☀️ Dryness and Sun Protection Tips:
Xinjiang is so dry it's off the charts, remember the great law of moisturizing! Sun protection is essential, arm yourself from head to toe, eat more juicy fruits, and though greens are scarce, happiness is not!
JOLIE SHERMAN
Turpan|A treasure trove of homestays that meets all your needs and desires.
|A treasure trove of homestays that meets all your needs and desires. On the weekend, I embarked on a spontaneous trip, which was like a wonderful adventure, and it took me to the mysterious and beautiful Turpan. 🎈At the enthusiastic recommendation of my friends, I checked into the Bafeng Valley Homestay in the Turpan Grape Valley Scenic Area with great expectations. Just one night was like a dazzling pearl, bringing me a lot of surprises. 🌟
The architecture of Bafeng Valley Homestay is like a gorgeous painting, perfectly blending local folk style with the characteristics of the grape drying room in the Grape Valley. The white squares on the exterior and in the room are like lively notes, cleverly incorporating the elements of the drying room. Through these small squares, it seems that you can see a dreamy little beauty. ☀Under the sun, the light and shadow of the homestay are intertwined, which is beautiful, like a work of art carefully carved by nature. There are also many old objects with stories, old carved pillars, carved wooden cabinets, exuding a different style, as if traveling back to ancient times. 😍
The supplies in the homestay are thoughtful and meticulous, and you can feel the sincerity from the design of the door to every corner of the room. Each room is equipped with high-quality bath products and humidifiers to ensure your comfortable experience. 🥰Not only that, it also provides a rich, delicious and nutritious breakfast, as well as fresh mulberries, which will make your taste buds bloom in the morning. I stayed in the Mulberry Season Double Room in May. When I opened the window, the beautiful scenery in the yard was like a poem and a painting. You can also bask in the sun, which is very comfortable, as if time is staying for you. 😌There are several mulberry trees in the homestay, and there is a private courtyard under a mulberry tree, which is like an exclusive paradise, allowing you to stay away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the tranquility. 🎯There are also grape racks in the homestay. You can sit and chat with your friends under the grape racks. The laughter echoes in the air, which is very comfortable. 😃You can go to the Frog Alley outside the homestay. There are also many mulberry trees in the alley. You can stroll among them, feel the local culture, take pictures of the colorful characteristic wooden doors, and seem to walk into a vivid folk painting. You can also order a drink at the coffee shop at the door. I ordered the seasonal mulberry juice, which is sour and sweet, and I like it very much, making your taste buds intoxicated at this moment. 😋Here, you can also watch the sunset and admire the stars, and the magnificence and romance of nature bloom before your eyes. Every place in the homestay is very photogenic. The housekeeper will also help you take pictures, leaving you with beautiful memories. 📷
Here is like the Xinjiang version of "Go to a place with wind", let people feel the slow life, find their own little beauty, and enjoy the present time.
benjaminlily
Turpan | A treasure homestay that meets your desires and loves
| A treasure homestay that meets your desires and loves. Turpan | A treasure homestay that meets your desires and loves.
Over the weekend, I went on an impromptu trip to Turpan to experience joy in a different place. I stayed at Bafeng Valley, recommended by friends, located within the Turpan Grape Valley Scenic Area. I stayed for one night, and the experience was very good. Here, I quietly let myself relax...
The homestay architecture integrates local folk styles and the characteristics of the Grape Valley drying houses. The exterior and interior of the homestay feature small white squares that incorporate the drying house characteristics. Looking through these small squares, you will discover different small beauties of the homestay. The homestay under the sunlight has beautiful light and shadow effects. There are also many old items, such as old carved pillars and carved wooden cabinets, which add a unique charm...
The homestay's amenities are very thoughtful and detailed. From the design of the entrance to every corner of the room, you can feel the sincerity. Each room is equipped with excellent bathing supplies and humidifiers. They also provide a rich breakfast, which is delicious, nutritious, and healthy, with fresh mulberries. This time, I stayed in the May mulberry season king bed room. Opening the window, you can see the beautiful scenery of the courtyard and bask in the sun, which is very pleasant. The homestay also has several mulberry trees and a private courtyard under a mulberry tree, like an exclusive paradise...
There are grape trellises in the homestay where you can chat and relax with friends. You can also stroll around Frog Alley outside the homestay, where there are many mulberry trees. Walking in Frog Alley, you can feel the local culture and take pictures of the colorful characteristic wooden doors. You can go to the café at the entrance and order a drink. I ordered a seasonal mulberry juice, which was sour and sweet, and I liked it very much. You can also watch the sunset and the starry sky from the homestay. Every corner of the homestay is photogenic, and you can ask the housekeeper to help take pictures...
This place is like the Xinjiang version of 'Somewhere Only We Know,' where you can feel the slow life, find your own little happiness, and enjoy the present moment...
I took the high-speed train from Urumqi, and it only took an hour to reach Turpan North Station. After getting off the train, it was a ten-minute taxi ride to the destination.
Due to limited time, I also visited the Grandpa Antique Museum and the Turpan Museum. If you have more time, you can also visit Tuyugou.
IirisKokko
This might be the year-round guesthouse in Turpan·Bafeng Valley
The journey to Northern Xinjiang is coming to an end
The unplanned trip to Turpan
Just broke into our sight
But the trip to Turpan gave us a lot of unexpected surprises.
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🌟【Play】: Turpan Day Tour
🌟【Stay】: Bafeng Valley
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🌟【Turpan Day Tour】
1⃣️Regular tour route: Karez-Flaming Mountain-Back Mountain Grottoes-Mazha Village-Kumutage Desert-Drop off at Shanshan North Station, the daylight time is short in winter, it is recommended to only pick the essence of the attractions to play: Back Mountain Grottoes-Mazha Village-Kumutage Desert. Especially love 【Mazha Village】 and 【Kumutage Desert】.
2⃣️Different from the hot and high temperature in summer, it snows in Turpan in winter. Remember to keep warm, we arrived in mid-November, the grape vines have basically been buried underground to keep warm for the winter, the Grape Valley Scenic Area can no longer see the beautiful scenery of grapes hanging all over, only the fallen leaves and the cattle and sheep scattered on the street.
3⃣️If time permits, it is recommended to stay in Turpan for 1-2 days to experience the local customs.
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🌟【Accommodation-Bafeng Valley】
🌟【Summary: Good service, no off-season, beautiful price, no mine, photo out❗️】
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📍Location: Bafeng Valley is located in the Grape Valley Scenic Area of Turpan, not far from 【Turpan North Station】, about 15 minutes by taxi after leaving the station, within 30 yuan.
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🛁Room type: We stayed in the 【Starry Sky Terrace Girl Room】, located on the top floor of one side of the guesthouse, room 403. Take in a large terrace almost the same size as the room, a great experience.
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💁♂️Service: Unlike the difficulty of finding a room during the peak season, staying in the off-season, you can feel the feeling of contracting a whole manor😊, but the service quality is as good as ever. The housekeeper is available 24 hours a day, and you can call for any questions on WeChat; they will help carry luggage, be kind and good; they have already turned on the floor heating for us before check-in; call a taxi with one click, and the car is ready in 10 minutes; the bath products are very nice, Acca Kappa; the room equipment is complete; the breakfast is on time and rich, recommended👍
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⚠️Warm reminder: Many scenic spots in Xinjiang will be closed in the off-season, whether it is catering or accommodation. Entering November, the restaurants next to the guesthouse are basically in a state of closure (the coffee shop next to the guesthouse is open as usual, very nice👍), if you don't want to go back and forth, you can choose to solve it in the guesthouse (there is hot pot), it is also recommended to prepare more snacks.