Jiaohe ruins
Turpan, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Jiaohe ruins are an archaeological site and ancient city in the Gaochang District of China. This location is part of the Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The climate in Turpan features high temperatures from May to September, with July reaching a high of 38 °C. The coolest months are January and December, when daily highs are around 1 °C to 2 °C. Rainfall is low throughout the year, with the wettest month being July, which has about 8 mm of rain.
Visitors can reach the site via Turpan Jiaohe Airport, which is 9 km away. Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is a larger hub located 167 km from the area. The site is 2,294 km from Beijing. Admission to the ruins is ¥70.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 7 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -3 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 10 | 1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
