Accommodations in Turfan

A friend of mine recommended I visit Turpan during a whirlwind three-day visit to Xinjiang. I found Dap Hostel on Booking and confirmed my reservation after reading through the excellent reviews. I’m thrilled to share that Dap is just as wonderful as everyone describes. The owner, Tang, messaged me shortly after making my reservation on Booking and sent further details on WeChat. She is a fluent English speaker and communication was quick, smooth, and efficient. When I decided I wanted to extend my stay by one night at her property and Booking said there were no rooms available, Tang was able to process my request and welcomed me upon arrival. Tang and her staff are friendly and enthusiastic with a wealth of information about Turpan, its tourist attractions, and local transportation. Tang also gave great advice regarding road closures due to a local marathon on the morning of my departure and where it would be best to meet my Didi driver. It was a pleasure to chat with her about her background, briefly meet her son, and spend a bit of time with the lovely cat and dog who also call Dap Hostel their home. The room was beautifully decorated, comfortable, and refreshing after a visit to Urumqi, a half day at Jiaohe Ancient Village, and an evening spent exploring Turpan and some of its neighborhoods. Without any complaints or reservations, I’d highly recommend Dap Hostel as a destination for visitors of all ages and nationalities. I appreciate the opportunity to support small, locally-owned, family businesses and look forward to visiting Turpan again. 非常感谢您的热情接待，下次见！

Very helpful staff who understood my needs very well although I don’t speak Chinese.