As a tourist center of Xinjiang, the transportation in Turpan is convenient. Visitors can get there by air, by train or by long-distance buses. As Turpan is not far from Urumqi, Urumqi Airport is good option. It takes only two hours' driving from the airport to Turpan city center. In addition, it is very convenient to get to Turpan by train and by bus from Urumqi. It is the hub of southern and northern Xinjiang with several main rail and road intersections. Traveling in Turpan, you can get to the scenic spots easily. Except for Emin Minaret, all the other tourist attractions are not longer than 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the city center. And they are well-connected.