Turpan Trip Overview
Discover the city of Turpan while on this full-day tour, led by a private guide. Explore well-preserved ancient towns including taking a walk on the rustic Silk Road. See the Karez Irrigation System, Emin Minaret, Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Astana Tombs and other pivotal areas before returning to your hotel.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Turpan, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur, China
Discover the city of Turpan while on this full-day tour, led by a private guide. Explore well-preserved ancient towns including taking a walk on the rustic Silk Road. See the Karez Irrigation System, Emin Minaret, Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Astana Tombs and other pivotal areas before returning to your hotel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Shengjin Country, Turpan 838000 China
Meet your guide in the lobby of your Turpan hotel at 9:00am. Visit the
Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, an abandoned site. Here, fresco and statues dating back to the 15th century reside.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Astana-Karakhoja Tombs, Asitana Village, Huoyanshan Country, Turpan 838000 China
Then, make your way to the Astana Tombs, once a public cemetery 1,000 years ago for the citizens of the Gaochang Kingdom. Take the opportunity to observe the incredible tomb paintings in three of the tombs in the burial grounds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja), Sanpu Country, Turpan 838000 China
Afterwards, you will head to the ruins of the ancient city of Gaochang. The city was one of the most renowned kingdom in history along the Silk Road. Visit temples, stupas, city walls, and more that run through the town.
Take a break for lunch in the yard of a local Uyghur’s house.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta), Munage Village, Putao Country, Turpan 838000 China
In the afternoon, visit Emin Minaret (built in 1,777 by a local king, Sulaiman), you will find it’s in a typical Uyghur architecture style. It then served as the symbol of Turpan city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karez System, Xincheng Ximen Village, Ya’er Country, Turpan 838000 China
Then you will visit Kerez Irrigation System to explore where the water from in the oasis town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto), Jianggelemaisi Village, Ya’er Country, Turpan 838000 China
The last stop will be the ancient City of Jiaohe, built on a 124-foot (38-meter) highland and home to preserved houses, temples, and stupas.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Silkroadtrips, Urumqi 830000 China
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