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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, and other pivotal areas before returning to your hotel.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We also pick up and drop off at your centrally located Turpan hotel.
Itinerary
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1Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
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 local restaurant.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Karez System
Then you will visit Kerez Irrigation System to explore where the water from in the oasis town.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
Silkroadtrips (Pass by)
tour operator
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 3 years old
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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