1-Day Flexible Private Turpan Day Tour from Urumqi with Lunch Private Tour: Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta), Flaming Mountains (Huoyan Shan
Explore the rich history and culture of Turpan with this guided day tour, offering a deep dive into the region's ancient wonders. With transport provided by a comfortable private vehicle and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, you will have the opportunity to visit some of Turpan's most iconic attractions.
Stop At: Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Your English speaking guide and private car will pick you up at 8:00am in your Urumqi hotel's lobby. Then heading directly to Turpan, it will take about 3 hours. The 3 hours ride towards Turpan is itself a fabulous
sightseeing trip through Mr.Tianshan. You will passes a giant wind-farm,saltwater lakes, different rivers, and mountain pastures. The professional tour guide will give you an explication of the Silk Road and the
related Chinese history and culture on the way. Sit back and enjoy the sceneries along the way. You can chose 2-3 attractions according to your interested in Turpan, feel free to discuss with your tour guide, and
your guide will put together an itinerary for you. • Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves. It is a complex of Buddhist cave grottos dating from the 5th to 14th century. They are high on the cliffs of the west Mutou Valley under the Flaming Mountains, and most of the surviving caves date from the West Uyghur kingdom around the 10th to 13th centuries.
Stop At: Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta),the largest extant old tower in Xinjiang and the only Islamic tower among the hundred famous towers in China. Right beside the minaret stands Su Gong Ta Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Xinjiang. The grand mosque can accommodate 1000 people despite the inconspicuous appearance.
Stop At: Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)
Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)–the capital of the Anterior Jushi Kingdom. Like a willow leaf, the ancient city of Jiaohe has a history of 2300 years. Jiaohe ancient city was considered as the largest, oldest and
best-preserved earthen city in the world. It was listed as the World Heritage by UNESCO on June 22, 2014.
Pass By: Flaming Mountains (Huoyan Shan)
Flaming Mountains, which are barren, eroded, red sandstone hills. It is the hottest place in China with the highest temperature around 47.8 °C (118 °F) and surface temperature over 70 °C (158 °F) in summer.
Pass By: Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
Astana Tombs which served mainly as the cemetery for the descendants of Chinese settlers in Gaochang from the 4th century to the first half of the 8th century.The complex contains over 1,000 tombs. Due to the arid environment many important artifacts have been well preserved at the tombs, including natural mummies.Your tour also including a delicious local lunch. Your full-day tour will end with drop-off at your Urumqi Hotel.
- You can choose 2-3 attractions in Turpan
- English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.
- Local transportation with private vehicle & skilled driver
- Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended, especially for walking at the Jiaohe Ancient City
- The tour involves moderate walking. Please inform us of any mobility issues or medical conditions in advance
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