OVERVIEW

This day tour will let you explore Turpan from Urumqi by a private car with a local guide, including the Gaochang Ruin, Karez Irrigation System, Bezklik Grottoes, and Astana Ancient Cemetery.

ITINERARY

Day 1All Inclusive Private Day Trip to Turpan from Urumqi

At 9 o'clock in the morning, your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your centrally located hotel in Urumqi. Then, you will take a 3-hour ride in a private vehicle from Urumqi to Turpan. On the way, you will see windmill farms, saltwater lakes, and valley of Tianshan. After arriving in Turpan, visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, which is an abandoned site that has ruins of fresco and statues from 15th century. 

Afterwards, you will go to ancient city ruin of Gaochang which was one of the most renowned kingdom along the Silk Road in the history. You can wander around to visit temples, stupas, city walls...etc among the ruin. 

Lunch will be provided in the yard of a local Uyghur house. Next, you will go to Emin Minaret that was built in 1777AD with a typical Uyghur architectural style.  

Later, before you head back to Urumqi, you will learn why Turpan could sustain itself in long history by visiting the Karez Irrigation System. After the irrigation system visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Urumqi where this wonderful day trip concludes.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation:
Meals: Lunch

INCLUDED

Entrance fees

Lunch

Local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private tour

Transport by private vehicle

EXCLUDED

Gratuities

TRIP NOTES

Pick up time: 8:30am

Pick up location: Centrally located Urumqi hotel

Difficulty: Easy

Tour duration: Approx. 14 hours

What to bring: Passport

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