Turpan Historical 10 Highlights Private Adventure Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Gaochang District, Tu Lu Fan Shi, China, 838015
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Overview

Explore yourself in Turpan's distinctive scenery and historical insights. During this full-day private tour, get to see the best of Turpan, including its natural & history highlights. Visit the picturesque Emin Minerat, wander through bustling Tuyuk Village, and view architectural masterpieces like as the Bezeklik Caves, Gaochang or Jiohe Ruins, and much more. Turpan was recognised as one of China's lowest areas, dominated by Uyghurs, with summer temperatures frequently surpassing 40°C, and occasionally 50°C. Departure times vary by season, particularly dawn or sunset time changes; it is possible to have a personalised starting time. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will take you on an unforgettable journey through the vibrants of the Silk Road journey, tailored personalised itinerary to your interests, let us know if need skip any particular highlights. End the day with a home-like experience on our personalised fast trip that encompasses all of the attractions in one day.

Pickup Information

This private tour can accept up to 5 guests per vehicle from your reservation, If you want to miss or not see the highlights on the list of activities, you no need to paid entry fee. Please let us know if you have any custom itinerary. The guide will arrive to pick you up according on the name and nationality specified in your reservation. Please ensure that the hotel name is correct or notify us a day before the tour commencement. Our guide knows your name and personal details, so wont be wrong. Please be ready at the location 5 minutes before the trip begins.

Language Offered

Mandarin-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Turpan
You will be picked up from your hotel or the north train station directly at your preferred time by a private sedan vehicle. It is adjustable depending on your group's time, this is a private tour and no extra guests on the car except yours, up to 5 guests per reservation. any locations or highlights can be changed or avoided based on your preferences. Once you arrive, it is possible to skip and don’t enter the site if you not preferred. In addition, you can request a stop at any moment during your trip.
2. Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
Built in 1777 in honor of the well-known Uyghur general and later Turpan governor Emin Khoja, who during the Junggar rebellion fought with Qing China. After the death of Emin Khoja, it was his son Suleiman who began to rule Turpan, and it was his money the minaret was built on and designed by the renowned Uighur architect Ibrahim. It considered the most famous Islamic monument in the China.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Karez System
A Turpan well known as a karez well, is a type of traditional underground irrigation system used in the Turpan region of China, specifically in the Turpan Depression, built over 2000 years ago. this is an ancient system of vertical wells and underground water canals that collect water from the watershed and distribute it to irrigate the arid land. an ancient system of vertical wells and underground water canals that collect water from the watershed and distribute it to irrigate the arid land.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Grape Valley
Grape Valley sits on the western slopes of the Flaming Mountains, thirty-minute drive northeast from the Turpan county, available to visit except winters. Looking at the Flaming Mountains in the distance from the city of Turpan, one can see nothing but glowing barren red sand. Only the Grape Valley, presenting a world of unique beauty, is a striking contrast with the hot, dry and barren outside. Inhabited by about 6,000 people of the Uygur, Hui and Han nationalities, the Grape Valley has more than 400 hectares of cultivated land, 220 hectares of which is grape-growing area. Grapes growing in the valley are of several strains, including the seedless white, rose-pink, mare-teat, black, Kashihar, bijiagan and suosuo. It is possible to visit around without entering the site and skip the entry fee.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Flaming Mountains (Huoyan Shan)
A barren, eroded, red sandstone hills in the Tian Shan of Xinjiang near the northern rim of the Taklamakan Desert and east of the city of Turpan. Their striking gullies and trenches caused by erosion of the red sandstone bedrock give the mountains a flaming appearance at certain times of the day, the climate here is harsh, with summer temperatures often rising extremely high. there are one of the largest thermometers in China is on display adjacent to the mountain, tracking the surrounding ground temperatures.
Duration: 60 mins
6. Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
Once the thriving capital of an important kingdom that controlled over twenty other towns. in the past, it is a busy trading center and stopping point for merchant traders traveling on the Silk Road. however was destroyed in wars during the 14th century while Jiohe, the capital of the Tocharian kingdom of Jushi. It is a natural fortress located atop a steep cliff on a leaf-shaped plateau between two deep river valleys, and was an important stop along the Silk Road. Please decide whether to visit Jiohe or Gaochang.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Shanshan County
This is the rest time for around one hour with your own meals, you can try the delicious local Xinjiang food.
Duration: 40 mins
8. Boshiha Qianfo Cave
The Shengjinkou Grottoes are an ancient Silk Road Buddhist site located about 40 km north of Turpan, Xinjiang. Dating back to the 7th to 14th centuries, the complex features 13 caves known for well-preserved murals, textiles, and manuscripts that highlight the region's ancient religious history.
Duration: 30 mins
9. Tuyugouxiang
one of the oldest settlement in the Xinjiang Uighur which dated back over 2,000 years for ancient Uyghur village, the village offer a glimpse into local life with its traditional mud-brick homes, vineyards, and orchards, being home to a sacred Muslim site, the tomb of the first Uyghur Muslim, and several Buddhist relics Here still the sacred places exist, which attract a large number of local and foreign pilgrims.
Duration: 60 mins
10. Tuyugou Scenic Area
Tuyoq Grand Canyon is the most mystical area in northwest China, and it is the meeting point of many notable religions, histories, and cultures from around the world. Ten of the more than 40 caverns include murals that are still intact. They are thought to be Turpan's oldest caves, having been excavated during the Wei, Jin, Southern, and Northern Dynasties. The most recent discovery was made during the Tang Dynasty. The majority of them are square in design and include a central pillar. Murals are generally destroyed, but each has its own distinct flair. They are valuable Buddhist cultural resources from Turpan and the Western Regions. It is now designated as an important cultural site in a protected autonomous region.
Duration: 60 mins
11. Turpan
Upon satisfying the day, we will return back to your hotel or north train station at the end of the day. As the tour is crowd-dependent, some places can be adjust to avoid crowds as per groups reference.
12. Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Were created within several centuries, up to the XIII century, when Islam started supplanting Buddhism from East Turkestan. Many of the well-preserved frescoes withstood the ravages of time. Most of them are an image of Buddha in various forms, in addition, many of the images tell us not only about religion, but also about the history and culture of the region. As one of the largest grotto sites in Xinjiang, Bezeklik Caves is famous for the brightly-colored murals and is a treasure house of Buddhist culture and art. Though many of the murals have been destroyed, the remains can still shed you some light on this precious art.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off within Turpan or Turpan North railway station

All Fees and Taxes

Fuel fee, Toll fee & Parking fee

English Speaking Driver & Guide

Visit as per itinerary features

Private air-conditioned sedan car (up to 5 pax)

Exclusion

Entry fee to Flaming mountain 40 yuan each

Entry fee to Karez Wells - 40 yuan each

Entry fee to Grape Valley, 40 yuan each

Entry fee to Emin Minerat - 45 yuan each

Entry fee to Tuyuk Village - 30 yuan each

Entry fee to Bezeklik caves - 40 yuan each

Entry fee to Gaochang Ruins or Jiohe, 70 yuan each

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Wadi Rum Fire Camp

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