Embark on a 2-day adventure through the ancient Silk Road on this Turpan exploration tour. Discover well-preserved ancient cities, the Karez Irrigation System, and more!
Embark on a 2-day adventure through the ancient Silk Road on this Turpan exploration tour. Discover well-preserved ancient cities, the Karez Irrigation System, and more!
Urumqi to Turpan by Car
Silkroadtrips - Tour Operator
Karez System - At 9:00 AM, the guide will meet the guests in the lobby of their centrally located hotel in Urumqi. They will then embark on a 3-hour journey in a private vehicle from Urumqi to Turpan. Along the way, travelers will enjoy views of windmill farms, saltwater lakes, and the…
Urumqi to Turpan by Car
Silkroadtrips - Tour Operator
Karez System - At 9:00 AM, the guide will meet the guests in the lobby of their centrally located hotel in Urumqi. They will then embark on a 3-hour journey in a private vehicle from Urumqi to Turpan. Along the way, travelers will enjoy views of windmill farms, saltwater lakes, and the Tianshan Valley. Upon arrival in Turpan, they will discover how Turpan has sustained itself throughout history by exploring the Karez Irrigation System.
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves - Lunch will be served in the pleasant courtyard of a Uyghur house. After lunch, visitors will explore the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, located in the Flaming Mountain valley. This abandoned site features ruins of frescoes and statues from the 15th century.
Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja) - Next, the tour will proceed to the ancient city ruins of Gaochang, once a prominent kingdom along the Silk Road. Guests can explore temples, stupas, city walls, and more among the ruins.
吐峪沟麻扎村 - The journey continues to Toyuk Uyghur Old Village, nestled in a valley with a history spanning over 1,000 years, before heading to the hotel in Turpan.
Turpan to Urumqi by Car
Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto) - After breakfast at the hotel, guests will be transferred to visit the well-preserved ancient city ruins of Jiaohe.
Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta) - Following this, the tour will visit the Emin Minaret, a treasure of Uyghur architecture built in 1777 AD. Later, guests will return to their hotel in Urumqi, where this delightful trip concludes.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Breakfast
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Breakfast
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Experience the richness of Turpan’s historical sites on this comprehensive 2-day excursion. Commencing with a three-hour journey from Urumqi, delve into this captivating basin’s wealth of preserved ancient locations. Explore the Karez Irrigation System, gaze upon the Emin Minaret, venture into the Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, meander through the…
Experience the richness of Turpan’s historical sites on this comprehensive 2-day excursion. Commencing with a three-hour journey from Urumqi, delve into this captivating basin’s wealth of preserved ancient locations. Explore the Karez Irrigation System, gaze upon the Emin Minaret, venture into the Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, meander through the age-old village of Tuyok, and unearth the ruins of Jiaohe & Gaochang City, amongst other marvels! Included is also a local Uyghur-style lunch. This trip is ideal for history buffs with a penchant for the ancient Silk Road!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
