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All Inclusive Private Day Trip to Turpan from Urumqi
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16 Nov
Sun
17 Nov
Mon
18 Nov
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Next availability: Sat, 16 Nov
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Highlights
Take a three hours ride from Urumqi to Turpan to explore the wonderful basin with well-preserved ancient cities, Karez Irrigation System, Emin Minaret, Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, and the city ruin of Gaochang! A local Uyghur style lunch is also inclusive. This is a perfect day trip for people who love the history of ancient Silk Road!
Itinerary
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAt 8:30am, your guide will pick you up in 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.Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfterwards, 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.Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedLunch will be provided in the local restaurant. Next, you will go to Emin Minaret that was built in 1777AD with a typical Uyghur architectural style.Karez System
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedLater, 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.Silkroadtrips(Pass by)
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What's included
INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Bottled water
Private tour
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
NOT INCLUDED
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please wear comfortable shoes
Location
Address
Shengjin Country, Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur, China 838000
Provider
SilkRoadTrips