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All Inclusive Private Day Trip to Turpan from Urumqi including Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves and Karez System
1 day
Private
Full Day
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Stop At: Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Shengjin Country, Turpan 838000 China
At 8 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja), Sanpu Country, Turpan 838000 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta), Munage Village, Putao Country, Turpan 838000 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karez System, Xincheng Ximen Village, Ya'er Country, Turpan 838000 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Silkroadtrips, Urumqi 830000 China
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Shengjin Country, Turpan 838000 China
At 8 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja), Sanpu Country, Turpan 838000 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta), Munage Village, Putao Country, Turpan 838000 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karez System, Xincheng Ximen Village, Ya'er Country, Turpan 838000 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Silkroadtrips, Urumqi 830000 China
tour operator
Included
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
- Entry/Admission - Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
- Entry/Admission - Karez System
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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