All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Discover Turpan including Karez System and Emin Minaret


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From $269.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 10 hours

Departs: China, China

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the city of Turpan while on this full-day tour, led by a private guide. Explore well-preserved ancient towns including taking a walk on the rustic Silk Road. See the Karez Irrigation System, Emin Minaret, Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Astana Tombs and other pivotal areas before returning to your hotel.


What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lunch

private guide

Private tour

What's Not Included

Drinks and dinner

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • ADULT: Age: 3 - 85

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 3 years old
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Meet your guide in the lobby of your Turpan hotel at 9:00am. Visit the

Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, an abandoned site. Here, fresco and statues dating back to the 15th century reside.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Astana-Karakhoja Tombs
Then, make your way to the Astana Tombs, once a public cemetery 1,000 years ago for the citizens of the Gaochang Kingdom. Take the opportunity to observe the incredible tomb paintings in three of the tombs in the burial grounds.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
Afterwards, you will head to the ruins of the ancient city of Gaochang. The city was one of the most renowned kingdom in history along the Silk Road. Visit temples, stupas, city walls, and more that run through the town.

Take a break for lunch in the yard of a local Uyghur's house.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
In the afternoon, visit Emin Minaret (built in 1,777 by a local king, Sulaiman), you will find it's in a typical Uyghur architecture style. It then served as the symbol of Turpan city.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Karez System
Then you will visit Kerez Irrigation System to explore where the water from in the oasis town.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)
The last stop will be the ancient City of Jiaohe, built on a 124-foot (38-meter) highland and home to preserved houses, temples, and stupas.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Silkroadtrips
tour operator

• Admission Ticket Free






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