Discover Turpan including Karez System and Emin Minaret Day Tour
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Duration
10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
En, Guide, Service Guide
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Urumqi
Why Travelers Love This
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, and other pivotal areas before returning to your hotel.
What's Included
Centrally located Turpan hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Lunch
private guide
Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
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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.
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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 local restaurant.
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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.
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Then you will visit Kerez Irrigation System to explore where the water from in the oasis town.
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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.
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Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Other
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Other
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Other
Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 3 years old
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
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