Discover Turpan including Karez System and Emin Minaret Day Tour

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Discover Turpan including Karez System and Emin Minaret Day Tour

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9 hour(s)

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Turpan, China

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Explore the ancient Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves

Discover 1,000-year-old Astana Tombs with vivid murals

Walk through the ruins of historic Gaochang City

Visit the iconic Emin Minaret and ancient Karez System

Enjoy a local Uyghur lunch in a traditional courtyard

End the day at the well-preserved Jiaohe Ancient City

Meet your guide at your Turpan hotel at 9:00am to begin a full-day private tour of the region's top historical sites. Start with the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, home to ancient murals dating back centuries. Continue to the Astana Tombs, known for their well-preserved wall paintings from the Gaochang Kingdom.

Explore the impressive ruins of Gaochang, once a major Silk Road city, then enjoy a traditional Uyghur lunch in a local home. In the afternoon, visit the iconic Emin Minaret, a masterpiece of Uyghur architecture, followed by the Karez Irrigation System, a remarkable ancient engineering feat.

End the day at the ancient city of Jiaohe, a well-preserved city ruin perched above a river valley. After the visit, return to your hotel.

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End the day at the ancient city of Jiaohe, a well-preserved city ruin perched above a river valley. After the visit, return to your hotel.

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Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees
Lunch
Private guide

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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 3 years old

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Discover the wonders of Turpan, China with this unforgettable experience. Discover Turpan while on this full-day tour, led by a private guide. Highlights of your tour include: Explore the ancient Bezeklik Thousand Buddha CavesDiscover 1,000-year-old Astana Tombs with vivid muralsWalk through the ruins of historic Gaochang CityVisit the iconic Emin Minaret and ancient Karez SystemEnjoy a local Uyghur lunch in a traditional courtyardEnd the day at the well-preserved Jiaohe . 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. Then, make your way to the Astana Tombs, once a public cemetery 1,000 years ago for the citizens of the Gaochang K. This tour includes: Private tourHotel pickup and drop-offEntrance feesLunchPrivate guide. Meet your guide at your Turpan hotel at 9:00am to begin a full-day private tour of the region's top historical sites. Start with the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, home to ancient murals dating back centuries. Continue to the Astana Tombs, known for their well-preserved wall paintings from the Gaochang Kingdom.Explore the impressive ruins of Gaochang, once a major Silk Road city, then enjoy a tra. Duration: 9 hours . Book your Discover Turpan including Karez System and Emin Minaret Day Tour today and create memories that will last a lifetime!