4.0·Turpan·12h
Private Day Trip to Turpan from Urumqi including Bezklik Grottoes and Karez System
Take a three hours ride from Urumqi to Turpan to explore the wonderful basin with a long history.
From€429.72
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This sightseeing tours is one of the standout things to do in Turpan, China. Rated 4.2/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €377 per person. Discover Turpan while on this full-day tour, led by a private guide.
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.
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.
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. Then you will visit Kerez Irrigation System to explore where the water from in the oasis town. 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.
At the end of your tour, return to your hotel.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 9 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
First-time visitorsCouplesSmall groups
Best time to visit
Turpan is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular sightseeing tours slots in Turpan sell out.
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€377
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