Private Day Trip to Turpan from Urumqi including Bezklik Grottoes and Karez System 1
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Private Day Trip to Turpan from Urumqi including Bezklik Grottoes and Karez System

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Turpan, China
Private Car ToursAttractionsSightseeing Tours

About this activity

This private car tours is one of the standout things to do in Turpan, China. Rated 4.0/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €430 per person. Take a three hours ride from Urumqi to Turpan to explore the wonderful basin with a long history.

At 8:30am, your guide will pick you up in 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 keeping the ruin of fresco and statues from 15th century.

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.

Lunch will be provided in the local restaurant. Next, you will go to Emin Minaret that was built in 1777AD with a typical Uyghur architectural style.

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.

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 12 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

Travellers who prefer a private experience

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 private car tours slots in Turpan sell out.

Frequently asked questions

From
€430
per person