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Feel the amazing breeze and buzz of the passed Gaochang glory when you stand so close to the architectural remains, savor its gorgeous religious art in Buddha caves and get a better understanding of how Turpan folks’ daily life should be in local market and other fundamental facility.
Visit the marvelous Buddha works in Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves.
Explore the mysterious Gaochang Ancient Ruins.
Today's Activities | Arrive in Turpan by train, after a short rest at the hotel, drive for Gaochang Ancient Ruins, you’ll see how spectacular the city once was.
Next you will make your way towards Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves. There you’ll start an initial discovery of the grant Buddha centre of Gaochang.
OK, time to leave for Astana Graves(2km from Gaochang Ancient Ruins). Have a look at the valuable underground museum of Turpan where keeps the largest number of mummies.
You’ll go past the Flaming Mountains on the way back to Turpan. during the tour and enjoy the vigorous flame-like landscape. It would be more wonderful if you have read the legendary Chinese fiction – The Journey to the West.. |
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Today's Activities | A day of experiencing Turpan custom!
First, go and have fun in local Bazaar. That’s definitely an exciting exhibition of stock exchange full of Turpan tone.
Next, let’s go for Emin Pagoda , which was built in 1778 and now ranks as the largersrt pagoda in Xinjiang.
The last stop is Karez Well system. Don’t look down upon the aged irrigation system cause it’s the longest irrigation channel in the world, and ranked along with the Great Wall and Hangzhou Grand Canal as the top three ancient projects in China. |
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Tour Guide: a local experienced English-speaking guide | Admissions: Entrance fee to all scenic spots listed in itinerary |
Vehicle: a private air-conditioned car, offering Round-trip transfers | Car Driver: an experienced licensed driver |
Hotel: accommodation in Turpan | Luggage Transfers: a hand for your heavy luggage |
Insurance: Travel Agencies Liability Insurance | Government taxes & Service charges |
Tour Package Excludes: | |
- Other optional tours / meals / flights not mentioned in itinerary; | - Tips for tour guides and drivers. |
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary include 1 breakfast provided by the hotel and 2 lunches.
You can just feel free to make dinner arrangements as per your personal taste.
Here we list some most welcomed restaurants for you to make a better catering choice. Each of them will excite you with comfortable environment and lucid tone of Xinjiang local gourmet.
Restaurant of Tuha Petroleum Hotel Turpan -- Luxurious furnishment and graceful layout -- Offering both Muslim cuisine and Western gourmet -- Feature: One-stand catering service and plentiful catering options |
Western Restaurant of Grand Turpan Hotel -- Warm-toned decoration and polished environment -- Fresh tasty Western food -- Feature: Local dance performance |
Aydingkol Lake is the lowest place in China and the second lowest spot in the world. It was named Aydingkol as it once shined like the cold moon.".
Turpan Museum is a giant-scale museum second to Xinjiang Regional Museum. A number of nearly 100 top antiques within its whole stock are waiting for your visit.".
When Marco Polo came to Hangzhou in the 13th century he declared that "it is the most beautiful and elegant city in the world".
When Marco Polo came to Hangzhou in the 13th century he declared that "it is the most beautiful and elegant city in the world".
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