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Private Day Trip to Turpan from Urumqi including Bezklik Grottoes

By SilkRoadTrips
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥73,932 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Begin your day with an 8:30am hotel pickup in Urumqi and enjoy a scenic 3-hour drive to Turpan, passing dramatic windmill farms, shimmering salt lakes, and the rugged beauty of the Tianshan Mountains. Step back in time at the atmospheric Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, where 15th-century Buddhist frescoes whisper tales of the past, then explore the sprawling ruins of Gaochang Ancient City, a once-thriving Silk Road kingdom. Marvel at the elegant Emin Minaret, a masterpiece of Uyghur architecture, and discover the ingenious Karez Irrigation System, an ancient engineering marvel that turned the desert into fertile land. Savor authentic local flavors during lunch. After a full day immersed in Turpan's rich history and stunning landscapes, relax on your return journey to Urumqi, arriving at your hotel with unforgettable memories of Xinjiang's cultural treasures.

Activity location

  • Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    • Shengjin Country,
    • 838000, Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    • Shengjin Country,
    • 838000, Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur, China

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Tour
  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Tour package
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
￥73,932 x 1 Adult￥73,932
Total
Price is ￥73,932
Until Wed, Oct 15
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by private vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please wear comfortable shoes

Activity itinerary

Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
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 that has ruins of fresco and statues from 15th century.
Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Karez System
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
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Location

Activity location

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    Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    • Shengjin Country,
    • 838000, Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    • Shengjin Country,
    • 838000, Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur, China

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