Items | Discover Turpan including Karez System and Emin Minaret Day Tour
Discover Turpan including Karez System and Emin Minaret Day Tour
(1) Reviews
Turpan
Important Information
•
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
•
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
•
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
•
Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 3 years old
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Discover the city of Turpan while on this full-day tour, led by a private guide. Explore well-preserved ancient towns including taking a walk on the rustic Silk Road. See the Karez Irrigation System, Emin Minaret, Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, and other pivotal areas before returning to your hotel.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Centrally located Turpan hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Lunch
private guide
Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
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.
1 hour
2
Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
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 local restaurant.
1 hour
3
Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
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.
1 hour
4
Karez System
Then you will visit Kerez Irrigation System to explore where the water from in the oasis town.
1 hour
5
Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)
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.
2 hours
6
Silkroadtrips
tour operator
Discover Turpan including Karez System and Emin Minaret Day Tour
(1) Reviews
Turpan
About
Discover the city of Turpan while on this full-day tour, led by a private guide. Explore well-preserved ancient towns including taking a walk on the rustic Silk Road. See the Karez Irrigation System, Emin Minaret, Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, and other pivotal areas before returning to your hotel.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Centrally located Turpan hotel pickup and drop-off
