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1. Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)
Ten kilometers (6 1/4 miles) west of Turpan, these ruins are better preserved and enjoy a more spectacular location than Gaochang, though they...
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2. Xinjiang Grape Ditch
- The Xinjiang Grape Festival is an annual event held in Turpan. Held in the month of August,it commemorates the ancient silk route between China... read more
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3. Bozikelike Qian Fo Dong (Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves)
The setting of Bezeklik Caves, in a ravine deep in the Flaming Mountains, is more spectacular than the contents of the caves. Bezeklik was stripped...
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4. Tulufan Bowuguan
Although the space-age exterior and lobby belie the sloppily curated interior, this is worth an hour of pottering, especially in the midday heat....
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5. Sugong Ta or Emin Ta (Sugong Minaret)
The mosque was built in 1778 by Prince Suleiman in honor of his father, Prince Emin, one of the few rulers of Turpan to have made the pilgrimage...
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6. Gaochang (Karakhoja)
Located 45km (28 miles) southeast of Turpan, Gaochang was founded during the Han dynasty as a garrison town to supply troops engaged in the conquest...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Turpan. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
