• Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves - 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) - 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) - 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 - 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.
• Silkroadtrips - tour operator

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Local guide
• Bottled water
• Private tour
• Lunch
• Transport by private vehicle

• Gratuities

Embark on a thrilling three-hour journey from Urumqi to Turpan, where you can delve into the splendid basin featuring intact historical cities, the ingenious Karez Irrigation System, the towering Emin Minaret, Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, and the historical remnants of Gaochang! Enjoy an authentic Uyghur-style meal included in your visit. Ideal for history enthusiasts captivated by the lore of the ancient Silk Road!

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.