Private Tour

All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Discover Turpan including Karez System and Emin Minaret

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

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, Astana Tombs and other pivotal areas before returning to your hotel.

Additional Info

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.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private tour

Lunch

private guide

Drinks and dinner

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

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 • Admission Included

Astana-Karakhoja Tombs

Then, make your way to the Astana Tombs, once a public cemetery 1,000 years ago for the citizens of the Gaochang Kingdom. Take the opportunity to observe the incredible tomb paintings in three of the tombs in the burial grounds.

1 hour • Admission Included