Turpan ( 42 )

Ancient City of Gaochang ( 6 )

Tourists sit on a donkey cart to visit the ruins of Gaochang City. The city was the necessary gateway of the Silk Road.

Ancient City of Jiaohe ( 15 )

When you are touching the ancient city wall, will you think of the brilliant history of human being?

Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Caves ( 4 )

The murals with thousand-year history are still clear to see. The strong Buddhist culture can be understood here.

Emin Minaret ( 3 )

It's known as the only Islamic tower among the hundred famous towers in China.

Flaming Mountain ( 2 )

The heat of the earth surface of this area can reach more than 70ºC in summer. Unresistable high temperature makes this area infertile. Seen under the sun, the mountains seem to be on fire.

Karez System ( 3 )

As a Chinese saying goes, 'Crops depend on water and trees rely on roots. Without water, there is no crop. As is known, Turpan lacks water very much. Each drop of water is very costful. Karez System is a great water conservancy project in Turpan, which can solve the problems of the locals' drinking and farming.

People & Life ( 9 )

Turpan has very characteristic local features. Its people are very good at singing and dancing. They are hospitable to their guests. And their grape gardens and raisins are well-known at home and abroad.

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Silk Road
In history, the Silk Road was a transportation line of trading crossing the Eurasia. It begins at Chang'an (ancient Xian) and passed through Turpan. Today, still many historical relics can be found along the Turpan section of the road.