Turpan Deep Tour 4 Days
Jiaohe・Gaochang・Karez・Grape Valley: Slow Reading of the Fire Land
Reference Price
$620from / person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service
Turpan can't be fully explored in one day: each of the two ancient cities deserves half a day, allowing you to see both the ruins and the oasis life.
Day-by-day itinerary4 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Turpan assembly
DestinationJiaohe Ancient City at Dusk
- Meals
- Self-sufficient in meals
- Accommodation
- urban area
- Transport
- Private car airport/train station pickup
- Distance
- within the city
Daily detailTurpan Gathering: Evening scene at Jiaohe Ancient City.
Today mainly focuses on gathering and adapting to the city area. The guide will hold a sign to pick you up at the airport/station; the specific transfer time is subject to flight information. - D2Karez Museum—Sugong Tower—Grape Valley Home Visit
DestinationKarez Museum—Sugong Tower—Grape Valley Home Visit
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- urban area
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailKarez Well Museum—Sugong Tower—Grape Valley Home Visit.
Accommodation that night is arranged in the city. After check-in, free activities; confirm the departure time for the next day with the driver-guide the night before. - D3Ancient City of Gaochang—Astana Ancient Tombs—Flaming Mountains
DestinationAncient City of Gaochang—Astana Ancient Tombs—Flaming Mountains
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- urban area
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailGaochang Ancient City—Astana Ancient Tombs—Flaming Mountain.
The ancient city area has no shade, so bring a hat and water during summer; the guide will provide explanations on-site, and the building outlines are most three-dimensional in the early morning and evening light. Accommodation for that night is arranged in the city area, with free activities after check-in; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before. - D4Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves — Tuyugou Maza Village — Transfer to the station
DestinationBezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves — Tuyugou Maza Village — Transfer to the station
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- urban area
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailBezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves — Tuyugou Maza Village — Drop-off at the station.
Accommodation for the night is arranged in the city. After check-in, enjoy free activities; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver and guide the night before.
Daily Itinerary
- D1 Meet in Turpan: Jiaohe Ancient City at dusk, overnight in the city.
- D2 Karez Well Museum — Sugong Pagoda — Grape Valley home visit, overnight in the city.
- D3 Gaochang Ancient City — Astana Ancient Tombs — Flaming Mountains, overnight in the city.
- D4 Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves — Tuyugou Mazha Village — Transfer to station.
The ancient city sites have no shade, bring hat, sunscreen, and double the usual amount of water; Mazha Village is a living village, ask for permission before photographing people.