Top Things to do in Xinjiang Uygur
The 10 Best Historic Sites in Xinjiang Uygur, China
Discover the best top things to do in Xinjiang Uygur, China including Lop Nur South Ancient City, Lop People Village, Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto), Youyifeng Glacier, Kanas Lake Tuwa Village, Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja), Abakh Hoja Tomb, Altai Petroglyphs, E'he Qishi Ancient City, Kezi'er Ga Ha Cave.
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1. Lop Nur South Ancient City
2. Lop People Village
3. Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By TanSuoTravel - London, United Kingdom
A visit to these ancient ruins is simply a must for anyone fascinated by the history of the Silk Road! The 2,300-year-old Jiaohe Ruins represent the ancient remains of a Silk Road oasis town named Jiaohe, which was established as far back as the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). This is a real Silk Road oasis town; untampered with and physically resonating with history. Not to mention, it’s not really a very popular tourist site, so we almost had the place to ourselves. The buildings are still relatively intact, which is incredible when you consider how old they are. In particular, the Jiaohe Temple has been so well-preserved that there are still a few visible statues of the Buddha carved into the sides of its walls! The scenic area has been well-mapped out, with signage that tells you what part of the town you are in at any given moment. While the buildings all look relatively similar, it is these signs that really give you an idea of how large and prosperous this oasis town once was. The residential area is particularly fascinating, as you could spend hours imagining what it might have been like to have lived in this deserted place. We'd recommend arranging a taxi from Turpan to the Jiaohe Ruins, as it is in quite a remote location. You'll need your passport in order to buy your entry tickets. At the main entrance area, you can watch a short movie about the history of Jiaohe, although it is all in Chinese. After that, you board a shuttle bus that takes about 15-minutes to arrive at the oasis town itself. At the entrance to the town, there is a small seating area where you can buy refridgerated drinks and fresh fruit. We'd strongly recommended buying or bringing some water, as there is no cover from the sun and it can get blisteringly hot, so it's important to stay hydrated!
4. Youyifeng Glacier
5. Kanas Lake Tuwa Village
6. Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
7. Abakh Hoja Tomb
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By AZCasualTraveler - Mesa, United States
As legend has it, Xiang Fei was a concubine for the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty in the 18th century (reference: Wikipedia). According to this legend, the emperor had welcomed Xiang Fei to the imperial palace in Beijing, and she was known as the "Fragrant Concubine" because of the sweet scent her body naturally produced. Xiang Fei had lived in the Beijing imperial palace until her death, at which time her body was brought back to hometown, Kashgar. She is now entombed in the Xiang Fei (Abakh Hoja) Tomb. As can be seen from the attached photos, the garden area around the Tomb is a very large area and very beautifully landscaped. The Tomb itself is quite stunning on the outside and there is a picturesque water pond in front of the structure. Visitors are allowed inside the Tomb, and the area where Xiang Fei was supposedly laid to rest can be seen inside, as well as caskets for other important dignitaries. No photos were allowed inside the Tomb. Very interesting and lovely place to visit. It is quiet and peaceful visiting the Tomb.
8. Altai Petroglyphs
9. E'he Qishi Ancient City
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Kezi'er Ga Ha Cave
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