Turpan is located in the Turpan Basin at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains. The City has a population of nearly 200,000, most of whom are Uygurs, The Turpan Basin is the lowest area in China, in which the Aiding Lake, with its surface being 154 m. below sea level, is the second lowest spot in the world, next only to the Dead Sea in Jordan. It is also the hottest place in China.
Threre are various kinds of city tours available for Turpan. Please also find below some of them:
Turpan Half Day Highlight Private Tour:
City Tour: the Ancient Karez system & the Emin Minaret
Avarage Tour Cost: USD 45 P/P ( Based 2 persons )
The price includes all transfer with private vehicle,entrance fees,lunch and tour guide.
Turpan One Day Highlight Private City Tour A :
City Tour: Ancient Karez system ,the Emin Minaret ,the Grape Valley , Ancient City of Gaochang , Ancient Astana Tombs
Avarage Tour Cost: USD 85 P/P ( Based 2 persons )
The price includes all transfer with private vehicle,entrance fees,lunch and tour guide.
Turpan One Day Highlight Private City Tour B :
City Tour: Ancient City of Gaochang , Ancient Astana Tombs , Ancient City of Jiaohe ,Flaming Mountains ,Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Avarage Tour Cost: USD 85 P/P ( Based 2 persons )
The price includes all transfer with private vehicle,entrance fees,lunch and tour guide.
Urumqi-Turpan 4-Day Private Tour Package :
Day 01: Met and transfer to Tianshan Mountain by car or van. First touring Tianchi Lake (Heavenly Lake).Return to the downtown of Urumuqi. Stay at Hotel
( Lunch )
Day 02: Most of the day excursion to Nanshan Pasture by car or van ( about 100km), enjoy leisure time at Nanshan Pasture, then proceed to Turpan by car ( about 220 km). Stay at Hotel
Day 03: City tour of Gaochang Ancient City, Thousand-Buddha Cave, Ancient Tomb Group, Fire Mountain.Stay at Hotel
Day 4: Morning tour of Grape Valley, Stair-like Well, Sugong Tower.After lunch, move back to Urumqi by car or van. Free for the rest of the day or connect fligh for departure
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