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Things to Do in Turpan
| Name | Category | Location |
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves 
In a breathtaking valley inside the Flaming Mountains is this... |
Religious Sites | Turpan |
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City of Gaochang
These fascinating city ruins lie in a valley south of the Flaming... |
Archaeological Sites | Turpan |
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City of Jiaohe
On an island at the confluence of two rivers, these impressive... |
Archaeological Sites | Turpan |
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Karez Irrigation System
The remarkable 2,000-year-old system allowed the desert cities... |
Historic Districts / Sites | Turpan |
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Sugong Mosque
Sugong Mosque and the adjacent Emin Tower (Emin Ta) form Turpan's... |
Memorials / Monuments | Turpan |
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