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Activities in Turpan | Zoom in |
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Turpan sits at the very center of Xinjiang, a desert bastion at the foot of the "Heavenly Mountains". |
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Ancient City of Jiaohe |
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| The Ancient City of Jiaohe is situated at Yar Town, 13 km west of Turpan City. It was first the capital of the State of South Cheshi, which was one of the 36 kingdoms in the Western Region. |
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Karez well |
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| These underground channels rate as one of ancient China's greatest public works projects as the Great Wall and the Grand Canal. The city of Turpan owes its existence to these vital wells and channels, some of which were constructed over 2000 years ago. |
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Grape Valley |
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| The small paradise, a thick maze of vines and grape trellises, is located at the foot of the Flaming Mountain, there are more than 10 kinds of grapes in the area. |
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Emin Minaret |
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| It is designed in a simple Afghani style and was built in 1777 AD by a local ruler in order to show the impressive memories of his father's contribution to Qing government. |
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China tours including visiting Turpan |
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