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Top 10 Ancient Ruins in Xinjiang Uygur, China
Discover the best top things to do in Xinjiang Uygur, China including Ancient City of Loulan, Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto), Dahe Ancient City, Wulabo Ancient City, Tex Gossip City, Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja), Subashi Gucheng Temple, Former Residence of Ili General, Nanshan Ancient Beacon Tower, Hannuoyi Ancient City.
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1. Ancient City of Loulan
2. Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)
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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!
3. Dahe Ancient City
4. Wulabo Ancient City
5. Tex Gossip City
6. Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
7. Subashi Gucheng Temple
8. Former Residence of Ili General
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
9. Nanshan Ancient Beacon Tower
10. Hannuoyi Ancient City
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