2019.7.30
Tuesday
Departing from Shanshan
Traveled more than 100 kilometers
Crossing the Flame Mountains
Arrive at Turpan
▲Shanshan to Turpan route
No.
5
stand
– Turpan –
Shanshan County – Gaochang Ancient City – Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves – Flame Mountain
– Jiaohe Ancient City – Turpan Museum – Turpan 136KM
Speaking of Turpan
I always think that the grapes in Turpan are ripe
But Turpan in reality
Half fire and half oasis
Flame Mountain Mountains (red area on the map)
It’s just like the description in Journey to the West
Burning like hellfire
Turpan area temperature
Basically it’s around 43 degrees
Has the longest lunch break in China
a full 4 hours
Arrive at the scenic spot after 18:00
Use sun protection
avoid sunburn
This famous tourist city
There are no high-rise buildings
Most of the residences are earth-arched bungalows.
Very simple and low-key
Live near Turpan Museum
It will be more convenient
▲Photographed in Flame Mountain
Must visit attractions
1 hour from Shanshan
Arrive at Tuyugou first
Very hot weather
Go out again at 16:00
30 minutes from Tuyugou to Gaochang Ancient City
You can see the Flame Mountains all the way
The ancient city of Gaochang is
The capital of Gaochang Uighur Kingdom
Xuanzang once lectured here
"White Horse Roaring in the West Wind" by Jin Yong
It’s the plot surrounding Gao Changguo
But now it's almost flat here
Not much fun to watch
We just took pictures at the door and left
35 minutes’ drive from Gaochang Ancient City
To Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Passing through the ancient tombs of Astana on the way
15 minutes by car from Thousand Buddha Cave
Next to the national highway is the Flame Mountain
It’s too hot in the scenic spot
You can take panoramic photos in the parking lot
Next to the Huoyan Mountain Geopark is free
1 hour from Flame Mountain to Turpan City
Visit the Turpan Museum in the afternoon the next day
Go to Jiaohe Old Town after 18:00
Grape Valley and Karez
Too commercial
Sugong Pagoda has bad reviews
None of us went
Tuyugou
Gaochang Ancient City
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Jiaohe Ancient City
Turpan Museum
Flame Mountain
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Built in the Flame Mountains
On the mountainside of a river valley
It is the real filming location of Journey to the West
Driving in the Flame Mountains
Experience unprecedented visual impact
▲Taken on the way to Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Summer business hours 9:00-20:00
Ticket sales stop at 19:40
Actual business hours will be extended
Tour time 1 hour
It is more appropriate to arrive at the scenic spot at 18:30
It is recommended to buy a joint ticket
▲Photographed at Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
The cave was dug in
Late Southern and Northern Dynasties, Ju family Gaochang era
Once the Wang Family Temple of Gaochang Uighurs
It flourished for 840 years
The period of religious wars in the Western Regions in the 14th century
The most severe damage
Some caves and Buddha statues
Completely destroyed and ceased to exist
Between 1904 and 1913
90% of the murals were stolen by Germany, Britain, Russia and Japan
Most of them were destroyed by fire during World War II.
Only photos are handed down
▲Photographed at Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Interested in historical monuments
Still worth coming
Only seven incomplete caves remain
The development of Buddhism in the Western Regions can still be felt
Top craftsmanship from the most glorious period
no time limit
You can enjoy it slowly with a flashlight
▲Photographed at Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Turpan Museum
The most worth visiting museum in Xinjiang
From display, environment to service
all perfect
Not many people and very clean
The museum opens at 10:30
Entry stops at 16:30
Closed on Monday
The hut behind the green mailbox on the right side of the gate
Get free tickets with your ID card
After receiving the ticket, deposit the bag in the storage room on the first floor
(Don’t save it on the second floor)
You have to save anything bigger than your palm.
You can bring water and cameras inside
Hot water and purified water are also provided
and disposable paper cups
▲Taken at Turpan Museum
The exhibits are full of Western style
There is the famous painting of Fuxi and Nuwa
The awe-inspiring tomb beast
The treasure of the museum – giant rhinoceros fossil
There are 11 mummies on display on the second floor
The picture below is what Turpan once looked like
The ruler Zhang and his wife
The man on the left has a scary and ferocious expression
It is said that he was assassinated to death
The lady on the right is tall and well built
Visually, both of them are above 1.8 in height.
Fuxi and Nuwa pictures
tomb beast
Giant rhinoceros fossil
urn
Mr. and Mrs. Zhang
Jiaohe Ancient City
Founded in the 2nd century BC
The earliest was the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Ancient Western Regions
The capital of "Cheshi Qianguo"
(Journey to the West prototype of Chechi Kingdom)
Anxi Protectorate in Tang Dynasty
It was also located here at the earliest
▲Taken in Jiaohe Ancient City
This is the world's largest
The city with the best preserved earthen architecture
The buildings are excavated from the ground downwards
▲Taken in Jiaohe Ancient City
aerial view
Jiaohe Ancient City looks like a large willow leaf
It is also a city without walls
Known as "the most beautiful ruins in the world"
▲Pictures come from the Internet
This is what we encountered
The most popular scenic spot
Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring water
The scenic spot stops selling tickets at 8 o'clock
It’s best to come after 18 o’clock
▲Taken in Jiaohe Ancient City
Climb to the commanding heights – Parade Ground
Everything is in ruins
Only endless desolation remains
Here in the religious struggles of the 14th century
Was burned by fire for three days and three nights
▲Photographed at the Jiaohe Ancient City Military Parade Ground
Don’t return to the south gate after watching the commanding heights
The east gate is the essence
Walking on ancient roads dating back 2,000 years
You can still feel it from the ruins
The prosperity and prosperity of this place
Looking back at history, a thousand years at a glance
▲Taken in Jiaohe Ancient City
Must eat food
Koshimakra Baked Buns
Known as the most delicious baked buns in Xinjiang
A strong aroma hits your nostrils
The skin is very crispy when you bite it off
Full of mutton and onions
Locals buy dozens or even hundreds of them
There are many people in the morning
Few people at noon
Open until 15:00
Just across from the museum
Don't miss it
▲Photographed at Kosimakra Baked Buns Shop
Opposite the museum
Sulaiman Noodle King
It is a famous time-honored brand in Turpan
▲Photographed at Sulaiman Noodle King
besides
Ekbalwei people eat rice with their hands
Toksun Mu Sha Golden Noodles
Heilbag (with performances)
Xinjiang, Mubarak
Aili Kaimu Food
Tianma night market
…
They are all famous delicacies in Turpan
end line