Tuyugou Scenic Area Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:
Tuyugou is the most mysterious place in western China. The scenic spot is located in Tuyugou Township, Shanshan County, Turpan, Xinjiang, about 55 kilometers east of Turpan City. It is the cultural center of the world's four major civilizations, including Islam, Buddhism, Various religious cultures such as Manichaeism and Nestorianism collide and gather here. The scenery of the desert canyon and the ancient Uyghur villages complement each other. Here is the Tuyugou Thousand Buddha Caves, the earliest and largest excavated in Turpan, which is known as the "living fossil of folk customs". The ancient village of Mazha Village, known as "Mazha Village", is a tourist area with both natural scenery and cultural heritage.Attractions distribution:
Tuyugou Scenic Area is mainly composed of four parts: Tuyugou ancient dwellings, Tuyugou Thousand Buddha Cave, Tuyugou Hojamu Mazar Village, Tuyugou Grand Canyon scenery, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 3A scenic spotScenic spot features:
Sightseeing, inspections, ethnic customs, religion, ancient villages, grottoes, canyonsTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Turpan City>Shanshan County
How to get there:
Tuyugou is 38 kilometers away from Shanshan City and can be reached by chartered car.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Tuyugou ticket price:
220 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
Peak season (April 21st - October 20th) 8:00-21:00;
Low season (October 21st - April 20th) 10:00-18:30
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel guide: Ten-day travel guide for Northern Xinjiang in 2018
Best time to visit:
May to September
Gallery

Tuyugou Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Tuyugou Thousand Buddha Caves

Tuyugou Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Grape Grove

Tuyugou Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Mazar Cemetery

Tuyugou Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Mazar Street

Tuyugou Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Mazha Village

Tuyugou Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Tuyugou Grand Canyon

Tuyugou Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Abandoned Houses

Tuyugou Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Tuyugou Ancient Houses
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