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 spot

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, inspections, ethnic customs, religion, ancient villages, grottoes, canyons
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel guide: Ten-day travel guide for Northern Xinjiang in 2018

Best time to visit:

May to September

Tourist Transportation

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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Attraction 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

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