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The Kumtag Desert, which occupies 2,500 square kilometres and is situated at the southern tip of Shanshan, Xinjiang, is the closest desert to the city in China. Following pickup from Turpan's train station or hotel, we will first explore the Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon, which captures the essence of the landscape of Flaming Mountain, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Gaochang ruins, Tuyuk Valley and then head to Kumtag Desert national park as last stop with sunset, the jeep experience and sand sliding includes on the ticket. After a wonderful time here, continue your sunset at the end before returning back to your hotel or train station. Departure times vary by season especially sunrise or sunset time change, please confirm specific schedules when booking, please feel free to ask questions throughout the journey; our staffs is always glad to share their knowledge and make personalised suggestions which provide you with more authentic, personalised, and unique experience of Turpan.
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The Kumtag Desert, which occupies 2,500 square kilometres and is situated at the southern tip of Shanshan, Xinjiang,
Tuyuk Valley, an Uighur village with many historical sites dating back over 2,600 years.
Before Islam, it was a Buddhist centre. Many Buddhist caves can be found in the village, but the statues and murals have not survived.
formerly known as fortress city for the Han Dynasty and Tang Dynasty army garrisons.
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, a group of grottoes with rich murals which were originally drilled in the Southern and Northern Dynastie and have survived for approximately 15 centuries.
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