Turpan’s Desert Ruins: Jiaohe, Gaochang, and the Silk Road That Vanished
Turpan holds two of the Silk Road’s greatest ruined cities — Jiaohe and Gaochang — plus the Bezeklik caves. Here’s what they are, how to visit both, and why they matter.
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Bezeklik Thousand-Buddha Caves: The Other Cave Temple Near Turpan
Bezeklik Caves near Turpan house some of the best-preserved Uyghur Buddhist frescoes in Xinjiang. Learn how to get there, ticket info, and how it compares to Kizil Caves.
