Astana Tombs, Turpan: The Underground Murals of the Gaochang Dead
Astana Tombs near Turpan: what you actually see underground, murals, tickets and hours, how to combine it with Gaochang, and the best time of day to go.
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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.
