Day 2
Turfan
After breakfast, we drive to the old city of Gaochang and enjoy the mythical flame mountain along the way (no entry). The old city of Gaochang is the most well-preserved capital city in the 36 countries of the Western Region. Master Xuanzhuang has traveled here and formed a deep friendship with King Gaochang.
Afterwards, we move on to Tuyugou Mazha Village, an Uyghur village with a history of more than 1,700 years, known as "Oriental Wheat Plus". It was once a holy place for Buddhism and Islam. Enjoy a special homemade lunch here. After lunch, we return to Turfan and go to the Turfan Museum to learn about the Silk Road culture, where amongst others well-preserved corpses are visible. Visit Karez Underground Irrigation System, that displays irrigation skills of the ancients, accustomed to local conditions, and then go to the vineyard to experience grape picking.
Accommodation
4 star hotel