The place is small, yet very interesting. It exhibits both the model and real Kanerjing tunnels and wells.

Amazing to see how civilization at that time has the ability to channel water from the mountains to dry land for cultivation.

Very informative and engineering marvel of the ancient Chinese who try to get water for survival. The wells system underground is amazing.

I didn't know that China has something to be proud of besides the great wall until i visit this.

If you want to learn about how water was brought to a desert this is the place to see. Straight from the mountains, fresh and clean, amazing infrastructure that was copied all over the world.

Thought this as fun but watch out for the sellers it's very historical and well done

Very informative

Fantastic. Unlike many "historic sites" in the area, I don't believe this is a reconstruction or mockup, as some reviewers have claimed. This is the real deal - it wouldn't be on the UNESCO world heritage list otherwise. It isn't in a good condition, but that is due to its age of more than 2000 years rather than a lack of preservation efforts. In fact, the tourist infrastructure there strikes a good balance between allowing people to see the majority of the ruins and minimising erosion. Make sure to get the ancient city ticket for 70 yuan rather than the ancient village (which is a mockup and not worth the extra 35 yuan).

Well preserved ruins of an important town along the silk road You have to use your imagination to envisage the ancient town vibrancy during the olden days when traders from east and west passed thru this town

This tourist attraction is the ruins of an ancient city called Jiao He. Because of the dry weather, these mud buildings have been preserved. It was interesting trying to imagine what life must have been like then. This place is hot and dry. Tourists must come prepared with skin lotion, caps, and umbrellas. Bring water. There is a sort of cafeteria at the entrance/ exit where they sell beverages. The freshly blended honey dew and watermelon juice is so refreshing.

Not worth it at all. It is a ruined ruin...i.e. it is ruined completely as a place of any authenticity. As is the domestic norm, it has been "recreated" into somewhat of a theme park. Not restored, no. Rebuilt. You're also not permitted to go anywhere other than where the four foot path takes you. Absolutely worthless by any aesthetic, archaeological, cultural or historic metric. Don't go; though should you ignore the advice, the entrance fee is 70.00 (though you can buy a Turpan ticket that grants you access to most of the "archeological" sites in the area, which is much cheaper). There is a scam "ancient" village too...it's really an absolute joke that is an additional 35, should you want to throw some extra money in the trash. The only redeeming factor were the staff, who were mostly all friendly. This was low season and it was very quiet in the afternoon, though there were NO drinks available as all the machines and stalls were abandoned or closed for the season. Staff kindly allowed us to refill our bottles with their own water. I reiterate...this is not worth it for any real traveller.

Nice and scenic historic site. Ticket pricing is a bit confusing, but I recommend asking to buy the 70 yuan ticket only for the historic site. If you are able to walk it’s a pleasant 20 minute walk each way from the visitor centre. Otherwise it’s 25 yuan for shuttle bus.

Very interesting place, the area itself is so big, at least need 2-3 hours to explore the whole city. There is 2 stops from the entrance, and you have to ride a car. First is 古村, the main attraction is 古城.

Top Ancient Fortification Village from 2nd Century BC until Tang Dinasty.

Good experience. Lots of amazing history. Learned a lot. Not very big so you can complete the entire museum in just over an hour. Staff are friendly but watching over the guests carefully. Gift shops are nice. Some good deals for souvenirs.

I'll grant it an extra star since it was free, though you need a passport to enter. It is closed on Mondays and open from 10:30am the remainder of the week. Nearly (maybe even all) everything inside is a fake reproduction. There is no detailed or valid information on most of the exhibits. It is pretty poor for a regional museum and without the free entry I'd generously rate it 2/5. The staff were friendly.

Lots of mummy’s

Very interesting with lots of great displays.

Wish to spend whole day

Nothing interesting

(Translated by Google) Turpan Museum (吐魯番博物館, Turpan Museum: 1268 Laocheng E Rd, Gaochang District, Turpan, Xinjiang, China) is the second largest museum in Xinjiang and a first-class museum in China. It has a collection of over 20,000 cultural relics, including stone tools, pottery, clay sculptures, woodcrafts, bronzeware, ironware, gold and silver products, documents, woodcarvings, paintings, mummies, grains, dried fruits and textiles. It consists of five main exhibition halls: the history of Turpan, the fossils of Paraceratherium lepidum, excavated documents, ancient coins, and the excavated thousand-year-old mummies and burial relics. The Turpan History Exhibition Hall presents the splendid cultural heritage of Turpan to visitors. The Paraceratherium Lepidum Fossil Exhibition Hall presents the natural history of Turpan. The Turpan Excavated Documents Exhibition Hall displays relics such as contracts, household registers, official documents, and historical books from the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, and Tang Dynasties excavated from Turpan, as well as ancient literature in Sotak, Uyghur, and Sanskrit, which are valuable resources for multiculturalism and exchanges in the ancient Western Region. The Ancient Coins Exhibition Hall displays 35 ancient coins excavated from the tombs west of Yanghai, Astana, and Jiaohe Ancient City, as well as gold and silver coins from the Sassanid Empire. The Excavated Thousand-Year-Old Corpses and Burial Relics Exhibition Hall displays relics from the Tang Dynasty excavated from the Astana Tomb on the outskirts of Turpan. The exhibits include ancient silks, clothing, and preserved mummies. The Turpan Museum is open from 10:00 to 18:00 and admission is free. (Original) 투르판 박물관(吐魯番博物館, Turpan Museum:1268 Laocheng E Rd, Gaochang District,Turpan, Xinjiang, China) 은 신장에서 두 번째로 큰 박물관이자 중국 1급 박물관 으로 2만점이 넘는 문화재가 소장되어 있으며 박물관 소장품 에는 석기,도자기,점토조각품, 목공예품,청동기,철기,금은제품 ,문서,목각품,그림,미이라,곡물, 건조과일및 직물등이 포함되어 있습니다 투르판의 역사,파라케라테리움 레피둠 화석,발굴 문서,고대 동전,발굴된 천년 미이라와 매장 유물등 5개의 기본 전시관으로 구성되어 있습니다. 투르판 역사 전시관은 투르판의 찬란한 문화 유산을 관람객에게 보여줍니다. 파라케라테리움 레피둠 화석 전시관 은 투르판의 자연사를 보여줍니다. 투루판 출토 문서 전시관은 투루판에서 출토된 위,진, 남북조 시대및 수,당나라 시대의 계약서, 호적, 공문서,사서등의 유물과 소택, 위구르어, 산스크리트어 등의 고대 문헌등이 전시되어 있어 고대 서역의 다문화주의와 교류의 귀중한 자료가 되고 있습니다. 고대 동전 전시관은 양하이, 아스타나,교하 고성 서쪽 무덤 에서 발굴된 고대 동전과 사산 제국의 금은화 35개가 전시되어 있으며 발굴된 천년 시체와 매장 유물 전시관은 투르판 외곽에 있는 아스타나 고분에서 출토된 당나라 시대의 유물을 소장하고 있습니다 .전시품에는 고대 비단, 의류, 보존된 미이라등이 포함되어 있습니다. 투르판 박물관 Open 시간은 10:00-18:00이며 입장료는 무료입니다.

As the name, Flaming Mountain, suggests, this tourist destination is terribly hot. It is the location for the fable, 'Journey to the West'. The air is very dry and very hot. Tourists are advised not to stay out in the sun for a long stretch of time. Once again, tourists need to be prepared for this heat - suntan lotion, cap, umbrella, and drink a lot of water.

Ask the locals, they are crazy about this place because a TV show about a legendary story of “Journey to the West” was shot here. Many Chinese from all over come here to visit this place, extremely touristy though- and there are airplane rides, camel rides, ATV rides and so on. You’d probably spend an hour or two here, and that’ll be enough.

A place to be appreciated as a wonder of nature with its red hot mountain ranges and surrounding landscapes. However it is too commercialised with places such as the giant thermometer being cordoned off to charge visitors for photos taking. This prevented others from having photos and getting a good view of the exhibit.

Super hot location due to zero altitude. You also get to see statues of characters from the Journey to the West.

Busy, packed with tourists spot, with plenty commercial attractions for them, such as camel riding, quads, helicopters etc. In spite of irritating touristy chaos i would still recommend having a look. I have walked bit further and enjoyed mountains totally alone. Be prepared for extreme heat. Water and suitable head cover are the must.

Barran, eroded sandstone ridges. Famous as it is linked one of the locations in the Chinese classic, “Journey to the West”, where Sun Wukong and his companions encounter Princess Iron Fan. As a result, plenty of sculptures of these characters for tourists. Nothing much to see. If you’re a photographer suggest coming in the morning or evening when you should be able to capture some fantastic shots as the ridges changes colour.

Beautiful deserts mountain, the myth of journey to the west

Expensive for the few open caves you're allowed to see. No pictures allowed inside the caves. Most of the paintings inside the caves are damaged or destroyed so you're seeing mostly ruins. Great views of the surrounding mountains but you don't need to visit here to see them. This tourist trap is avoidable.

Extremely hot on the day we visited this place. Not much to see. It's a sad story that people from western countries stole so many important historical pieces from China. Hope to see those pieces return to where they belong.

The Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, while historically significant, can be quite disappointing for visitors. Many of the original murals have suffered extensive damage over the centuries due to vandalism and theft, leaving only a fraction of their former glory. Most caves are closed to the public. Additionally, the lack of informative signage makes it challenging to appreciate the historical context without a guide. Overall, while the caves hold cultural importance, the visitor experience leaves much to be desired.

This is an AAA attraction. Not much to see, the picture in the cave is faded, but the landscape is interesting

Only 13 of the 77 caves were open when we visited. This place has so much potential and historical significance of more are open.

Even though they were destroyed over the centuries, they still preserve history and you can buy books there in English that tell you a bit more about their history. Beautiful place with great views

Interesting setting, but the caves themselves have all been defaced from religious wars, so in truth not much to see.