Jiaohe Ruins, A Millennia-Old Earthen Architectural Wonder

6 kilometers west of Yar Township, Gaochang District, Turpan City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Jiaohexian Ancient City is a large area of earth-constructed architectural relics

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Introduction

Jiaoxi City is located on a central island of the Willow Leaf River in Yarlung Zangbo Canyon, west suburbs of Turpan, named for the convergence of two surrounding canals to the south of the city. As early as the Qin and Han Dynasties, the Jiaoxi City was built by the Cheshi people. Despite suffering long-term warfare destruction during the Yuan Dynasty in the 14th century, after more than 2300 years of wind and rain, the city is still relatively well-preserved. As the best-protected rammed earth building city in the world, we should visit it civilized, protect cultural relics, and avoid damage. Let these precious cultural heritages last longer.

Address

6 kilometers west of Yar Township, Gaochang District, Turpan City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Opening hours

09:00-20:30 (all day)
last entry at 19:30 (Monday-Sunday, January 1 - December 31)

Transportation

During peak season (April to the end of October), there is a tourist shuttle bus for 20 yuan. During off-peak season, take bus route 1 or 101 to Yar Township, then transfer to a van (2 yuan/person), tricycle (3 yuan/person), taxi (15 yuan/car), or horse-drawn carriage (20 yuan/car) to get to Jiaohe Ancient City. Alternatively, you can rent a car or take a taxi directly from Turpan city for a distance of 11km, costing 30 yuan/car.

Phone 0995-8687885