Explore Jiaohe Ancient City in Turpan, Xinjiang - Spectacular Silk Road Ancient Ruins!

Описание: Travel back in time to Turpan's Jiaohe Ancient City (交河故城) where it's possible to walk the streets once dug out of a muddy plateau. In this introduction, get a sense of what it looks like, the history of Jiaohe and expert tips on how to get around. Read more: https://www.farwestchina.com/travel/t...

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The ancient city of Jiaohe, which lies about ten kilometers west of the small town of Turpan in Xinjiang, is one of the most visually spectacular ruins of the old Silk Road. More than 1,500 years of history sits atop this 30-meter high plateau and because of this it has become one of Xinjiang’s most interesting archeological sites – certainly one that’s worth your time to visit.

The entire city ruins run 1,700 meters in length and 300 meters at the widest point. During its peak it was home to about 5,000 residents and boasted a “main street”, several monasteries, and government offices. It’s incredibly well-preserved considering its age, as you can see in the video here.

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