Historic Sites in Xinjiang Uygur, China 2023

Most reviewed Historic Sites in Xinjiang Uygur

4.5 Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto) (223 reviews)
- Extensive and Well-Preserved Ruins
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

A wedge-shaped plateau between two rivers is the site of this old Silk Road city destroyed by Genghis Khan in the 13th century. There are enough ruins left to paint a good picture of what it was like and after seeing a number of cities like this, to have a fearful appreciation of the power of the Mongol invaders. See more..
4.0 Abakh Hoja Tomb (158 reviews)
- Beyond expectations- beautiful architecture
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites

The Apakh Hoja masoleum was amazing. At entrance at 10:30 am is an Uighur show, included in ticket. I easily took a cheap taxi here from my hotel in Kashgar. The show was a little touristy and there are areas that feel touristy BUT.. the actual mosque and masoleum architecture is amazing!!! It was built in 1640 and is the most magnificent example of Uighur Islamic architecture in the region. I spent about two hours wandering the complex and it wasn’t too crowded, which is also nice. Tip: I accidentally paid a price including another show at the end which was not necessary as there is the included show at beginning as well. See more..
4.5 Kanas Lake Tuwa Village (98 reviews)
- Genghis Khan cross over to conquer Europe
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites

Kanas lake is an isolated mountain area at the north weatern corner of China bordering Mongolia on the right,Russia on the north and kazakhstan on the west.The people are descendents of ghenhis khan tribe.The sky is blue,the waters are running cold and pure on a greenish bedrock like a river of emeralds.They drain to Siberia.It is too far for the human ravagers in the cities of Xinjiang.Go before the natural beauties and heritage is trampled by tourist hordes.... See more..
4.0 Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja) (90 reviews)
- Loved it here
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

Maybe because we were told this site was much less impressive than the Jiaohe ruins, we had low expectations but were all very impressed by its grandeur. In my group, we all found it more spectacular than Jiaohe as we felt we could imagine life in the past when the city must have been a thriving place on the Silk Road. We opted to not take the rather expensive bus and walk the 6 km from the entrance to the ruins and around and back again with a nine-year-old child. If you have any mobility issues, of course take the bus, but if the weather is not too hot and you feel like stretching your legs, I recommend walking the full distance as you can stop and start wherever and whenever you want. See more..
4.0 Gaotai Ancient Homes (71 reviews)
- Don't miss this if you are in Kashgar!
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites

This was my second visit to Kashgar, but the first time I visited the Gaotai Ancient Homes. On my previous visit, the government was busy tearing down this old section and replacing it with a "new old-town". Since then, they have realized the tourism benefit of the ancient town, so they are leaving it alone and even lighting it! These homes are over 600 years old. The streets are narrow and interesting. You will find small shops, antique stores and craftsmen scattered throughout the area. Be sure to visit the pottery craftsmen. You go into their shop, then up a rickety ladder to their work area. It is all very interesting! See more..
4.0 Uygur Ancient Village (37 reviews)
- A highlight
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • History Museums

I would totally recommend visiting one of the Uighur villages such as Tuyuk. The setting is beautiful in the desert mountains, the mud buildings are impressive to walk around and the locals are very friendly. Pick up some grapes if you come in season. See more..
4.0 Ga Er Ancient City (36 reviews)
- Love the old town district
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Lots to see and do in the old district. We enjoyed the craftsmen displaying their skills which have been past on through centuries of generations. Interesting tasty street foods, and watching the locals in their daily lives. See more..
3.5 Tashkurgan Fort (28 reviews)
- If you are looking for Silk road historyhere it is
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The main reason for our visit to Tashkurgan was "Stone Fort" which is reputed to be around 2000 years old. Its location affords it a significant level f control over the surrounding area with high mountains surrounding on a couple of sides and a flat semi fertile plain on the other. The views are spectacular ans one could well imagine the King who reigned here having tight control of the silk road caravans. The Fort is easy to locate and whilst there is not much more than the outer walls there has been some esthetic management of the renovations. They could really do with some level of museum or area showing the strategic nature of the site. See more..
4.0 Kuche Temple (12 reviews)
- Excellent views over the city
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites

the outside of the temple is all that we were allowed to visit. Around the back - another entrance has a lovely domed ceiling. The property also has the second largest mosque in Xinjiang and the mosque could certainly do with a vacuum and dusting. See more..
3.5 Kezi'er Ga Ha Beacon (12 reviews)
- Just a visiting site on the way to the next destination
Historic Sites • Military Bases & Facilities

Only one beacon tower, you can see the a small scale yadan landform. But what impressed is the sound of the wind, quite scary, the wind pass through the gap and holes of the small hill, feel like ghost crying. Not worth to drive a long way just to visit here, but if you are on the way and make a stop here is not a bad choice. See more..
4.0 Shitou City Ruins (11 reviews)
- Amazing
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites

It is an unbelievable site. Situated on an Hill over looking on the entire valley. It was so smart that the ancient rulers understood the importance of the location. The maintenance of the place is at a high level and the surrounding is kept very well See more..
3.0 Kuche Royal Palace (11 reviews)
- It is a new construction and some mummies inside but not intresting
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Historic Sites

Been to this place and it is 45rmb ticket and none of my toursts liked this place it is like a several houses connected place and It is a new construction and some mummies inside but not intresting. Do not vaste your money and time. See more..
5.0 Lop People Village (3 reviews)
- 沙漠景觀很不錯
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Historic Sites

景區非常大，我們來到沙漠景觀，還可以騎駱駝，這裡有沙漠環湖觀光車，繞一圈剛好可以到餐廳吃飯，還有很棒的烤魚跟烤羊肉串
景區非常大，我們來到沙漠景觀，還可以騎駱駝，這裡有沙漠環湖觀光車，繞一圈剛好可以到餐廳吃飯，還有很棒的烤魚跟烤羊肉串 See more..
4.0 Qiemu'er Qieke Meteorites (3 reviews)
- 雪のない季節のほうがいいかもしれません。
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アルタイバスターミナル付近でドライバーに交渉し、連れて行ってもらいました。市街からは車で15分ほどでした。3月初めに訪問しましたが、まだ雪はたくさん残っており石墓は頭しか確認できないことが多かったです（笑）雪面をひたすらに歩くという経験も初めての経験でした。ガイドさんも一応滞在しており、出てきてくれましたよ。
アルタイバスターミナル付近でドライバーに交渉し、連れて行ってもらいました。市街からは車で15分ほどでした。3月初めに訪問しましたが、まだ雪はたくさん残っており石墓は頭しか確認できないことが多かったです（笑）雪面をひたすらに歩くという経験も初めての経験でした。ガイドさんも一応滞在しており、出てきてくれましたよ。 See more..
4.0 Altai Petroglyphs (3 reviews)
- 风景独特
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites

这的风景挺美的，有很多的岩画。不过这岩画不是特别的集中，面积也是有大有小。岩画的图案以动物和狩猎等图案为主，反应了当时人们的游牧生活。
这的风景挺美的，有很多的岩画。不过这岩画不是特别的集中，面积也是有大有小。岩画的图案以动物和狩猎等图案为主，反应了当时人们的游牧生活。 See more..
2.0 Junzi Ancient City Ruins (3 reviews)
- Not much to see
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites

Not much there. Even the sign had fallen into disrepair. It seems like the Silk road needs some major repairs. See more..
4.0 Tajike Herdsman Village (3 reviews)
- Thristy Camel Tours
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites

Hiking information During the Muztagh Ata hike you need to ford a river that runs down from the high glacias and meanders through the lush green grasslands. As you approach, you can hear the rush of the water splashing and tumbling over the rocky river bed. In the morning, the river runs rapidly but is low enough for you to jump from stone to stone or wade to the other side. However, the summer days are hot and the brilliant sunshine quickly melts the snow and ice that cap the mountain, causing the river to swell and become tricky to cross in the afternoon! See more..
4.5 Gedengshan Monument (2 reviews)
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5.0 Lop Nur South Ancient City (2 reviews)
- 罗布泊的美景要有勇气才能看到
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去罗布泊是突然脑袋一热就决定了。还好找了个好组织。和小伙伴们一起上路了。去罗布泊最好10人以上的团队一起去。人太少比较危险。出发前建议把所有安全准备做好。因为进了沙漠区域就没有手机信号了。完全是无人区。昼夜温差大。开车进入罗布泊要带足饮用水。防晒霜。最好还有个卫星定位系统应急保障。古城遗址很凄凉。估计大多数人都根据小说的描述想象出了一幅画面。但是真的进入沙漠中的古城感觉又是完全不一样的。会突然觉得自然力量的伟大和不可抗拒。 See more..
3.5 Beiting Old City (2 reviews)
- BeiTing Ancient mud brick mounds
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites

Not a compact site like the Turpan city, but remnants over a big, flat, rough area. One part has pathways being built and is fenced off for the moment, but other parts nearby are accessible. Not worth a day trip, but interesting as a stop off. When the pathways are finished and signage put in, it will probably cost real money. It may be combined with the huge new museum designed for tour buses, which costs about 56 RMB to go in. Not knowing if there was any English, we opted for eating in Jimsar instead. A row of Uighur BBQ's on the main highway beckoned us. See more..
4.0 Kezi'er Ga Ha Cave (2 reviews)
- Impressive
Historic Sites • Religious Sites

This is the second biggest mosque in Xinjiang with the largest being in Kashgar. take a look at the room at the back of the mosque - quite beautiful. Also look for the stuffed pigeon on one light. Within the grounds is a "room" where punishment was given but it also has views looking out over both old and towards the new Kucha See more..
4.5 Youyifeng Glacier (2 reviews)
- Awesome high-altitude scenic views
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites

Chilly. Contrast of views from lush greenery below to snow on Youyifeng Glacier. Truly oxygen rich air. See more..
4.0 Tuokuzisalai Ruins (1 review)
- 唐王城
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites
当地为了便于记忆改叫唐王城，其实我倒是觉得托库孜萨来好听，由于是佛教遗迹所以深受当局重视。。。。。。 See more..
1.0 Bayinguoleng Zhuoguoteqin Ancient City (1 review)
- 消失了的巴音郭愣卓果特沁古城
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根椐百度搜索結果: 巴音郭愣卓果特沁古城位于轮台县城东南约20公里处, 我們駕车沿著省道S615, 在GPS 指示下, 前后奔走了几十公里, 完全找不到任何景點的指示牌, 亦沒有正式的路口進入, 當時已是黄昏, 我們還有200公里路要走, 唯有望着茫茫戈壁灘, 留下此次旅途的遺憾. See more..
4.0 Baiyang River Buddhism Ruins (1 review)
- Buddhism Ruins
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites
A spectacular place to visit, I made me feel like i was stepping back centuries in time, The buildings and setting had given me the true feeling of what the ancient silk road must have been like all those centuries ago See more..
4.0 Wushikate Ancient City (1 review)
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites
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4.0 Zanmu Temple Ruins (1 review)
- a bit of the main track
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites
it is a bit of the main routes that most people would take. they will not allow you to take pictues of the area unless you havea police permit, which we only found out after we got here. The local poeple were very fiendly and even offer for us to have luch with them. Left a nice touch... See more..
4.0 E'he Qishi Ancient City (1 review)
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites

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Zhunga'er Ancient City Ruins (0 review)
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Fine Neolithic Site of Keping (0 review)
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Ai'ge Maili Yangda Old City (0 review)
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Kesilezeng'ge Temple (0 review)
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Adoration Rock Arts (0 review)
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Laodamagou Ruins (0 review)
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Tong'gusi Ancient City Site (0 review)
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Tanglan Ruins (0 review)
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Qiemo Ancient City (0 review)
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Huiyuan Ancient City (0 review)
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Mo'er Temple Ruins (0 review)
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Mazhatage Wubao Ruins (0 review)
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Jingyuan Temple (0 review)
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Majianleke Ruins (0 review)
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Yuetegan Ruins (0 review)
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Barkol Ancient Homes (0 review)
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Ecology Fishing Village of Liushihu Country (0 review)
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Tuluke Rock Arts (0 review)
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Kuxugen Rock Arts (0 review)
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Shuangshanbao Ruins (0 review)
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Hutian A'da Ancient City (0 review)
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Xiaohong Nahai Stone Man (0 review)
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