Tuyuk Village, Turpan - where East meets West

I went to the local bus station to see if there were any buses in the direction of this area, as the taxi wad quite expensive. I ended up getting a shared private car-type transport which was overseen by the bus station. To my surprise, it was only 30 RMB! The driver made a special detour to drop me off at Tuyuk Village and then gave me his number to call him when I was done - what great service! On the drive there, we had a fabulous scenic view of the Flaming Mountains, which are mentioned in Journey to the West. A mystical and breathtaking landscape! Finally, arriving in Tuyuk Village area, I was blown away by the earthen architecture and housing right under the canyons there. It was surreal. It evoked feelings of Morocco, Sahara, Turkey and other desert dwelling cultures. The small village itself was down in the canyon and breathtaking to see from a high vantage point. The view of the Mosque against the rock and the mud buildings was gorgeous! . . . ✨️How to go: Taxi, private car or local bus from Turpan bus station (you have to ask the bus driver if they will drop you off at this location) ✨️Travel time: 1 hour ✨️Price: 30 RMB (off season) ✨️Time needed at site: 1-2 hours #turpan #china #silkroad