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Ancient City of Jiaohe
A historic Silk Road ruin in Xinjiang, known for its unique preservation, earthen architecture, and strategic location atop a steep plateau.
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On day 8 of your China itinerary, visit the bustling bazaar, full of stalls that still reminds what this ancient Silk Road town might have looked like. A few kilometers from Turpan are the ruins of the oasis cities of the Silk Road. The ancient ruins of Jiaohe and Gaochang offer a peek into the intriguing history of the region.
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