Turpan: Main Scenic Spots
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..................................................................................................................................................................................... Karez Irrigation Wells ..................................................................................................................................................................................... |
| This desert oasis has been irrigated for 2,000 years by a special irrigation system called Karez. Underground channels carry melted snow from the nearby mountains into Turpan. Visitors can explore the intricate system. |  |
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..................................................................................................................................................................................... Suleiman's (Sugong Ta) Minaret ..................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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local ruler Suleiman to honor his father built the unusual Afghan-style
mosque with its single minaret in 1779. The mosque and minaret are located
in the eastern outskirts of town. << Back to Turpan Info |
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