May 2, 2018
The Flaming Mountains frame the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves in the Murtuk River Gorge just east of Turpan, Xinjiang, China.
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The Flaming Mountains frame the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves in the Murtuk River Gorge just east of Turpan, Xinjiang, China.
A two-story tower still stands in the ruins of the 7th century city of Gaochang southeast of Turpan, Xinjiang, China. The Flaming Mountains provide a backdrop.
Flaming mountains and Tuyuk village
Flaming mountains and Tuyuk village
We started the day again with another interesting (awful) breakfast. Even though I eat everything I still would like to have some tea to drink. That was not really possible at this place, so after a couple of peanuts and cooked zucchini we started our drive back to Tuyuq again. There was still some sightseeing to do around the area even though after the sandstorm last nighteverything was bathed…
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Flaming Mountains by Jason-Shen
Silk Road Circus
The Silk Road Experience at the foot of the Flaming Mountains outside of Turpan:
Monkey Magic
We arrived in Turpan, China yesterday after 36 hours on the train from Xian. During our sightseeing we visited the "Flaming Mountains" made super famous by the Chinese story Journey to the West or as we know it at home...Monkey Magic! Too cool. Check out Monkey (TV Series 1978–1980) on IMDb. Heading off soon for the overnight train from Turpan to Kashgar.