Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
Xinjiang Uygur · China
Afterwards, you will go to ancient city ruin of Gaochang which was one of the most renowned kingdom along the Silk Road in the history. You can wander around to visit temples, stupas, city walls...etc among the ruin.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
Welcome to the Ancient City of Gaochang, once a thriving metropolis and a vital capital on the Silk Road. Known in ancient times as Kharakhoja, this city was a beacon of civilization in the heart of the Turpan Basin for over a…
Listen in the app2The Outer City Walls — Rammed Earth Engineering
We begin at the massive outer city walls. Even in their eroded state, they are an impressive feat of ancient engineering. …
Listen in the app3The Southwest Religious District — Buddhist Legacy
In the southwest corner of the outer city lies the remains of a significant religious complex. Gaochang was a major center for Buddhist learning and practice. …
Listen in the app4The Marketplace — Heart of the Interchange
As we move toward the center of the outer city, we encounter the area that would have served as the main marketplace. This was the engine of Gaochang's prosperity. …
Listen in the app5The Inner City Gate — Transition of Power
We now approach the wall that separated the outer city from the inner city. This internal fortification reflects the social stratification of Gaochang. …
Listen in the app6The Palace District — Echoes of Royalty
At the northernmost point of the city lies the Palace District. This was the heart of the Gaochang Kingdom, where the king resided and held court. …
Listen in the app7The Residential Quarters — Daily Life in the Dust
Away from the grand temples and palaces, we find the residential districts of the common people. This is where the city's multi-ethnic population lived out their daily lives. …
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As we conclude our tour of the Ancient City of Gaochang, the sun likely hangs low over the Flaming Mountains, casting long, dramatic shadows across the ruins. This city, once a vibrant hub of the world's cultures, now stands in…
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What is Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)?
Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja) is a place in Xinjiang Uygur · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Xinjiang Uygur · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 42.8504, 89.5189 |
| Last updated |