Compare the scale of an old oasis capital
An ancient city’s scale and Silk Road setting
Ancient City of Jiaohe 交河故城
At Jiaohe, use the visitor route and interpretation to understand a settlement through its surviving form. Look at how spaces connect and choose a few features to follow, rather than expect furnished interiors or continuous shade. This is a rewarding outing for someone who enjoys archaeology and can imagine an inhabited city from remains. Give it time in a comfortable daylight window and keep another exposed ruin visit optional. An oasis or indoor stop can be a more useful contrast than immediately adding another ancient city.
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2–3 hours
Why it's worth it
At Jiaohe, use the visitor route and interpretation to understand a settlement through its surviving form. Look at how spaces connect and choose a few features to follow, rather than expect furnished interiors or continuous shade. This is a rewarding outing for someone who enjoys archaeology and can imagine an inhabited city from remains. Give it time in a comfortable daylight window and keep another exposed ruin visit optional. An oasis or indoor stop can be a more useful contrast than immediately adding another ancient city.
Opening · Beijing time
daily: 09:30–19:30 · Last entry 19:30
Getting there
Ya'erxiang West 6 Kilometre
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