Painstakingly compiled! The Xinjiang Turpan Prince's Tomb is incredibly photogenic!

📍Xinjiang Turpan Prince's Tomb (County-level Cultural Heritage Site)
Specific location: Sanbao Township, Gaochang District, Turpan, Xinjiang
Encountering this mysterious mazar hidden amidst the fragrance of fruits, I was truly moved to tears by its beauty! 💫

🌟Must-Visit Highlights
🔹When standing beneath the mazar and looking up, the dilapidated beauty, transcending time, strikes directly at the heart! That desolate, incomplete beauty is like an untouchable star in the sky ✨

🎨A Visual Feast of Painted Art
🔸The soft hues of teal and yellow on the ceiling, paired with mouth-watering fruit paintings, are bursting with Xinjiang characteristics! 🍈🍉
🔸Key point! Those fruit paintings, cut open to reveal their red flesh, are absolutely, incredibly tempting!~(Pics 2, 3)
🔸The four walls are covered with characteristic Xinjiang flowers: peonies, irises, pomegranates... (Pic 4)
🔸The central screen painting incorporates elements of Han Chinese blue and white porcelain, a perfect blend of Chinese and Western styles! (Pic 5)

📜Historical Mystery
This is said to be the family cemetery of Emin Khoja, the Prince of Turpan.
The identity of the owner is still debated:
👉It could be Emin Khoja himself
👉Or his sixth son, Iskandar (the third prince)

📸Photo Tips
Better results on cloudy days or when shooting indoors! The interplay of light and shadow creates an amazing atmosphere~🌧️

💡Small Tip
It is recommended to visit in conjunction with other attractions in Sanbao Township.
Along the way, you'll find plenty of Xinjiang fruits to fill you up! 🍇

Post by ASHLEY VARGAS | Oct 17, 2025

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