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Notable fort · Turpan, Xinjiang

Central Pagoda

中央大塔

Central Pagoda is a fort in Turpan, Xinjiang.

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Central Pagoda: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Central Pagoda

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Central Pagoda — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.95168, 89.06268. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Central Pagoda open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Central Pagoda yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Central Pagoda?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Central Pagoda?

    Nearby: Site of Yar City (fort, 0 km), Karez (sanctuary, 8 km), Turpan Museum (museum, 13 km), Aydingkol (lake, 46 km), Astana-Karakhoja Tombs;Astana Graveyard (fort, 48 km), Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves (cave, 49 km).

    Is Central Pagoda worth visiting?

    Central Pagoda is listed as a notable fort in Xinjiang on Spotwander.