Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Caves is one of the most valuable Buddhist site in Xinjiang. It stands high on the cliffs under the Flaming Mountain, 45 km (28miles) east of Turpan.

It was caved and painted since 1600 years ago. Of the 83 original caves, 57 caves currently remain. Even today, one can still see on the remaining buddhist murals the features of the King and Queen of Huigu and people of different status, as well as scenes of the lives of ancient Uygur people. Inscriptions in the ancient Huigu, Chinese and brahmi languages and history of Xinjiang¡¯s various nationalities, and Uygur in particular.