Tughluq Timur Mausoleum
吐虎鲁克·铁木尔汗麻扎
One of the oldest surviving Islamic-style tombs in Xinjiang. This 14th-century mausoleum belongs to a Chagatai khan and features fine blue glazed-brick walls.
The mausoleum lies near the ancient city of Almaliq in Huocheng County. Its occupant, Tughluq Timur, was the first khan of the Eastern Chagatai Khanate to convert to Islam, and he died in 1363. The tomb is a brick-built domed structure. Its tall front portal features geometric and plant patterns in blue, white and purple glazed tiles. The style continues the architecture of the Timurid era in Central Asia, and the site is a national key cultural heritage site. Tickets are priced on-site, and a visit takes about half an hour. It lies west of the Huocheng county seat, about 20 km from Khorgos Port, so it pairs well with a port visit.
Opening hours
10:00–19:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Khorgos Port
- Huiyuan Ancient City & Ili General's Mansion
- Jingyuan Temple & Qapqal Xibe Culture
- Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Museum
- Lin Zexu Memorial Museum, Ili
- Liuxing Street, Yining
- Ili River Bridge & Riverside
- Baytulla Mosque