Xinjiang Chartered Tour: 0991-8585456 1813962-2229 (WeChat same number)
Xinjiang is a place that easily captivates people’s hearts: vast deserts, magnificent snow-capped mountains, beautiful grasslands, azure lakes, magical Yadan landforms, awe-inspiring poplar forests, countless ancient ruins, precious Buddhist caves, sweet fruits – this mysterious and romantic Western Regions await your arrival.
D1 Urumqi
Fly to Urumqi, a city located at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains with vast fertile land. It is the farthest city from the ocean and also the geographic center of Asia. Upon arrival, you can freely arrange your time and stroll around the city based on your schedule.
D2 Urumqi, Turpan
After breakfast, set off for Turpan via the Turpan-Urumqi Expressway, passing through places like Ulabo Ancient City, Daban City, Chaiwopu Lake, and Salt Lake along the way. Turpan, also known as the "City of Fire", is located in the intermountain basin in the eastern part of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, China. It is a transportation hub connecting Xinjiang, Central Asia, and northern and southern Xinjiang. Upon arrival at the Turpan ticket station, visit the Xinjiang Silk Road Carpet Factory, where the handmade carpets and exquisite jade will surely leave you with a good first impression. Next, head to Kan Jing’er, an ancient underground water conservancy project in ancient China, to feel this human miracle that embodies diligence and wisdom. The second stop is the Uyghur Ancient Village, which intersects with the Uyghur Folk Display Museum and traditional dwellings. Then, proceed to Jiaohe Ancient City, the center of politics, economy, and culture in Turpan during ancient times. After lunch, visit Flaming Mountain, where the fiery flames seem to burn the sky, a place that Tang Monk and his disciples passed through in Journey to the West. The last attraction is Grape Valley, located on the west side of the stream and covered with grape trellises. Return to Urumqi in the evening.
D3 Urumqi, Sayram Lake, Ili
Depart from Urumqi in the morning, passing through Shihezi and Kuitun along the way, and stopping by Jinghe, the hometown of goji berries. Have lunch near Jinghe or Gaoquan based on time. After lunch, visit Jinghe Obo, the landmark of Jinghe County, and then proceed to Sayram Lake, the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean. As an alpine lake integrating mountains, glaciers, forests, grasslands, and clear lakes, the scenery is a combination of majesty, uniqueness, tranquility, beauty, openness, clarity, and charm. It is located on a plateau at an altitude of 2073 meters, surrounded by perpetual snow-capped mountains. Reflecting on the 20-kilometer-wide and 30-kilometer-long lake surface, it is as serene as a painting. Various wildflowers bloom around the lake, and the azure lake changes its captivating colors with the wind. After passing through Guozigou, a scenic spot known for its fruit trees and the name "Iron Pass", arrive at Qingshuihe and check into the hotel to rest.
D4 Ili
In the morning, we will depart from Qingshuihe, pass through Horgos, and then head to Huiyuan Ancient City to visit the Ili General’s Mansion, the Bell and Drum Tower, and Lin Zexu’s former residence. Afterwards, we will have lunch near Bayandao. After lunch, we will visit the Ili River Bridge, where a river flows westward, and experience lavender泡脚, a specialty of the lavender base. Then, we will arrive at the tourist attraction known as the ‘Deer Garden’ – Nalati Grassland, check into the hotel to rest, and prepare for tomorrow’s grassland trip.
D5 Nalati Grassland Yining
After breakfast, we will enter the Nalati Scenic Area, one of the world’s famous four river valley grasslands, to appreciate the beautiful alpine hill grasslands deep in the Tianshan Mountains. The vast grassland is dotted with pearl-like white yurts. To the south of the grassland, there are snow-capped peaks throughout the year, with green grass and snow peaks reflecting each other, forming a moving picture scroll. In mid-spring, the grass is tall and the flowers are abundant, with lush green grass like a锦绣, extremely beautiful. Here, you can personally experience the beautiful scenery of the alpine grassland where ‘the wind blows and the grass bends, revealing cattle and sheep,’ and enjoy the comfort and ease away from the city. In the afternoon, we will head to Yining, the ‘Garden City,’ to visit Hanren Street.
D6 Yining Train – Kashgar
In the morning, we will depart for Kashgar by car, passing through the Gobi Desert and experiencing the vastness of the northwest. Upon arrival in Kashgar, we will head to Karakul Lake, the bright pearl on the Pamir Plateau. This is a high-mountain glacial erosion lake. To the east of the lake stands the
D7 Kashgar Dawakun Desert
In the morning, we will head to the beautiful Dawakun Desert. The Dawakun Desert Scenic Area boasts a natural flowing lake with an area of over 20,000 mu (a Chinese unit of area, approximately equal to 0.0667 hectares), surrounded by 2 million mu of desert. It is a place where sand and water coexist, with rippling waves of azure water. At the lakeshore is a desert with a total area of 30,000 mu, with dunes rising and falling like the waves of the sea. Visitors can ride horses, camels, or take desert adventure vehicles to traverse the desert, enjoying the natural landscape. Stopping by the desert, you can witness the magnificent sunrise and sunset. Here, you can fully appreciate the magical desert scenery, enjoy Uyghur and Tajik folk songs and dances, and marvel at the thousand-year-old Willow King and Populus euphratica King. It has become a consensus among insightful people from home and abroad that ‘One hasn’t been to Xinjiang if one hasn’t been to Kashgar, and one hasn’t been to Kashgar if one hasn’t been to Dawakun in Yuepu Lake’.
D8 Kashgar – Train to Urumqi
In the morning, visit Kashgar Old Town and then proceed to the train station to return to Urumqi
D9 Tianshan – Tianchi
Depart in the morning, traveling 70 kilometers on the Tu-Wu-Da Expressway to admire the economic belt of northern Xinjiang’s crops along the way; then take a 40-kilometer first-class highway to the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area. Then arrive at the Kazakh yurt 30 kilometers away from Tianchi, and transfer to a shuttle bus at the ticket office to Tianchi Lake; along the way, enjoy a panoramic view of Longtan Biyue (commonly known as West Small Tianchi) in Tianshan Tianchi. After lunch, walk 5 minutes to Tianchi Lake. Standing by the lakeside, view the Dinghai Shenzhen, Nanshan Wangxue, and Xishan Guansong, which are part of the Eight Scenes of Tianchi. Then, around 16:00, take the shuttle bus down the mountain on the west slope of Tianchi and return to Urumqi. Arrive in Urumqi in the evening.
D10 Urumqi – Burqin
Head to the beautiful town of Burqin, passing through Changji, Shihezi, Karamay, and other surrounding areas to admire the scenery of the hundred-mile oilfield. On the way, you can visit the national 3A scenic spot, the famous wind-eroded Yadan landform known as Urho Devil’s City. For millions of years, due to wind and rain erosion, deep and shallow gullies have formed on the ground, and the exposed stone layers have been carved into strange shapes by strong winds, showcasing the magnificent work of nature. Arrive in Burqin County in the afternoon. Visit the Colorful Beach, a national 3A scenic spot known as the "First Beach Under the Heaven". It is adjacent to the rippling Irtysh River and contrasts with the lush green valley scenery across the river, truly "one river separates the two banks, with two different worlds". Arrive in Burqin in the evening and enjoy delicious grilled cold-water fish at the night market.
D11 Burqin – Kanas
After breakfast, take a car to Jiadengyu, passing by the Altay Grassland Stone People along the way. Upon arrival at Jiadengyu, transfer to a shuttle bus to Kanas Lake. Starting from Tuojing Bay, you will see the diverse scenery of the birch forest, the beautiful Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay, and Yaze Lake. Each bay has a magical legend. If you’re lucky, you may also catch a glimpse of the mysterious "lake monster" that appears and disappears. Enjoy the blue sky, green water, green mountains, and snowy peaks reflecting each other by the lakeside. The lake and mountains offer a magical view of Kanas, where every step reveals a different scene, and every location is like a painting. Appreciate the beauty, fantasy, mystery, and uniqueness of the color-changing lake up close and explore the mystery of the lake monster. Amidst the green mountains and clear waters, on this earthly净土, feel the passion of the Kanas River at zero distance.
D12 Burqin – Urumqi
Depart for Urumqi by car, returning via National Highway 217, with beautiful scenery all the way.
D13 Urumqi
The next day, you can optionally visit several attractions in Urumqi. Remember to visit the Grand Bazaar.
Xinjiang Chartered Tour: 0991-8585456 1813962-2229 (WeChat same number)