Xinjiang Chartered Tour Bus: 0991-8585456 1813962-2229 (same as WeChat)
Day 1
Urumqi/Turpan
Please board the bus at the time and location notified by our operator and proceed to the departure point, Nanhang Mingzhu Hotel. Along the way, we will pass the Dabancheng Wind Power Station, the Salt Lake, and finally arrive in Turpan. While the tour guide queues to purchase tickets (about 30 minutes) at the Unified Marketing Company, tourists may wait at the entrance or visit the Silk Road Carpet Factory on their own (with toilets available inside). After purchasing tickets, we will first visit Karez Well, a world-famous underground water conservancy project in arid regions, the Source of Life in the Turpan Oasis. Around 12:30 pm, lunch will be served. You may visit the famous Turpan Grape Manor with Uyghur customs for a fruit buffet at your own expense (RMB 218 per person, expenses are to be borne by the guests) to taste various sweet fruits from both sides of Mount Tianshan and some dried fruits with Xinjiang characteristics, as well as Turpan roasted whole sheep, kebabs, spicy chicken with pepper and numbness, over 30 types of fruits, and other Xinjiang delicacies. Enjoy learning and dancing to lively ethnic songs and dances under the grape trellis – Meshrep. After lunch, we will proceed to [Flaming Mountain]. Tourists may visit the magnificent [in-depth natural landscape tour of Flaming Mountain, which is included in the cost]. This is the filming location of the 1986 TV series Journey to the West. Guests can take photos in front of the Ten Thousand Buddha Mountain. [Ten Thousand Buddha Mountain] is a natural landscape: viewed from afar, it resembles awe-inspiring statues of Buddha. This is also a place where Tang Sanzang felt regret for his entire life, a symbol of Turpan, and a paradise for photographers… At the same time, this is also the earliest grape growing base in China and the source of Karez Wells. It is also the filming location of Tang Monk Xuanzang, The Return of the King, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and Dad, Where Are We Going?. At this moment, dare I ask where the road lies ahead? The last stop is to visit the cool world at the foot of Flaming Mountain – [Grape Valley] to experience the unique grape culture of Turpan, the city of fire. You may also visit the homes of ordinary Uyghur residents. After the tour, return to Urumqi. The tour will conclude at Nanhang Mingzhu Hotel at the southern foot of Hongshan in the city center at approximately 10:30 pm. Take a taxi back on your own and check into your hotel. End your pleasant journey! Beautiful Xinjiang looks forward to your next legendary appointment.
Meals: Breakfast (please arrange on your own) Lunch √ Dinner (please arrange on your own)
Accommodation: On your own
Day 2
Urumqi / Tianshan Tianchi
(120 kilometers, 2 hours) (Urumqi K9791 train (departure at 21:19 / arrival at 09:15))
In the morning, board the bus at the time and location notified by our operator and head to Minzhu Grand Hotel of China Southern Airlines, the departure assembly point. Then take the tourist bus to Tianchi Scenic Area. Upon arrival, process the tickets at the ticket office and take the shuttle bus to visit the "Pearl of Tianshan", Tianchi Scenic Area. Along the way, you will visit the six scenic spots of Tianchi, including Stone Gate, Dragon Pond with Jade-like Moon, Pillar Stabilizing the Sea, East Small Tianchi, West Small Tianchi, and Suspended Spring and Flying Waterfall. Enjoy a distant view of Bogda Snowy Peak and immerse yourself in the magical charm of Tianshan snowy peaks and lakes. After lunch, you are free to explore (during free time, you can optionally participate in paid activities according to your personal preferences). In the afternoon, gather at the parking lot of the scenic area at the time designated by the tour guide and return to Urumqi.
Return to Urumqi by car in the afternoon and head to the new passenger station of Urumqi Railway Station by yourself. Take the overnight K9749 train (departure at 21:25) or K9791 train (departure at 20:45, arrival at 06:05 the next day) with air-conditioned hard sleeper to Beitun. (Distance: 646KM) (The specific train schedule will be notified by phone by the staff in the morning of the departure day. Guests need to go to the new passenger station of Urumqi Railway Station by themselves.)
Meals: Breakfast (please arrange on your own) Lunch √ Dinner (please arrange on your own)
Accommodation: Hard Sleeper on Train
Day 3
Beitun/Kanas
Pick up at Beitun at 07:51 in the morning, passing through the key town of the Corps – Beitun, arrive at the beautiful riverside town – Burqin, after breakfast, take the car passing through the colorful fairy tale world of wind-eroded landforms [Colorful Beach at 120 yuan/person, on your own], the barren desert landscape – White Sand Mountain, as well as the picturesque Altay Grassland and primitive forest, then arrive at [Kanas Scenic Area, tickets and second entry shuttle bus included], transfer to the shuttle bus at the scenic area ticket entrance to enter Kanas National Geological Park, along the Kanas River for sightseeing, enjoy the scenery of the Siberian larch primitive forest, birch forest, Shenxianwan, Wolongwan, Moon Bay, Yazehu, visit Kanas Lake. Pine forests cover the mountains, and with the breeze blowing, the sound of the pine trees rustles. Kanas Lake is a favorite of photographers. Blue sky, white clouds, emerald green lake water, leisurely birch forest… It can truly be said to be the territory of painters and the heaven of photographers. After lunch, free activities. During free activities: tourists can participate in the following activities at their own expense: take a [cruise at 120 yuan/person, on your own] to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, take the shuttle bus to [Baihaba Scenic Area at 291 yuan/person, on your own], in the evening, take the shuttle bus back to Jiadengyu to check into the hotel.
Tips: Kanas Lake is a high-mountain lake with unpredictable weather, please pay attention to keeping warm
Meals: Breakfast √ Lunch √ Dinner √
Accommodation: Jiadengyu quasi-three-star accommodation
Day 4
Kanas/Beitun/Urumqi
Kanas/Beitun/Urumqi K9750/9792 Train (departure at 20:45/arrival at 07:57 or 23:04/08:11)
After breakfast, take the shuttle bus to re-enter Kanas scenic area to enjoy the morning glow and foggy scenery of Kanas Lake, stroll along the wooden boardwalk by the lake. You can also visit the [Tuva Village Home Visit at 80 yuan/person, on your own] or walk up to the [Fish Viewing Terrace at 60 yuan/person, on your own] to observe the magical and mysterious panoramic view of Kanas Lake, visit the original Tuva tribe left behind by Genghis Khan during his western expedition, or for photography enthusiasts, wake up early to climb up to the Fish Viewing Terrace, the lucky ones may capture glimpses of the mysterious lake monster, and feel the leisure and tranquility of Kanas scenic area… After lunch, return to Beitun by car, passing by Agonggaiti Grassland, visit the [Grassland Stone Man Scenic Area at 198 yuan/person, on your own] to experience the grassland stone man culture that has continued for thousands of years, visit the handmade production of Kazakh felt and carpets in the Kazakh Folk Museum, leave the beautiful Altay Grassland amidst lively ethnic songs and dances, after dinner, head to Beitun Railway Station by car. End your pleasant Kanas tour!
Tips: Kanas scenic area is large with many entertainment options. Please follow the tour guide closely and reasonably arrange your time in the scenic area.
Meals: Breakfast √ Lunch √ Dinner √
Accommodation: Hard Sleeper on Train
Day 5
Urumqi
Arrival in Urumqi. According to the train schedule, arrive in Urumqi at 07:57 or 08:11 in the morning, ending your pleasant Kanas tour.
Accommodation: On your own
Xinjiang Chartered Tour Bus: 0991-8585456 1813962-2229 (same as WeChat)