13 Days North Xinjiang Tour: Kanas, Sayram lake, Naraty

Today, you will take your flight to Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang. Upon arrival, we will meet you at the airport, bring you to downtown Urumqi to check in your hotel. Have a good rest.

Morning your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel. you will enjoy the tour of the picturesque Heavenly Lake, 2000m up in the Tianshan mountain range. which is surrounded by the snow mountains, blooming wildflowers, evergreen pine trees. 40-minute scenic shuttle bus ride that twists though the dramatic mountains. Then you can either walk to the lakeside in 10mins or take the electronic cart. There are 3 options suggested. Boating cruise to take the incredible view of Tianshan Mountain. Trekking along the lake in the fresh air. or you can explore further up to the Maya Mountain by the cable car to enjoy the magnificent view of the Mountains. 

Then we will drive to Fuhai, pass by Ulungu Lake, the largest permanent freshwater lake in northern Xinjiang, is well known for its fabulous natural scenery. Covering 827 square kilometers in area, it is an ideal home for migratory birds.

After breakfast, we'll take the coach to Hemu village, which is the one of the famous Tuvas village. You can experience the unique life style of Tuvas and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Your guide and driver will pick you up in the morning, and then drive along the mountain road to Kanas Nature Reserve, China's only European-like ecological site that has been awarded the title of the "Pure Land of the World" due to its unspoiled natural scenery. En-route, visit Kanas Lake. Upon arrival change the shuttle bus to the inside of the Reserve to enjoy the beautiful scenery, head to the Fish Pavilion, enjoy a view of Kanas. Later afternoon back to Jiadengyu district to check into the hotel. Dinner and rest.

Enjoy the sunrise and after breakfast, we will visit the Fish Pavilion where you can have the bird view of the kanas lake. While there are 1068, and in the afternoon back to Burqin and enjoy the splendid Eerqis River.

Enjoy the sunrise and after breakfast, travel to the Urho Ghost City, also known as Wuerhe Wind City", a unique wind-eroded geological area commonly referred to as "wind city" because of the frequent howling winds.after lunch head to Kuitun for overnight.

After breakfast, we will meet you at the hotel lobby and continue the journey to Sayram Lake, another highlight of your northern Xinjiang tour, which is known as the last drop of tears of the Atlantic. Sayram Lake is a fairyland with wonderful natural scenery. its water is very clear and pure. you can stroll on the shore, enjoy the blooming wildflowers and the beautiful grassland around the lake. On the way, you will see the famous Guozigou Bridge, the largest and most important bridge in Xinjiang. There are many beautiful S bends and you can enjoy the scenery of Guozigou valley which is the most beautiful valley in southern Xinjiang en route. After the visit, transfer you to the hotel, have a good rest.

Take a city walk around Liuxingjie, where the houses are full of the Russian style. Taste the handmade ice cream at night market.

In the morning, we will drive you to see the Kalajun Prairie which is as beautiful as in a poem or a picture. There are springs densely distributed here. Every year, from May to September. The ideal place for people of the pasture to exchange materials and hold cultural activities. Kalajun, in Kazak, means "a dark wilderness". For generations, people on the grassland have lived a simple nomadic life. The traditional lifestyle exudes a unique charm. After the visiting, transfer to hotel for rest.

Today, your guide and driver will pick you up in the morning. We'll head to the famous pasture Naraty Grassland. Upon your arrival, we will enjoy the Naraty Air Prairie. Naraty, one of four famous grassland in the world. you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and explore the Kazakh way of life.

This morning we will leave from the hotel and transfer to visit the Bayinbuluk, enjoy the second largest grassland in China, it is also one of the most important Animal husbandry base in Xinjiang. after that, you can visit the Swan Lake it is the largest swan nature reserve and the only one in China.

Morning breakfast at the hotel, drive in the deep of Tianshan Mountain, enjoy the beautiful scenery and drive to Korla, known as the "City of Pears" and the "City of Petroleum". Visit the Iron Gate upon arrival which was a very important pass in the ancient Silk Road. and then Walking along the Peacock River after dinner to feel the local's city life style.

Morning enjoy your breakfast time at the hotel. Say farewell to Korla and transfer to The train station and take the fast train to Urumqi, in the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour at Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Urumqi. You'll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, knives, carpets and almost anything that you can imagine. Here you can buy some souvenirs for your family or friends.

After breakfast, you will be transfer to the airport, and back to your sweet home. Wish you a pleasant journey home.