11 Days North Xinjiang Tour from Urumqi to Yining

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!

After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel.

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

In the afternoon, we will head to Wucaiwan for overnight stay.

Say farewell to Wucaiwan and we will continue the trip to Keketuohai and go into Keketuohai National Geological Park. 

On the way there, you can enjoy the beautiful Kekesuli. As one of the main components of the Keketuohai scenic area, it is a naturally formed marsh. In the geological park, you will see "Haizi Kou" and explore the Tunnel of Mine No 3, which comprises many types of minerals. Take a tram ride and travel along Irtysh Grand Canyon till you reach Shenzhong Mountain and visit the "Earthquake Museum".

Thereafter, we will travel to Fuyun for overnight stay.

Arrangements for today make for the experience of a lifetime.

We will first drive to visit the most beautiful Tuwa village -- Hemu village, which is one of the famous Tuwa villages. Arriving at the entrance of Hemu, we still have to change the shuttle bus to the village. Here we would like to suggest you leave your big luggage in our coach and take your must stuff.

Tranquil village, herds of cattle and sheep, as well as warm and hospitable locals. What a beautiful and mysterious place! If you want to experience the life of Tuwa people, they will very welcome you to visit their family.

In the morning, wake up leisurely and enjoy the gentle sunshine!

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, you can visit the three bays and have a little walking around them.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Kanas Lake. This is a mysterious and beautiful lake, and there is a legend that there is a water monster in it.

After that, check into the hotel. Enjoy your dinner and have a good rest!

This wonderful day will start from visiting the Fish Pavilion. It is a place that you can have the bird view of the kanas lake. Standing high above the mountain, with a panoramic view of the mountains in the distance, you will feel relaxed and happy.

In the afternoon, we will drive back to Burqin. Then walk along the Eerqis River to enjoy the splendid sunset and see the night view of Burqin, which is another enjoyment!

Freshen up in the morning and start your day!

Today we will travel to the Urho Ghost City, also known as “Wuerhe Wind City". It is a unique wind-eroded geological area commonly referred to as "wind city" because of the frequent howling winds.

After lunch, we will head to Kuitun for overnight stay.

Today will be one of the unforgettable experiences as we will continue our journey to Sayram Lake. It is 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, we will transfer you to the hotel, have a good rest!

Start your day after breakfast! We'll head to the famous pasture Nalati Grassland. Upon arrival, feast your eyes on the vast prairie, and take a deep breath to enjoy the fresh air. Naraty is one of the four famous grasslands in the world. Here, you can admire the beautiful scenery and explore the Kazakh way of life.

This morning, we will drive to Tekes, you will start your journey from the ingenious Karajun Grassland. For generations, people on the grassland have lived a simple nomadic life. The traditional lifestyle exudes a unique charm.

We will firstly visit the East-West Karajun Grand Grassland, which is the most popular part of the whole grassland. Then go down to visit Kuokesu Grand Canyon. Where you will have a wonderful view of Crocodile Bay with lush mountains, undulating rivers and tranquil villages.

Then we will head to Tekes for overnight stay, have a good rest!

Morning excursion starts from driving back to Yining.

Our stop is Kazanqi Folk Village, the only large-scale cultural scenic spot in Northern Xinjiang, which mainly reflects the Uygur customs. Unique architectural style and hospitable locals are the best choices to experience the local lifestyle and culture here. Wander through this magical town, gaze through the crowds and your mind is transported to an exotic medieval city in Central Asia.

After visiting, we will drive to the hotel for overnight stay.

Always hard to say goodbye to our tourists. Today is time to back to your sweet home and you will be transferred to the airport. All we want is that you will enjoy this trip, and looking forwards to seeing you soon.