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Overview

This 8-day tour gives you the bests if you want to experience folk culture and have a good conversation with nature. With mysterious Jiaohe Ruins, the natural views of Hemu village, and the fabulous experience during Kanas Nature Reserve, we will leads you to some special destinations you can't miss for your trip!

【Departure date: every Tuesday】

Highlights

  • Walk into the Five-colored Beach, admire the unique lava landscape and beautiful sunset.

  • Climb the Fish Pavilion and be attracted by the panoramic view of Kanas.

  • Relax in the picturesque Heavenly Lake, which is surrounded by the snow mountains, blooming wildflowers and evergreen pine trees.

  • Enjoy the mysterious Urho Ghost City and listen to its stories.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Urumqi

Today your flight will touch down in Urumqi. We will meet you at the airport with a welcome board and then transfer you to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is for you to explore surrounding areas and have a good rest.

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Urumqi

Day 2Urumqi - Turpan

After breakfast, we will drive about 3hrs to Turpan to visit a must-seen site — the oldest Uighur village Tuyoq Village, which is located in the very center of Flaming Mountain Canyon. It used to be the holy site of Buddhism and Islam.

The village consists of four parts: Canyon scenery, Maza tomb and the old buildings of the ancient village. Then continue our trip to the Jiaohe Ruins, with a history of 2,300 years lies between two rivers on a loess plateau atop a cliff of over 30m. 

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Turpan
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3Turpan - Urumqi

Morning depart from the hotel, we will head to the Karez Well, which is special kind of irrigation system, here you can not only visit this ancient irrigation system, but also get rid of the heat of summer. Then explore the Sugong Minaret, the largest Islamic minaret in China built in 1778. In the afternoon, we will drive all back to Urumqi to take a rest. 

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Urumqi
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4Urumqi - Fuhai

Today we will drive to the picturesque Heavenly Lake, which is surrounded by the snow mountains, blooming wildflowers, evergreen pine trees. Walking 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.

Continue our trip to Fuhai, after about 5hrs driving, we will arrive at Ulungur Lake, and catch the stunning sunset of it if it's a sunny day. Take a walk barefoot on the soft beach, you can see ducks hide & seek in reeds and seagulls glide freely above the sky.

After the visiting, we will drive to Fuhai County for overnight stay. Have a good rest.

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Fuhai
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5Fuhai - Hemu

In the morning, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Then we will travel to the most beautiful Tuwa village Hemu, tranquil village, herds of cattle and sheep, warm and hospitable locals, What a beautiful and mysterious place! if you want to explore the life of Tuwa people, they will very welcome you to visit their family.

*Note: When arrive in Hemu, we will change the shuttle bus to the village, please leave your luggage in the coach. Prepare a washing bag and just take your necessities.

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Hemu
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6Hemu - Kanas

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. 

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Kanas
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7Kanas - Urho

Today we will head to Urho. Where you can enjoy the scenery of Five-colored Beach, you will feel as if in a dream world. The unique lava landscape consisted of purplish red, vandyke red, yellow and light green mudstone, sandstone and gravel. This is a masterpiece of nature, and miracle of Burqin.

In the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset of Urho Ghost City. 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.Thereafter, we will drive back to Urumqi for overnight stay.

After visit, we will spend the night in Urho. 

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Urho
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8Urumqi Departure

Today it is time to say goodbye to Xinjiang. After breakfast in the morning, we will drive back to Urumqi Airport to catch your flight. Wish you have a pleasant journey home. Looking forward to seeing you in another China trip!

Transport: Car
Accommodation: No Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast

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Includes

  • Private transportation through out the itinerary. Xinjiang China will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.

    4pax- 7seats. 6pax- 12seats. 8pax- 18seats. 12pax-33seats

  • 4star hotel include breakfast, service charge and government tax. Located in the downtown

  • All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary

  • Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides

  • Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.

  • Travel and health insurance when travel with us.

  • 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

Excludes

  • International and domestic flights not indicated.

  • Food, Lunch or dinner not specified

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

  • Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned

Trip Notes

  • We always offer friendly and supportive discount for seniors and Families with little kids.

  • You are able to visit Xinjiang during Ramadan. All the restaurants are open

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

  • You will need Travel permit to Taxkorgan and Bayinbuluk

Transportation

Comfortable Vehicles with good aircondition, Friendly and professional Drivers.

2pax- 5seats. 4pax - 7seats. 6pax - 12seats. 9pax- 17seats. 12-15pax - 33seats.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4 star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients. 3star hotel in some remote towns where 4stars are not avilable. NO SMOKING rooms will be booked for you

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from Xinjiang China Travel.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking End March—End Oct are the best time to visit Xinjiang. From mid April to mid of August is the best time to explore the vast grassland in Yili River valley which borders with Kazakhstan.Mid may to Mid Oct is the best time to explore north Xinjiang of Kanas Nature park. End March to Mid June, Sept and Oct are the perfect season to South Xinjiang for its pleasant weather and sweet fruits.  No need to worry about high altitude along the Xinjiang. We will prepare Oxygen bags if required. We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.

Payment and Deposit 

1. 4 to 15 pax in a group (4 pax min, 15 pax max)

2. Typically we will take 400 USD per person as deposit when you book the trip (You can pay the deposit through WeChat/Alipay/bank transfer.)

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3. Then the balance will be paid when you arrive. (Note: The balance needs to be paid 7 days before departure if your trip is just in the official Chinese holiday. E.g. Chinese New Year, Labor's Day, National Day)

  • Our cancellation policies are very friendly.

  • If you have to cancel your trip for some unexpected reasons, we have the following policies:
    1. FULL REFUND at least 15 days before departure date. (Note: except the cost of service fees paid for the third party, such as trains, hotels,transportation etc)2. FULL REFUND if there is no flight and train to arrive resulted from extreme weather or government restrictions.

  • If the trip is cancelled due to severe weather conditions or any government restriction, full refund will be offered.

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