This is a unique Xinjiang tour, covering many featured experiences in Urumqi and Turpan, which are two of the most recommended destinations in Xinjiang. Rather than exploring the most famous historical and cultural sites related to Silk Road and Xinjiang history, you will also be taken to try something different, something that is out of your expectation, such as riding a camel in the desert, cruise on a heavenly lake...
Day 1 Arrival Urumqi
Transfer service to hotel
Meals: No meal Accommodation:In Urumqi
Arrival at Urumqi in Xinjiang, an area of the unparalleled scenery and cultural diversity, you will be greeted by your tour guide and transferred to hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 2 Urumqi
Xinjiang Regional Museum, Heavenly Lake, Erdaoqiao Bazaar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: In Urumqi
After breakfast, you will visit the Museum of the Autonomous Region for about 1 hour. After that, enjoy excursion to Heavenly Lake (Tianchi), which is about 100 km away from Urumqi. You will spend 4 hours there to explore the natural beauty of Xinjiang. The beautiful lake is flanked by rugged pines and cypresses, with clear melting waters reflecting the surrounding of snowcapped mountain.
In the afternoon, drive back to Xinjiang downtown and visit Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar, which is believed to be the largest outdoor market in town.
An evening performance named Silk Road Show is highly recommended to you while you will appreciate the west lifestyle of China. Dinner will also be served during the show(optional).
Day 3 Urumqi - Turpan
Bullet Train to Turpan (200km), Karez Well, Family Visit, Emin Minaret, Jiaohe Ancient City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: In Turpan
After breakfast, you will head for Turpan, about 200 km from Urumqi. Upon arrival, visit Karez Well, the underground water supply and irrigation system. After that, enjoy family visit of local Uygur and have lunch with them. You will learn how to make Xinjiang food and visit the vineyard.
In the afternoon, visit Emin Minaret (Sugong Pagoda) which is the biggest ancient pagoda existing in Xinjiang and the only Islamic ancient pagoda in the country. Appreciate sunset at Jiaohe Ancient City and have leisure walk at the valley about 40 minutes.
At night, you will have chance to have a dinner under grape trellis in a local family(optional). Drive to your hotel in Turpan and free activity on your own.
Day 4 Turpan - Shanshan
Tuyugou Valley, Gaochang Ancient City, Bezeklik Caves, Flaming Mountain, Drive to Shanshan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation:In Shanshan
After breakfast, drive to Tuyugou Valley about 90 km from Turpan. Visit the local resident who lives in the valley and get inside knowledge from a local while face to face talking. After that, visit Gaochang Ancient City, which was an important garrison town on the Silk Road. Explore the Bezeklik Caves where more than 100 caves were hewn out of this cliff face between the 6th and 9th centuries by Buddhist monks. Watch Flaming Mountain from a distance and get panoramic view of it.
Day 5 Shanshan - Urumqi
Kumutag Desert Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: In Urumqi
Kumutag Desert refers to the Shashan Park (Kumutag Desert Park) on the south side of Shanshan County and it is the most convenient place to play in the desert. There are many paid recreational items in the park, such as sand skiing, desert off-road vehicles and other entertainment facilities, It's appropriate to play for 3-4 hours. Moreover, it should be noted that visitors should be prepared with sunscreen and dust-proof equipment, and bring some drinks.Be transferred back to Urumqi in the afternoon and rest of day at leisure.
Day 6 Departure Urumqi
Transfer service to airport
Meals: Breakfast
Say goodbye to beautiful Xinjiang. Be transferred to the airport for your flight to next stop.
