12 Days Xinjiang Group Tour

Our driver and guide will wait for you at the airport terminal exit or train station exit by holding a welcome sign with your name on it and transfer to check in hotel. The rest of the day is free at your disposal. Accommodation: Urumqi Yilite Hotel

Board the van in the morning and drive toBurqin. On the way we will visit Multi-colored Bay, an unique desert landscape and Yandan Landform. After arriving if possible you could take a walk in local night market to meet lots of local food and snacks. Accommodation: Sutong Holiday Hotel

After breakfast we will head to China’s only European-like ecological site Kanas Nature Reserve, where the highlight is the famous Kanas Lake, an alpine lake encircled by dense forest. Shaped like a crescent, the lake has the features of both northern vigor and southern grace. Accommodation: Nongshishi Hotel

In the morning drive to Hemu Village, one of the most beautiful village in Xinjiang. Walking in the village you will see the nice natural scenery and feel the slow pace life here. If you like you could optionally explore more around the village by horse riding. Accommodation: Overnight in Hemu Aha International Youth Hotel

Meet your guide and driver and driver to Karamy, a city famous for the rich petroleum resource. While today we will visit the Ghost City which is the most beautiful Yadan Landform in this area. Accommodation: Karamy Heyi Hotel

Today we will driver for about 7.5 hours to visit Sarym Lake to see the picturesque scenery consists of lake, grassland, wild flowers, cattle and sheep herds, and Kazaks people and their yurts. Later that we will pay a visit to a local Fruit Valley. The various vibrant fruit trees will protect you from burning weather and also treat you with lots kinds of fruits. Due to the big temperature difference between day and night, fruits in Xinjiang is of the best quality and taste in China. Accommodation: LongXin Hotel

After breakfast drive along highway that across Tianshan Mountain to Naraty Grassland. That grassland enjoys high fame as the pasture base in history. There are vast grassland, wide river valley, high mountains, the crisscrossed deep gorges, the flowering forest, etc. In the afternoon continue to appreciate beautiful Bayinbuluk Swan Lake Natural Reserve.  Here is the paradise of swans.   Accommodation: Bayinbuluk Longxing International Hotel

After breakfast, driving to the famous highway—Duku highway, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dragon Lake en route, visit the Tianshan Grand Canyon. The Canyon used to be the river course of Kucha River and today it becomes the most stunning canyon in China. Accommodation: Kuqa Boyue Hotel

Today we will spend most of time (8-9) hours on the way. We will drive through Taklamkan Desert– the largest desert in China where lots of ancient city ruins lie under the thick layers of sand. On the way we will also meet the Poplars Forest Scenic Park. It is a good site for sightseeing, entertainment, adventure, scientific expedition and vacation. Accommodation: Korla Loulan Hotel

In the morning, driving to Turpan, lunch will be arranged in local family. Then Tour to Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, is a complex of Buddhist cave grottos dating from the 5th to 14th century. They are high on the cliffs and most of the surviving caves date from the West Uyghur kingdom around the 10th to 13th centuries. Next move to visit Karez Well — an amazing underground irrigation system which made Turpan a rich oasis. After dinner, we will travel along the Jiaohe Ruins which was once the biggest and oldest city built on rammed earth, dating back to 2nd century BC. Accommodation:  Huozhou Hotel

After breakfast driving to Urumqi. On the way we will make a stop to visit the famous Heavenly Lake. 100 kilometers away from city of Urumqi, Heavenly Lake gives the impression of nobleness, elegance and beauty. Clear lake, snow mountains and soaring trees compose the charming scenery of the Heavenly Lake. Come to Heavenly Lake, and you will find words are so weak for the surrounding. It will make you totally relaxed no matter you are sitting in a boat, walking in the mountains, or just standing by the lake. In the afternoon drive to city area and visit the Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Urumqi Yilite Hotel

Picked up from hotel lobby according to your flight time and transferred to the airport for flight departing Urumqi. Service ends here.