10-Day North Xinjiang Tours

10-Day North Xinjiang Tours

Day 1, Arrive in Urumqi

Activities: Warmly welcome you at Urumqi airport and transfer to your hotel
Details:Our guide will pick you up from Urumqi airport and accompany you to your Hotel. For the first day in Xinjiang you are free to explore on you own as you will.
Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of the people’s republic of China. It is located in the north – west of the country. Urumqi was a major hub on the Silk Road during China’s Tang dynasty and developed its reputation as a leading cultural and commercial center during the Qing dynasty. Literal translation of Urumqi means “beautiful pasture” in Mongolian language. It is the largest city in China’s western region. Since 1990s Urumqi has developed economically and now serves as a regional transport hub, educational,cultural and commercial center.

Day 2, Urumqi to Burjin

Activities: Drive through Kurban Tongut desert, wild animal protection area and visit Wucaitan multi colored reain-bow beach
Details:After breakfast, meet your guide and driver at the hotel. We will drive towards Burjin County, crossing the vast Kurbantongut Desert. Along the way, we pass through the Karamay Wild Animals Protection Area, where you may spot wild horses, camels, or deer. Feel free to ask your driver to stop for photos at any time.
We will arrive in the pleasant town of Burqin in the afternoon and check into the hotel. Later, we will visit Wucaitan (Rainbow Beach), known for its hills of many colors on the north bank of the Irtysh River. The south bank is a beautiful contrast of green forests and rolling hills, offering a panoramic desert view.
After dinner, you can visit the lively local night market to experience the friendly atmosphere and taste fresh local fish.

Day 3, Burjin-Hemu village-Jiadengyu

Activities: Drive to hemu village for hiking around the village and stay overnight in Jiadengyu
Details:After breakfast we continue our scenic drive, passing through grasslands and winding mountain roads lined with pine trees, until we arrive at the picturesque Hemu Village. Here, you can enjoy a walk along the Hemu River and climb to the village’s viewing platform for a beautiful panoramic view. Hemu is celebrated as one of the most beautiful villages in China.
After exploring Hemu, we will drive to Jiadengyu, known as the gateway to Kanas Lake, where we will stay overnight.

Day 4, Jiadengyu – Kanas Lake – Burjin

Activities: Visit Kanas lake for most of the day and return to Burjin for overnight
Details:Enjoy the beautiful landscape around the lake. After lunch, you are free to choose from various outdoor activities at your own expense, such as hiking, boating, horseback riding, or river rafting.
For an incredible panoramic view, you may take an optional shuttle bus or horse ride (at your own expense) to Guan Yu Tai (Fish Watching Pavilion). From this highest point, you can witness the famous changing colors of Kanas Lake throughout the day.
On our return drive to Jiadengyu, we will stop for photos and short walks at beautiful spots along the Kanas River, including Monn Bay, Wolong Bay, and Shenxian Bay.
We will then continue to Burjin County to check in to our hotel for the night.

Day 5, Burjin to Kuitun

Activities: whole day drive to Kuitun, visit Ghost city and oil zone on the way
Details:After breakfast at your hotel set out for Kuitun. First stop at Wurghu town and visit Ghost City where you’ll also have an opportunity to stretch your legs have a short walk and back in time.
The Ghost Town is the nickname for Feng Cheng (the Windy Town) and it is named as such for just the wind rather than its appearance. After millennia of erosion by the wind and the rain, the present strange sight of Yardang landform was formed. This is not only a good place in which to travel but it also attracts a great deal of attention and interest of those who appreciate its scientific value.
You’ll also visit the Oil zone of Karamay along the way. Arrive at the hotel by dinner time and stay overnight.

Day 6, Karamay to (Ghulja )Yinning

Activities: Drive to Yining after breakfast and visit Sayram lake on the way.
Details:whole day driving to Yining and stop at the Sayram Lake which is a great place for hiking or horse riding.
You could spend your time to explore the hills on horseback, take photos or simply trek around the lake, when you are ready, keep driving to Yining and stay overnight

Day 7, Yining-Karajun Grassland-Tekas

Activities: Drive to Karajun grassland and then head to Tekas Bagua city for overnight
Details:After breakfast meet your guide and driver and then drive to Karajun Grassland which is one of the best and most beautiful grasslands in China and was recognized as a World Heritage Site The by United Nations
Once you arrive, you’ll be treated to a wide variety of breathtaking scenery. There are majestic snow – capped mountains, vast and charming grassland landscapes, and deep, forest – filled valleys
Visit the yurts of local nomadic people and share a cup of tea with them to experience the local lifestyle. Once you’re done here, drive to Tekas County, which is known as the “Bagua City” without traffic lights because it has no traffic lights.
stay in Tekas overnight

Day 8, Tekas to Narat Grassland

Activities: Drive to Narat and spend whole afternoon around Narat grassland
Details:Leave from Tekas county after breakfast, drive through some villages, grasslands and farming lands, arrive in Narat Grassland at about noon and have lunch here. locals from Xinjiang boasts the beauty of Xinjiang with Narat Grasland as it is one of the most beautiful parts of our region.
After lunch,We will visit the Kongzhong Grassland (Sky
Grassland ), which is one of the most beautiful grasslands in China. Here, you
can experience the unique lifestyle of the Kazak ethnic group, deeply
appreciate their rich cultural connotations, and enjoy the magnificent scenery
such as the vast grassland and the majestic snow-capped mountains, immersing
yourself in the wonders of nature and the charm of ethnic culture.

Day 9, Narat to Urumqi through north part of Duku Highway

Activities: Whole day drive to Urumqi through north part of famous Duku highway
Details:After breakfast, head to Urumqi via the famous Duku Highway in the North, one of the most beautiful highways in China. On the way, we’ll drive through some passes. The roadside scenery is like a beautiful picture, with various natural views like snow-capped mountains, forests and grasslands. Also, you can enjoy the wonderful sight of the Gongnaisi Rive
(note: this road is open only for about 3-4 month from June till September)

Day 10, Visit Heavenly Lake And Depart From Urumqi

Activities: Day trip to Heavenly lake and see off at Urumqi airport
Details:Our guide and driver see you at Urumqi train station and Leave for Heavenly Lake which is 115 kms (71 Miles) over two hours by vehicle. Your stay at the heavenly lake is your time to ride horses, go for boating, take photos or simply trek around the lake for as long as you like.
You can have lunch with a local Kazak family or just pay them a visit! This is certainly the easiest way to understand the life of the Kazak people in such a short time.
When you are finished with the lake, drive back to Urumqi airport for your departure flight.