14Days Northern Xinjiang Tour

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.

Morning we will pick you up from your hotel and then bus transfer to Burqin, passing by Huoshaoshan where you will witness a sea of red, caused by burnt rocks that look as if they are still burning along the hills. After seeing the Huoshaoshan, you will travel along the Gurbantunggut desert,the second largest desert in China, and see the Kalamaili Nature Reserve which is the paradise for the wild animals. If you are lucky, you will see the wild donkeys, wild goats running in the Gobi. if parking is allowed, you can take some nice photos in these places. then continue to travel to Burqin, enjoy the sunset of Five-Colored Beach, It is actually referring to the banks of a river that has desert, oasis and forest on its south side while sand/rock mounds in all shapes formed by years of wind erosion, line the north bank. The mounds have very irregular profiles and although they are mainly red, bands of red, white, black and yellow are also found in them. 
Accommodation: Burqin

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(Moon bay, Dragon Bay and Immortal Bay). later afternoon back to Jiadengyu district to check into the hotel. dinner and rest.

In the morning, enjoy your simple buffet breakfast and the sunrise of Kanas. then we will travel to Hemu Village, which is the one of the famous Tuvas village. Arrive 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, warm and hospitable locals, What a beautiful and mysterious place!

Enjoy the sunrise and after breakfast, travel along the Gurbantunggut Desert to the 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. 

After breakfast, we will meet you at the hotel lobby and bring you to Sayram Lake, the 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. Thereafter 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. Then bus transfer to Yining, on the way, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lavender and take some nice photos. After the visit, transfer you to the hotel, have a good rest.
Accommodation: Yining

Breakfast at the hotel, then we will drive to Zhaosu, a county situated within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and is under the administration of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. It contains an area of 10,455 km². on the way, you can enjoy the scenery of Zhaosu Cole Flower, and the Xiata Grassland. 

This morning, you will start your journey from the ingenious Kalajun Prairie, which is as beautiful as in a poem or a picture. There are springs densely distributed here. Every year, from May to September. The ideal place for people of the pasture to exchange materials and hold cultural activities. Kalajun, in Kazak, means "a dark wilderness". For generations, people on the grassland have lived a simple nomadic life. The traditional lifestyle exudes a unique charm. You can take the photos there and then overnight in Tekes. 

Today, your guide and driver will pick you up in the morning. We’ll head to the famous pasture Narat Grassland, one of four famous grassland in the world. you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and explore the Kazakh way of life. Afterwards, we will drive about 3 hours to Bayinbuluk and check in your hotel. Have a good rest. 

This morning we will leave from the hotel and transfer to visit the Bayinbuluk(含门票+区间车), enjoy the second largest grassland in China, it is also one of the most important Animal husbandry base in Xinjiang. after that, you can visit the Swan Lake it is the largest swan nature reserve and the only one in China. 

After breakfast, we will drive in the deep of Tianshan Mountain, enjoy the beautiful scenery and head to Heshuo. Upon your arrival, we will transfer to the hotel and have a good rest

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and then we will drive to Urumqi, Arrive in Urumqi, you will have a chance to visit the Xinjiang International Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Urumqi. You'll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, knives, carpets and almost anything that you can imagine.

Check Out, see you off

√12nights Hotel with daily breakfast based on twin-share in each city as indicated in the hotel list;
√Chinese lunches and Dinners as indicated in the itinerary;
√All land transfers & transportation with private air-conditioned nice Coach/Van/Car/Bus;
√All transfers and sightseeing with skilled English-speaking local guide;
√All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary;
√Luggage transfers between airport and hotels;
√Travel Agency’s Responsibility Insurance coverage;

Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
Chinese visa fees;
Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
Tips to guides and drivers;
Personal expenses;
Personal travel accident insurance;
Things that not metioned in the inclusion