10 Days Northern Xinjiang Tour: Urumqi Kanas Lake Hemu Sayram Lake

Ni Hao! Welcome to Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Upon your arrival at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), our local team will meet you at the exit. We will greet you, assist with your luggage, and provide a direct, comfortable transfer to your hotel for check-in

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. You\'ll be driven approximately 70 kilometers (about 1-1.5 hours) to Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nestled at an elevation of around 1,980 meters (6,500 feet) above sea level, this serene alpine lake is

After breakfast, you will be escorted to Keketuohai National Geological Park (about 1 hour, 52 km away). Spanning over 788 square kilometers, Keketuohai is home to a variety of geological formations, including rugged mountains, deep canyons, and sprawling grasslands. The majestic Altay Mountains pro

On this day, you will be transferred from Burqin to Kanas Lake (122 km, about 2 to 2.5 hours’ drive). "Kanas" is a Mongolian word meaning "beautiful and mysterious lake." Known as one of China\'s most stunning lakes, Kanas Lake is surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks, lush gre

After breakfast, you will depart from the Kanas Lake area to Hemu Village, which is a 1-hour drive away.Hemu (禾木村), a remote and picturesque village nestled in the Altai Mountains of northern Xinjiang, is often referred to as one of the most beautiful villages in China. Known for its traditional woo

After breakfast, it is time to depart from Buriqn and be escorted to Karamay Urho Ghost Town (about 340km, 5 hours’ drive). Karamay Urho Ghost Town, also known as Wuerhe Wind City (Wuerhe Fengcheng), is an outstanding example of China\'s Yardang landforms. It is ranked first among “China\'s Three Most

After breakfast, your group will be transferred from Kuitun to Sayram Lake (about 310 km, 3.5 hours’ drive). Perched at 2,071 meters above sea level, Sayram Lake is a serene jewel hidden amidst the majestic Tian Shan Mountains. This vast, oval-shaped lake spans 30 kilometers from east to west and 25

After breakfast, you will depart from Yining to Naraty Grassland (about 252 km, 3 hours). Once a perilous pass on the ancient Silk Road, Naraty Grassland is now celebrated by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful places in the world. Known for its stunning pastoral scenery and rich Kazakh

On this day, you will enjoy a scenic drive along the picturesque roads of Xinjiang. Starting from the lush Naraty Grassland in Xinyuan County, you will be captivated by the sweeping views of vibrant green pastures and the distant silhouette of snow-capped mountains. As you journey, you\'ll pass throu

After breakfast, you\'ll depart from Jinghe County and head back to Urumqi, making a stop at Dushanzi Grand Canyon (独山子大峡谷) along the way. Located south of Kuitun City, Dushanzi Grand Canyon showcases dramatic geological formations sculpted by millions of years of erosion from the Dushanzi River. The