13 Days Wonderful North 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.

Today we will drive to the picturesque Heavenly Lake, which is surrounded by the snow mountains, blooming wildflowers and evergreen pine trees. Walking along the lake in the fresh air or you can explore further to the Maya Mountain by the cable car to enjoy the magnificent view of the Mountains.

Continue our trip to Fuhai, after about 5hrs driving, we will arrive at Ulungur Lake, and catch the stunning sunset of it if it's a sunny day. Take a walk barefoot on the soft beach, you can see ducks hide & seek in reeds and seagulls glide freely above the sky.

After the visiting, we will drive to Fuhai County for overnight stay. Have a good rest!

Arrangements for today make for the experience of a lifetime.

We will first drive to visit the most beautiful Tuwa village -- Hemu village, which is one of the famous Tuwa villages. Arriving 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, as well as warm and hospitable locals. What a beautiful and mysterious place! If you want to experience the life of Tuwa people, they will very welcome you to visit their family.

In the morning, wake up leisurely and enjoy the gentle sunshine!

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, you can visit the three bays and have a little walking around them.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Kanas Lake. This is a mysterious and beautiful lake, and there is a legend that there is a water monster in it.

After that, check into the hotel. Enjoy your dinner and have a good rest!

This wonderful day will start from visiting the Fish Pavilion. It is a place that you can have the bird view of the kanas lake. Standing high above the mountain, with a panoramic view of the mountains in the distance, you will feel relaxed and happy.

In the afternoon, we will drive back to Burqin. Then walk along the Eerqis River to enjoy the splendid sunset and see the night view of Burqin, which is another enjoyment!

Freshen up in the morning and start your day!

Today we will travel to the Urho Ghost City, also known as “Wuerhe Wind City". It is a unique wind-eroded geological area commonly referred to as "wind city" because of the frequent howling winds.

After lunch, we will head to Kuitun for overnight stay.

Today will be one of the unforgettable experiences as we will continue our journey to Sayram Lake. It is 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.

On the way, 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.

After 2-3 hours driving, we will arrive in Yining. Here, we will stop at Kazanqi Folk Village, the only large-scale cultural scenic spot in Northern Xinjiang, which mainly reflects the Uygur customs. Unique architectural style and hospitable locals are the best choices to experience the local lifestyle and culture here. Wander through this magical town, gaze through the crowds and your mind is transported to an exotic medieval city in Central Asia. You can also walk around Liuxingjie where the houses are full of the Russian style. Taste the handmade ice cream and enjoy the Night market.

After the visit, we will transfer you to the hotel, have a good rest!

Today's tour starts with the nice buffet in the hotel, then we will drive you to see the vast Karajun Prairie which is as beautiful as in a poem or a picture. There are springs densely distributed here. It is also an ideal place for people of the pasture to exchange materials and hold cultural activities. Karajun, 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.

Later in the day, admire the beautiful scenery along the way, and we will head to Tekes. Enjoy a wonderful night here and experience the unique “Bagua” culture.

After the visiting, we will transfer you to hotel. Expect another happy day!

Another delighted day is coming. We will drive to Nalati to admire the natural beauty of Nalati grassland. It is also known as Gongnaisi grassland. In Turkic language, it means "white yang slope". In the east of Xinyuan Nalati Town, about 110.0 kilometers away from Yili Xinyuan County, located on the northern slope of Nalati Mountain, it is a mountainous grassland developed on the Tertiary paleoflood deposit. The Nalati grassland is a subalpine meadow plant area that is one of the four major grasslands in the world and has been a famous pasture since ancient times. The combination of beautiful grassland scenery and local Kazakh folk customs has made it become a famous tourist resort in Xinjiang. 

Enjoy your leisure time in the morning, then we will head to Bayinbuluk by car to explore an attracting scenery in Bayinbuluk Grassland. As the second largest grassland in China, with verdant grass, flock of sheep and various plants, it is a fairyland which is worth for you to spend your time. 

Then we are going to Swan Lake, the unique natural reserve for swan in China. It is the paradise of flocks of wild swan.

Please note you will need special Xinjiang Travel Permit to Bayinbuluk which will be applied 4months in prior. 

A new day starts from crossing the Tianshan Mountain. We will drive at the foot of Tianshan Mountain, and along the way, you can admire the beautiful scenery.

After arriving in Korla, known as the "City of Pears" and the "City of Petroleum", we will stop before the Iron Gate, which was a very important pass in the ancient Silk Road.

Walking along the Peacock River after dinner, you can experience the local lifestyle.

Morning we will say farewell to Korla and hop on a fast train to Urumqi.

In the afternoon, enjoy yourself walking leisurely at 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. Here you can buy some souvenirs for your family and friends, or just explore the cultural customs of Urumqi.

Say goodbye to amazing Xinjiang! You will be transferred to the airport and back to your sweet home. We wish you a happy flight home and hope we can serve you again in the future!