Today you will take the flight to Yining. We will meet you at the airport exit with a welcome board. Then a comfortable drive will send you to the local hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own. Rest up and get ready for tomorrow's adventure!

Start today's exploration to Yining city.

The first stop is 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.

Afterwards. we will drive about 3 hours to see a typical river bed grassland—Naraty Grassland.

Your today's trip now kicks off!

Today full day sightseeing in Naraty Grassland, one of four famous grassland in the world. Prairie is as beautiful as in a poem or a picture. There are springs densely distributed here. Every year, from May to September, with flowers all blossoming out here and numerous herds gathering around, a great number of tourists domestic and abroad are attracted here. The Naraty Prairie is also called "Deer Garden" in history and an ideal place for people of the pasture to exchange materials and hold cultural activities. Ride the horse in the vast grassland. Explore the traditional Kazakh way of life is also an activity that you can't miss in this place. 

Get up early and start your journey around 8:30, today's first destination is Zhaosu Wetland Park.

The wetland park has many biological species, such as some rare plants and protected animals. Hiking in the park 2-3 hours, to see hordes of horses galloping like arrows in the river. Every day at noon there will be a large number of horses bath in the river, chasing each other, splashing waves. 

After visiting, we will transfer to hotel.

Today is a good day as we will hike in Xiata forest park Xiata Ancient Road, also known as "Tang Seng Ancient Road", a monk of Tang Dynasty once passed here to India. The road used to be the main transportation route from Yili to southern Xinjiang, and it was also the most precarious and famous ancient pass on the Silk Road. Drive more than 20 kilometers away from the valley to Muzhalte Glacier, which does not melt all year round. It is wonderful to see crystal thick ice stands still in summer.

Today you will start your trekking tour! After enjoying your breakfast in the hotel, we will drive to the Tekes.

Tekes is famous for its unique layout. The whole city is just like an Bagua icon with 8 diagrams, which is originated from traditional Chinese metaphysics, representing the evolution route of the universe. You can buy some supplies here as there will be only few stop for you to buy them.

After lunch we will continne to drive to Karajun Grassland and then head to Xianhuatai Base Camp. You will enjoy your leisure afternoon strolling along the picturesque trail, you will then come to Xianhuatai. Xianhuatai in Chinese means the platform full of flowers. The floating clouds here is not like cotton but brocade with soft and gentle luster. You and your horse will be embraced by the beautiful and lovely little wild flowers and the stunning snow mountains standing behind! What a paradise-like world!

Today is another exciting day for trekking! At about 9am, depart from Xianhuatai to Qiongkushitai. Along the way, you will enjoy the land of idyllic beauty surrounded by the snow-capped mountains, lush forest and grassland.The trail is quite narrow, just like a long black thread running through the vast green canvas. You will feel like there is no one else in the world except you and your friends!

Today you will be waken up by the breeze from the forest. You must have had a wonderful dream last night with flowers and lovely animals!

Today we will have a relaxing day. In the morning, stroll around Qiongkushitai Village. It is a small, quite and peaceful Kazakh village with hospitable herdsmen settled down there. Take as many nice photos as you can!

Later we will drive to Tekes Bagua City, visit the Yijing Culture park in depth . Additionally, you can enjoy the "Zhou Yi Fashion Immersion Performance Show," which is divided into eight chapters, cleverly combining the national tide culture with the local Wusun culture, and spreading the local culture to tourists in an entertaining way. The show is worth seeing.

Freshen up in the morning and start your day!

We will meet you at the hotel lobby and then we will head to Sayram Lake. Visit the Lavender farm en-route and immerse yourself in the sea of lavender. We will pass by the famous Guozigou Bridge, the largest and most important bridge in Xinjiang. There are many beautiful bends and you can enjoy the scenery of Guozigou valley which is the most beautiful valley in Northern Xinjiang enroute.

Not far from the Gouzigou Bridge is the famed Sayram Lake, which is known as the last drop of tears of the Atlantic. The largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. Stroll around the lake and enjoy the blooming wildflowers and the beautiful grassland around the lake. 

This wonderful day will start from taking a 6-7 hours' driving back to Urumqi.

We will visit Anjihai Grand Canyon en-route. The Anjihai River originates from the Tianshan Mountains. Through many years of scouring, in the vicinity of Tungut, it was formed a huge alluvial fan under the Northern slope of Tianshan Mountain. The scale of the river valley alluvial fan is quite magnificent, to the north opening with umbrella-shaped, it can be called a geographical wonder. 

Good morning! Today we will start our Turpan Tour with about 3hrs driving.

A must and first visit is the oldest Uighur village Tuyoq Village located in the very center of Flaming Mountain Canyon. It used to be the holy site of Buddhism and Islam. The village consists of four parts: Canyon scenery, Thousand Buddha Caves, Maza tomb and the old buildings of the ancient village.

Then drive to enjoy the scenery of Jiaohe Ruins with a history of 2,300 years lies between two rivers on a loess plateau atop a cliff of over 30m. It is one of the best preserved ruins of its ancient era in China, it was include in the World Heritage List on June 22, 2014. 

Morning excursion starts from driving to the Karez Well, which is special kind of irrigation system, here you can not only visit this ancient irrigation system, but also get rid of the heat of summer.

Then explore the Sugong Minaret, the largest Islamic minaret in China built in 1778.

Next back to Urumqi in the afternoon and enjoy a walking tour at the Xinjiang International Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Urumqi. You'll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, carpets and almost anything that you can imagine. 

Start your day after breakfast!

Let's pay a visit to another picturesque place -- Heavenly Lake! It is surrounded by the snow mountains, blooming wildflowers, evergreen pine trees so as to be an ideal resort as you can go there all the year round, enjoy the different view of the lake. Trekking along the lake leisurely or you can explore further to the Maya Mountain by the cable car to enjoy the panoramic view of the mountains and the lake. If you prefer water sports, then boating on the lake will be an excellent idea! Fully connected with the lovely lake by touching the water and appreciating the incredibly beautiful scenery at the same time.

Then drive back to Urumqi for rest!

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.