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5 Days Southern Xinjiang Taklamakan Desert Populus Euphrates Route

Korla-Taklamakan-Korla

Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Tour Code:
SXTDR-01
Accommodation:
4 Star HotelDeluxe Class
Group Size:
1-15 pax Small Group
Trip Level:
Suitable for All Ages
Guide:
Professional English-Speaking Guide

$0 USD/PP

Itinerary
Trip Notes
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Highlights

  • Crossing Desert, Populus Forests & the Tarim River on Horseback. Flat terrain, long canters, and plenty of space to let the horse move. The light turns soft in the late afternoon — perfect for sunset shots among the populus trees.

  • A Detour to Meet Desert Herders. The wetlands between dunes are grazing land. During the scouting trip, the team met a local shepherd and asked him to delay his seasonal move so riders could try herding for a day.

  • The "Waterworld" Hidden in the Deep Desert. Ride along the Tarim River, then ditch the horses for a boat. Whatever fish you catch becomes lunch and dinner. Doesn't get fresher than that.

  • Hooves in Water — In the Middle of the Sand. Shallow water hiding among the dunes. Populus trees all around. You ride right through it. Strange, beautiful, and something you won't find anywhere else.

  • Desert Beach Camping & a Secret Blue Lake. Spend the night by a lake inside the desert — sunrise and sunset over the "sea" of sand. Then ride to a hidden deep-blue lake circled by golden populus forests. Loop around it on horseback before heading out.

Itinerary

Welcome to Korla – Your Desert Horseback Adventure Begins
Crossing Desert & Populus Forests – Chasing the Sunset on the Tarim River
Into the Hidden Desert – Boat, Fish, and Camp by a Desert "Sea"
The Secret Blue Lake – Ride Through Desert & Populus Back to Civilization
Gallop to Hulu Island – Discovering the Most Beautiful Populus Spot in Southern Xinjiang

Inclusion

Internal Trains or Flights
  • Driver will take you to your destination.

Guide Service
  • Friendly and warm service for you to solve all the problems during the journey.

Accommodation
  • 4 star boutique hotel or equivalence with breakfast.

  • 24 hrs opening local stores around the hotel for your convenience.

Additional Service
  • Travel accident insurance and a 24/7 helpline for assistance.

  • 2 bottles of water a day to each person for daily use.

Exclusion

  • Personal expenses and the other optional tours or activities not mentioned.

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers.

  • Round-trip flights.

  • Travel accident insurance. Since buying this insurance requires personal details like your ID number, we don't ask for that info during sign-up to protect your privacy. You simply buy the insurance yourself before the trip starts. We'll share a purchase link and a short video guide in the group chat. The insurance costs about 30 RMB for 4–5 days, and it's on you.

TRIP NOTES

1.Accommodation arrangements: Stay in selected local four-star or similar high-quality hotels throughout the journey to ensure cleanliness, comfort, safety and convenience, so that you can travel with peace of mind and rest worry-free. Remote areas will offer the best local accommodation options. Please inform us in advance if you have special accommodation needs.
2.Transportation: Exclusive air-conditioned vehicles are used throughout the journey. Experienced drivers will ensure a safe and smooth ride.


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