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Embark on a horseback journey through breathtaking valleys and lush spruce forests, exploring the world-renowned Kuerdening Snow Ridge Spruce Reserve.
Ride across open meadows bursting with wildflowers, admiring the delicate blooms of Gagea lutea that herald the arrival of early spring.
In April, Xinjiang offers a rare spectacle where snow and lush green grasslands coexist. Ride deep into the spruce forests and marvel at the magical contrast between spring snow and verdant landscapes.
From a distance, admire the towering Kabanbayi Peak, and delve into the legendary tales of the Kazakh national hero. Explore one of the sources of the Kuerdening River, surrounded by pristine natural beauty.
This route is not too difficult overall, but it has some intensity and is suitable for visitors with horseback riding or trekking experience to improve their horsemanship while enjoying the flowers.
Welcome to Yining, the pearl of the Ili River Valley and a vibrant city in Xinjiang, renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique local traditions. Your journey begins with a warm welcome at Yining Airport, where we'll provide transfers to your hotel for check-in. After settling in, enjoy a welcome dinner, meet your guide, and rest up for the adventure ahead. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and explore at your leisure.
After a hearty breakfast, you embark on a 30km horseback journey through breathtaking valleys and dense spruce forests.
Welcome to Kuerdening, a world-class snow ridge spruce reserve that transforms into an ethereal fairyland every April. Discover the rugged beauty of Kuerdening, with plenty of opportunities for trotting and galloping through this pristine landscape. As early spring rains and lingering mist envelop the landscape, the spruce forests take on a magical quality that is simply unparalleled. This route offers the most enchanting scenery of the season. While the spruce forests are beautiful year-round, the misty vistas of April are a fleeting wonder that you won't want to miss.
Kuerdening
KuerdeningToday's 20km ride takes you across open meadows bursting with wildflowers. As the snow begins to melt in early April, the first wildflowers emerge, painting the landscape with delicate white and yellow Gagea lutea (A flower that blooms beautifully despite the frost) . These early blooms, alongside other alpine flowers, signal the arrival of spring in the highlands.
As you ascend in elevation, the flora changes: white Gagea lutea dots the higher altitudes, while golden blooms thrive in the lower valleys. The fresh grass and youthful blossoms create a vibrant, fleeting beauty that is distinct from the full bloom of summer.
Follow riverside trails and explore deeper into the wilderness before returning to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Kuerdening
KuerdeningWhere else in Xinjiang can you ride through snow in April while the grasslands are already lush and green? Kuerdening offers this unique contrast, where lingering snow meets vibrant green meadows—a photographer's dream.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the spruce forests. Spend the day riding through these ancient woods, with the mist-shrouded Kabanbayi Peak towering in the distance. This route is truly the best way to experience the magic of spring snow in Xinjiang.
Snow Ridge Spruce
Snow Ridge SpruceToday's itinerary takes you through towering mountains and dense forests, where the waters are clear and the grasses lush, embodying a pristine and ancient charm. Gazing southward, among the mountain ranges stands a sharp, angular snow-capped peak, known as Mount Kabanbayi. This peak, the highest in Kuerdening at an elevation of 4,257 meters, is one of the sources of the Kuerdening River. Mount Kabanbayi is named after a Kazakh national hero, and it is here that a legendary tale of heroism once unfolded.
Kabanbayi Peak
Kabanbayi PeakAfter a final breakfast, we'll transfer you to Yining Airport. Bid farewell to your fellow travelers, taking with you memories of an unforgettable journey.
Local drivers familiar with the routes with years of driving experience.
Airport pick-up upon arrival and drop-off at departure.
Private transportation throughout the itinerary together with air-conditioned vehicles.
Airfare listed in the itinerary with tax (eco class)
High speed Train Tickets listed in the itinerary ( 2nd Class)
Professional English speaking local tour guides.
Friendly and warm service for you during the journey.
Entrance fees for sightseeing, excursions, and activities listed in the program.
Shuttle buses and Eco Cart listed in the itinerary is arranged. ( no hidden cost)
4 star boutique hotel (2 persons shared one room)
Delicacy western style breakfast provided by the hotel.
24 hrs opening local stores around the hotel for your convenience.
Allowance for the guide and driver.
Travel accident insurance and a 24/7 helpline for assistance.
2 bottles of water a day to each person for daily use.
Personal expenses and the other optional tours or activities not mentioned.
Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers. (7-10 USD /pax/day)
Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day.
Lunch and dinner throughout the itinerary. (Budget: 5-15 USD /pax/meal)
We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.
There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.
Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.
We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.
All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.
Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.
Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.
We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.
1. 4 to 15 pax in a group (4 pax min, 15 pax max)
2. Typically we will take 600 USD per person as deposit when you book the trip (You can pay the deposit through WeChat/Alipay/bank transfer.)
3. Then the balance will be paid when you arrive. (Note: The balance needs to be paid 7 days before departure if your trip is just in the official Chinese holiday. E.g. Chinese New Year, Labor's Day, National Day)
Our cancellation policies are very friendly.
If you have to cancel your trip for some unexpected reasons, we have the following policies:
1. FULL REFUND at least 15 days before departure date. (Note: except the cost of service fees paid for the third party, such as trains, hotels,transportation etc)2. FULL REFUND if there is no flight and train to arrive resulted from extreme weather or government restrictions.
If the trip is cancelled due to severe weather conditions or any government restriction, full refund will be offered.
