7 Days Northern Xinjiang Tour

Duration

7 Days

Main Sights

8

Age

Child Friendly

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Yining Arrival

Your guide and driver will pick you up at Yining airport. Transfer to the hotel,

after check-in, you could have dinner in old town may be a little walk (Optional).

DAY 2 - Yining

Transfer to Sayram Lake after breakfast, on the way you will see one of the most beautiful bridges in Xinjiang – Guozi Gou Bridge standing among the mountains, arrival Lake Sayram we will start our visiting by driving along the lake (VIP tour without queuing) you may have a beautiful encounter with wild animals, 1hr driving we will be back to Yining.

Lake Sayram

DAY 3 - Yining to Nalati

After breakfast, we visit Kazanqi Folk Village—the only large-scale ecological cultural site in northern Xinjiang showcasing authentic Uyghur customs. Enjoy local ice cream, visit traditional homes, and wander among distinctive blue houses reminiscent of Chefchaouen, Morocco. Then head to Nalati Scenic Area for horseback riding, hiking, photography, and family activities like milking cows, crafting riding whips, and baking traditional buns.

Nalati Grassland

DAY 4 - Nalati to Kuer Dening

After breakfast we will directly head to Kuer Dening National Nature Reserve There are many precious spruce trees in the scenic area, most areas in the scenic area can be reached by car, but some places need to be reached by walk. Our car drives directly into the scenic spot so there is no need to take a shuttle bus.

Kuer Dening Prairie

DAY 5 - Kuer Dening to Tekes

After breakfast, drive to the core of Tianshan World Natural Heritag-Kalajun Prairie. “Kalajun” is Kazakh, meaning “black vast grassland”. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains that never melt all year round, there is an aerial meadow at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. In the afternoon, we end up taking the cable car and boat ride to Kuokesu Grand Canyon at sunset all valley looks even more charming and beautiful! Tonight we will be back to Tekes.

Kuer Dening Prairie

DAY 6 - Tekes to Zhaosu

After breakfast, we will head to Xiata Scenic Park. There is an ancient road connecting the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. It was the most dangerous road on the ancient Silk Road. A story says, that the princesses of the Qin, Han Dynasties even Xuanzang had been here making this place full of mystery. On the way back, we will go to Zhaosu Wetland Park for a chance to see the spectacular Tianma Bathing River. The Ili horses are galloping in the river, which is truly spectacular!

Tianma Bathing River

DAY 7 - Yining Departure

Fly back home, trip ends.

Our guide and driver will take you to airport. (We also offer customized travel

plan according to your preference).

Included / Excluded

Included:

1. One driver plus one guide.

2. Full -board for the driver and guide.

3. Accommodation:

-10 nights in the 4-5 star hotels (subject to actual budget)

-2 people per room

4. Meal: Full hotel buffet breakfast .

5. Tickets: The main entrance for all listed attractions + scenic area shuttle bus

6. Intimate gift: Water, tissues, wet wipes, yoghurt, local seasonal fruit.

7. Insurance: 500,000 travel accident insurance.

Not Included:

1. Major transportation: Fly tickets.

2. Meals: Full meal.

3. Force Majeure: Due to traffic delays, strikes, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, additional costs are incurred due to force majeure.

4. Consumption: All personal expenses during the trip and optional items in the scenic area.

5. Others: Other projects and scenic spots not mentioned in the fee include optional items: Additional payment (optional)

6. Single room difference: This trip is arranged for 2 people/room, if you need a single person a price difference is required.

7. Lunch/Dinner not included.

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