5 Days of Adventure at Heavenly Lake and Turpan

Duration

5 Days

Main Sights

6

Age

Child Friendly

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Urumqi Arrival

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

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

DAY 2 - Urumqi to Heavenly Lake

After breakfast, meet your English-speaking driver in the hotel lobby for a 1.5-hour scenic drive to Tian Shan Tianchi (Heavenly Lake). This crystal-clear alpine lake sits at 1,907 meters on Bogda Shan Mountains, surrounded by jagged peaks including 5,445-meter Bogda Peak. In summer, wildflowers bloom with panoramic mountain views. Rated China’s highest tourism honor, it’s considered one of China’s most beautiful spots. Return to Urumqi after the visit.

Heavenly Lake

DAY 3 - Urumqi to Turpan

After a 3-hour drive to Turpan, visit Tuyugou Village to experience traditional Uyghur rural life and unique architecture. Next, explore Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves—Turpan’s largest cave. Finally, tour Gaochang Ancient City (“King’s City”), the 2-million-square-meter capital of the ancient Gaochang Kingdom.

Tuyugou Mazha Village

DAY 4 - Karez System to Jiaohe Ancient City in Turpan

After breakfast, visit the Karez System—an ancient underground irrigation network that has sustained Turpan’s agriculture for centuries. Explore its history at the Karez Museum and see the actual channels. After lunch, discover Jiaohe Ancient City—one of the world’s largest and oldest ruins. Built on a plateau surrounded by natural ravines, this former capital of the Jiaohe Kingdom was a major Silk Road stop. Weather permitting, enjoy “The Night of Jiaohe” performance (please maintain silence; no applause after the show).

“The Night of Jiaohe”Performance

DAY 5 - Sugong Tower to - Urumqi Airport

Emin Minaret, also known as Su Gong Pagoda, is a remarkable architectural landmark located approximately 2 kilometers east of Turpan City. It is the largest existing ancient tower in Xinjiang, showcasing a distinctive Islamic architectural style. After our visit, we’ll set off to Kashgar!

Kuer Dening

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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