Please arrange your international flight to get to Urumqi. the capital city of Xinjiang. We will meet you at the Urumqi airport, transfer you to the hotel and check you in. tomorrow you will start your Xinjiang Impression Tour.
Accommodation: In Urumqi
Heavenly Lake (120kms, 1.5hrs driving)
Take a excursion tour to Heavenly Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery in the deep of Tianshan Mountain. Spend a few hours to walk along the shore and see the fragrant wild flowers of the forest, evergreen pine trees on the hills, experience the local Kazak's lifestyle in Kazak Yurt if it's available, The yurt was fully decked out, with electricity and primitive coal-based heating. And decorated with over-the-top Kazakhstan carpets, draperies and details. After lunch drive about 1.5 hours back to downtown, take an Urumqi city tour, the first stop Xinjiang Region Museum, here we will learn about the Xinjiang's minority culture and the archaeological treasures from the Silk Road. then you will have a chance to visit the largest Xinjiang International Bazaar in Urumqi, Here you will find a bustling market filled with fruits, clothing, crafts, knives, carpets, and almost anything that you can imagine.
Accommodation: In Urumqi
Heavenly Lake Xinjiang International Bazaar
Turpan (200kms, 3hrs driving)
In the morning, our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and we will take a 3 hours driving to Turpan, the famous for the grapes, hot weather and historical sites. we will first see a oldest Uygur village Tuyoq Village, It is a Muslim religious pilgrimage site. The southern mouth of the valley has big Uighur mosques older than the Sugong Minaret and a cave thought by many to be described in the Koran. About a kilometer from the cave shrine is a group of grottoes that have some Buddhist and Nestorian artwork. later on, we will travel to Bezeklik Grottoes, it has always been the Buddhist Center of Gaochang area, there are 57 existing caves and murals for you to visit. from here you can also enjoy the secenry of the famous Flaming Mountains.
Accommodation: In Turpan
Tuyoq village Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Urumqi (200kms, 3hrs driving)
Full day sightseeing in Turpan. you will start your journey from the ancient Karez Irrigation System, which is a unique irrigation system in Turpan. It takes advantage of the slopes, draws the underground water to flow by itself to irrigate farmland. It consists of four parts: vertical wells, underground channels, ground canals, and small reservoirs. Next we will visit the largest Islamic minaret Sugong Minaret, the minaret tower was built in the 41st year of the long reign of Qianlong Emperor during the Qing Dynasty. It is the embodiment of the ancient architectural arts of the Uighur people. Finally we will transfer to the last site in Turpan Jiaohe Ruins, The city's name means 'River City'. It is located atop a steep cliff on a leaf-shaped plateau between two deep river valleys. After the visit, the trip of Turpan will end here, we will back to the hotel in Urumqi take a break.
Accommodation: In Urumqi
Sugong Minaret Jiaohe Ruins
Your destinationToday the 5 days trip in Xinjiang will have a happy ending and we will arrange the airport transfer for you. Looking forward to meeting you next time.
| Travel in party of |
Superior Class ★★★★★ |
Deluxe Class ★★★★ |
Tourist Class ★★★ |
| 2-3 persons | $ | $ | $ |
| 4-6persons | $ | $ | $ |
| 7 persons & above | $ | $ | $ |
| Single room Supplement | $ | $ | $ |
Service included:
√ Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch ;
√ Personal Guide & Driver + Private car / van for Private Transfers & sightseeing
√ Hotels (twin share bases) as listed in the itinerary .
√ Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary
√ Airport Taxes: US$30 for domestic,
√ Service Charge & Government Taxes .
√ Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels
Service excluded:
* Personal expenses. such as laudentry and tips to the guide and driver
