Day1 Arrival in Urumqi from various locations
According to your flight time, you will arrive at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport. We will arrange for a tour guide and driver to pick you up and take you to the hotel. Urumqi
Day2 Urumqi - Tianchi - Fuyun (550 kilometers)
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will head to the 5A-level national scenic area of Tian Shan heavely lake. We will visit the eight scenic spots of Tianchi, such as the Stone Gate Line, the Pillar of Determination, the Three Stones at the Top, the Snow View from the South Mountain, the Pine View from the West Mountain, the Dragon Pool with Clear Moon, and the Suspended Spring with Flowing Water. After lunch, we will continue to Fuyun County and check into the hotel. Fuyun
Day3
Fu Yun - Altay - Ahe Road - Hemo (420 kilometers)
After having breakfast at the hotel, take the car and head to Altay. In Altay, enter the Ahe Road, one of the most beautiful roads in Xinjiang. In September, the Ahe Road is breathtakingly beautiful. There are multiple stops along the way for taking photos and posting them. After entering the Ahe Road via the winding mountain road, head to the Hemo Scenic Area (including tickets + shuttle bus). Along the Ahe Road, there are eighteen bends in the mountainous road, and each bend presents a different scene. After arriving at Hemo, stay in the log cabin hotel in the Hemo Scenic Area surrounded by the original white birch forest and the Irtysh River. Hemo is called the self-reserved land of the gods, and it is also one of the eight major photography spots in China. Hemo Village is a beautiful and primitive village surrounded by snow-capped mountains, white birch forests, and rivers. You can take photos by the Hemo River, go to the viewing platform to enjoy the panoramic view of Hemo, and enjoy the starry sky at night. Hemu
Day4 He Mu - Kanas - Jadengyu (70 kilometers)
In the morning, you can watch the sunrise, morning mist, sea of clouds, and Buddha light in He Mu. You can also have a long sleep and then enjoy breakfast before heading to He Mu Village. Visit the iconic attractions of He Mu such as the He Mu Bridge, the He Mu River, and the birch forest. Have lunch.
After breakfast, take a bus to Jadengyu. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. In the evening, you can either pay extra to attend a bonfire party or rest in the hotel and stroll along the rural paths of Jadingyu. JaDeng
Day5 JaDengyu - Ulh (370 kilometers)
After breakfast, head to the Kanas Scenic Area for a tour. "Kanas Scenic Area (including tickets + shuttle bus)" Upon arriving at the entrance of the scenic area, take the scenic area shuttle bus to enter the Kanas Scenic Area. Visit Fairy bay, Wolongwan bay, Moon Lake, Yeze Lake, and Kanas Lake, which is the deepest freshwater lake in Xinjiang, with an approximate altitude of 1,300 meters and a water depth of 188 meters. You can choose to take a boat (optional prgram) to enjoy the scenery of Kanas Lake, or visit a Tu family (optional program) to learn about the customs and culture of the 57th ethnic group. You can take the shuttle bus to visit the Fish Watching Platform (make an appointment for the shuttle bus) to challenge the 1,068-step brave path. Standing on the Fish Watching Platform, you can overlook the panoramic view of Kanas and search for the traces of the strange phenomenon of Kanas Lake. After the tour, descend the mountain and head to Ulh Ulh
Day6 Ulh - Urumqi (430 kilometers)
Take a bus to the Ulh area of Karamay to visit the "Hidden Treasures" filming location - the Ulh Ghost town(including tickets + shuttle bus). Here, you can enjoy the various strange Yadanlandforms. It looks like an ancient castle. Then, head to Urumqi. Urumqi
Day7 Urumqi - Korla
Today, we took a luxurious tourist bus to travel the longest tunnel in the world, the Xinjiang Tianshan Shengli DaBan Tunnel (with a total length of 22.5 kilometers), and arrived in Korla after passing through it. We then headed to visit the Peacock River. We checked into the hotel of Korla, known as the hometown of fragrant pears Korla
Day8 Korla - Kuqa (400 kilometers)
After breakfast, visit Tegemen Guan (an important stop on the southern route of the ancient Silk Road, known as the westernmost gateway of ancient China) (including entrance fee + shuttle bus). Then head to Bosten Lake, the largest inland freshwater lake in China (including entrance fee). After that, head to Kuqa, one of the four major Buddhist kingdoms in the Western Regions during the Tang Dynasty (formerly known as Qiuci). Kuqa
Day9 Kuqa
After breakfast, visit the Kizilgahe Beacon Tower Site (it is the most famous beacon tower site along the ancient Silk Road) (including the entrance fee), and then go to visit the mysterious Tian Shan Grand Canyon in Kuqa (including the entrance fee) Kuqa
Day10 Kuqa - Alar
After breakfast, visit the Kuqa Grand Mosque, also known as Jia Mencing Mosque. It is a historically significant and culturally valuable Islamic mosque in Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It is not only an important place for local Muslims to conduct religious activities, but also the second largest mosque in Xinjiang.
Then, head to the most famous street in Kuqa - Jethan Old Street (also known as Jethan Historical and Cultural District). It is regarded as the most representative ethnic style street in Kuqa. This street is one of the best-preserved traditional residential areas in the old city of Kuqa, known for its brightly colored Uyghur-style buildings, rich aroma and profound cultural heritage. The doorways and walls along the street are decorated with contrasting colors such as bright red, dark green, and ochre, integrating elements like the Twelve Muqams musical instruments and pomegranate flowers, presenting a strong visual impact and rich humanistic atmosphere. After lunch, continue driving to Alar. Upon arrival, have dinner and check into the hotel. Alar
Day11 Alar - Desert Highway - Hotan City (500 kilometers)
After breakfast, we set off for Hotan City. Today, we will cross the largest desert in China via the Ahe Desert Highway. It is the second largest mobile desert in the world - the Taklamakan Desert. Due to the extremely poor food conditions at the service areas along the way, we need to bring snacks as lunch. We arrive in Hotan around 6 p.m. and take a short rest before heading to the Hotan Night Market to taste Xinjiang cuisine. Hotan
Day12 Hotan City - Shache (400 kilometers)
After breakfast, visit the Walnut King Tree, which has a history of 1,300 years, and the Fig King Tree, which has a history of 600 years. Then have lunch. After lunch, head to the Yoteqan Ancient City, which is one of the thirty-six kingdoms in the Western Regions and one of the four towns of Anxi in the Tang Dynasty. It was a major city on the southern route of the Silk Road. Archaeological evidence confirms that its ruins (Yoteqan Ruins) were the ancient capital of the Uyghur Kingdom, covering an area of 7.9 million square meters. Remains such as walls and city gates were discovered. After the tour, head to Shache and arrive at the hotel. Check in and visit the night market to enjoy local cuisine. Shache
Day13 Shache - Kashgar City (200 kilometers)
After breakfast, we will visit the Shache Palace. Then, we will drive to Kashgar. During the journey, we will have lunch. After arriving in Kashgar, we will check into the hotel and have a short rest. Then, we will go to the ancient Kashgar City, which has a history of 2000 years. This city witnessed the rise and fall of the Silk Road. In the past, merchants and travelers came and went on the Silk Road. Today, under the guidance of the new Silk Road, it continues to shine brightly. We will walk through the streets and alleys to appreciate its long history and culture. Then, we will go to the century-old tea house, visit the century-old house (including the ticket), and taste the authentic Xinjiang cuisine here. Kashgar
Day14 Kashgar - Baisha Lake - Karakul Lake - Stone City, Golden Grassland - Taxkorgan County After breakfast, we will head to the Pamir Plateau at an altitude of 3,800 meters. It is called the "Roof of the World". First, we will have lunch on the way. Then we will visit Baisha Lake, which is located in the southeast of Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is adjacent to (the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway). It is a typical high-altitude glacial lake with an altitude of approximately 3,300 to 3,660 meters and an area of about 20 square kilometers. It is formed by snowmelt and ground water replenishment. "Half white, half clear water": The most stunning landscape of Baisha Lake is the strong contrast between the continuous white sand mountains on both sides of the lake shore and the clear lake water. The sand mountains are formed by fine soft white sand and shine brightly under the sunlight, like a silver silk; the lake water, due to the content of minerals and changes in light, presents a dreamy "Tiffany Blue", deep blue or emerald green, with extremely high transparency, allowing one to clearly see the sand and rocks at the bottom of the lake. Then we will go to Karakul Lake (including admission fee). Karakul Lake (in the Khozakhi language meaning "Black Lake") is located 26 kilometers southeast of Bulunkou Township, Aktao County, Kizilsu Khozakhi Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is a high-altitude glacial moraine dammed lake on the Pamir Plateau at an altitude of 3,600 meters. It is famous for the color changes of the lake water and the reflection of the "Father of Glaciers" Muztagh Peak. After the tour, we will head to Taxkorgan County. This is the place where the only pure Bai people - the Tajiks live in China. Taxkorgan
Day15 Taxkorgan - Panlong Ancient Road -
After breakfast, head to Panlong Ancient Road, which is located in Wacha Township, Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County , Xinjiang, China. It is a highway known for its 600 S-shaped bends. The core section is about 30 kilometers long, with an altitude difference of 1100 meters (the highest point is 4200 meters). It was completed and opened to traffic in 2019 and is regarded as a symbolic landscape that "has overcome all the bends today and from now on, life is always smooth". Then, proceed to visit Bandir Blue Lake (Bandir Lake). It is a plateau lake in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Xinjiang, China. It is famous for its unique blue-green lake water and magnificent snow scenery. It is a treasure spot on the Pamir Plateau. Bandir Blue Lake is located in the Taxkorgan River Valley. The lake water presents a dreamy blue-green color due to minerals and light refraction. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, deserts and wetlands, and has different scenery in each season. In summer, the lake water is as clear as jade, and in winter, it freezes and becomes like a blue gemstone. It is called "The Eye of Pamir" and is then enjoy lunch. Taxkorgan
Day16 Taxkorgan County - Kashgar
After breakfast, head to the Stone City + Golden grassland Scenic Area. The Stone City is an ancient city site from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, a national key cultural relic protection unit, and an important stop on the ancient Silk Road and the capital of the Jiepantuo Kingdom. Taxkorgan County'sGoldengrassland, officially known as Alarei Golden grassland, is a plateau wetland on both banks of the Taxkorgan River and is the core component of the Alarei National Wetland Park. It gets its name because the grasslands turn golden in autumn under the sunlight, making it a shining ecological tourism card on the Pamir Plateau.
After lunch, drive to Kashgar and check into a hotel upon arrival. Kashgar
Day17 Kashgar -
After breakfast, we will visit the largest mosque in Xinjiang, the Idkah Mosque, which has a history of over 700 years. The Tomb of Princess Xiang "Princess Xiang's Tomb" is one of the most famous historical sites in the local area. Its real name is Apakhoga Masaz (or Apakhoga Tomb), and it is the mausoleum complex of the leader of the White Mountain sect of Islam, Apakhoga, and his family. Due to the legend that she is the imperial concubine of the Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, a Uyghur woman - Princess Xiang (commonly known as "Xiang Princess"), was buried here, it is widely known as "Xiang Princess Tomb". In the afternoon, we will visit Hanbazzar, the high platform residential area. This is a relaxing and pleasant afternoon. Kashgar
Day18 Kashgar - Other Cities
After breakfast, based on your flight time, we will take you to Kashgar Airport to head to other cities in China. We wish you a pleasant journey and look forward to serving you again in the future.
Reception standards
Meals： Breakfast is included in the hotel fee. For lunch and dinner, the tour guide and driver will make arrangements according to the guests' requests. The meal expenses are the responsibility of the guests.
Tour guide： Arrange for experienced English tour guides to provide full commentary, service and translation throughout the trip.
Vechile： Arrange vehicles based on the actual number of people
hotel： 3-5-star standard (luxurious king-size bed room)
Admission ticket： The listed attractions include the first admission fee for each attraction + the shuttle bus fee between them.
Insurance： Travel agency liability insurance + Travel accident insurance
others 2 bottles of high-quality mineral water per day + exquisite gifts
Excluding
1,Tour guides and drivers tips
2,Guest's personal expenses
3,Costs not included in the itinerary
4,Expenses incurred due to force majeure factors such as weather, traffic control, natural disasters, etc. shall be borne by the guests themselves
Travel itinerary
