I'm a solo traveler, but I don't have an opportunity to pay a single room. thus, I'll be willing to share my room with another tour member. Is that possible? Are there other options for a solo traveler. Also, do I need to obtain any permits for the tour?

We only got your in this tour so far, if you can pay USD200 extra, we can operate this tour for you solo for the departure later March. You need a China visa for the tour if you are not visa-free nationality for China.

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Amazing Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Tour: Urumqi, Tianchi, Hemu, Kanas, Ghost City, Dushanzi Canyon

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Start and end in Urumqi

4.5 (26 reviews)

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Operator: Silk Road Trips
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 18+

Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Urumqi
Urumqi
Start point
Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 5* ( Hotels in Turpan West)
Landmarks
Urumqi
Day 2
Urumqi to Fuyun/Beitun
Urumqi to Fuyun/Beitun
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Atour Hotel Keketohai)
Included Activities
- Visit Heavenly Lake in Tianshan Mountains
- Drive through Gurbantunggut Desert
Landmarks
Heavenly Lake
Gurbantunggut Desert
Day 3
Fuyun/Beitun to Hemu Village
Fuyun/Beitun to Hemu Village
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Hemu Village
Landmarks
Hemu Village
Altai Mountains
Day 4
Hemu Village to Kanas
Hemu Village to Kanas
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Kanas Lake area including Crescent Moon Bay, Sleeping Dragon Bay (Wolong Bay), Shengxian Bay, and Guanyu Pavilion
Landmarks
Kanas Lake
Crescent Moon Bay
Sleeping Dragon Bay (Wolong Bay)
Shengxian Bay
Guanyu Pavilion
Day 5
Kanas to Buerjin
Kanas to Buerjin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (BIRCH FOREST JINRUNHOTEL)
Included Activities
- Visit Multi-colored River Beach near Buerjin
Optional Activities
- Explore night market in Buerjin
Landmarks
Multi-colored River Beach
Ertix River
Day 6
Buerjin to Kuitun
Buerjin to Kuitun
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Homeinn Plus Hotel (Kuytun Railway Station))
Included Activities
- Visit Karamay Ghost City
Landmarks
Karamay Ghost City
Day 7
Kuitun to Urumqi
Kuitun to Urumqi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Southern Airlines Pearl International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Optional Activities
- Visit Erdaoqiao Bazaar
Landmarks
Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Erdaoqiao Bazaar
Tianshan Mountains
Day 8
Departure from Urumqi
Departure from Urumqi
End point
Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Urumqi

Landmarks
Heavenly Lake
Gurbantunggut Desert

Landmarks
Hemu Village
Altai Mountains

Landmarks
Kanas Lake
Crescent Moon Bay
Sleeping Dragon Bay (Wolong Bay)
Shengxian Bay
Guanyu Pavilion

Landmarks
Multi-colored River Beach
Ertix River

Landmarks
Karamay Ghost City

Landmarks
Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Erdaoqiao Bazaar
Tianshan Mountains

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotels in Turpan West
Hotel 5*
day 1
Atour Hotel Keketohai
Hotel 4*
day 2
BIRCH FOREST JINRUNHOTEL
Hotel 4*
day 5
Upgrade Available
Homeinn Plus Hotel (Kuytun Railway Station)
Hotel 4*
day 6
Southern Airlines Pearl International Hotel
Hotel 5*
day 7

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Silk Road Trips

Rating: 4.5 (26 reviews)
Response time: 6 hours
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Tehseen4.0•October 2026
Very nice time . Accomodation was comfortable The ship and entertainment and food was amazing . The crew was very...
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John5.0•September 2026
We had to book the tour during peak holiday season, so the sites we visited were quite busy. In spite of this, the...
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Jens5.0•September 2026
Great program, fantastic food with an upgrade

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I'm a solo traveler, but I don't have an opportunity to pay a single room. thus, I'll be willing to share my room with another tour member. Is that possible? Are there other options for a solo traveler. Also, do I need to obtain any permits for the tour?
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- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written February 2024
  We only got your in this tour so far, if you can pay USD200 extra, we can operate this tour for you solo for the departure later March. You need a China visa for the tour if you are not visa-free nationality for China.

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Plan your adventure:

Amazing Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Tour: Urumqi, Tianchi, Hemu, Kanas, Ghost City, Dushanzi Canyon

Itinerary

Included Activities

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Included Activities

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Optional Activities

Included Activities

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Optional Activities

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