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

4.6

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Operator: Silk Road Trips
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

Day 1
Urumqi
Start point
Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
Accommodation
Hotel ( Hotels in Turpan West)
Landmarks
Urumqi
Day 2
Urumqi to Fuyun/Beitun
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Hemu Village
Landmarks
Hemu Village
Altai Mountains
Day 4
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
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Homeinn Plus Hotel (Kuytun Railway Station))
Included Activities
- Visit Karamay Ghost City
Landmarks
Karamay Ghost City
Day 7
Kuitun to Urumqi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (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
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

All accommodations are subject to change

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

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- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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- Choose your preferred dates and duration
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Operated by

Silk Road Trips

4.6

(19 reviews)

Number of tours

154

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by Silk Road Trips

Tour Operator
4.6

Jeanette
March 28th, 2026
5.0
Sunny and our driver Bosco meet us at the hotel. They are both very informative. We had a wonderful time. Sunny is a...
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Mike
November 25th, 2025
4.0
It was good for us especially as we chose to upgrade to the Presidential suite for an extra 3000000

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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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US $1,999 per person

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Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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Tour ID: 204307

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
China
Type I
China
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before June 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Silk Road Trips. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Amazing Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Tour: Urumqi, Tianchi, Hemu, Kanas, Ghost City, Dushanzi Canyon

Itinerary

Urumqi

Urumqi to Fuyun/Beitun

Included Activities

Fuyun/Beitun to Hemu Village

Included Activities

Hemu Village to Kanas

Included Activities

Kanas to Buerjin

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Buerjin to Kuitun

Included Activities

Kuitun to Urumqi

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure from Urumqi

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