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11 Days Northern Xinjiang Group Tour with Nalati Grassland

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  • Vibrant autumn landscape with a river and lush forested hills.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Urumqi

    Urumqi
    Start point
    Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Urumqi Downtown Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Erdaoqiao International Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Erdaoqiao International Grand Bazaar
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  3. Day 2

    Urumqi to Heavenly Lake to Fuhai County

    Urumqi to Heavenly Lake to Fuhai County
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Fuhai Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Heavenly Lake (Yaochi) - guided tour with mythology stories

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely boat ride on Heavenly Lake
    Landmarks
    Heavenly Lake (Yaochi)
  4. Day 3

    Fuhai County to Beitun to Hemu Village

    Fuhai County to Beitun to Hemu Village
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at a local eatery in Beitun)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hemu Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Hemu Village with Tuva ethnic group cultural insights
    Landmarks
    Hemu Village
  5. Day 4

    Hemu Village to Kanas Nature Reserve to Jiadengyu

    Hemu Village to Kanas Nature Reserve to Jiadengyu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kanas Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll along Kanas Lake shores
    • Hike to Fish-Watching Platform for panoramic views

    Optional Activities

    • Boat tour on Kanas Lake to explore lake monster mystery
    Landmarks
    Kanas Nature Reserve
    Kanas Lake
    Fish-Watching Platform
  6. Day 5

    Jiadengyu to Five-Colored Beach to Burqin

    Jiadengyu to Five-Colored Beach to Burqin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Burqin Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Five-Colored Beach (Wucaitan) geological site

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Burqin Market for local snacks and handmade crafts
    Landmarks
    Five-Colored Beach (Wucaitan)
    Burqin Market
  7. Day 6

    Burqin to Gurbantunggut Desert to Urho Ghost City to Dushanzi Grand Canyon

    Burqin to Gurbantunggut Desert to Urho Ghost City to Dushanzi Grand Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Dushanzi Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Urho Ghost City (Wuerhe Wind City) geological site
    • Hike scenic paths in Dushanzi Grand Canyon with guide

    Optional Activities

    • Glass skywalk experience suspended above Dushanzi Grand Canyon
    Landmarks
    Gurbantunggut Desert
    Urho Ghost City (Wuerhe Wind City)
    Dushanzi Grand Canyon
  8. Day 7

    Dushanzi County to Sayram Lake to Guozigou Bridge to Yining

    Dushanzi County to Sayram Lake to Guozigou Bridge to Yining
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Yining Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll along Sayram Lake lakeside boardwalk
    • View Guozigou Bridge with panoramic valley views

    Optional Activities

    • Chat with local Kazak herders at Sayram Lake
    • Spot rare bird species at Sayram Lake
    Landmarks
    Sayram Lake
    Guozigou Bridge
  9. Day 8

    Yining to Kalajun Grassland to Tekes County

    Yining to Kalajun Grassland to Tekes County
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Tekes Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kalajun Grassland with guided tour and panoramic views

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely stroll along Kalajun Grassland paths
    Landmarks
    Kalajun Grassland
  10. Day 9

    Tekes County to Nalati Sky Grassland

    Tekes County to Nalati Sky Grassland
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Nalaty Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nalati Sky Grassland
    • Experience traditional white yurt and learn about nomadic Kazakh lifestyle
    • Watch artisans weave colorful woolen carpets

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely horseback ride along meadow trails
    • Picnic with mountain views
    Landmarks
    Nalati Sky Grassland
  11. Day 10

    Nalati to Yining to Urumqi

    Nalati to Yining to Urumqi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Urumqi Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kazanqi Folk Custom Street with guided exploration
    • Visit Yining's Accordion Museum with guided tour
    • High-speed train journey from Yining to Urumqi (2nd class)

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local dishes at family-run eateries in Kazanqi
    Landmarks
    Kazanqi Folk Custom Street
    Yining's Accordion Museum
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  12. Day 11

    Urumqi Departure

    Urumqi Departure
    End point
    Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumuqi airport)
    Landmarks
    Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
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  • Urumqi Downtown Hotel

    Hotel 4*
    Days 1, 10

  • Fuhai Downtown Hotel

    Hotel 4*
    day 2

  • Hemu Downtown Hotel

    Hotel 4*
    day 3

  • Kanas Downtown Hotel

    Hotel 4*
    day 4

  • Burqin Downtown Hotel

    Hotel 4*
    day 5

  • Dushanzi Downtown Hotel

    Hotel 4*
    day 6

  • Yining Downtown Hotel

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    day 7

  • Tekes Downtown Hotel

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    day 8

  • Nalaty Downtown Hotel

    Hotel 4*
    day 9

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