Xinjiang Tours & Trips

UNESCO's Heavenly Lake stands as a centerpiece among Xinjiang's treasures, complemented by ancient cities of Turpan and Kashgar's cultural heritage. The Pamir Plateau leads to Karakul Lake, with 5-star hotels and authentic Uyghur cuisine enhancing the experience. Private transport and expert guides included.

Head through Xinjiang's alpine landscapes from Heavenly Lake's turquoise waters at 1,910 meters to the UNESCO-listed Kanas Nature Reserve, where Tuva villagers live in wooden houses at Hemu Village. Stay 10 nights in 4-star hotels including accommodations in Burqin and Yining, with groups of 2-15 travelers ages 5+ checking out Kalajun Grassland's 2,848-square-kilometer wildflower meadows and Nalati Sky Grassland at 2,200-2,600 meters elevation. Hike to Kanas' Fish-Watching Platform, walk the glass skywalk above Dushanzi Grand Canyon's vertical rock walls, and stroll Kazanqi Folk Custom Street's Tiffany-blue Uyghur lanes.

Drive the Karakoram Highway to Karakul Lake at 3,600 meters, surrounded by 7,000-meter peaks on the Pamir Plateau, and check out Stone Castle and Golden Grassland in Tashkurgan. See the UNESCO-listed Jiaohe Ruins, known as the 'Eastern Pompeii,' and the 2,000-year-old Karez Wells, then stay overnight in Hemu Village, 'China's Most Beautiful Village,' with its Tuvan wooden cabins and birch forests. Climb 1,068 steps to Kanas Lake's Fish-Watching Pavilion for panoramic alpine views.

Ancient mummies at the Urumqi Regional Museum set the stage for Xinjiang's wonders, leading to Kashgar's vibrant Sunday Market. The region's largest Islamic bazaar buzzes with activity, while Bezeklik Caves' murals and traditional Uighur villages paint a picture of local life.

The varied terrains of Xinjiang stretch from Turpan's Kumtag Desert to Kashgar's historic old town. The 2000-year-old Stone City in Taxkorgan stands proud, while Karakul Lake mirrors Muztag Ata mountain. Ancient Bezklik Caves reveal historical treasures. 4-star hotels and English-speaking guides included.

Move through Xinjiang's varied landscapes starting from Urumqi, visiting the alpine Kanas Lake's three bays and Hemu Village where traditional Tuva log cabins sit among golden autumn forests. Sayram Lake has year-round snow-capped peaks behind it, then cross the winding Guozigou Bridge and see Keketuohai National Geopark's granite pegmatite deposits and the 351-meter Shenzhong Mountain. You'll stay in comfortable hotels in Fuyun, Burqin, and Yining, with English-speaking guides and private air-conditioned transport throughout, plus 7 breakfasts and a high-speed train ride from Yining to Urumqi.

The 12-day comfort-level tour circles Northern Xinjiang from Urumqi, taking you to Heavenly Lake at 1,910 meters elevation beneath Bogda Peak and the crescent-shaped Kanas Lake hidden in the Altai Mountains. You'll stay 3 nights in Urumqi and see Nalati Sky Grassland—one of the world's four major alpine valley grasslands—during peak wildflower season. Spend time with nomadic Kazakh culture in Hemu Village, photograph Sayram Lake's blue waters against snowy peaks, and walk through June's blooming lavender fields in Huocheng near Yining.

The Xinjiang Regional Museum holds Buddhist artifacts and ancient relics, while the UNESCO-listed Gaochang Ancient City shows 2,000-year-old kingdom ruins as you move through Xinjiang's Silk Road treasures. Accommodations include 5-star hotels in Urumqi and 4-star options in Turpan while hiking around alpine Heavenly Lake and checking out the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves' surviving Tang Dynasty murals. Walk through the Karez Well System's underground canals and shop at Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar, Central Asia's largest market bustling with carpets and spices.

The grand expanses of Xinjiang unfold from Urumqi's Xinjiang Museum to Kashgar's old town bazaars. Alpine beauty awaits at Tianchi Lake, while ancient Gaochang ruins tell tales of the past. The historic Id Ghar Mosque stands as a testament to time. Accommodations include 3-star hotels and an authentic overnight train through China's largest province.

The cultural mosaic of Xinjiang spans from Turpan's ancient cities to Heavenly Lake's mountain vistas. Luxury unfolds at Wanda Hotel while Urumqi's Erdaoqiao Bazaar and museum mummies captivate visitors. Historic Silk Road landmarks include the magnificent Emin Minaret.