Roaming Northern Xinjiang | 12-Day Xinjiang Tour (2-6 person small group + luxury vehicle + costume experience + Sailimu Lake sailing + scenic area accommodation)

Day 1

• Departure: Get picked up at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 07:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Welcome to beautiful Xinjiang! After pickup, you will be taken to your hotel to rest, and then you will have free time. If time permits, you can visit recommended attractions on your own (private car not included). The driver and housekeeper will inform you of the departure time for the next day via message or phone call, so please check carefully..This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
• [Accommodation] Urumqi Zhenyuan International Hotel; Urumqi Zhenyuan International Hotel / Urumqi Licheng Huasheng Hotel / Urumqi Xuanpu Hotel / Urumqi Liyi Hotel / Urumqi Hailongquan Hotel / Urumqi Orchid Garden Hotel / Urumqi Dingfu Hotel / Urumqi Campanile Airport Hotel or equivalent (including but not limited to these hotels)

Day 2

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] S21 Desert Expressway, The entire journey crosses the Junggar Basin, entering the hinterland of the Gurbantünggüt Desert, an uninhabited area. Along the way, you can enjoy desert oases, Gobi deserts, Yardang landforms, and grassland scenery~~
• [Attraction/experience] Karamay Desert Park, We will pass through [Karamay Desert Park], where endless golden waves stretch before our eyes. The sunlight casts a warm glow on the sand, and even the wind carries the unique dry scent of the desert. (If you wish to participate in recreational activities, the cost is at your own expense)
• [Attraction/experience] Tiguan Ulungur Lake, Touran [Ulungur Lake] (no entry to the scenic area), enjoy the clear blue lake along the lakeside road. The lake water presents different beautiful colors, and you can stop to take photos.
• [Accommodation] Beitun Yunjingwan Hotel; Beitun Yunjingwan Hotel/Beitun Silk Road Inn Hotel/Greenwich Hotel/Shangkeyoupin Hotel/Beitun Kuidu Hotel/Yunxi Hotel/Yuexiang Hotel/Altay Zunyue Holiday Hotel/Meihao R Hotel/Altay Ruitai Hotel/Altay Park Sunshine Hotel or equivalent (including but not limited to these hotels)

Day 3

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Ahe Road, Depart and drive onto Ahe Road, traversing the mountains, forests, and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang. Along the way, check in at alpine meadows, primeval pine forests, and herdsmen's villages, stopping at designated viewpoints to photograph the road scenery.
• [Attraction/experience] Hemu Scenic Spot, Turn on free mode. Friends with good stamina can try another light hike in Hemu. Stroll freely along the Hemu River in the village. The gurgling river, pointed wooden houses, and dense birch forests can all be your best choices for striking a pose while sitting by a small wooden house in Hemu.
• [Accommodation] Hemuxiaomu Cabin (New Village or Old Village not specified)

Day 4

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Hemu Observation Deck (overlooking the panoramic view of Hemu Village), A beautiful day begins in the early morning, and of course, you can't miss the morning glow of Hemu Village. To see the morning glow, you have to get up early and walk up to the Haden Platform. Hemu Village, shrouded in mist, appears exceptionally peaceful. As the clouds in the sky gradually turn red, the sun slowly peeks out, casting sunlight and warmth upon this tranquil village~~~
• [Attraction/experience] Kanas Scenic Spot, As the shuttle bus travels along, after leaving the plains, it gradually enters hills, pre-mountain grasslands, alpine meadows, and primeval forest areas, and is about to enter God's backyard.
• [Attraction/experience] Kanas Three Bays, Along this road, there are four famous check-in points: Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, Yueliang Bay, and Kanas Lake. You can take a shuttle bus to visit the three bays: Shenxian Bay to Wolong Bay, and Wolong Bay to Yueliang Bay, with distances of 4km and 3km respectively. This journey hides too much of Kanas's beauty, and accompanied by the sound of gurgling water, it feels like being in a paradise~
• [Attraction/experience] The following is a guide to playing on the mountains in Kanas Scenic Area, which you can choose freely:, 1. Take the shuttle bus to the pier to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, stroll freely along the taiga forest corridor by Kanas Lake, admire the graceful figures of birch trees, firs, and spruces, breathe in the fresh air mixed with the scent of pine and cypress, gaze at the rolling mountains at the end of Kanas Lake, scoop up a handful of Kanas Lake water, and take away God's blessings...
• [Attraction/experience] The following is a guide to playing on the mountains in Kanas Scenic Area, which you can choose freely:, 2. Take the shuttle bus to the pier to enjoy the lake and mountains, and you can choose to take a boat tour of the lake (boat fee 120 yuan/person, self-paid) to breathe the fresh air of the lake;

3. Go deep into the Tuva people's homes to learn about the Tuva people's sounds of nature (Tuva home visit 100 yuan/person, self-paid)~

• [Accommodation] Burqin Dalang Taosha Boutique Hotel; Burqin Dalang Taosha Boutique Hotel, Burqin Huafeng Holiday Hotel, Burqin Yunlu Resort Hotel, Border Town Day Hotel, Burqin Hongyu Furui Hotel, Burqin Wenyuan Hotel, Burqin Jinjin Holiday Hotel, Burqin Ruifeng Hotel or equivalent (including but not limited to this accommodation)

Day 5

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Urho World Devil City, Like stumbling into a wild castle carved by time, the Yardang landforms are scattered high and low; some resemble a proud lion, others stand like ancient fortresses, and every rock holds a story of the wind. Stroll among them, admire the billion-year-old wind-eroded landscape, listen to the wind and legends, and immerse yourself in the uncanny craftsmanship of nature.
• [Attraction/experience] Experience of collecting colorful stones on the Gobi Desert, Head towards the Gobi Desert west of Ghost City / Eilik Lake to enjoy a leisurely time of stone collecting and treasure hunting. You can pick up colorful Gobi stones, agates, and other natural exotic stones, which are vibrant and sparkle in the sun. Each piece is a gift from nature, and can also be processed into bracelets or pendants at local shops, leaving a unique souvenir
• [Accommodation] Kuitun Mingxiang Hotel; Kuitun Mingxiang Hotel/Kuitun Bomanhui Hotel/Kuitun Jinjiang Inn/Yueke Holiday Hotel/Kuitun Rujia Ruibaiyun Hotel/Kuitun Jintai Hotel/Kuitun Yongkai Hotel/Kuitun Huiquan Lidu Hotel/Kuitun Bocheng Hotel/Yunzhishang Hotel/Kuitun Luolan Holiday or similar (including but not limited to these hotels)

Day 6

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Sayram Lake, Key stops include East Gate, Songshutou, Swan Le Shui Bay, Ten-Mile Embankment, and other scenic spots. Each stop lasts 15-20 minutes, allowing visitors to admire the scenery of Sayram Lake and the distant snow-capped mountains from various angles~~~
• [Attraction/experience] Sailimu Lake Sailing Experience, Experience sailing on Sai Lake during your visit, capture atmospheric photos of the lake and sailboats, and enjoy a leisurely time~~~
• [Attraction/experience] Guozigou Bridge, After finishing the lake tour from the south gate of Sayram Lake, we passed by the first scenic spot in Yili: Guozigou Bridge. We stopped at a designated viewing platform to take photos. The bridge spans the Guozigou Valley, complementing the snow-capped mountains and pine forests, presenting a magnificent spectacle.
• [Attraction/experience] Lavender (flowering period arranged from June 15 to July 10), Head to the lavender fields, stroll through the purple sea of flowers, and take atmospheric photos.
• [Accommodation] Yining Bo Bay Hotel; Yining Baiwan Hotel/Jiyi Hotel/Yining Yipan Art Hotel/Yining City Haoweijia International Hotel/Yining Licheng Bieyuan or equivalent (including but not limited to this hotel)

Day 7

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Yizhao Highway, Along the Yizhao Highway (arranged upon opening), traverse the Wusun Mountains, a branch of the Tianshan Mountains, check in at Baishi Peak and Angliete Daban, stop to photograph the mountain road scenery interwoven with snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and pine forests, and experience "four seasons in one day"~~
• [Attraction/experience] Xiate Scenic Area, Shata Core Area Tour: Take a shuttle bus and stop at attractions such as Divine Turtle Rock and Quicksand Waterfall along the way. You can get off to explore in detail on the return trip. After arriving at the hot spring hotel, transfer to an electric cart to General Bridge to start a light hiking experience, where you might encounter cute marmots (observe from a distance, do not disturb)~~~
• [Accommodation] Zhaosu Huining Hotel; Zhaosu Huining Hotel/Zhaosu Hometown Good Hotel/Zhaorun Hotel/Zhaosu Chenyue Sunshine Hotel/Zhaosu Xiyue Time and Space Hotel/Tekes No. 8 Homestay/Qingyaxuan Homestay/Lukezhijia Homestay/Tekes Aijiang Hotel/Tekes Qianyue Cultural Theme Hotel/or equivalent (including but not limited to this accommodation)

Day 8

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Qiongkushitai Village, In Kazakh, it means "large platform." Qiongkushitai is crisscrossed with ravines, possessing a masculine beauty within the grasslands. Numerous ravines cut through the plateau, making the calm grassland look like waves stirred up in the ocean~~~
• [Accommodation] Qiongkushitai Ancient Trail Homestay; Qiongkushitai Ancient Road Homestay, Qiongkushitai Yuanlaisini Homestay, Qiongkushitai Tinglanshanzhuang, Qiongkushitai Yunwu Mujia, Qiongkushitai Yunshan Muxiang Homestay, or other homestays (including but not limited to these homestays)

Day 9

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Qiaopuqihai, Passing through Chapqi Lake, stop for 30 minutes to freely enjoy the scenery of the plateau lake and snow-capped mountains reflecting each other
• [Attraction/experience] Qiaxi National Forest Park, Qiaxi enjoys the reputation of "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall is in Yili, and the most beautiful part of Yili is in Qiaxi." It is famous for its three-dimensional scenery of snow-capped mountains, spruce forests, and river valley grasslands. Driving into the Qiaxi scenic area (driving to Yanzi Bridge), outside the car window are layers of green, with snow-capped mountains, spruces, and grasslands in the same frame. Every turn is like entering a flowing oil painting~~
• [Attraction/experience] Nalati Bonfire Party (cancelled if it rains, no refunds), In the evening, you can go to the Narati camp to participate in a bonfire party. The bonfire lights up the whole venue, the firelight reflects smiling faces, and you can dance hand in hand with friends of various ethnic groups to the music. The singing, laughter, and drumming blend into the evening breeze, engraving the passion and freedom of the grassland deep into your heart~~~
• [Accommodation] Nalati Tower and Fengdu Homestay; Nalati Lou and Fengdu, Xiangyue Mugge, Shanjian Zhuyuan, Youzhu Shanyuan, Jinxuan Homestay, Xueling Yunshan, Kaimen Jianshan, Yunshuiyao, Yicheng Shanshui, Nalati Musen Homestay or other homestays (including but not limited to these homestays)

Day 10

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Nalati Sky Grassland, Nalati Sky Grassland is the core summer pasture of the Nalati 5A-level scenic area in Xinyuan County, Ili, Xinjiang. It is located in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, and its Mongolian name means "the place where the sun shines." It is also one of the four major alpine river valley grasslands in the world. You can take the scenic shuttle bus to visit Tianjietai and nomadic households, and enjoy the herds of cattle and sheep on the grassland~~~
• [Attraction/experience] Camp Experience Travel Photography, Go to the designated camp to experience travel photography. The camp creates exclusive scenes, with ethnic costumes and grasslands in the same frame, making for a full atmosphere in the photos (9 photos with minor retouching, makeup and styling not included).
• [Attraction/experience] Nalati Afternoon Tea, Enjoy Nalat grassland afternoon tea at the camp, savoring milk tea, dried fruits, and small desserts with the evening breeze to relieve the day's fatigue; during this time, you can experience the internet-famous swing at the camp, check in at the pet paradise, and take photos holding lambs; the camp's internet-famous swing sways between the grassland and the blue sky, with the wind brushing through your hair, healing all weariness~~~
• [Accommodation] Nalati Tower and Fengdu, Xiangyue Mugge, Shanjian Zhuyuan, Youzhu Shanyuan, Jinxuan Homestay, Xueling Yunshan, Kaimen Jianshan, Yunshuiyao, Yicheng Shanshui, Nalati Musen Homestay, or other homestays (including but not limited to these homestays)

Day 11

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Duku Highway North Section, The Duku Highway spans across mountains and ridges, traverses deep valleys, and connects numerous ethnic minority settlements. Along the way, one can enjoy views of Gobi oases, high-mountain tunnels, modern glaciers, beautiful forests, grasslands, alpine lakes, and the scenery of the Swan Nature Reserve.
• [Attraction/experience] Duku Highway is not open, Alternative: Nalati Town to G218 National Highway Essence Section to Tianshan Victory Tunnel to Urumqi
• [Accommodation] Urumqi Zhenyuan International Hotel, Urumqi Licheng Huasheng Hotel, Urumqi Xuanpu Hotel, Urumqi Liyi Hotel, Urumqi Hailongquan Hotel, Urumqi Langui Garden Hotel, Urumqi Dingfu Hotel, Urumqi Campanile Airport Hotel, or equivalent (including but not limited to these hotels).

Day 12

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Return] at Urumqi Tianshan Airport, You can choose to return at the following times: 07:00, 23:59. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. On the last day, after breakfast, we will provide airport or train station drop-off service according to the guest's scheduled flight or train time, concluding this pleasant Xinjiang trip.
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Eligibility

• This activity has no age limit
• Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
• Children aged 2-18 must be accompanied by a paying adult
• Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
• Child price: only includes vehicle use during the trip, complimentary items during the trip, insurance, airport transfers; does not include bed, tickets, meals, or round-trip long-distance transportation.

Day 1

• Departure: Get picked up at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 07:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Welcome to beautiful Xinjiang! After pickup, you will be taken to your hotel to rest, and then you will have free time. If time permits, you can visit recommended attractions on your own (private car not included). The driver and housekeeper will inform you of the departure time for the next day via message or phone call, so please check carefully..This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
• [Accommodation] Urumqi Hualing Accor Grand Mercure Hotel; Urumqi Hualing Accor Grand Mercure Hotel, Urumqi Lishidun Hotel, Urumqi OBOR Home Hotel, Urumqi Yaxin International Hotel, Urumqi Ruihao International Hotel or similar (including but not limited to these hotels)

Day 2

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] S21 Desert Expressway, The entire journey crosses the Junggar Basin, entering the hinterland of the Gurbantünggüt Desert, an uninhabited area. Along the way, you can enjoy desert oases, Gobi deserts, Yardang landforms, and grassland scenery~~
• [Attraction/experience] Karamay Desert Park, We will pass through [Karamay Desert Park], where endless golden waves stretch before our eyes. The sunlight casts a warm glow on the sand, and even the wind carries the unique dry scent of the desert. (If you wish to participate in recreational activities, the cost is at your own expense)
• [Attraction/experience] Tiguan Ulungur Lake, Touran [Ulungur Lake] (no entry to the scenic area), enjoy the clear blue lake along the lakeside road. The lake water presents different beautiful colors, and you can stop to take photos.
• [Accommodation] Beitun Yunjingwan Hotel; Beitun Yunjingwan Hotel, Silk Road Inn, Greenwich, Shangkeyoupin Hotel, Beitun Kuidu, Yunxi, Yuexiang Hotel, Altay Zunyue Holiday, Meihao R Hotel, Altay Ruitai Hotel, Altay Boke Sunshine Hotel or equivalent (including but not limited to these hotels)

Day 3

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Ahe Road, Depart and drive onto Ahe Road, traversing the mountains, forests, and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang. Along the way, check in at alpine meadows, primeval pine forests, and herdsmen's villages, stopping at designated viewpoints to photograph the road scenery.
• [Attraction/experience] Hemu Scenic Spot, Turn on free mode. Friends with good stamina can try another light hike in Hemu. Stroll freely along the Hemu River in the village. The gurgling river, pointed wooden houses, and dense birch forests can all be your best choices for striking a pose while sitting by a small wooden house in Hemu.
• [Accommodation] Hemuxiaomu Cabin (New Village or Old Village not specified)

Day 4

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Hemu Observation Deck (overlooking the panoramic view of Hemu Village), A beautiful day begins in the early morning, and of course, you can't miss the morning glow of Hemu Village. To see the morning glow, you have to get up early and walk up to the Haden Platform. Hemu Village, shrouded in mist, appears exceptionally peaceful. As the clouds in the sky gradually turn red, the sun slowly peeks out, casting sunlight and warmth upon this tranquil village~~~
• [Attraction/experience] Kanas Scenic Spot, As the shuttle bus travels along, after leaving the plains, it gradually enters hills, pre-mountain grasslands, alpine meadows, and primeval forest areas, and is about to enter God's backyard.
• [Attraction/experience] Kanas Three Bays, Along this road, there are four famous check-in points: Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, Yueliang Bay, and Kanas Lake. You can take a shuttle bus to visit the three bays: Shenxian Bay to Wolong Bay, and Wolong Bay to Yueliang Bay, with distances of 4km and 3km respectively. This journey hides too much of Kanas's beauty, and accompanied by the sound of gurgling water, it feels like being in a paradise~
• [Attraction/experience] The following is a guide to playing on the mountains in Kanas Scenic Area, which you can choose freely:, 1. Take the shuttle bus to the pier to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, stroll freely along the taiga forest corridor by Kanas Lake, admire the graceful figures of birch trees, firs, and spruces, breathe in the fresh air mixed with the scent of pine and cypress, gaze at the rolling mountains at the end of Kanas Lake, scoop up a handful of Kanas Lake water, and take away God's blessings...
• [Attraction/experience] The following is a guide to playing on the mountains in Kanas Scenic Area, which you can choose freely:, 2. Take the shuttle bus to the pier to enjoy the lake and mountains, and you can choose to take a boat tour of the lake (boat fee 120 yuan/person, self-paid) to breathe the fresh air of the lake;

3. Go deep into the Tuva people's homes to learn about the Tuva people's sounds of nature (Tuva home visit 100 yuan/person, self-paid)~

• [Accommodation] Burqin Dalang Taosha Boutique Hotel; Burqin Dalang Taosha Boutique Hotel, Burqin Huafeng Holiday Hotel, Burqin Yunlu Resort Hotel, Border Town Day Hotel, Burqin Hongyu Furui Hotel, Burqin Wenyuan Hotel, Burqin Jinjin Holiday Hotel, Burqin Ruifeng Hotel or equivalent (including but not limited to this accommodation)

Day 5

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Urho World Devil City, Like stumbling into a wild castle carved by time, the Yardang landforms are scattered high and low; some resemble a proud lion, others stand like ancient fortresses, and every rock holds a story of the wind. Stroll among them, admire the billion-year-old wind-eroded landscape, listen to the wind and legends, and immerse yourself in the uncanny craftsmanship of nature.
• [Attraction/experience] Experience of collecting colorful stones on the Gobi Desert, Head towards the Gobi Desert west of Ghost City / Eilik Lake to enjoy a leisurely time of stone collecting and treasure hunting. You can pick up colorful Gobi stones, agates, and other natural exotic stones, which are vibrant and sparkle in the sun. Each piece is a gift from nature, and can also be processed into bracelets or pendants at local shops, leaving a unique souvenir
• [Accommodation] Kuitun Mingxiang Hotel; Kuitun Mingxiang Hotel, Bomanhui Hotel, Jinjiang Inn, Yueke Holiday Hotel, Rujia Ruibaiyun Hotel, Jintai Hotel, Yongkai Hotel, Huiquan Lidu Hotel, Kuitun Bocheng Hotel, Yunzhishang Hotel, Kuitun Luolan Holiday or similar (including but not limited to these hotels)

Day 6

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Sayram Lake, Key stops include East Gate, Songshutou, Swan Le Shui Bay, Ten-Mile Embankment, and other scenic spots. Each stop lasts 15-20 minutes, allowing visitors to admire the scenery of Sayram Lake and the distant snow-capped mountains from various angles~~~
• [Attraction/experience] Sailimu Lake Sailing Experience, Experience sailing on Sai Lake during your visit, capture atmospheric photos of the lake and sailboats, and enjoy a leisurely time~~~
• [Attraction/experience] Guozigou Bridge, After finishing the lake tour from the south gate of Sayram Lake, we passed by the first scenic spot in Yili: Guozigou Bridge. We stopped at a designated viewing platform to take photos. The bridge spans the Guozigou Valley, complementing the snow-capped mountains and pine forests, presenting a magnificent spectacle.
• [Attraction/experience] Lavender (flowering period arranged from June 15 to July 10), Head to the lavender fields, stroll through the purple sea of flowers, and take atmospheric photos.
• [Accommodation] Yining Bo Bay Hotel; Yining Baiwan Hotel, Jiyi Hotel, Yining Yipan Art Hotel, Yining City Haoweijia International Hotel, Yining Licheng Bieyuan or equivalent (including but not limited to these hotels)

Day 7

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Yizhao Highway, Along the Yizhao Highway (arranged upon opening), traverse the Wusun Mountains, a branch of the Tianshan Mountains, check in at Baishi Peak and Angliete Daban, stop to photograph the mountain road scenery interwoven with snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and pine forests, and experience "four seasons in one day"~~
• [Attraction/experience] Xiate Scenic Area, Shata Core Area Tour: Take a shuttle bus and stop at attractions such as Divine Turtle Rock and Quicksand Waterfall along the way. You can get off to explore in detail on the return trip. After arriving at the hot spring hotel, transfer to an electric cart to General Bridge to start a light hiking experience, where you might encounter cute marmots (observe from a distance, do not disturb)~~~
• [Accommodation] Zhaosu Huining Hotel; Zhaosu Huining Hotel, Jiaxianghao Hotel, Zhaorun Grand Hotel, Chenyue Sunshine Hotel, Xiyue Shikong Hotel, Tekes No. 8 Homestay, Qingyaxuan Homestay, Lukezhijia Homestay, Aijiang Grand Hotel, Qianyue Cultural Theme Hotel or equivalent (including but not limited to this accommodation)

Day 8

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Qiongkushitai Village, In Kazakh, it means "large platform." Qiongkushitai is crisscrossed with ravines, possessing a masculine beauty within the grasslands. Numerous ravines cut through the plateau, making the calm grassland look like waves stirred up in the ocean~~~
• [Accommodation] Qiongkushitai Ancient Trail Homestay; Qiongkushitai Ancient Road Homestay, Qiongkushitai Yuanlaisini Homestay, Qiongkushitai Tinglanshanzhuang, Qiongkushitai Yunwu Mujia, Qiongkushitai Yunshan Muxiang Homestay, or other homestays (including but not limited to these homestays)

Day 9

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Qiaopuqihai, Passing through Chapqi Lake, stop for 30 minutes to freely enjoy the scenery of the plateau lake and snow-capped mountains reflecting each other
• [Attraction/experience] Qiaxi National Forest Park, Qiaxi enjoys the reputation of "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall is in Yili, and the most beautiful part of Yili is in Qiaxi." It is famous for its three-dimensional scenery of snow-capped mountains, spruce forests, and river valley grasslands. Driving into the Qiaxi scenic area (driving to Yanzi Bridge), outside the car window are layers of green, with snow-capped mountains, spruces, and grasslands in the same frame. Every turn is like entering a flowing oil painting~~
• [Attraction/experience] Nalati Bonfire Party (cancelled if it rains, no refunds), In the evening, you can go to the Narati camp to participate in a bonfire party. The bonfire lights up the whole venue, the firelight reflects smiling faces, and you can dance hand in hand with friends of various ethnic groups to the music. The singing, laughter, and drumming blend into the evening breeze, engraving the passion and freedom of the grassland deep into your heart~~~
• [Accommodation] Nalati Tower and Fengdu Homestay; Nalati Lou and Fengdu, Xiangyue Muge, Shanjian Zhuyuan, Youzhu Shanyuan, Jinxuan B&B, Xueling Yunshan, Kaimen Jianshan, Yunshuiyao, Yicheng Shanshui, Nalati Musen B&B, or other B&Bs (including but not limited to these B&Bs)

Day 10

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Nalati Scenic Area (Sky Grassland + River Valley Grassland + Panlong Valley Road) - drivers can drive into the scenic area for self-guided tours, Panoramic self-driving, without the rush of a tight schedule, no need to compromise on others' preferences. Traverse winding mountain roads, pause amidst forests and snowy plains, visit nomadic families, admire the scenery of alpine grasslands and snow-capped mountains, and experience the nomadic culture of the grasslands. Every stop, every look back, creates unique travel memories that belong only to you.
• [Attraction/experience] Camp Experience Travel Photography, Go to the designated camp to experience travel photography. The camp creates exclusive scenes, with ethnic costumes and grasslands in the same frame, making for a full atmosphere in the photos (9 photos with minor retouching, makeup and styling not included).
• [Attraction/experience] Camp BBQ, The dinner arrangement is a camp BBQ. The charcoal fire slowly heats up, and the skewers sizzle with oil. Fresh lamb, grilled sausages, vegetables, and naan oven-baked items are served in turn. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with cumin and chili, a truly authentic flavor only found on the grassland~~
• [Accommodation] Nalati Tower and Fengdu, Xiangyue Mugge, Shanjian Zhuyuan, Youzhu Shanyuan, Jinxuan Homestay, Xueling Yunshan, Kaimen Jianshan, Yunshuiyao, Yicheng Shanshui, Nalati Musen Homestay, or other homestays (including but not limited to these homestays)

Day 11

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Duku Highway North Section, The Duku Highway spans across mountains and ridges, traverses deep valleys, and connects numerous ethnic minority settlements. Along the way, one can enjoy views of Gobi oases, high-mountain tunnels, modern glaciers, beautiful forests, grasslands, alpine lakes, and the scenery of the Swan Nature Reserve.
• [Attraction/experience] Duku Highway is not open, Alternative: Nalati Town to G218 National Highway Essence Section to Tianshan Victory Tunnel to Urumqi
• [Accommodation] Urumqi Hualing Accor Grand Mercure Hotel, Urumqi Lishidun Hotel, Urumqi OBOR Home Hotel, Urumqi Yaxin International Hotel, Urumqi Ruihao International Hotel or similar (including but not limited to these hotels)

Day 12

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast, other lunch/dinner at your own expense.

After breakfast at the hotel today (hotel includes breakfast), please arrange your time reasonably according to your flight, and confirm the pick-up time and location with the airport transfer driver to avoid missing your flight. At this point, the itinerary ends and the group disperses.

Eligibility

• This activity has no age limit
• Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
• Children aged 2-18 must be accompanied by a paying adult
• Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
• Child price: only includes vehicle use during the trip, complimentary items during the trip, insurance, airport transfers; does not include bed, tickets, meals, or round-trip long-distance transportation.

Day 1

• Departure: Meet the operator at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Today is the assembly day, with no itinerary arranged; after picking you up at the airport, we will take you to the hotel to rest, followed by free time. If time permits, you may visit Urumqi city center on your own (private car not included).
• [Attraction/experience] Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, Recommendation 1: Urumqi International Grand Bazaar (free admission): The Grand Bazaar has many shops and stalls with ethnic characteristics, offering categories including local Xinjiang dried fruits, knives, pottery, musical instruments, carpets, clothing, shoes, and hats. Bargaining is possible when purchasing. (Vehicle not included) Free activity
• [Accommodation] Urumqi Liyi Hotel; Urumqi Liyi Hotel, Atour, Yema, Aolai International, Meihao Lizhi, Yujing Kunlun Hotel or similar (cannot be specified)

Day 2

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] S21 Desert Highway, After setting off, drive into the [S21 Desert Highway] and enjoy the scenery of the Gurbantunggut Desert along the way~
• [Attraction/experience] Karamay Sand Mountain Park, Pass by [Karamay Sand Mountain Park] for a short break and photo op, or have lunch here at your own expense~
• [Attraction/experience] General Mountain Sunset Music Party (Open Arrangement), In the afternoon, continue to Altay City, arrive at [Jiangjun Mountain], take the ropeway up the mountain, participate in the sunset music party, and feel the integration of music and nature in the afterglow on the mountaintop~~
• [Accommodation] Hotels in Altay Class; Hotels in Altay class, Vienna, Star Travel Resort or equivalent (cannot be specified)

Day 3

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Ahe Road, Along the winding mountain road, enter [Ahe Highway] (if Ahe is impassable, take the national highway to Hemu, the cost remains unchanged), viewing the Ushilik Wetland, Yeka Canyon, Tongba Forest, and Toleihate Grand Grassland along the way~~~
• [Attraction/experience] Hemu Scenic Area, Recommendations: 1. Hemu Bridge: Spanning the Hemu River, where birch forests and wooden houses form a picturesque scene, perfect for photographing morning mist and streams. 2. Hemu Village Observation Deck: Ascend to overlook the entire panoramic view of Hemu Village, an excellent photography spot. 3. Century-old Houses: Explore the traditional wooden houses of the Tuva people and experience the cultural atmosphere of the ancient village.
• [Accommodation] Hemujinshang Yunzhu Homestay; Hemujinshang Yunzhu, Huatian, Xiangyun Inn or equivalent (cannot be specified)

Day 4

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Free activities in Hemu Village or Haden Observation Deck, You can choose to stroll around Hemu Village, or you can choose to get up early and go to Hemu Haden Platform, stand at a high point to overlook Hemu Village shrouded in morning mist, and take atmospheric blockbusters of morning mist and sunrise in the same frame.
• [Attraction/experience] Kanas Scenic Spot, Recommended attractions (for reference only): 1. Stroll by Kanas Lake. 2. Fish-Watching Pavilion: Overlooks the entire Kanas Lake, self-funded. 3. Three Bays Hike: The best photo spot is the Moon Bay Observation Deck, where you can capture an S-shaped panoramic view.
• [Accommodation] Kanas Arctic Fox Homestay; Kanas Red Fox, Lakeside, Luban or equivalent (cannot be specified)

Day 5

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Kanas Three Bays, After waking up for breakfast, you can freely explore the Kanas Scenic Area, or leisurely tour the Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) to experience the beautiful lake and mountain scenery in the morning mist, and appreciate the changing beauty of Kanas from different perspectives.
• [Accommodation] Karamay Jinghui Hotel; Karamay Jinghui, Boda, Lincheng Ruixuan, or equivalent (cannot be specified)

Day 6

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Self-driving tour around Sayram Lake, This is a time to deeply experience freedom, where you can stop and go as you please. Recommended check-in and stopping points at Sayram Lake (for reference only): 1. Fengfan Stream: Check in at the Sayram Lake monument. 2. Dianjiangtai: Ascend to overlook Sayram Lake. 3. Kele Yongzhu: You can feed swans and take photos. 4. Jinhua Zihui: Check in at the lighthouse.
• [Accommodation] Sailimu Lake Milk Sea Homestay; Sailimu Lake Ruhai Homestay, Rushan Rusu, CC Homestay or equivalent (cannot be specified)

Day 7

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Sayram Lake (Second Entry), Re-enter Sailimu Lake Scenic Area, freely capture the tranquil moments of the lake's morning light and snow-capped mountain reflections, then depart for Yining.
• [Attraction/experience] Sail Lake Sailing Experience, Saihu Internet celebrity car-following video
• [Attraction/experience] Yining Liuxing Street upgraded makeup and travel photography, Yining Liuxing Street indoor upgrade and styling travel photography (choose 1 out of 3 styling options, specify 1 set of high-end ethnic clothing, and receive 15 retouched photos). During peak season, there may be long queues, so please understand. No refunds will be provided in any form for not participating in the activity due to personal reasons. Please be aware.
• [Accommodation] Yining Meilun Hotel; Yining Meilun, Meihao Lizhi, Licheng, or equivalent (cannot be specified)

Day 8

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Drive into [Xiatashan Scenic Area], Route: Tourist Service Center to Quicksand Waterfall (Myth 2 indoor photo check-in) to Rain Shelter Pavilion Station, with a distant view of Muzart Glacier.
• [Accommodation] Zhaosu Tianyue International Hotel; Zhaosu Tianyue International, Aston International, Phoenix International, or equivalent (cannot be specified)

Day 9

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] East-West Kalajun Grand Grassland, 1. East Kalajun: Flower Terrace, Falcon Terrace, traversing the rolling grassland hills, with herds of cattle and sheep scattered around, easily capturing healing grassland blockbusters; 2. West Kalajun: Visit the military horse farm, the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns observation deck, see the gentle scenery of streams winding through the grasslands, and experience the original ecological grassland customs. Self-driving
• [Attraction/experience] Koksuk Grand Canyon, Recommended check-in spots (for reference only): Overlook Crocodile Bay formed by the turquoise Koksuk River, the Nine-Bend Eighteen-Turn, and Human Body Grassland, unlocking the dual beauty of Kalajun's "grassland + canyon".
• [Accommodation] Texes Yiyao Hotel; Tex Yiyao/Meihao Lizhi/Jifeng or equivalent (cannot be specified)

Day 10

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Drive into [Nalati Sky Grassland], Sky Grassland Self-driving Tour Route (Vast Alpine Grassland Scenery): Visitor Service Center to Tianjietai (you can choose to climb the wooden boardwalk up and down for about 1 hour to overlook the panoramic view of the Sky Grassland) to Tianmutai to Nomadic Family (Internet-famous Bridge) to Visitor Service Center
• [Attraction/experience] Drive into [River Valley Grassland], River Valley Grassland Self-driving Route (lowland grassland scenery where streams, spruces, and grasslands merge): Visitor Service Center to Tawusani to Wusun Ancient Ruins, Yitigensai to Forest Park (you can choose to climb up and down the wooden boardwalk for 2 hours to the observation deck) to Daigelas to Nianhuawan Hayinsai to Visitor Service Center~
• [Attraction/experience] Self-driving into Panlong Valley Road, Panlong Valley Self-driving Tour Route (Canyon, Pine Forest, Hillside Grassland Scenery): Tourist Service Center to Dragon Emerging from the Sea to Woniugang (highest stopping point on Panlong Valley Road) to Tourist Service Center~~~
• [Accommodation] Nalati Zuowang Grassland Homestay; Nalati Zuowang Grassland Homestay, Jinxia Homestay, Tuyue Homestay, or equivalent

Day 11

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] G218, After breakfast at the hotel around 08:00-09:00 in the morning, depart along G218. This scenic corridor through the Tianshan Mountains will take you to experience the distinctly different scenery of Northern Xinjiang.
• [Attraction/experience] Urumqi-Korla Expressway - Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, Crossing the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel—the world's longest highway tunnel under construction, with a total length of 22.1 kilometers, it traverses the heart of the Tianshan Mountains. Along the way, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and Gobi desert landscapes alternate, all visible at a glance.
• [Accommodation] Urumqi Rezen, Atour, Wild Horse, Aolai International, Mehao Lizhi, Yujing Kunlun, or similar level (cannot be specified)
• [Attraction/experience] Duku Road opens, Duku Highway Opening: Nalati to Duku Highway North Section to Urumqi If the [Nalati to G218 to Baluntai] section is closed, return to Yining by tourist bus, then purchase your own train ticket back to Urumqi~

Day 12

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Return] 07:00 - 23:59, at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport, Today, our journey is coming to an end. There's no banquet that doesn't eventually conclude, and happy times always pass quickly. It's time for us to say goodbye. We hope this brief trip to Xinjiang leaves you with wonderful memories, and we look forward to meeting you again.
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Eligibility

• Children's fees include: vehicle use during the itinerary, complimentary items, airport transfers, and travel insurance; does not include bed, admission tickets, meals, or round-trip transportation.