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Destinations
- Ili(Ghulja)
- Turpan
- Urumqi
- Xinjiang
Tailor Make Your Tour
- Your Schedule
- Your Interests
- Your Hotel Preference
Tour Start and End
Urumqi, Urumqi
Price Includes
- Accommodation (Breakfast included)
- Licensed English-speaking tour guide
- Private air-conditioned bus
- Guide & driver accommodation
- Entrance fees to monuments/attractions
- Meals
Price Excludes
- International/domestic flights
- Optional excursions not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry)
- Tips for guide/driver
Tour Overview
A 7-day Silk Road adventure through Xinjiang’s cultural and natural wonders, blending ancient history, alpine lakes, grasslands, and vibrant markets.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi
Highlights:Airport transfer, Urumqi city introduction.
After arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Uyghur cuisine. Overnight: Urumqi | Meals:DinnerDay 2: Urumqi → Heavenly Lake → Turpan (380km, 5hrs)
Highlights:Heavenly Lake, drive through the Tianshan Mountains.
After breakfast, drive to Heavenly Lake. Stroll along the lakeside boardwalk or take a boat ride. Later, travel to Turpan, a desert oasis famed for vineyards and ancient relics. Overnight:Turpan | Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 3: Turpan → Urumqi (320km, 4.5hrs)
Highlights:Tuyuk Village, Flaming Mountain, Bezilik Caves, Jiaohe Ruins, Karez Wells, Sultan Minaret.
Start at Tuyuk Village, a traditional Uyghur settlement. Visit the fiery-red Flaming Mountain, followed by the Bezilik Buddhist Caves with ancient murals. Explore the Jiaohe Ruins, a 2,000-year-old Silk Road city. Learn about the underground Karez irrigation system and admire the Sultan Minaret’s Islamic architecture. Return to Urumqi in the evening. Overnight: Urumqi | Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 4: Urumqi → Sayram Lake (550km, 6hrs)
Highlights:Sayram Lake.
Drive through rugged valleys and pastures to Sayram Lake. Arrive by late afternoon and walk along the lake-shore, soaking in views of wildflowers and distant peaks. Overnight:Around Sayram Lake | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 5: Sayram Lake → Narat Grassland (385km, 4.5hrs)
Highlights:Narat Grassland nomadic culture.
Journey to Narat Grassland, a vast expanse of rolling meadows. Visit a Kazakh yurt, try traditional dairy products, and enjoy horseback riding (optional). Overnight:Narat Town | Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 6: Fly to Urumqi
Highlights:Urumqi Grand Bazaar.
Fly back to Urumqi. Explore the Grand Bazaar, browsing carpets, silk, and local snacks like lamb kebabs and naan. Enjoy a farewell dinner. Overnight:Urumqi | Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 7: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Tailor your itinerary effortlessly! Add or remove days, adjust activities, or customize services to match your interests. Simply email us your preferences, and we’ll craft the perfect private tour for you.
Share your hotel preferences, and we’ll handle the rest. Choose from:
5-star international hotels in major cities
4-star or 3-star options
All accommodations include breakfast.
Enjoy private, comfortable transfers in vehicles suited to your group size and needs. Let us know any special requests (e.g., extra space, child seats) for a seamless journey.
Breakfast is included daily. Lunch and dinner are left flexible so you can explore local cuisine freely. Our guides will gladly recommend top-rated restaurants based on your tastes.
- Information
- Itinerary
- Gallery
- Trip Notes
Tour Overview
A 7-day Silk Road adventure through Xinjiang’s cultural and natural wonders, blending ancient history, alpine lakes, grasslands, and vibrant markets.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi
Highlights:Airport transfer, Urumqi city introduction.
After arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Uyghur cuisine. Overnight: Urumqi | Meals:DinnerDay 2: Urumqi → Heavenly Lake → Turpan (380km, 5hrs)
Highlights:Heavenly Lake, drive through the Tianshan Mountains.
After breakfast, drive to Heavenly Lake. Stroll along the lakeside boardwalk or take a boat ride. Later, travel to Turpan, a desert oasis famed for vineyards and ancient relics. Overnight:Turpan | Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 3: Turpan → Urumqi (320km, 4.5hrs)
Highlights:Tuyuk Village, Flaming Mountain, Bezilik Caves, Jiaohe Ruins, Karez Wells, Sultan Minaret.
Start at Tuyuk Village, a traditional Uyghur settlement. Visit the fiery-red Flaming Mountain, followed by the Bezilik Buddhist Caves with ancient murals. Explore the Jiaohe Ruins, a 2,000-year-old Silk Road city. Learn about the underground Karez irrigation system and admire the Sultan Minaret’s Islamic architecture. Return to Urumqi in the evening. Overnight: Urumqi | Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 4: Urumqi → Sayram Lake (550km, 6hrs)
Highlights:Sayram Lake.
Drive through rugged valleys and pastures to Sayram Lake. Arrive by late afternoon and walk along the lake-shore, soaking in views of wildflowers and distant peaks. Overnight:Around Sayram Lake | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 5: Sayram Lake → Narat Grassland (385km, 4.5hrs)
Highlights:Narat Grassland nomadic culture.
Journey to Narat Grassland, a vast expanse of rolling meadows. Visit a Kazakh yurt, try traditional dairy products, and enjoy horseback riding (optional). Overnight:Narat Town | Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 6: Fly to Urumqi
Highlights:Urumqi Grand Bazaar.
Fly back to Urumqi. Explore the Grand Bazaar, browsing carpets, silk, and local snacks like lamb kebabs and naan. Enjoy a farewell dinner. Overnight:Urumqi | Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 7: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Meals: BreakfastTailor your itinerary effortlessly! Add or remove days, adjust activities, or customize services to match your interests. Simply email us your preferences, and we’ll craft the perfect private tour for you.
Share your hotel preferences, and we’ll handle the rest. Choose from:
5-star international hotels in major cities
4-star or 3-star options
All accommodations include breakfast.
Enjoy private, comfortable transfers in vehicles suited to your group size and needs. Let us know any special requests (e.g., extra space, child seats) for a seamless journey.
Breakfast is included daily. Lunch and dinner are left flexible so you can explore local cuisine freely. Our guides will gladly recommend top-rated restaurants based on your tastes.
