Xinjiang Grassland Adventure Tour

• Arrive in Turpan and transfer to the hotel
• 4+stars Hotel
• None

Welcome to Turpan, Xinjiang. Turpan, one of China's famous historical and cultural cities, is located in the eastern part of Xinjiang, surrounded by mountains on all sides, and was an important node of the ancient Silk Road. The city is famous for its hot summer weather, abundant fruits, melons and rich sightseeing spots.

Our professional tour guide will be waiting at the airport and arrange a comfortable car to transfer you to your hotel.

• the Flaming Mountain - Tuyu Valley - the Village of Mazar - the Karez Well - The Ruins of Jiaohe
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Flaming Mountain. It is a fiery peak that the monk Xuanzang must pass through in the classic Chinese novel《Journey to the West》.
After a long winding road, you will reach Tuyu, a migratory valley with many historical sites. The village of Mazar, the oldest surviving Uyghur village with more than 2,600 years of history, is one of the highlights of the valley.
Next, you will explore the splendid project of the Karez Well, which is an important ancient irrigation system that is still used in Turpan.
Your last stop is the famous ruins of Jiaoha, an ancient city located along the ancient Silk Road and now is known as the best-preserved earthen structure in the world.
After visiting Turpan, you will drive about 3.5 hours to Urumqi.

• Xinjiang Museum - Tianchi lake
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast this morning, you will visit the Xinjiang Museum. This is China's most important museum on the theme of the Ancient Silk Road. The most unique exhibit of all is the Hall of Mummies. It collects 10 mummies from more than 4,000 years ago, most of which were found almost intact in the remains of the ancient kingdom of Loulan.

After leaving the museum, you will explore Heavenly Lake of Tianshan (or Tianchi lake in Chinese) At an altitude of 1,980 meters, Tianchi boasts serene alpine lakes, rugged slopes, snow-capped mountains, pristine glaciers, wild forests, vast grasslands, and unique ethnic cultures, which truly provide a heavenly feast for your eyes.

Recommend for Activities

There are generally three ways to explore Tianchi. You can take a walk around the lake, take a boat tour, or ride the cable car to the top of the mountain. If time permits, you can even enjoy all experiences. Boat trips and cable cars cost extra. Let your guide know your preferences and they will make arrangements for you accordingly.

• Sayram Lake - Moon Bay - Xihai Grassland - Guozigou Bridge - Hori County
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will spend 4 hours on the Urumqi to Bole train.
Your first stop will be the famous Sayram Lake in Xinjiang, which is known as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean" and is famous for its clear water and magnificent snowy mountain backdrop.
Next, you will head to the Moon Bay. Moon Bay is named for its unique curved moon shape. The lake water is crystal clear, with the surrounding green mountains and trees, forming a beautiful natural picture scroll.

Then, you will arrive at the Xihai Grassland. It is a vast and boundless grassland with green grass, cattle and sheep. After that, you will come to Golden Flower and Purple Flower Scenic Spot, which is a sea of flowers and all kinds of flowers are blooming here.

Immediately after that, you will come to the popular S Bay Highway. This highway is famous for its unique S-shaped curve and magnificent scenery, attracting countless tourists to take photos.

Finally, you will come to the Guozigou Bridge. This bridge spans the deep valley and connects the mountains on both sides of the river, which is majestic and spectacular.
After the tour, you will proceed to Hori County Town for overnight stay.

• Ili Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Spot - Tianma Bathing River Scenic Spot - Tekes County
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

When the first ray of sunshine in the morning sprinkled on the eaves of Hori County, we were about to depart towards the Ili Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Spot. The sea of flowers here is like a fairyland, with colorful flowers blooming and intoxicating fragrance.

afterward, we will go to the Tianma Bathing River Scenic Spot to enjoy a mind-blowing Tianma Bathing River Show. Horses riding the waves, splashing in the water, the scene is very spectacular!

The evening is free time. You can choose to participate in a variety of enriching activities according to your interest.

Recommend for Activities

Camping for one night in Kerala grassland and exploring the mysteries of the grassland on foot during the day, you will feel the infinite charm of nature. This experience will undoubtedly make your trip more memorable and precious.

• Kerala grassland - Downtown Ili
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

Early in the morning, after enjoying breakfast, we will embark on the journey to Kerala grassland.
When you go deep into the hinterland of the grassland, you will feel the majesty and vastness of nature.

After the visit, we will return to downtown Ili and choose a hotel with local characteristics to stay. The food here is not to be missed. Xinjiang's lamb kebabs, roasted whole sheep, and hand-scraped rice. We sat around, savoring the food and talking about our travels, enjoying this rare leisure time.

• None
• Breakfast

Today our driver will pick up you and transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination or home. We wish you a wonderful memory of your trip and look forward to meeting you again.