Xinjiang Cultural Tour
8 Days | Xinjiang
See holiday detailsReasons to choose Xinjiang for your trip:
Xinjiang - magnificent natural scenery: Xinjiang is a vast region with diverse natural landscapes, from the Tianshan Mountain Range to the Taklamakan Desert, and from Tianshan Tianchi to Kanas Lake, every place is breathtaking.
Xinjiang - rich ethnic culture: Xinjiang is a region inhabited by many ethnic groups, and tourists can deeply experience the living customs, traditional arts, and culinary culture of different ethnic groups, and feel the charm of diversified culture.
Xinjiang - long history relics: Xinjiang has been an important passage of the Silk Road since ancient times, and many civilizations and empires have left their footprints here in history. Therefore, Xinjiang possesses numerous precious historical relics.
Xinjiang, a region known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural diversity, offers a range of remarkable attractions. Begin your visit in Urumqi, where you can explore the Xinjiang Regional Museum, which highlights the rich history and artifacts of the region. Journey to the spectacular Heavenly Lake (Tianchi), nestled in the Tianshan Mountains, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking alpine scenery. Discover the ancient city of Kashgar, famous for its vibrant Sunday market, historic architecture, and the Id Kah Mosque. Visit the serene Sayram Lake, often referred to as the "Sea of the Heavenly Mountains," renowned for its pristine waters and stunning mountain backdrop. Don’t miss the mesmerizing Kanas Lake, known for its emerald-green waters and scenic surroundings, and the Turpan Oasis with its ancient ruins and striking Flaming Mountains. Each of these attractions offers a unique insight into Xinjiang’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Experience the depth of Xinjiang’s unique landscapes and cultures with our thoughtfully designed tours that explore both the key cities and their surrounding areas. Begin your journey in Urumqi, with guided visits to the Xinjiang Regional Museum and the scenic Heavenly Lake. Continue to the vibrant city of Kashgar, where you can explore the ancient streets, bustling markets, and historical landmarks. Venture to Turpan to discover the ancient ruins of Jiaohe and the Karez irrigation system, an impressive feat of ancient engineering. Our tours also include visits to the picturesque Kanas Lake and the remote town of Hami, known for its unique desert landscapes. Each tour offers a comprehensive experience of Xinjiang’s diverse attractions, with knowledgeable guides providing deep insights into the region’s cultural and natural wonders.
Expand your travel experience with our extensive tours that feature Xinjiang as a central destination, offering a rich exploration of its natural and cultural highlights alongside other captivating locations. Start your adventure in Xinjiang, exploring Urumqi, Kashgar, Heavenly Lake, and Kanas Lake. Our tours are designed to seamlessly include Xinjiang’s unique attractions while integrating other fascinating destinations across China. Experience the ancient wonders of Xi’an with its Terracotta Warriors, the historic beauty of Luoyang, and the vibrant city life of Shanghai. Discover the classical gardens of Suzhou and the scenic landscapes of Guilin. Each tour provides a well-rounded journey, combining Xinjiang’s distinctive features with a diverse range of Chinese landmarks and experiences. For customized itineraries and additional travel options, please contact our travel advisors who are ready to assist you in creating your ideal adventure.
Tianshan Tianchi, known as "Yaochi" in ancient times, is located in Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on the north slope of Bogda Peak. As one of the first batch of National Scenic Spots, National AAAAA Scenic Spot and World Natural Heritage, Tianchi is centered on its alpine lakes, surrounded by snowy peaks and spruce, with picturesque scenery, making it an excellent place for summer vacation and tourism.
Turpan is not only famous for its unique natural environment, but also a diversified historical field of Chinese culture, with rich historical and cultural heritages, such as the Gaochang Imperial City, Jiaoha Imperial City and other world cultural heritages. In addition, Turpan is also known as the "Home of Grapes and Melons", producing high-quality grapes, cantaloupe and other specialty agricultural products.
A boat trip on Kanas Lake is like entering a wonderland. Take a cruise through the turquoise lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, blue sky and white clouds reflecting in the water, as if in a fairy tale world. Cruise gently rocking, feel the gentleness and tranquility of the lake, the lake and mountain color is refreshing. As the deepest moraine weir lake in China, Kanas Lake attracts countless tourists to explore with its unique natural landscape and mysterious legends.
Sayram Lake, like a brilliant sapphire set in the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, has clear blue water and sparkling waves. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands and wildflowers, the lake constitutes a beautiful picture. Walking around the lake, the breeze is so refreshing and relaxing that it seems to be able to wash away the dust of the soul. Whether it is the first light of the morning or the setting sun, the Sayram Lake shows breathtaking beauty, and is a holy place where visitors can rest their souls.
Dushanzi Grand Canyon's glass bridge and rope bridge are two highlights. The glass bridge, as the highest and widest Dokuzi glass bridge in Xinjiang, spans the canyon up to 200 meters above the ground, with a body as elegant as a snow lotus in Tianshan Mountain, and combined with 3D and 9D special effects, it brings the ultimate visual and experiential impact. The cable-stayed bridge "Step by Step" is famous for its high-altitude challenge, with several cable-stayed bridges winding through the canyon, the maximum height of which reaches 80 meters, allowing people to feel the magnificence of the canyon in a heart-racing way.
1. How to get to Xinjiang?
As the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt, Xinjiang's capital, Urumqi Airport, is positioned as an international aviation hub. Urumqi Airport is not only an important domestic aviation hub, but also undertakes international flights connecting Central Asia, West Asia, South Asia and even Europe. With the increasing number of international air routes and flight density, Urumqi Airport's position as an international aviation hub is becoming more and more prominent.
Air travel: Urumqi Dewoqi International Airport is a civil airport located 16.8 kilometers northwest of Urumqi, the capital of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The airport is not only a national civil first-class airport, but also an international aviation hub airport and one of the eight regional hub airports in China, and is listed as one of the two national gateway hub airports in China together with Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Xinjiang 2h-3h flights to cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi'an, etc.
Xinjiang 1-2h flights to cities: Lanzhou, Yinchuan, Chongqing, Taiyuan, Nanjing, etc.
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