This 14-day-13-night journey to the Western Region starts from Urumqi, traveling through the ancient Silk Road, with the quiet beauty and intoxication of Tianshan Tianchi. Turpan ruins, grapevine enthusiasm, reproduce the Western Region style. Kashgar Xiangfei tomb mysterious, solemn mosque, Silk Road Pearl charm. Kara Kule Lake is magnificent, Ta Xian scenery is attractive, nature and culture blend. Feel the bustle of the Kashgar bazaar.
This journey is not only a feast for the eyes and palate, but also a baptism of the soul, which makes people full of infinite fondness and yearning for this ancient and vibrant land.
Urumqi Gathering - Featured Airport Pick up Service - Overnight Stay at Wanda Vista Urumqi Hotel. VIP guests can take their own flight to Urumqi and be picked up by a private butler before checking in at the hotel (providing featured airport pick up service)
Urumqi Tianshan Tianchi (Winter Prayer) Wild Horse Ancient Ecological Park Altay
Highlight experience: 800 year Tianchi Wangmu Temple pray for blessings and witness a "sweat and blood BMW" trip. Gameplay: Urumqi - [Tianshan Tianchi] - [Ancient Ecological Park] - [Welcome Dinner] - Overnight on the New Oriental Express [08:00-09:00] Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. 【 09:00-10:30 】 Take a bus to the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area, also known as the "Yaochi Wonderland" in Xinjiang. 【 10:30-12:30 】 Visit Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area. 【 12:30-13:30 】 Go to the Wangmu Temple in the scenic area to experience folk activities such as winter prayer. 【 13:30-14:30 】 Tasting the Yaochi Banquet. 【 14:30-16:00 】 Take a bus to the Sweat Blood BMW Base in Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park. 【 16:00-18:00 】 Visit the sweat blooded BMW base in Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park and appreciate the magnificence of BMW. 【 18:00-19:00 】 Take a bus to Urumqi. [19:30-21:30] Welcome dinner. Take a train to Altay at 22:00. Tian Shan Tian Chi is a national AAAAA level scenic spot on the Tian Shan Pearl. While taking the local bus, you can admire the vertical plant distribution belt of Tian Shan. Vehicles pass by the stone gate line at the entrance of Tian Chi; Viewing the Blue Moon over Longtan on Panshan Road; Admire the Three Stones of the Sky, Snow in the South Mountain, Pine in the West Mountain, the Needle of the Sea God, and the distant Bogda Snow Peak by the Tianchi Lake. Entering the 800 year old Wangmu Temple, paying homage to a refreshing fragrance and making a wish for a year. Listen to the story in "Yao Chi Ah Mu Qi Window Open, Yellow Bamboo Song Moves the Ground in Lament, Eight Horses Travel 30000 Miles a Day, Why Doesn't King Mu Come Again". The Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park Sweat Blood BMW Base has a large number of precious ecological resources such as silicified wood, poplar wood, black iron meteorite, grassland stone man, sweat blood BMW, etc
✭ Highlights Experience: Arrive at the place where the story of "My Altay" takes place and watch the dazzling Milky Way. ✭ Travel Gameplay: Take a special train to Altay Railway Station - transfer to a mid to high end off-road vehicle (such as Land Cruiser) and go to Hemu - Overnight at Hemu Wooden House [07:00-08:00] to enjoy breakfast. 【 08:20-08:40 】 Pick up at Altay Railway Station. 【 09:00-12:30 】 Take a bus to Hemu Scenic Area, known as the "God's Self Reserve Land", to experience the tranquility and mystery of the ancient village in winter. Visit Hemu Scenic Area from 12:30 to 13:30 and experience the unique charm of the Ice and Snow Kingdom. 【 13:30-14:30 】 Taste the special lunch. Continue the tour in Hemu Village and embark on winter activities in the Ice and Snow Fairy Tale World, such as skiing, horseback riding, and walking [18:00-18:30] Check in at Hemu Starry Sky Cabin. 【 19:00-20:00 】 Dinner: Hemutu Hotpot. The Tuwa people's wooden village in the deep mountains hides the most beautiful fireworks world. In winter, there is a kind of happiness here called watching the sunrise without getting up early. It usually takes around 9-10 o'clock to wake up naturally, and you can sleep until you wake up naturally. You will also have enough time to appreciate the morning mist and sunrise. Quietly enjoying the moment when the entire Hemu Village is awakened by the sunshine, overlooking the entire village, watching the smoke rising from the kitchen, watching the lazy cows and sheep walking in the snow, listening to the slow flow of the river water, walking in the snow with a creaking sound, feeling the loneliness of oneself in the world. The end point of the walk is the warm wooden house deep in the mountains and forests, and the steaming fresh milk tea
Breakfast Hemu (Dreamy Morning Cooking) Altay (Appreciating the Three Bays of Immortals)
✭ Highlights Experience: Encountering Hemu Morning Mist and Lin Xiaoxiao Fox, Encountering Ink Painting Like Kanas ✭ Travel Gameplay: [Hemu Sunrise] - [Kanas: Shenxian Bay - Moon Bay - Wolong Bay] - Go to Altay and stay overnight [07:00-09:00] Wake up early to watch the sunrise. [09:00-10:00] Breakfast. 【 10:00-12:30 】 Take a bus to visit the Kanas Scenic Area in "Eastern Switzerland". Visit "Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay" from 12:30 to 13:30. 【 13:30-14:30 】 Special lunch. [14:30-16:00] Continuing to tour the scenic area, you can choose to go to the "Fish Observation Platform" to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas. 【 16:00-20:00 】 Take a bus to Altay City. [20:00-20:15] Hotel check-in. 【 20:15-21:15 】 Dinner: Altay Cold Water Fish Feast.
Kanas has shed its dazzling autumn attire and hustle and bustle. Covered in ice and snow, Kanas transforms into fresh and elegant ink paintings, vast snowfields and winding rivers like glass, rows of "Santa Claus" cabins, full of fairy like charm, as if entering a fairy tale kingdom. The winter in Kanas is like a snowy white dream, and its charm lies in its purity. Here, it gathers the unique aspects of northern Xinjiang, including mountains, lakes, grasslands, forests, glaciers, snowfields, and wooden houses. The charm of ice and snow lies not only in its purity, but also in the pure white atmosphere of ice and snow. Your mood will be infected, and all your worries and sorrows will be melted by the endless snow scenery in front of you. Kanas, known as the "Wonderland of the Human World," is a winter paradise. Without the hustle and bustle of crowds, visitors' footprints are nowhere to be seen in the snow covered areas of dozens of miles around. The leisurely strolling of cows and sheep, the smoke rising from cooking, and the small wooden houses, combined with the distinct layers of forests and snowy plains in the distance, create a delightful scene that is truly breathtaking.
Altay Equestrian Base (horse plow/horse riding/planetarium, etc.) Yining City
✭ Highlights Experience: Experience winter ice and snow activities in the "Snow Capital Altay". ✭ Travel Gameplay: [Pull a plow, enjoy ice and snow customs, etc.] - [Ride a horse or visit a planetarium] - Altay - Take a special train to Yining [08:00-09:00] Breakfast. 【 09:00-10:00 】 Go to the equestrian base. 【 10:00-13:00 】 Experience horse drawn plowing, watch girls chase, snow sheep and horse racing and other winter ice and snow activities. 【 13:00-14:00 】 Special lunch. 【 14:00-16:30 】 Learn equestrian knowledge at the equestrian base, train on horseback, ride horses, or visit the Altay Planetarium. Return to Altay City from 16:30-17:30. 【 17:30-18:00 】 Take a bus to the train station. [19:00-20:00] Train dinner. Take a train to Yining City at 19:30. Altay is known as the birthplace of human skiing, and ancient rock paintings discovered in Altay already record skiing and hunting. The Tuwa people of the Mongolian ethnic group living in Kanas and Hemu have been living by nomadic hunting for generations. They are good at singing, dancing, riding, shooting, and skiing. We can ski here and also
Experience horse pulling and plowing, watch girls chasing, snow sheep hunting, horse racing and other ice and snow activities with rich folk customs. Sitting on a sled and shuttling through vast forests and snowy plains, it feels like walking through a dreamlike fairy tale world of ice and snow.
Yining Sailimu Lake (enjoy stunning blue ice) Yining
✭ Highlights Experience: Enjoying the Winter Frozen Thousand Miles of Sailimu Lake ✭ Travel Gameplay: Arrive in Yining - Go to Sailimu Lake - Take a car and stay overnight in Yining [07:00-08:00] Breakfast. 【 08:30-09:00 】 The train arrives in Yining City and is picked up at the station. 【 09:00-12:00 】 Take a bus to Lake Selim, known as the 'last tear of the Atlantic'. 【 12:00-13:00 】 Special lunch. 【 13:00-16:00 】 Visit the Sayram Lake Scenic Area and experience the winter ice and snow wonders - Eye of Sayram Lake. [16:00-19:00] Return to the hotel to have a rest [19:30-20:30] Dinner: Roasted whole lamb Feast. Sailimu Lake is one of the "100 Wonders of Northwest China" and the legendary "Last Tear of the Atlantic". Sailimu Lake is located in the northern part of the Tianshan Mountains, with an altitude of over 2000 meters. The lake water is weakly alkaline and covered in blue. The ice bubbles of Lake Selim in China are more beautiful than Lake Baikal and not inferior to Lake Abraham. In winter, Lake Selim, which is frozen, looks like a wide crystal blue sky. The ice bubbles embedded in it resemble elves in a fairy tale world, stunning and shocking.
Yining Kurdish Ning
✭ Highlights Experience: Arrive at the "Hometown of Snowy Mountain Spruce" and immerse yourself in the fairy tale snow country. ✭ Travel Gameplay: [Kurdning: Snow afternoon tea/travel photography/snow cycling 3 options 1] - Overnight in Kurdning [09:00-10:00] Breakfast. 【 10:30-12:30 】 Take a bus to Kurdning Scenic Area, known as the "Top 10 Most Beautiful Forests in China" and the hometown of Xueling Spruce. 【 13:00-14:00 】 Featured Lunch 【 14:00-16:00 】 Visiting the Kurdning Scenic Area, as snowflakes fall, the forest quietly dons a layer of pure white attire, like a dreamlike fairyland, off-road in the snow, enjoying the fun. 【 16:00-18:00 】 Immersive experience of snowy afternoon tea. You can also choose to change into a travel photo or ride on the snow. 【 18:30-19:30 】 Dinner 【 Natural Secret Land of Kurdning 】 Immerse yourself in the deep forest of Kurdning, as if walking into the fairy tale world of "Heidi and Grandpa" at the foot of the Alps. Kurdning's winter is long and quiet, and time seems to have frozen. Step on the snow to search for cedar trees, and enjoy freely in the ice and snow world. This is the romance of Kurdning. Encountering a Kazakh forest ranger riding a horse, stop and warmly inform us of the safety of driving in the mountainous area, and invite everyone to his house to have milk tea as guests.
✭ Highlights Experience: Encounter the dreamlike Swan Spring and a touch of Yining's unique fairy tale blue ✭ Travel Gameplay: [Swan Spring] - [Kazanqi] - Overnight themed train to Kuche [08:00-9:00] Breakfast. 【 10:00-12:30 】 Take a bus to Swan Spring Wetland Park 【 13:30-14:30 】 Special lunch 【 15:00-15:30 】 Take a bus to Kazanqi Folk Street in Yining City for sightseeing. 【 15:30-17:00 】 Visit Kazanqi Folk Street, experience Kazakh ethnic architecture and cuisine, and ride the "six stick carriage" to experience local culture. 【 17:00-17:30 】 Go to Yining Railway Station 【 19:00-20:00 】 Train Dinner 【 19:00 】 Take the train to Kuche County 【 Swan Spring Wetland Park 】 Xinjiang Yili Swan Spring Wetland Park, located on the north bank of the Ili River in Xiaheleke Village, Yingtamu Township, Yining County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The winter in Xinjiang is always quiet and long, but Swan Spring flows with underground hot springs that never freeze all year round. It is the only wintering habitat for spotted swans in the Ili River Valley. Visiting Swan Spring to watch swans in winter is the most romantic thing.
Kazan Folk Customs Street is like a shining pearl hidden on the land of Xinjiang, emitting unique and charming charm. Entering Kazan feels like stepping into a colorful fairy tale world. On both sides of the street are unique Uyghur traditional dwellings, with bright colors such as blue, green, and yellow interwoven together, giving a strong visual impact. The doors and windows of these residential buildings are exquisitely carved and decorated with various patterns and designs, showcasing the artistic creativity of the Uyghur people.
Kuche (Appreciating Kucha Music and Dance) Kashgar
Highlight Experience: Immerse yourself in the "Living Geological Evolution History Museum" and witness the amazing craftsmanship of nature. Journey Gameplay: [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon] - [Kuche Danang City] [07:00-08:00] Breakfast. 【 09:20-11:00 】 Take a bus to the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, one of the nine major film and television bases in China, known as the Kezilia Scenic Area. 【 11:00-13:00 】 Visit the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon and experience the wonders of the Tianshan Mountains and the secrets of the canyon. 【 13:30-14:30 】 Xinjiang specialty lunch 【 14:30-18:30 】 Visit Kuche Danang City+enjoy Kuche music and dance 【 18:30-19:00 】 Take a bus to Kuche Railway Station. 【 19:30-20:30 】 Train Dinner 【 20:30 】 Take the train to Kashgar. The mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountain looks like a poem and a painting from afar, resembling the Potala Palace and the Fairy Sky Pavilion; Up close, it looks like a person or an object, like a dream or a fantasy, lifelike and full of charm. It is a masterpiece of ghost axes, and one can sigh at the extraordinary scenery that has been achieved.
Kuche County, as the birthplace of ancient humans in the Western Regions, a key town on the ancient Silk Road, the only intersection of the world's four ancient civilizations, and the homeland of the ancient Kuche Kingdom, has long been known for its ethnic specialty food of naan, which has also given rise to cultural connotations. Kuche Da Nang originated from Bijiake Village, Yixihala Town, Kuche City, hence it is also known as Bijiake Nang. Kuche naan, golden in color, like a wheel, overflowing with a crispy aroma, not eaten for a meal, pondered for three days, carried true feelings, and spread to all directions "is a description of Kuche naan in the" Kuche Danang Fu "at the entrance of the cultural exhibition hall of Danang City, Kuche City, Xinjiang.
Kashgar -- Pamir Plateau (Baisha Lake/Karakule Lake/Taheman Wetland) -- Ta County
✭ Travel itinerary: [Baisha Lake+Mustag Peak] - [Karakule Lake] - Overnight at Ta County Panoramic Starry Sky Hotel [07:30-08:30] Breakfast.
【 09:00-12:00 】 Take a bus to Baisha Lake, where the white sand is like snow and a fairyland. 【 12:00-12:40 】 Play at Baisha Lake and overlook the "father of glaciers" Mount Mustag. 【 13:00-14:00 】 Special lunch. 【 14:00-14:30 】 Take a bus to Lake Karakul, the most beautiful fairyland in the Pamir Plateau. 【 14:30-15:30 】 Play at Lake Karakul. 【 15:30-17:00 】 Go to Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County and check into the hotel. 【 19:00-20:00 】 Yak hotpot. Baisha Lake is located in Aktao County, Kezhou, Xinjiang. Baisha Mountain is one of the unique landscapes in Xinjiang, also known as "Xiangsha Mountain". Whenever strong winds blow, Baisha Mountain will make a sound. Baisha Lake is rich in grass and water birds gather. The blue mountain is covered by Baisha, half covered and undulating, forming a magnificent spectacle with the snow capped mountains at the top of the mountain and the lakes and rivers below, which is breathtaking. Karakul Lake is located about 160 kilometers from Aktau County and 220 kilometers from Artux City. Due to its deep and dark waters, it is named "Karakul Lake" (meaning Black Lake in Kyrgyz language). Karakule Lake is rich in grass and birds, with beautiful scenery and legends of water monsters, adding a charming touch to the scenic spot.
Ta County Kashgar
✭ Highlights Experience: Encounter the stunning Eagle Dance Performance at the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Tajik Wedding Ceremony ✭ Gameplay: 【 Stone City/Golden Grass Beach 】 【 Tajik Wedding 】 【 Eagle Dance Performance 】 - Overnight in Kashgar 【 08:00-09:00 】 Breakfast. 【 09:30-09:50 】 Take a bus to Jinchao Beach in Shitou City. 【 09:50-12:30 】 Visit and tour the Golden Grass Beach in Stone City. Visit Tajik folk weddings and watch eagle dance performances.
【 12:30-13:30 】 Special lunch. 【 14:00-14:30 】 Take a bus to the "Golden Ranch" Tahemann Wetland. 【 15:00-20:00 】 Take a bus to the hotel in Kashgar to check in. 【 20:00-21:00 】 Hotel buffet 【 Stone City, Golden Grass Beach 】 This is the royal city of Puli Kingdom, one of the 36 Western Regions. Tashkurgan means' stone castle 'in Uyghur language. Although only ruins remain in Stone City, it is surrounded by snow capped peaks, grassy beaches, and rivers, and has a strong Tajik ethnic flavor, exuding a rugged and unrestrained beauty. Tahemann Wetland is the largest basin and wetland in Tashkurgan County. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, it has a low terrain and countless mountain springs converge here, forming the largest grassland base in Tashkurgan. The observation deck of Tahemann Wetland Park is located next to the National Highway and the China Pakistan Highway. Standing on the observation deck and watching the wetland is very spectacular and stunning.
Kashgar Ancient City (Internet Famous Lane - Xiangfei Garden - Afternoon Tea)
✭ Highlights Experience: Stroll through the maze streets of the old city sealed in time like a local. ✭ Travel Gameplay: 【 Kashgar Ancient City: Internet famous Budai Lane Rainbow Lane 】 - 【 Xiangfei Garden 】 - 【 Ancient City Afternoon Tea 】 - Overnight themed train 【 08:00-09:30 】 Breakfast.
【 09:30-10:00 】 Go to the ancient city of Kashgar 【 10:00-13:30 】 Roam through the internet famous alleys of Kashgar ancient city 【 13:30-14:30 】 Special meals 【 14:30-15:30 】 Visit Xiangfei Garden 【 16:00-17:00 】 Afternoon tea in the ancient city 【 18:30-20:30 】 Special dinner 【 22:30 】 Take the train back to Urumqi 【 Kashgar ancient city opening ceremony 】 A grand celebration full of exotic charm and historical charm. When the first ray of sunshine in the morning falls on the weathered city walls of Kashgar, the ancient gates slowly open, and a shocking opening ceremony is about to begin. In the minds of most travelers, Kashgar represents southern Xinjiang. The old city is the soul of Kashgar and the most charming place in Kashgar; This maze style block, which retains the only Islamic characteristic in China, is the main filming location for the movie "The Kite Runner"; You can also encounter many cute Uyghur children playing in the streets and alleys, strolling and immersing themselves in the leisurely life of the locals;
Kashgar to Urumqi
✭ Highlights experience: Gathering in Urumqi, singing and dancing on the eve of parting, enjoying a dinner party. ✭ Gameplay: Take the themed train to Urumqi - [Farewell Dinner] - Overnight at Wanda Vista Urumqi Hotel [08:00-09:30] Train breakfast.
Lunch will be served on the train or at the Urumqi restaurant according to the specific time. After arriving at the Urumqi station, pick up at the station and go to the hotel for check-in. [19:30-21:30] Farewell dinner
Urumqi airport delivery
【 All day 】 According to the guest's flight time, transfer to the airport or high-speed railway station.
Tailor-made tours to suit your interests, schedule and budget
Dedicated travel advisors to help plan and adjust your itinerary
In-depth experiences of Chinese culture
Options for unique travel
If you have any questions please leave us a message or contact us via email and we will get back to you within 24 hours
Email: service@into-travel.com
Whatsapp/Tel: +86 18038016848
We use cookies to offer a better browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, andservetargeted advertisements. Please review our privacy policy & cookies information page. By clickingaccept,you consent to our privacy policy & use of cookies.