Xinjiang Cultural Tour

After arriving in Urumqi, check into the hotel and rest!

Highlight: After breakfast in the World Ghost City, take the bus to the national geological and geomorphic resort [Urho Ghost City] (including tickets). Located in the Urho mining area in the the Junggar Basin, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urho Wind City is a typical Yadan landform area, a national 5A scenic spot, and a finalist of the "100 wonders of the northwest". The main attractions include nine distinctive canyons such as Lover's Valley and Snake Valley. Mongolians call it "Sulumuhak"; The Uyghur people call it "Shayitankelsi", which means "devil's city". After dinner, check into the hotel.

After breakfast, we transferred to a vehicle and headed to the "God's Self Reserve Land" [Hemu Village] (including admission tickets, no inter district car self driving in winter, no discount refunds). Here, we preserve the natural and primitive mountain scenery, with beautiful scenery. The Hemu River flows from northeast to southwest, and the primitive village blends harmoniously with the grassland, which is very spectacular. Kedeng [Harden Observation Deck]

Hemu Bridge quietly spans the Hemu River, witnessing the passage of time and the charm. It is your preferred scenic spot for travel photography. We will give you a gift worth 158 yuan per person for the Hemu Dress up Travel Photography (10 electronic photos and 2 retouched photos will be given to each family, and no refund will be given if not taken)

emu Bridge: The best location to capture the Hemu River and a unique all wooden bridge in the local area. Hemu birch forest: The scenery is more beautiful in autumn. Crossing the Hemu Bridge, we arrived at the famous birch forest in Hemu. All the birch trees here grow wild. In the golden autumn season, the birch forest covers the mountains and fields, with golden hues in sight, which is definitely stunning! When the yellow leaves fall, strolling into the forest, the world of white and yellow blending seems to immerse you in a fairyland. Observation Deck: You can take a horse drawn plow or walk to Hemu Observation Deck at your own expense (the one-way walking time is about 30 minutes), overlooking the panoramic view of Hemu Village and enjoying the smoke rising from the cooking fires.

D4 Hemu Burqin (about 156KM, about 3H driving)

Highlight: Kanas Shenxian Bay Wolong Bay Moon Bay Kanas Lake. If you don't sleep in in in the morning, you can climb onto the Hemu Observation Platform to watch the sunrise and have a panoramic view of Hemu Village. Everything is in your eyes, listen to the notes of snowflakes falling! My mood is like the breath in my mouth, joyfully moving in the air, like a child playing in a garden, with laughter accompanied by the squeaking sound of stepping on snow. Let's go back to childhood together and have a happy snowball fight!

Afterwards, we will head to Kanas (including admission tickets, no shuttle bus or self driving in winter, no discount refunds). Along the way, we will pass through the magnificent vast snowfield, with Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay filled with tranquility. The three bays of ink painting, the crystal clear hundred mile rime corridor, and the smoke filled Kanas Village. You can go along the wooden boardwalk to the lake to enjoy the winter Kanas Lake. The ice and snow covered spruce form a beautiful picture of winter, and the flowing lake water flows in the winter, with the sound of flowing water and the creaking sound of stepping on the snow echoing one after another - this is the primitive and peaceful Kanas. Perhaps you have seen the blooming mountain flowers in Kanas in spring, the cattle and sheep everywhere in summer, and the colorful forests in autumn, but my friend, have you ever known about Kanas' winter? Ice and Snow Wonderland - Kanas' winter is like a world of ice and snow, too beautiful to be true, making people yearn for it! In winter, Kanas has shed the charm of autumn and is as quiet as a virgin. The mountains are covered in white snow, and any color is stunning. In the smoky world of Kanas Lake, feel this tranquility quietly. The snow here has the ruggedness of northern snowfields, as well as the poetic charm of southern bridges and flowing water. The vast snowfields and quaint wooden houses reveal a unique charm of Kanas.

Highlight: Appreciating the geological wonders of the Yadan landform group, half of the lake and half of the Yadan Gobi Desert. After breakfast, take a car to visit the "Yadan landform" [Sea Devil City] (ticket range included). The Sea Devil City is a creation of nature and a gift from the Creator. It is welcoming the gaze of people from all over the country with the spirituality and rich history of demons. In boundless desert lonely smokes rise straight; Over endless river the sun sinks round When you understand the nature of creation, when you realize the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, the Devil's City on the sea will no longer bring you surprise and emotion, but a longing for wordless greatness and eternal harmony will arise from the bottom of your heart. After playing, take a car across S21 and cross the desert road. Along the way, admire the Gurbantunggut Desert and pass by the Karamaili Hoofed Nature Reserve. If lucky, you can see the national first-class protected animal Przewalski's Mustang. After arriving late, check into the hotel and rest

Highlight: Yaochi Holy Land - Tianshan Tianchi Cotton Shop. After breakfast, go to the Jade City (tour time about 120 minutes) to visit the Jade City and appreciate the exquisitely carved jade! Today we are going to visit the Jade City, a collection place of precious treasures in Xinjiang, where thousands of jade ornaments, mainly Hotan Jade, are sold. At first, when I came here, I learned that Hotan Jade can be divided into seven categories: white jade, blue jade, blue white jade, sugar jade, black jade, topaz, and jasper. Here, we will witness the process of transforming the initial seeds, polishing, carving, and other techniques of jade into exquisite finished products. You can also choose your favorite jade here. The beauty embodied in Hotan Jade may not be earth shaking, but it has been handed down through the ages and has never stopped. Each jade artifact vividly embodies the traditional culture of the Chinese nation for five thousand years through modern exquisite carving techniques! Afterwards, head to the 'Border Flower Cotton Culture Museum', which is a local Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps enterprise mainly engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, and textile industry. Here, you can experience the ancient development of Xinjiang, the red history of Corps construction, learn about local life in Xinjiang, and understand the expectations and love of the locals for camels, cotton, and this land. After heading to Tianchi Lake in Tianshan (including admission ticket and shuttle bus), the scenery of Tianchi Lake unfolded like a scroll. In front of me was a deep blue lake with a hint of glacial lake color, and the shallow waters were very clear. From near to far, mountains stand in an inverted eight character pattern on the surface of the lake, like numerous barriers, gradually retreating. In the distance is Mount Bogda, with the snow capped peak clearly visible. At this moment, there are no clouds in the sky, and the mountains and lakes appear more three-dimensional and vivid. It is necessary to use a camera to capture rare images; In winter, Tianchi is covered in white snow and silver, with ice as solid as jade on the lake. Surrounded by a pure and pristine winter world, shrouded in a magical unfamiliarity and icy silence, one can experience a transcendent realm, as if they have dissolved into the purity of ice and jade. You can walk to Heilongtan Waterfall to enjoy the flowing water, transparent ice cover, and ethereal mist. You can also take a cableway to Mayashan to have a bird's-eye view of the winter scenery of Tianchi. All of these make up the enchanting and mysterious fairy tale like world of Tianchi in Tianshan.

hoto point: Enjoy the fun of skiing at Nanshan Ski Resort. After breakfast, head to the Jade City (tour time about 120 minutes) to visit the Jade City and appreciate the exquisitely carved jade! Today we are going to visit the Jade City, a collection place of precious treasures in Xinjiang, where thousands of jade ornaments, mainly Hotan Jade, are sold. At first, when I came here, I learned that Hotan Jade can be divided into seven categories: white jade, blue jade, blue white jade, sugar jade, black jade, topaz, and jasper. Here, we will witness the process of transforming the initial seeds, polishing, carving, and other techniques of jade into exquisite finished products. You can also choose your favorite jade here. The beauty embodied in Hotan Jade may not be earth shaking, but it has been handed down through the ages and has never stopped. Each jade artifact vividly embodies the traditional culture of the Chinese nation for five thousand years through modern exquisite carving techniques! Afterwards, head to the "Mysterious Back Garden" in Urumqi, Nanshan Ski Resort (excluding ski suits, goggles, snowboards, and other skiing equipment, the cost needs to be borne by oneself). It is located at the foot of Nanshan Mountain in Urumqi, about 30 kilometers away from the city center, with convenient transportation and direct public transportation and self driving routes. The snow quality is excellent, and there are beginner, intermediate, and advanced ski slopes, suitable for skiers of different levels. The ski resort provides ski equipment rental and coach training services, not because skiing in Altay is unaffordable, but because Nanshan offers better value for money.