D1｜Arrival in Urumqi
‑ Arrival: Private airport pick‑up, transfer to hotel for check‑in and rest.
‑ Meals: At guests’ own expense
‑ Accommodation: Changji Jianguo Hotel or equivalent
D2｜Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Fuyun (approx. 6‑hr drive)
‑ Sightseeing: Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, a national 5A‑rated scenic spot. Known as the “Jade Lake” sacred to the Queen Mother of the West. This world‑natural‑heritage scenic area centers on an alpine lake, surrounded by spruce forests and snow‑capped mountain peaks.
‑ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
‑ Accommodation: Vienna Hotel Fuyun or equivalent
D3｜Fuyun → Keketuohai → Burqin (approx. 5.5‑hr drive)
‑ Sightseeing: Keketuohai, a World Geopark and national 5A‑rated attraction, reputed as a rare “natural mineral exhibition hall & homeland of gemstones”. Highlights include the Ertix River Valley, God‑Bell Mountain and birch‑wood forests with magnificent natural scenery.
‑ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
‑ Accommodation: Burqin Fairy‑Tale Border‑Town Hotel or equivalent
D4｜Burqin → Hemu Haden Viewpoint → Jiadenyu
‑ Sightseeing: Hemu Village, an original Tuvan settlement with nearly 500‑year history. Rustic log houses scatter across the valley together with flocks of cattle and sheep, primeval Altai forests, vast grasslands and grand snow‑capped glaciers along the Hemu River. It presents unique natural beauty blended with authentic Tuvan folk culture.
‑ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
‑ Accommodation: Hongfu Ecological Resort Jiadenyu or equivalent
D5｜Jiadenyu → Kanas Scenic Area (in‑area shuttle included): Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay → Colorful Beach → Burqin (approx. 2‑hr drive)
‑ Sightseeing:
Kanas Lake: National 5A nature reserve and national natural heritage, a must‑see destination deep in the Altai Mountains. Towering snow peaks, dark green forest slopes and winding waterways compose breathtaking scenery. Classic spots: Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay. Praised as “Fairyland on Earth, God’s Back Garden”.
Colorful Beach: Geological wonder shaped by erosion from the fierce Ertix River and strong winds. Distinct landforms appear on the north and south river banks.
‑ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
‑ Accommodation: Burqin Fairy‑Tale Border‑Town Hotel or equivalent
D6｜Burqin → Urho Ghost City (World Devil City, 5A, in‑area shuttle included) → Kuytun / Dushanzi (approx. 3‑hr drive each segment)
‑ Sightseeing: Urho Ghost City (World Devil City), national 5A‑rated scenic spot. Selected as “One of China’s Top Three Wind‑Eroded Yardang Landforms” by *China National Geography*. Filming location for well‑known movies including Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon(Ang Lee) and Hero (Zhang Yimou).
‑ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
‑ Accommodation: Runjin International Hotel Kuytun or equivalent
D7｜Kuytun → Sayram Lake (approx. 3.5‑hr drive) → Yining (approx. 2‑hr drive)
En‑route: Northern Tianshan economic belt; Sayram Lake (Genghis Khan Commanding Platform, West Sea Grassland); Guozigou Bridge Viewing Platform
‑ Sightseeing: Sayram Lake, national 5A scenic spot, anciently named “Pure Sea”. Surrounded by mountains and lush West‑Sea grasslands. It is the last place reached by warm‑wet Atlantic air‑flows, hence known as “The Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean”.
‑ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
‑ Accommodation: Yijia Jinlan Hotel Yining or equivalent
D8｜Yining → Kuerdening Scenic Area → Tekes (approx. 4.5‑hr drive)
‑ Sightseeing: Kuerdening, located in southeast Gongliu County, Ili. Part of West Tianshan National Nature Reserve, World Natural Heritage and national 4A‑rated site. Its Kazakh name means “Horizontal Gully”, a rare north‑south oriented broad valley. Home to snow spruce forests, with Mount Kababayi standing prominently. Forests, grasslands and snow‑capped mountains interweave with rich biodiversity, hailed as “The Most Beautiful Green Valley of Tianshan”.
‑ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
‑ Accommodation: Tianwo Hotel Tekes or equivalent
D9｜Tekes → Koksu Grand Canyon (in‑area shuttle + cruise included) → Narat Town (approx. 3.5‑hr drive)
‑ Sightseeing: Koksu Grand Canyon, core zone of Kalajun World Natural Heritage in southern Tekes County. Formed by geological movements and long‑term erosion of meltwater from the Koksu River. Typical V‑shaped valley with vertical drop over 360 meters. Featured views: Crocodile Bay, Nine‑Twists‑and‑Eighteen‑Bends. Milky‑turquoise river water contrasts against grasslands and snow mountains for spectacular scenery.
‑ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
‑ Accommodation: Cultural‑Tourism Narat Resort Hotel or equivalent
D10｜Narat Town → Narat Sky Grassland (eco‑shuttle & one‑way cable car included) → Ili Old Town Cultural Tourism Zone (Former Kazanqi Folk Village) → Yining
‑ Sightseeing:
Narat, national 5A‑rated scenic spot, one of China’s four major alpine river‑valley grasslands. A time‑honored pastureland where gorgeous grassland landscapes blend with authentic Kazakh folk customs, forming a three‑dimensional scenic gallery deep in the Tianshan Mountains.
Ili Old Town Cultural Tourism Zone: National 4A‑rated attraction in southeast Yining City, a large original Uyghur‑style block in Northern Xinjiang. Its Uyghur name means “Cauldron Makers”. Centennial lanes are lined with blue‑and‑white painted dwellings, horse‑carriages clatter along streets, alongside craft workshops, grape‑trellised courtyards and authentic local food — a living folk‑culture museum.
‑ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
‑ Accommodation: Yijia Jinlan Hotel Yining or equivalent
D11｜Yining → Train (Ref: C850: 09:50‑15:18) → Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar → Urumqi (approx. 3‑hr drive)
‑ Sightseeing: Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, one of Xinjiang’s Top‑Ten Buildings. Distinct Islamic‑style architecture revives the bustling market scenes of the ancient Silk Road. It embodies rich western‑China ethnic features and regional culture, acting as a collection & exhibition hub for Xinjiang specialties, known as “Window of Xinjiang”.
‑ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
‑ Accommodation: Changji Jianguo Hotel or equivalent
D12｜Urumqi → Kuala Lumpur
‑ After hotel breakfast, timely private transfer to airport for your flight back home.
For 8 pax (driver‑guide service included): CNY 11,480 per person.
1. Above price is reference rate for private small group of 8 guests with driver‑guide service. Custom quotation is required for other group sizes based on travel dates.
2. Price Includes: 11‑night hotel accommodation, stated meals, 9‑seat business private charter, attraction entrance tickets, driver‑guide service.
3. Price Excludes: Spring Festival and National Day holiday seasons.
4. For tailor‑made customization, please contact our customer service team.
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