11 Days North Xinjiang Exploration

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AI GeneratedThis 11-day guided tour through Northern Xinjiang takes travelers from Urumqi to the breathtaking landscapes of Kanis Lake and Sairam Lake. The journey showcases the region's diverse natural beauty, including alpine pastures, desert landforms, and crystal-clear lakes, while offering immersive cultural experiences with Tuva and Kazakh nomadic traditions.
11 days North Xinjiang group tour to Kanis Lake and Sairam Lake.
Journey from Kanis to Ili's natural wonders, where azure lakes and nomadic tales.
Inviting adventurers to witness Earth's the most picturesque view.
Ili's velvet grasslands ripple like emerald waves beneath Tian Shan snow crowns.
Every sunset dancing to the rhythm of nomadic winds.
Day 1 Urumqi arrival upon arrival.
You will be greeted and subsequently escorted to your hotel for checking.
Ensure you take this opportunity to relax and rejuvenate.
Day 2 Urumqi to Heavenly Lake.
1.5 hours from Urumqi to the stunning Heavenly Lake.
Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and evergreen forests.
Hiking along the boardwalk, taking a boat cruise,
or riding the cable car up Maya Mountain for panoramic views.
Will be a great traveling experience.
After lunch, continue with 5-hour drive to Fuhai along the desert highway.
Enjoying sunset views over Alunga Lake.
Day 3 Hamu Village after breakfast.
We will travel to the most beautiful Tuva village.
A tourist's paradise, living in a rustic wooden house.
Strolling down the meandering river, accompanied by flowers and trees.
And visiting a local Tuva family at dawn.
Having Mongolian grilled meat and immersing in kumi.
You have never been so close to nature before.
Day 4 Hamu to Kanis.
Explore the enchanting beauty of Kanis Lake from the iconic fish-watching pavilion.
Ascending the stairs to the Tuvan-inspired architecture.
Rewarded with breathtaking 360-degrees vistas of emerald waters, snow-capped peaks,
golden meadows, and feel the mystique of legendary lake monster tales.
Secondly, embark on a poetic journey through Kanis' three bays.
They are mist-cloaked immortal bay, mythic moon bay, and dragon bay.
Not just scenery, it's Earth's living symphony.
An ode to wild beauty, waiting in front of you.
Day 5 Kanis to Oro.
Today's highlight is the visiting to the five-colored beach on the Erdeks River.
Then arrive in Uro Ghost City, famed for its Yadan landform.
Venture through the Gerbentunga Desert to the enigmatic Uro Ghost City.
Known as Wu'erhe Wind City.
A distinctive landscape of wind-eroded geology.
Day 6 Doshanza Grand Canyon.
Today we will make our way to Doshanzi to explore the captivating Doshanzi Grand Canyon.
Shaped by the vicissitudes of snow and rain from the Tianshan Mountain,
over arid years, and overnight in Jingha.
Day 7 Sairam Lake today.
We will visit the breathtaking Sairam Lake.
One of the most stunning highlights of your northern Xinjiang journey.
Often referred to as the last tier of the Atlantic.
Sairam Lake is a true highland fairyland,
renowned for its crystal-clear waters and pristine natural beauty.
Take a leisurely stroll along the lakeshore,
where colorful wildflowers bloom and endless grasslands stretch into the horizon.
Afterward, we'll drive across the spectacular Guazigou Bridge.
The largest and most iconic bridge in Xinjiang.
Offering panoramic views of the valleys and mountains below.
Day 8 Tix College and Grassland.
Embarking on a drive from Yining to Tix.
Your voyage commences amidst the enchanting Kalajung Prairie.
A land as picturesque as it is poetic.
From May through September,
this area transforms into a hub for herdsmen to trade and engage in cultural festivities.
Such as horse race, archery competition, as so on.
One that breathes a distinctive appeal into their traditional way of life.
Day 9 Naladi Grassland today.
We'll drive about four hours to the famous Naladi Airgrassland.
A historic alpine pasture known since ancient times.
The landscape features wide river valleys, towering peaks,
deep gorges, lush forests, and vast grasslands.
You'll have time to enjoy the scenery
and experience the Kazakh nomads' traditional way of life.
Tonight, we stay overnight in the charming town of Naladi
and surrounded by the pure nature.
Day 10 back to Urumqi by fast train.
Say goodbye to beautiful Naladi and return to Yining.
Visit Kazanchi Folk Village and Liuxingjie Street.
A charming blue-hued town in the Tianxian Mountains.
Known for its colorful Uyghur homes with Soviet-style architecture
and wood-carved windows reminiscent of Morocco's Chefchouen.
In the afternoon, take the high-speed train from Yining to Urumqi.
Upon arrival, you'll be greeted at the station
and transferred to your hotel for checking.
Day 11 departure in Urumqi.
Hope you enjoy the journey and see you on next trip.
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