
Duration: 15 Days
Overview
● Enjoy the fantastic landscape of Sayram Lake, where you can see the blooming wildflowers and beautiful grasslan
Highlights
- Urumqi
- Urumqi
Itinerary
Arrive in Urumqi
Welcome to
Urumqi
, means the most beautiful grassland in Mongolian Language. Our nice guide will greet you at the airport/trains station and be transferred to the hotel for rest.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
Overnight in Urumqi
Altitude:
836m
Urumqi
Urumqi
Recreational Vehicle Experience at Sayram Lake (550kms)
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then we will pick you up from the hotel lobby and travel to Sayram Lake. On the way, you will enjoy the fantastic landscape of
Dushanzi Grand Canyon
, a natural primitive travel resource, and it is undeveloped and belongs to the canyon landform. Upon arrival, enjoy the picturesque
Sayram Lake
, the another highlight of your northern Xinjiang tour, which is know
Drive to Tekes, Passing by the Spectacular Guozigou Bridge (270kms)
This morning, we will say farewell to Sayram Lake and travel to our next stop Tekes. On the way we can see the famous
Guozigou Bridge
, the largest and most important bridge in
Xinjiang
. There are many beautiful S bends and you can enjoy the scenery of Guozigou valley which is the most beautiful valley in southern Xinjiang en route. Thereafter, we will have a time to the romantic
Lavender Gar
Enjoy the ingenious Kalajun Prairie and drive to Narati (270kms)
The journey will begin from the ingenious
Kalajun Prairie
, which is as beautiful as in a poem or a picture. There are springs densely distributed here. Every year, from May to September. The ideal place for people of the pasture to exchange materials and hold cultural activities. For generations, people on the grassland have lived a simple nomadic life. The traditional lifestyle exudes a unique
Visit the Picturesque Narati Grassland, Back to Yining (270kms)
This morning we will see a typical river bed grassland—
Narati Grassland
, one of four famous grassland in the world.
Prairie is as beautiful as in a poem or a picture. There are springs densely distributed here. Every year, from May to September, with flowers all blossoming out here and numerous herds gathering around, a great number of tourists domestic and abroad are attracted here. The Narat
Kazanqi Folk Village Excursion, then fly to Kashgar
Enjoy a morning tour at
Kazanqi Folk Village
, the only large-scale cultural scenic spot in
Northern Xinjiang
, which mainly reflects the Uygur customs. Unique architectural style and Hospitable locals are the best choices to experience the local lifestyle and culture. We will catch the afternoon flight to the westernmost city—
Kashgar
.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
Overnight in Kashgar
Meals:
Driving on the China and Pakistan highway to Taxkorgan (320kms)
In the morning, enjoy your nice buffet breakfast. At 09:00 your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby to start the adventure. Driving on the China and Pakistan highway about 4hrs to enjoy the landscape of Pamirs Plateau. On the way, you can experience beautiful
Karakul Lake
where the herds of livestock around the lakeside are reflected in lake Kirghiz herdsmen usually settle down and gra
Visit the Stone Fortress and Kashgar City Tour (320kms)
The tour will begin from the
Stone Fortress
, it is one of three most famous stone cities in history. Surrounded by the grassland, snow mountains and rivers, it is a strategically important castle on the ancient Silk Road. walk around the local pasture to experience the lifestyle of Tajik and enjoy the scenery of Taxkorgan. In the afternoon, drive back to Kashgar and visit
Idigar Mosque
, the la
Explore the famous Sunday Bazaar, then depart from Kashgar
Breakfast at the hotel and then pay a visit to the famous
Sunday bazaar
, where the farmers and buyers arriving by donkey cart, truck, bicycle, horseback, motorbike or on foot, with their animals. It’s loud, lively and cheerful as they arrive. It is quite interesting to witness their typical methods of bargin. Thereafter, we will arrange the airport transfer for you. Wish you have a pleasant jour
What’s Included
- Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.
- Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.
- All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary
- Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)
- Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
- Travel and health insurance when travel with us.
- 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.
What’s Excluded
- International and domestic flights not indicated, Airfare from Yining to Kashgar
- Food, Lunch or dinner not specified
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned
