Arrive in Urumqi City

Welcome to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. Getting off the plane or the train, you will find your tour guide is already waiting for you. Along the way to your hotel, you can enjoy the charming natural scenery and learn more about the history, culture and customs of the vast region from the guide. And you can get a nice rest once arriving at the hotel.

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Visit the Heavenly Lake

With a nice breakfast, you will then be taken to visit the
Heavenly Lake
, which is located halfway up the Bogda Peak, the highest mountain in the eastern
Tianshan Mountains
. The Lake will offer you picturesque scenery that earns it the name of the“Yaochi”(a fairyland in a Chinese myth). Trekking, taking the cruise or even the cable car to the Maya Mountains, you’ll harvest an incredible view o

Enjoy a Day in Hemu Village

Today your mission is to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing day in the picturesque
Hemu Village
, where you can soak in the serene atmosphere of this charming countryside nestled in the Altay Mountains. Why not take a leisure stroll along the Hemu River, which meanders through the vast, open grasslands, or venture deeper into the serene landscape to fully immerse yourself in its peaceful charm, and do

Drive to Kanas Lake

Enjoy a chill morning, and then your day will start with the breathtaking
Kanas Lake
. Known for its stunning natural beauty and the mysterious legend of the
Kanas Lake Monster
, this scenic area feels like a fairyland coming to life.

You’d better go up to the
Guanyu Pavilion
 if you want to gain a panoramic view of natural wonders such as the well-known
Three Bays
 (
Moon Bay
,
Dragon Bay

Feel the Charming Colorful Beach,Visit Urho Ghost City

There are two highlights today. First, you will have a wonderful view of the much well-known
Five Colored Beach
, a natural masterpiece that feels like stepping into a painter’s dream. As you wander through this stunning landscape, you’ll be captivated by the vibrant layers of red, yellow, green, and purple hues that streak across the cliffs, creating a mesmerizing contrast against the deep blue

Drive Back to Urumqi

After savoring a steaming bowl of naan bread with fragrant milk tea, your driver will navigate the serpentine roads of the Xinjiang landscape, guiding you back to Urumqi’s bustling bazaar where the scent of cumin and roasting lamb already permeates the skyline. And you can have a good rest at your hotel upon arrival.

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Have a Free Day in Urumqi

Today is yours to relax and explore Urumqi however you wish. Sleep in, savor a leisurely breakfast, or wander through the city’s charming streets lined with Silk Road-inspired shops and local markets.

You can head to the
International Grand Bazaar
which is the largest bazaar in Urumqi. There you’ll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, knives, carpets and almost anything

Harvest a Turpan City Tour

Today you will enjoy a full day excursion Turpan. And your journey must begin with
Tuyoq Village
, the ancient Uyghur settlement nestled deep in the heart of Flaming Mountain Canyon. As one of Xinjiang’s oldest continuously inhabited villages, it whispers tales of its sacred past—once a revered Buddhist and Islamic pilgrimage site. Wander through its four captivating sections: the dramatic canyon

Continue the Turpan Tour, Head to Dunhuang

Your day begins with a morning departure from the hotel, venturing first to the remarkable
Karez Well
—an ingenious underground irrigation network that has sustained life in this arid region for over 2,000 years. Wander through its cool, shaded tunnels to marvel at this ancient engineering wonder while escaping the summer heat.

Then, you will stand in awe before the
Sugong Minaret
, China’s ta

Explore Dunhuang

Today we will have a full day sightseeing in Dunhuang. First, you’ll head to the world-renowned
Mogao Grottoes
, where you can admire the exquisite murals and sculptures under the guidance of a professional guide. Immerse yourself in the charm of thousand-year-old Buddhist art and learn about the history and culture of the Silk Road.

Apart from that, you will visit the
Mingsha Mountains
. Unde

Marvel at Jiayuguan Pass

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on the journey to the legendary 
Jiayuguan Pass
—the mighty western gateway of the Great Wall. Standing proudly since the Ming Dynasty, this imposing fortress once marked the farthest frontier of ancient China, where soldiers kept watch over the vast Silk Road.

Next, you will step into the 
Great Wall Museum
, the first of its kind dedica

Visit Mati Temple

Please, get up early to catch the sunrise in the splendid
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
. Ribbons of reds, oranges and yellows slice through the rock, to create a rainbow vista contained only by the contours of the jagged mountain peaks.  

Continue our trip to
Mati Temple
, which was built in Jin Dynasty. There, a series of horse shoe prints are visible in Grotto 9, which are said to

Travel to Xining

Enjoy a morning at the hotel, around 9am, you will take the fast train along the
Qilian Mountain
 with the splendid scenery to Xining.

There, what you can’t miss is the grand
Kumbum Monastery
, also known as Ta’er Monastery standing as a beacon of Tibetan Buddhism and a testament to centuries of spiritual devotion. As you approach this sacred site, the air seems to thicken with the scent of in

Enjoy a Chill Day in Xining City

Another delighted day is coming. And today you will have a your inside the city. You can ride the bikes around the beautiful Qinghai Lake after 2hrs driving, or have the light trekking in the cole flower sea. It’s no exaggeration to say that Qinghai Lake is a miracle that is endowed by a deity. Then you will head to the
Chaka Salt Lake
.

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Immerse Yourself in Chaka Salt Lake, End the Tour

Today is the last day of our journey, we are going to enjoy the beautiful
Chaka Salt Lake
, this vast“Mirror of the Sky”resembles a huge piece of jade inlaid in the Gobi Desert. Walking by the lake, you can experience the purity and magnificence of the lake.

After that, your enjoyable Silk Road trip is about to end, you will be back to Xining to catch your flight. Wish you have a pleasant journ