Highlights
- Kanas Lake Scenic Area - a pristine glacial lake at 1,374m altitude. Surrounded by snowy peaks and forests, blending natural beauty and Tuva culture
- Sayram Lake -surrounded by mountains, a stunning alpine lake with mirror-like waters
- Princess Jieyou Lavender Museum in Huocheng explore vast lavender fields, one of the worldās three major lavender-producing areas
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Accomodation
- Stay at local 4 star hotel
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Singapore āļø Beijing
- Depart Singapore for your transit flight to Urumqi via Beijing
Day 2 - Beijing āļø Urumqi š Koktokay (B/L/D)
- Upon arrival in Urumqi, enjoy a simple breakfast
- Wild Horse Ancient Ecological Park – located in Liyushan Park, it features petrified wood, iron meteorites, Przewalskiās horse, Ferghana horse, and more.
- Transfer to Koktokay, check into hotel
Day 3 - Koktokay š Burqin (B/L/D)
- Koktokay National Geopark – consists of Ertix Grand Canyon, Kekesuli Lake, Iremit Lake, and the Kalaxianger Earthquake Fault Zone
- Kalaxianger Fault Zone – a 176km-long relic from a magnitude-8 earthquake in 1931; called the worldās best-preserved earthquake site
- Photostop View of Iremit Lake – a figure-8-shaped lake surrounded by lush mountains
- Birch Forest – a picturesque landscape with Kazakh villages and roaming horses
- Divine Bell Mountain – a towering solitary peak by the Irtysh River, shrouded in legend
- Photostop View of Kekesuli Lake – (scenic view) also called Wild Duck Lake, a bird sanctuary with reeds and floating islands.
- Ertix Grand Canyon – deep canyon carved by the river, surrounded by peaks, forests, and Divine Bell Mountain ā a spectacular sight in the Altai Mountains
Day 4 - Burqin š Hemu Village (B/L/D)ā
- Hemu Village – the largest and most remote Tuva ethnic village in China. Scenic wooden cottages amidst mountains and forests, ideal for photography and cultural immersion
Day 5 - Hemu Village š Kanas (B/L/D) ā
- Kanas Lake Scenic Area – a pristine glacial lake at 1,374m altitude. Surrounded by snowy peaks and forests, blending natural beauty and Tuva culture
- Wolong Bay – peaceful and mirror-like on one side, roaring on the other.
- Moon Bay – crescent-shaped bay with changing colors
- Immortal Bay – serene misty scenes at dawn among birch trees
- Fish Viewing Pavilion – highest point with a panoramic view of the lake
Day 6 - Kanas š Burqin (B/L/D)
- Colorful Beach (Five-Colored Beach) – unique riverbank landscape of vivid, multi-colored rock formations shaped by wind and water erosion
- Burqin Riverbank Night Market – free and easy
Day 7 - Burqin š Karamay š Kuytun (B/L/D)
- Urho Devil City (Ghost City) – a surreal landscape shaped by wind erosion; eerie winds produce ghostly sounds
- Hundred-Mile Oilfield – is a key petroleum hub in western China. View hundreds of ānodding donkeyā oil pumps working tirelessly
Day 8 - Kuytun š Yining (B/L/D)
- Sayram Lake – surrounded by mountains, a stunning alpine lake with mirror-like waters
- Haixi Grassland – lush pastureland west of the lake
- Genghis Khanās Commanding Platform – site of a historical military encampment during the Mongol Westward Campaign in 1219
- Guozigou Bridge – an engineering marvel with twin towers and double cable-stayed spans across a deep valley
- Princess Jieyou Lavender Museum in Huocheng (pass through) – explore vast lavender fields, one of the worldās three major lavender-producing areas
Day 9 - Yining š Nalati (B/L/D)
- Nalati Grassland – among Chinaās top six grasslands. Rolling meadows, wildflowers, and alpine views
- Nalati Aerial Grassland – a high-altitude meadow with yurts, wildflowers, and panoramic scenery
- āBeekeeper Girlā Spot – inspired by the song āThe Shepherd of Koktokay,ā relive the romance and music of the steppes
Day 10 - Nalati š Dushanzi (B/L/D)
- Northern section of the Duku Highway – a miracle of Chinese highway engineering connecting southern and northern Xinjiang
- Stop at Qiaoerma Martyrsā Cemetery, paying respects to 168 heroes who died building the highway
- Tangbula Grassland Gallery – one of Iliās most beautiful grasslands, with winding rivers, forests, and wildflowers. Especially vibrant in summer
Day 11 - Dushanzi š Urumqi (B/L/D)
- Dushanzi Grand Canyon – majestic red canyons shaped like brush strokes from Chinese landscape painting
- International Grand Bazaar – the largest bazaar in the world. Explore ethnic clothing, carpets, crafts, and Uyghur cuisine ā a bustling Silk Road experience
Day 12 - Urumqi š Turpan (B/L/D)
- Tianshan Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) – a scenic alpine lake in the Tianshan Mountains
- En route to Turpan, view Wind Power Station and Salt Lake
- Gaochang Ancient City – a well-preserved ancient city site that played a key role in the Silk Road
Day 13 - Turpan š Urumqi (B/L/D)
- Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves – 83 caves cut into cliffs during the late Northern and Southern Dynasties; 57 remain today with vivid murals
- Flaming Mountains – red sandstone mountains made famous by Journey to the West
- Karez Well SystemĀ – ancient underground irrigation tunnels ā an ingenious solution for desert agriculture
Day 14 - Urumqi āļø Beijing āļø Singapore (B/L)
- Free time after breakfast. Enjoy lunch before transferring to the airport. Dinner is at your own expense at Beijing airport
Day 15 - Singapore
- Land in Singapore
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