Across the Tianshan: Northern and Southern Xinjiang — 18 Days

Take the [Southern Train·Xiaoxiang Express] from Guangzhou Baiyun Station to the beautiful Xinjiang and start a pleasant journey!

Sightseeing along the way, entertainment in the car or rest by yourself!

Special train passes through reference points: Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Zhengzhou (train time is for reference only, subject to the departure notice)

Sightseeing along the way, entertainment in the car or rest by yourself!

Special train passes through reference points: Xi'an, Lanzhou (train time is for reference only, subject to the group departure notice)

The special train is expected to arrive at Hami Station in the afternoon.

After getting off the bus, go to [Haidao Devil City] (the drive is about 100 kilometers and about 90 minutes, and the tour is no less than 60 minutes). This is one of the most famous outdoor adventure routes in Hami. Visitors can feel the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang with "vast territory and infinite scenery". In the vast and uninhabited Gobi Desert, although life cannot exist, nature has used its magical power to create many works standing in the desert: some are like the ancient castles in Grimm's fairy tales, and some are like the palaces surrounding the mountain in The Lord of the Rings. When you get here, you will find that your imagination extends endlessly, including Pompeii ruins, ancient Roman battlefields, Buddhist shrines, and the big front door... The continuous castle complex, the rough style and the finishing touches complement each other, as if the wonders of the world are reproduced on the sea of sand, and it is also a longing place for photography enthusiasts!

After the welcome dinner, check into the hotel and rest.

After breakfast, go to [Hami Huiwang Mansion] (tour no less than 45 minutes). Hami King Scenic Area is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and a national cultural relic protection unit. Since the King of Hami has had a significant impact on maintaining the unification of Xinjiang and promoting national unity in history, the King of Hami Scenic Area is also an important base for promoting the unification of the motherland and national unity.

Afterwards, watch the Xinjiang song and dance [Twelve Muqam] (the time is no less than 50 minutes), go to the Twelve Muqam to watch the singing and dancing performances, and visit the museum. Beautiful Xinjiang girls and handsome Xinjiang boys will let you dissipate the fatigue of the day in singing and dancing and feel the enthusiasm of Xinjiang.

Take the special train to Urumqi in the afternoon; arrive in Urumqi in the evening and check into the hotel to rest!

Take a bus to the national 5A-level scenic spot [Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Scenic Area] (the drive is about 90 kilometers and 1.5 hours, and the tour is no less than 2 hours). Tianchi is a world-famous mountain lake. After arriving at the scenic spot, transfer to a shuttle bus to enter the scenic spot. In the scenic area, there are Shimen Line, Longtan Blue Moon, overlooking the majestic Bogda Snow Peak, Western Mountain Viewing Pines, Dinghai Shenzhen and other landscapes.

Visit [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar], a "window to Central Asia" that integrates characteristic architecture, folk customs, delicious food, catering and entertainment.

Take the special train to Beitun in the evening.

The special train arrived in Beitun in the morning and took the bus to Jiadengyu (the journey is about 230 kilometers and 3.5 hours)

After arriving at Jiadengyu, transfer to an eco-friendly vehicle and head to the Kanas Nature Reserve (the tour time is no less than 4 hours, including the scenic transportation time). Kanas is the only Swiss scenery in Asia. It is known as the last piece of pure land for mankind, God's back garden, and the private land of gods. Mongolian means "beautiful, rich, mysterious". The lakes and mountains here are integrated into one, and it has the majestic scenery of the north and the beauty of the mountains and rivers of the south of the Yangtze River.

Check into Jiadengyu Hotel after the tour.

After breakfast, go to [Hemu Scenic Area] (about 40 kilometers and 1 hour by shuttle bus, about 30 kilometers and 1 hour by shuttle bus, and the tour time is no less than 3 hours). All the houses in Hemu Village are simple cabins, scattered in the valleys in the mountains. Local ethnic minority compatriots are working in the yards, which looks simple and quiet. The Hemu River flows beside the village. The water is light blue and very clear. There are also grasslands, birch forests, etc. surrounding the village, with beautiful scenery. Hemu Village is a primitive and simple mountain village in the beautiful and spectacular Altai Mountains of Xinjiang. It is known as the "photographer's paradise", with small bridges, flowing water and curling smoke. The quaint mountain village scenery is as mysterious as Kanas Lake. You can climb to the Harden Observation Deck and overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Ancient Village.

Then take the bus back to Beitun, passing through Burqin. Visit the [Colorful Beach Scenic Area] known as the fairy tale world (the tour time is no less than 40 minutes). The Colorful Beach is located along the Irtysh River. A river separates the two banks. On the south bank is the lush, leafy poplar primeval forest; on the north bank is the colorful volcanic lava and cliff-like Yadan landform with undulating mountains and changeable colors.

Take a special train to Henan/Yining in the evening.

special train arrived in Jinghenan/Yining.

Take a bus to Xinjiang’s snowy pearl of mountain lakes [Sailim Lake]. Sayram Lake is a beautiful mountain lake in Xinjiang. It is also the place where the warm and humid air currents from the Atlantic Ocean last favored it. Therefore, it is said to be “the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean”. Sayram Lake is like a bright sapphire hanging high in the fault basin between the West Tianshan Mountains. The lake is surrounded by mountains and the sky and water reflect each other, allowing people to fully experience the romantic feelings of returning to nature.

Go to [Horgos Port], one of my country's three continental trade ports (the tour time is no less than 60 minutes). It is a "six-in-one" transportation hub and comprehensive multi-functional port integrating highways, railways, pipelines, aviation, optical cables, and mail.

After the visit, check into a local hotel in Yining.

After breakfast, go to Tianshan Green Island, a national 5A-level scenic spot [Nalati Grassland-River Valley Grassland]. Nalati Grassland is a subalpine meadow plant area one of the four largest grasslands in the world. It has been a well-known pasture since ancient times. The beautiful grassland scenery and local Kazakh folk customs are combined to become a well-known tourist resort in Xinjiang. Snow-capped mountains and grasslands, green pines and cypresses, and river poplars are dotted on the grasslands, with distinct layers, allowing you to experience the rich folk customs and the fresh breath of nature.

After breakfast, visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, surrounded by mountains on the southern slopes of the Tianshan range. Its red rock formations date to the Cretaceous, about 140 million years ago. Over millions of years, wind, rain and floodwater carved the layered ridges and gullies that give the canyon its distinctive appearance.

Enjoy the evening musical drama "Apricot Blossom Appointment, Silk Road to Kucha", which integrates Kucha Kucha dance, Buddhist music, folk dance, folk customs, intangible cultural heritage, and poetry. The beautiful stage design and layout, the complementary electroacoustic light and shadow integration, and the unique folk customs of the Western Regions immersed the audience in it.

Wankuche took a special train to Kashgar.

The special train arrived in Kashgar early and traveled along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway (National Highway 314) to the Pamir Plateau, the roof of the world. Along the way, you can enjoy the Gezi Canyon, Gezi Station, Liusha River, Red Mountain and other landscapes.

Visit [Karakul Lake] (tour time is about 60 minutes). Karakul Lake means "Black Sea", with an altitude of 3,600 meters, a lake depth of 30 meters, and a total area of 10 square kilometers. It is a rare plateau lake in the world, surrounded by ice peaks and snow ridges. You can see the Kunlun Three Heroes, the peaks above 7,000 meters above sea level, at close range.

Then go to [Stone City] (tour for about 40 minutes). Stone City is located on the north side of Taxkorgan County and is a well-known ancient city site along the ancient Silk Road. With an altitude of 3,700 meters, it occupies an important position and is majestic. From the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, expansion and garrisoning continued, and the height of the city wall reached more than 20 meters. In the early Yuan Dynasty, great construction work was carried out to expand the city walls of Stone City, and the old Stone City was given a new look.

Go to [Golden Grass Beach] (visit about 40 minutes). Alar Golden Grass Beach is just on the edge of Taxkorgan County and under the Stone City. The Taxkorgan River flows through here. The water and grass here are abundant, cattle and sheep are everywhere, and it blends beautifully with the snow-capped mountains, white clouds and blue sky in the distance.

Go to Taxkorgan County to check in!

After breakfast, go to [Tajik Home Visit] (visit time is about 1 hour). The Tajik race belongs to the Indo-Mediterranean type of the Europa race. "Tajik" is the self-proclaimed name of this nation, which means "Crown". The Tajiks have their own language, which belongs to the Pamir branch of the Iranian language family of the Indo-European language family. Due to frequent ethnic exchanges, many Tajiks in Xinjiang are fluent in both Uyghur and Kirgiz languages, and generally use Uyghur.

Go to [Baisha Lake] (tour time is about 1 hour). Located in the Pamir Plateau Mountains in Kashgar, Xinjiang, it is a plateau flat lake with an area of 44 square kilometers. On both sides of Baisha Lake stands Gonggeer Jiubie Peak. Such beautiful scenery makes the snow-capped mountains and lakes that have been sleeping for thousands of years appear more pure and quiet.

Return to Kashgar and check into the hotel.

After breakfast, visit the national 5A-level scenic spot [Old Town of Kashgar] (tour for about 60 minutes), and participate in the city opening ceremony. At the east gate of the ancient city of Kashgar, folk artists in the old city dressed in costumes perform antique city entrance ceremonies, folk song and dance performances, and antique city entrance ceremonies integrating ethnic music and dance elements, recreating the unique courtesy of welcoming distinguished guests in the ancient city of thousands of years.

Visit the [Id Kah Grand Mosque] (tour for about 30 minutes). It is an ancient Islamic building complex with strong national style and religious color built by integrating Arab architectural features and Uyghur architectural style.

Visit [Xiangfei Garden] (visit about 60 minutes). Xiangfei Garden is named after "Xiangfei". The architectural style highlights the integration of traditional architecture and modern elements. It tells the legendary story of Xiangfei from birth to death, from Kashgar to Beijing, from a noble princess to a person who is loved by thousands of people, from three aspects: hometown, former residence and old friends.

Take the special train to Korla in the evening.

Arrive in Korla by train early and drive to [Luobu Village] (tour time is about 1.5 hours). The Luobu Village covers an area of 72 square kilometers and belongs to the Qiongkule Ranch. It is a place where the Luobu people live. The village area covers the Taklimakan Desert, wandering lakes, Tarim River, primitive Populus euphratica forest, grassland and the Luobu people. The Luobu people are one of the older ethnic groups in Xinjiang. They live next to Xiaohaizi on the banks of the Tarim River. They "do not grow grains or herd livestock, but only fish in small boats for food."

Note:[Luobu Village]foreigners are not allowed to visit.

We continue to go deeper and arrive at the [Taklimakan Desert]. The Taklimakan Desert, also known as the Sea of Death, is located in the center of the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang. You can ride a camel here (personal entertainment project, at your own expense).

Then go to [Bosten Lake Lianhai World], which is an inland freshwater lake in my country and was called the West Sea in ancient times. It is one of the four major reed production areas in my country. There are wild water lilies in the lake.

Check into the hotel after the tour.