Grand Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Platinum Diamond Edition — 14 Days

[Full day] Take a car from the hotel to visit [Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Scenic Area] (including cruise ship, the whole tour is not less than 4 hours). Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Scenic Area is centered on Tianchi, with a complete 4 It is a vertical natural landscape zone with snow-capped mountains, glaciers and alpine lakes as its main features. It takes ancient Yao Chi myths and folk customs as its cultural connotation. It is a tourist attraction for sightseeing, popular science investigation, adventure, leisure and fitness and folk customs.

Then take the New Oriental Express to [Beitun].

In the morning, we went to Chonghur [Kazakh Home Visit] to taste Kazakh family food and understand the lifestyle of ethnic minorities.

In the afternoon, visit [Colorful Beach], a unique colorful hilly landform by the Irtysh River. The two banks of the river are different in the north and south. The south bank is an oasis desert, and the north bank is a colorful sandstone landform.

After breakfast, go to [Kanas Scenic Area] (about 2 hours’ drive) and visit Kanas Lake (including cruise ship), Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay and other iconic attractions.

In the morning, go to [Hemu Village], which is known as the wonderland on earth. You can have free activities in Hemu Village. You can hike to the Hemu River or climb to the observation deck to take pictures of the natural scenery. Hemu is where the Tuva people live, and the primitive villages and prairie are harmoniously integrated. You can enjoy the bright starry sky at night.

Enjoy a special cold water fish feast for dinner, and then take a special train to [Jinghenan].

Arrive in Jinghenan early in the morning. After breakfast, go to Sayram Lake, known as the "last teardrop of the Atlantic Ocean" (approximately 1.5 hours' drive). The lake is crystal clear and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Sayram Lake shows different blue colors under different lights. Around 6, wildflowers bloom around the lake and the scenery is beautiful.

Arrive in Yining in the evening and visit the multicultural [Six Star Street].

In the morning, drive to the [Nalati Grassland-Sky Grassland Route], known as the four largest grasslands in Asia and Europe (the total tour time is no less than 4 hours). The Nalati Grassland is known as the "Tianshan Green Island" with its three-dimensional and diverse landscapes and rich nomadic culture. It is an ideal destination to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in nature and ethnic customs.

After breakfast, transfer to a 7-seater commercial vehicle and set off. Take the Duku Highway to the town of Bayinbuluke. Upon arrival, visit the [Bayinbuluke Grassland], which is the second largest grassland in China, second only to the Erdos Grassland in Inner Mongolia. Meaning "rich spring" in Mongolian, the grassland has flat terrain and abundant water and grass. It is a typical grass meadow and one of the important animal husbandry bases in Xinjiang. There are the Kaidu River with "nine twists and turns" and the elegant and charming Swan Lake.

After the tour, check into the hotel.

After breakfast, we drove the southern section of the Jingduku Highway to the Mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains. Surrounded by the mountains at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains has been eroded by wind and rain for hundreds of millions of years, and washed away by torrents, forming a criss-crossing, orderly stack of ridges and grooves. It is a marvelous and natural wonder.

Take the New Oriental Express from Wankuche to [Kashgar].

Arrive in Kashgar early and drive along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau (about 3 hours' drive). On the way, you will enjoy the strange landscape of Baisha Lake. The white sand mountains of Baisha Lake are in sharp contrast with the blue of the lake. The towering snow-capped mountains in the background form a beautiful picture.

Arrive in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in the evening and go to visit [Golden Grass Beach], which is located on the edge of Taxkorgan County. It is named after the golden color of the grassland in autumn. It is a vast area and has natural landscapes such as wetlands, meadows, rivers and snow-capped mountains. This is a beautiful nomadic cultural reserve with cattle and sheep everywhere and picturesque scenery.

Then go to [Stone City]. Stone City is an ancient city ruins in Xinjiang. It is located on the north side of Taxkorgan County with an altitude of 3100 meters. It is an important post station on the ancient Silk Road. It was built in the Han Dynasty and was once the Puli King's City, one of the thirty-six countries in the Western Regions. Stone City and Golden Grass Beach are adjacent to each other, forming a magnificent natural and historical landscape.

Experience [Tajik Home Visit] in the morning and learn about the unique culture of this plateau eagle tribe.

Then visit [Karakul Lake] (about 2 hours drive). Karakul Lake is named "Black Lake" because of its deep and dark water. The lake water shows various colors such as blue, green, and black under different lights. The reflection of Muztagh Peak is particularly spectacular.

Return to [Kashgar] in the evening.

After breakfast, visit [Kashgar Old Town]. Kashgar Old Town is a labyrinth-like city block characterized by Islamic culture. Visit [Id Kah Mosque] and [Gaotai Folk Residences] to feel the strongest Uyghur customs.

Take a special train to [Korla] in the evening.

Arrive in Korla in the morning and drive to the [Rob Village] on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert (foreigners are not allowed to visit) (about 2 hours' drive). The village covers an area of 72 square kilometers. The village area covers the Taklimakan Desert, wandering lakes, Tarim River, original Populus euphratica forest, grassland, etc. Deserts, inland rivers, green corridors and the Silk Road meet here to form a natural landscape of golden quality.

The Luobu people are one of the older ethnic groups in Xinjiang. They live next to the small sea in the Tarim River. They "do not grow grains or herd livestock, but only fish in small boats for food." As we continue deeper in, we can see large expanses of Populus euphratica along the Tarim River, and then arrive at the Taklimakan Desert, where we can take pictures of vivid desert camel shadows and spectacular desert sunsets.