2027 Xinjiang Panorama — 17 Days, 16 Nights

Experience the unique leisure experience on the Starlight Lanmei Express, and enjoy the unique geographical scenery of the Northwest along the way. Along the way, you can see the vast Gobi Desert, towering snow-capped mountains and other desolate and majestic scenery unique to the Northwest.

Enjoy breakfast in the train restaurant and arrive in Urumqi today.

[Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum] About 0.5 hours by road, with a visit of at least 60 minutes. The museum’s collection of more than 20,000 objects and sets explores the cultural history of Xinjiang. The museum is closed on Mondays. If it is closed, the visit will be omitted.

Experience the Darwazi style welcome dinner, and then check into the hotel to rest.

Special arrangement: Darwazi welcome banquet

Have breakfast at the hotel, and then head to Altay, Northern Xinjiang after today’s sightseeing.

[Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Scenic Area] (approximately 1 hour drive, no less than 3 hours tour), this is a world-famous mountain lake, known as the "Earthly Jade Pool". It has famous sights such as the Shimen Line, the West Mountain Pine View, the Blue Moon Sky in Longtan, and the Dinghai Needle, and overlooks the majestic Bogda Snow Peak.

Return to Urumqi and board Starlight Lanmei Express to Beitun.

Special arrangement: Tianchi Yaochi Feast

Arrive in Beitun City in the morning and take a bus to Hemu. The journey takes about 5 hours. Rest and meals will be arranged according to time conditions.

[Hemu Scenic Area] (Stay in the scenic area on the same day, the tour lasts no less than 300 minutes), transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus, view the Irtysh River, go to the birch forest and the Hemu River surrounded by white mist, visit the Hemu River Valley, view the flowers and Hemu Bridge in the alpine grassland Jiaden Valley, and view the Tuva villages and wooden houses on the Hemu River.

Stay in a special wooden house/hotel in Hemu Scenic Area.

Special arrangements: tea break experience in scenic spots; aerial photography activities

Have breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kanas today, which takes about 2.5 hours.

[Kanas Scenic Area] (Stay in the scenic area on the same day, visit for no less than 300 minutes). It has the beautiful natural scenery of northern Xinjiang and is known as "the last pure land of mankind", "God's back garden", and "the private land of gods". The lakes and mountains are integrated into one. It has the majestic scenery of the North and the beauty of the mountains and rivers south of the Yangtze River. Stroll along the wooden plank road by the lake and enjoy the tranquil Moon Bay, the magical Shenxian Bay, and the fairy-like Wolong Bay.

Experience the unique Kanas cruise and experience the beauty of the lakes and mountains in all directions.

Special arrangement: Kanas boat tour on the lake

Have breakfast at the hotel and continue sightseeing today before heading to Burqin.

[Kanas Three Bays & Fish Viewing Platform] (tour no less than 60 minutes), when the morning fog dissipates, you can continue to visit the scenery of Kanas Three Bays and the mysterious Kanas Lake.

Head to Burqin, enjoy a cold water fish feast upon arrival, and check into the hotel to rest.

Special arrangement: Burqin cold water fish feast

Have breakfast at the hotel and head to Yining or Jinghenan after visiting Burqin today.

[Colorful Beach] (approximately 0.5 hour drive, no less than 60 minutes of tour), there is a unique Yadan landform: undulating ditches, and dressing-style slopes and beaches are colorful and gorgeous.

Heading to Beitun, the drive takes about 1.5 hours. After dinner, board the Starlight Lanmei Express at Beitun Station and head to Yining or Jinghenan.

Have breakfast in the train restaurant, arrive today and head to Sayram Lake.

[Sailim Lake] (approximately 2.5 hours’ drive, no less than 300 minutes of tour), this place was called the Pure Sea of the Western Regions in ancient times, and has the reputation of “the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean”. It is an alpine cold water lake in Xinjiang and a national 5A-level scenic spot. The ground is covered with flowers and colorful. You can see the clear water, blue sky and sparkling waves in the near distance, and you can enjoy the white snow-capped sky in the distance.

Taste the special whitefish of Saihu Lake and stay at Sayram Lake Scenic Resort Hotel.

Special arrangement: Saihu special high whitefish; lake view hotel

Have breakfast at the hotel and have free time at Sayram Lake today before heading to Yining.

[Sayram Lake] Experience the unique beauty of Sayram Lake at different times again.

[Yining Liuxing Street] (about 2.5 hours’ drive, no less than 60 minutes of play), Liuxing Street has a long history and is famous for its unique hexagonal streets. It is a large cultural tourist attraction with beautiful environment, stability, harmony and vitality.

After the tour, board the Starlight Lanmei Express at Yining Station to Kuqa.

Arrive in Kuqa in the afternoon, visit the magical geological landscape and then go to Kashgar.

[Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon] (about 1.5 hours' drive, no less than 60 minutes of tour), it is known as one of the top ten canyons in China. It is located at the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain, in an inland arid area, covered with fine sand and clear springs. It can be called a masterpiece.

After dinner, board the Starlight Lanmei Express at Ku Station and continue south to Kashgar.

Arrive in Kashgar in the morning, enjoy local breakfast and then go sightseeing.

[Gaotai Dwellings] (approximately 0.5 hour drive, no less than 60 minutes tour), with a history of 600 years, is a major landscape in Kashgar showing ancient Uyghur residential architecture and folk customs. Here you can try making your own [earthen pottery] or [printing craft].

[Xiangfei Garden] (approximately 0.5 hour drive, approximately 60 minutes tour), a key cultural relic protection unit with outstanding architectural style and features. It tells the legendary story of Xiangfei from Kashgar to Beijing, from an aristocratic princess to a beloved one.

Experience a special Xinjiang-style meal and check into the hotel to rest after dinner.

Tip: The terrain of today’s tour route is special and it belongs to a high-altitude area, which is prone to altitude sickness and altitude sickness. It is recommended that tourists over 65 years old or with underlying diseases do not participate in today’s scenic spot tour and can choose to rest or have free activities in the city!

Have breakfast and drive to the Pamir Plateau along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, which takes about 3 hours.

[Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake] (about 3,300 meters above sea level, no less than 40 minutes to visit), this is an original ecological picture formed by blue sky and white clouds, snow mountains, lakes and sand mountains. On both sides of the lake stand the Gonggeer Jiubie Peak in the distance, and the scenery is spectacular. The Liusha River described in "Journey to the West" is here.

[Karakul Lake] (approximately 3,600 meters above sea level, no less than 40 minutes to visit) is a rare plateau lake in the world, surrounded by ice peaks and snow ridges. You can see the world's highest peaks above 7,000m at close range - Gonger Peak 7719m, Gonger Jiubie Peak 7530m, and Muztagh Peak 7546m. The three mountains towering on the Pamir Plateau are very spectacular.

After the tour, return to Kashgar for dinner and rest at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, today we will go to Hami after experiencing the folk customs of the ancient city in Kashgar.

[Kashgar Ancient City] (approximately 0.5 hour drive, no less than 90 minutes tour), known as a living fossil for the study of ancient Western Region cities, it is a famous cultural city with a history of more than 2,000 years. This open scenic spot is also the living area of Uyghur residents, showing their family life, ethnic characteristics, traditional handicrafts, delicious food and other unique customs.

[Id Kah Mosque] (no less than 40 minutes to visit), this is an Islamic mosque in China. It was built in 1442. It is an ancient building complex with strong national style and religious color. It is a model of Uyghur architectural art.

After dinner, go to Kashgar Station and board the Starlight Lanmei Express to Hami.

Have breakfast at the hotel. After today’s tour of Haidao, we will return to Lanzhou/Chengdu.

[Haidao Devil City] (approximately 1 hour drive, no less than 90 minutes tour), is the nearest transportation artery between ancient Dunhuang-Hami-Turpan. Along the way are ancient castles, beacons, prehistoric sites, fossil mountains and desert wild camel groups and other natural and cultural landscapes. The core area is called the "Devil City" because of its barren landscape.

Return to Hami after playing and board the Starlight Lanmei Express for the return journey.