In-Depth 12 Day Ultimate North Xinjiang Bucket List Tour

We all know Xinjiang is large, but how large exactly is it? In fact, the territory of Xinjiang Province covers a huge area that equals almost 1/6 land of entire China, that's larger than France, Germany, Spain and Britain combined!

Imagine self-driving on this vast and diverse land, you would cross almost all kinds of landforms on earth, from 6000m altitude snow-capped mountains to -200m flaming basins. from misty pine forests to boundless desert; from vibrant prairies to uncanny Gobi ghost town; from ocean-sized lakes to magnificent grand canyon; This is Xinjiang, a magical land full of surprises that makes travelers come back again and again.

This well-designed 12-day Xinjiang tour includes the majority of Xinjiang’s highlight places with all kinds of landforms. you’ll experience the best parts of Xinjiang in the most comfortable way of travelling.

Start your epic journey in Urumqi, drive from the northernmost fairy-tale like Kanas forest and Hemu village, to the Gobi desert “ghost town” of Karamay, then all the way to the westernmost point, the incredible Sayram Lake,to hike the Xiata Ancient Trail in Tianshan snow mountains, ride horses across Kalajun Prairies in the best season to find Kazak people with their falcon, lost in the sea of flowers in Nalati grassland; and then fly to the east Xinjiang to explore a completely different world. Watch the Flaming Mountain Canyons, explore the thousand-year-old lost cities of the ancient Silk Road, and adventure through the Kumutage desert. This is the ultimate trip and best choice for first-time visitors to Xinjiang. Put on your most comfortable shoes and let’s go!

Destination: Xinjiang, China  

Date (12 day 11 night)    

Group Size: 6-20 people of different nationalities

Hotel: 4-5 star best expat-friendly hotel throughout the trip with daily breakfast

Trip Route Overview - 

D1 Urumqi arrival

D2 Urumqi -( ✈️  7:25am-8:45am)- Kanas

D3 Kanas -(1h)- Hemu Village

D4 Hemu Village -(3h)- Burqin -(2h) Karamay

D5 Karamay -(5h)- Sayram Lake- (2h)- Yining

D6 Sayram Lake -(3h)- Tekesi

D7 Tekesi -(1h)- Xiata -(1h)- Tekesi

D8 Tekesi -(1h)- Kalajun -(1h)- Tekesi

D9 Tekesi -(3h)- Nalati

D10 Nalati -( ✈️ 7:25am-8:45am)- Urumqi -(3h)- Turpan

D11 Turpan -(1h) -Shanshan - (3h)- Urumqi

D12 Urumqi departure

Travel comfortably

stay everynight at the best 4-5 star expat-friendly hotels and resort. comfortable tour bus with high vacancy rate. Every day drive well-controlled under 7 hours. Upgraded itinerary with extra two flights during the tour to save lots of time!

The Cost :

What's included:

√ Transport: 12 days of private local transport, airport picking up & seeing off service during designated time of arrival/departure.

√ Tour guide: experienced English-speaking local tour guide

√ Hotel: best expat-friendly local hotel every night (4-5 star) with daily breakfast

√ Entrance Tickets to all the main scenic spots listed in the itinerary

√ One complimentary dinner in day 9

√ Travel insurance

√  first-aid kit, water, travel kit, coffee, Covid hygiene kit, etc

What's not included:

× Main transportation (flights) from and to Xinjiang

× Flight from Urumqi to Kanas in Day 2; from Nalati to Urumqi in Day 10

× The rest of the main meals during the trip

× Single room supplement 3600rmb/3800rmb (Jul/Aug)

× Invoice, personal expenses and unexpected expenses

We take 5000rmb depositfor this 8-day trip when you sign up. The balance needs to be paid 7 days prior to departure. If you cancel 28 days prior to departure, full refund will be offered; if you cancel 14 days prior to departure, we will take 1000rmb as cancellation fee; if you cancel within 14 days, will take 2000rmb as cancellation fee.

Recommended Flight/Train Schedule 

Day 1: Shanghai ➡️ Urumqi

12:45 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport T1 -(Spring Airlines 9C8865)- 18:05 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport T2

Day 2: Urumqi ➡️ Kanas (Please book flight arrive at Kanas at ONLY 08:45am)

07:05 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport T3 -(China Southern Airlines CZ6613)- 08:45 Burqin Kanas Airport

Day 10: Nalati ➡️ Urumqi (Please book this flight ONLY)

09:00 Nalati Airport -(Tianjing Airlines GS7528)- 09:55 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport T2

Day 12: Urumqi ➡️ Shanghai

10:00 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport -(Loong Air GJ8998)- 16:40 Shanghai Pudong Airport

What you should Bring 

1. Your original passport, required paper, some emergency cash

2. Suitcases; backpack; at least 2 pairs of comfortable shoes

3. Clothes for a wide range of temperature (12-35°C) - including at least 1 warm jacket; 2 light jackets; several t-shirts, pants, dresses etc

4. Sunscreen, hat, lip balm, moisturizing skincare products, toiletries, waterbottle, energy snacks

5. basic medicines

6. phone, books, ipad, earphones, power bank etc

Trip Inquiry:

Telephone:15001791355

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OKDeal Travel Disclaimer:

1.OKDealTravel does not accept anyresponsibility for the following unpredictable factors or changes caused byforce majeure:

A.Due to weather and other force majeurefactors: temporary closure of the scenic spot, suspension of sightseeingvehicles and other scenic areas;

B.Seasonal landscapes that depend on weather conditions, such as snow,flowers, leaves, etc., are greatly affected by weather changes and cannot beguaranteed. The pictures in the advertisements are for reference only;

2. The availability of the hotel facilities(amenities) such as swimming pools, saunas, fitness facilities,etc., the open and closing time may be changed by the hotel;

3. The price of the self-funded items inthe itinerary, such as hot springs, cycling, fruit picking, etc., may bechanged by the local owner. The price in the advertisement is forreference only.

4. If any uncontrollable factors, suchas weather, traffic, etc., affect the itinerary, in order to ensurethe safety of travelers, the itinerary may be adjusted accordingto the actual situation.

5. The hotel single bed or double bed availability is not guaranteed.