7 Days Excursion to Northern Xinjiang

Arrive in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang. Transfer to hotel. Visit Xinjiang Regional Museum. Evening: International Grand Bazaar. Overnight Urumqi.

Meal: D
Accommodation: Urumqi

Drive north to Burqin (about 8 hours). Stop at Kuitun Grand Canyon. Overnight Burqin.

Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Burqin

Drive to Kanas Lake (1,374m), a stunning alpine lake in the Altai Mountains. Visit the lake and Fish Watching Pavilion. Overnight Kanas.

Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Kanas

Morning: Kanas Lake cruise (optional). Drive to Hemu Village, a picturesque Tuva village. Sunset over the village. Overnight Hemu.

Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Hemu

Sunrise at Hemu Village. Drive to Wucaitan (Colorful Beach) for sunset views of the Irtysh River and colorful rock formations. Overnight Burqin.

Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Burqin

Drive back to Urumqi (about 8 hours). Overnight Urumqi.

Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Urumqi

Morning visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi), a crystal-clear alpine lake at the foot of Bogda Peak (5,445m). Afternoon: transfer to airport. Tour ends.

Meal: B,L
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