This carefully planned tour will take you to deep into the heart of China to the most 'inland' city in the world - Urumqi. This city had strategic importance on the ancient Silk Road and there are many cultural relics which together with the natural landscape will add to the wonder of your Urumqi trip. The characteristic land form and local ethnic flavor are features that single out this tour from any other. Here you will see the famous Heaven Lake and the great Southern Pasture, while the Xinjiang Museum will show yet more of the history and culture. In addition, trips to surrounding cities like Kashgar or Tashkorgan will enrich your tour of this attractive region.