Urumqi Tours

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.

Relevant Itinerary


6-Day of Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Urumqi - Turpan - Urumqi

 

Day 01: Arrival in Urumqi
The guide will pick you up at the airport and tranfer to the hotel. Free in the rest time. 

 

Day 02: Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Urumqi
Transfer to the Heavenly Lake and visit the A Gleam of the Stone Gate, the Carpet Factory and drop at a herdman's family and taste the local flavor dinner. Transfer back to Urumqi.

 

Day 03: Urumqi
Transfer to visit the Southern Pasture, Pine Forests, Rainbow Bridge and Poplar Valley Waterfall. 

 

Day 04: Urumqi - Turpan
Drive to Turpan and visit the Big Windmill, Salt Lake City, Daban City, Sugong Pagoda, Grape Valley, Karez Well and watch the Folk Dance and Sing Performance. 

 

Day 05: Turpan - Urumqi
Visit the Gaochang Ruins, Flame Hill, Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave and the Astana-Karakhoja Ancient Tombs. Transfer back to Urumqi in the evening. 

 

Day 06: Departure from Urumqi
See off.