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Departure: Daily

Day 01: Arrival in Urumqi
Upon arrival, check in at a local hotel and have a good rest. Visit the Southern Pasture if time permits.

Day 02: Urumqi - Houxia Industry Area
Cycle to Baiyanggou Valley via Tianshan along a slow upper slope. When you cycle close to the valley, the slope is abrupt. Cycle another 25km to Huoxia Industry Area.

Day 03: Houxia Industry Area - No. 1 Glacier
Cycle 55km to No. 1 Glacier. The rest of the day is for you at leisure. Taking pictures and riding horse are recommended.

Day 04: No. 1 Glacier - Baluntai
Cycle 3 hours to Shenglidaban along a zigzagging and rugged mountain road. Then head 60km to Baluntai. Stay overnight there.

Day 05: Baluntai - Chahannuoer Daban
Cycle 16km southeast to "Yellow Temple" for a visit. Then cycle back to Baluntai and have a short break. Continue your riding to Chahannuoer Daban.

Day 06: Chahannuoer Daban - Shengliqiao Daban
Cycle to the summit of Chahannuoer Daban and see an altar. You can pay for blessing for your families. Then move on over 30km to Shenglidaban.

Day 07: Shengliqiao Daban - Fanxiuqiao
Cycle to Fanxiuqiao along a flat road and enjoy the beautiful grassland scenery en route.

Day 08: Fanxiuqiao - Bayinbuluke - Swan Lake
Cycle 67km to Bayinbuluke along the left fork. Then cycle another 40km to Swan Lake. Stay overnight there in tent.

Day 09: Swan Lake - Inner Mongolia Grassland Ecosystem Research Station of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Enjoy the morning sunrise and the swans. Then cycle to Inner Mongolia Grassland Ecosystem Research Station Chinese Academy of Sciences. Stay overnight there.

Day 10: Inner Mongolia Grassland Ecosystem Research Station of Chinese Academy of Sciences - Dalongchi
Cycle to the end of the road and go through a 2km-long tunnel called Tielimati Daban. Then continue your cycling to Dalongchi.

Day 11: Dalongchi - Chisha Mountain
Cycle downhill along a flat road to Chisha Mountain.

Day 12: Chisha Mountain - Kuqa County
Cycle downhill to Kuqa via Tianshan Grand Canyon. Check in at a local hotel and have a good rest.

Day 13: Kuqa County - Urumqi
Visit the Subashi Ruins and the Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves. Take a flight to Urumqi in the afternoon and check in at a local hotel.

Day 14: Departure from Urumqi
Visit the Heavenly Lake by bike. End your bicycle tour here.