1 Nalati Grassland
1 karakulli lake
1 Sailimu Lake
1 Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon

China's Natural Scenery Series 2 | [Xinjiang Panoramic In-depth Tour] Southern Xinjiang + Northern Xinjiang 16 days and 14 nights to explore the Pamir Plateau/Kanas Lake/Tianshan Tianchi!

16-day panoramic loop | All-inclusive with zero hidden costs | Pamir Plateau crossing | Devil's City + colorful beach wonders | Exclusive free ice cream + century-old teahouse | Professional Chinese tour guide will accompany you throughout the journey
Depart: China*
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16 days 14 nights

China's Natural Scenery Series 2 | [Xinjiang Panoramic In-depth Tour] Southern Xinjiang + Northern Xinjiang 16 days and 14 nights to explore the Pamir Plateau/Kanas Lake/Tianshan Tianchi!

16-day panoramic loop | All-inclusive with zero hidden costs | Pamir Plateau crossing | Devil's City + colorful beach wonders | Exclusive free ice cream + century-old teahouse | Professional Chinese tour guide will accompany you throughout the journey
Depart: China*
Return:
Depart: China*     Return:
16 days 14 nights
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Home—Kashgar

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The distinguished guests will go to the airport where they live, check in, and then fly to Kashgar. They will spend the night on the plane. Please pay attention to your rest at night. It is relatively cold on the plane, so please prepare wind-proof clothing.

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Arrive in Kashgar

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Arrive in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region by plane today ---Kashgar PrefectureThe Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is the largest among China's five autonomous regions (accounting for one-sixth of China's area) and has the largest number of ethnic minorities (47 ethnic groups in total). It is also a must-visit city on the Silk Road. Arrive and check into hotel after dinner

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Day 3

Kashgar

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Kashgar Old Town-Old Teahouse-Id Kah Mosque-Handmade Street

Apply for foreigner passes in the morning.tour【Handicraft street】It is an ancient cultural street with a history of more than 400 years.Special gift of Century-old teahouse, to experience the unique tea-drinking culture of the local Uighurs, and has been reported on CCTV many times;

visit【Id Kah Mosque】(Id Kah Mosque)It is a large-scale Islamic building with a history of more than 500 years. The mosque consists of a chapel, a prayer hall, a gatehouse, a pool and other buildings. The temple door is made of yellow bricks, with gypsum joints and clear lines. The main hall of the mosque is more than 160 meters long, with very spacious eaves and exquisite wood carvings and painted patterns on the ceiling. Whenever the grand Islamic festivals - "Ruz Festival" and "Aid al-Adha" come, the mosque square becomes a place for Uyghur people to enjoy themselves. In front of the mosque square, local Uyghur elderly people sat and chatted leisurely, and many people were releasing pigeons.

【Kashgar ancient city】(Kashgar ancient city)  Kashgar Old Town is located in the center of Kashgar, Xinjiang. It has a century-old history. It is a representative of Kashgar and Uyghur classic culture. It is also one of the famous tourist attractions in Kashgar and even Xinjiang. Most of the buildings in the old city are full of Islamic and Uyghur customs. The streets are criss-crossed and uniform in style, which is very suitable for taking pictures. When tourists walk there, they feel as if they have entered a foreign land in Central Asia, which feels very magical.


Day 4

Kashgar-Pamir Plateau-Tashkorgan County

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Pamir Plateau - Bulunkou Sand Lake - Muztagh Peak - Karakul Lake

After breakfast, drive through the Gates Canyon to the famous border between China and Pakistan.Alpine lake—Karakuri lakeAlong the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pamir Plateau and the Tajik customs known as the "mountain eagle" by local ethnic minorities. Next to the blue lake water stands the majestic "Father of Icebergs" Muztagh Peak and the beautiful Muztagh Peak.Brenkou Sand LakeThis scenic spot will be engraved in the hearts of every visitor.

【Karakuri lake】(Karakuri lake)  Located in the father of the iceberg——Muztagh AtaAt the foot of the mountain, 191 kilometers away from Kashgar, the China-Pakistan Highway passes by the lake. It is not far from the base camp for climbing Muztagh Peak (it takes 5 hours to walk or ride a camel). "Karakuri" means "Black Sea" and is a mountain ice-carved moraine lake. The majestic and mysterious Muztagh Peak is reflected on the water. The snow-capped mountains and water are the same color, and the scenery is very charming.       


Day 5

Taxkorgan County—Stone City Golden Grass Beach Visit—Kashgar

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Golden Caotan Wetland-Stone City

Visit after breakfast【Golden Grass Beach】Golden Grass BeachAlar Golden Grass Beach is located on the east side of Taxkorgan County, on both sides of the Taxkorgan River, covering an area of 20 square kilometers, and is a wetland on the Pamir Plateau. Because the Tashkurgan River flows through here, the water and grass here are abundant, cattle and sheep are everywhere, and it blends beautifully with the snow-capped mountains, white clouds and blue sky in the distance.

【Stone City】stone citadelIt is a famous ancient city site on the ancient road in Xinjiang. The castle is built on a high hill and the situation is extremely dangerous. There are multiple layers of broken or continuous city walls built outside the city. The stone hills between the partition walls overlap and piles of rocks form a unique stone city scenery. , during the Han Dynasty, this area was the royal city of Puli Kingdom, one of the thirty-six kingdoms in the Western Regions. After the Tang Dynasty unified the Western Regions, a Congling garrison was set up here. In the early Yuan Dynasty, extensive construction work was carried out to expand the city walls, and the old stone city was given a new look. In the 28th year of Guangxu's reign, the Qing court established Boli Hall here and repaired and added to the old city. In 1954, it became the capital of Tajik Autonomous County.


Day 6

Kashgar----Aksu (Tomb of Xiangfei)

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Xiangfeiyuan

Go after breakfastXiang Fei Yuan Xiang Fei YuanHaohan Village, located 5 kilometers away from the eastern suburbs of Kashgar City, is a key cultural relic protection unit in the autonomous region. This is a typical Islamic ancient building complex and a mausoleum of Islamic saints, covering an area of 2 hectares. It is said that 72 people from five generations of the same family are buried in the tomb (actually only 58 large and small tombs are found). The first generation was Yusuf Hoja, a famous Islamic missionary. After his death, his eldest son Apak Hoja inherited his father's missionary career and became a famous master of the Kashgar Islamic "Izen Sect" in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and once seized the power of the Yarkand Dynasty. He died in 1693 and was buried here. Because his fame surpassed that of his father, people later called this mausoleum the "Apakhoga Tomb". Legend has it that among the descendants of Hoja buried here, there was a woman named Iparhan, who was the beloved concubine of Emperor Qianlong. Because she had a constant fragrance of Elaeagnus flowers, people called her the "Fragrant Concubine". After the death of Xiang Fei, her sister-in-law Su Dexiang escorted her body back to Kashgar and was buried in the Apahoga Tomb, so people also called this mausoleum "Xiang Fei Tomb". Then go to Aksu. Arrive at the hotel after dinner.


Day 7

Aksu--Kuqa-Airplane-Yining

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Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon or Wensu Grand Canyon Choose one

After breakfast, drive to the center of Tianshan South Road. It was called Qiuci in the Han Dynasty and was one of the thirty-six countries in the Western Regions. Historically, the Western Regions Protectorate was established here in the Han Dynasty. The Anxi Protectorate and Qiuci Governorate were both established here in the Tang Dynasty. It is the focus of southern Xinjiang tourism. It was also Qiuci during the Western Han Dynasty.capital of the country -【Kuqa】(Kuqa). Then take a bus to[Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon] (Native of West)It is a canyon in the Kiziliya Mountains, a branch of the Tianshan Mountains. It is formed from reddish-brown rocks that have been carved by wind and rain for hundreds of millions of years. "The reddish-brown mountainsStraight into the sky, like clusters of burning flames under the sunlight. The charm here lies not only in its majesty and steepness, but also in its depth, tranquility and mystery. Standing at the bottom of the valley and looking up at the mountains, I feel like the steep peaks are going to press down at any moment.Feel the magical power of nature, and all those who are there will praise it. Hike in the Grand Canyon and appreciate the unique features of the canyon.

or tourWensu County Grand Canyon Wensu County Grand Canyon Located in the Bozidun Kirgiz Nationality Township in the Qianshan District at the southern foot of the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains in Wensu County, theThe canyon is about 30 kilometers northeast of Wensu County. 80 kilometers away from National Highway 314, about 26 kilometers away, with a total area of 200 square kilometers. It was once the only place to pass through the Muzat Trail, the ancient post route in the North and South Tianshan Mountains. It was locally called the "Kuduluk Grand Canyon", which means "thrilling and mysterious" in Uyghur. Wensu Grand Canyon is the most beautiful Danxia geological scenic spot in western China and the largest rock salt karst geological scenic spot in China. Wensu Grand Canyon has China's rare ancient rock salt geological scenery, the unique Yadan geological scenery in western China, and China's unique giant karst geological secrets. It can be called Xinjiang's "living geological evolution history museum." Fly to Yining in the evening and check into the hotel to rest.

Due to road construction near the mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountain! Today’s itinerary, you can choose between Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon and Wensu Grand Canyon.


Day 8

Yining-Nalati

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Nalati Grassland+Shuttle Bus-River Valley Grassland

Head there after breakfastNarati Grassland,Nalati Grassland is also known as (Western) Gongnaisi Grassland. Wala Mongolian means "green valley" (this was the Walahuite pastoral area during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties), and Kazakh means "Baiyang Slope" is located in the east of Nalati Town, Xinyuan County, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang, about 110 kilometers away from Xinyuan County, and is located on the northern slope of Nalati Mountain. It is a mid-mountain grassland developed on the ancient alluvial layer of the Tertiary Period. The Nalati Grassland is a subalpine meadow plant area, one of the four largest grasslands in the world. It has been a famous pasture since ancient times.


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Nalati-Yining

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Gongnaisi River-Six Star Street-Russian Ice Cream

Route after breakfastkunes riverReturn to Yining.

Upon arrival go toLiuxing Street: is an ancient neighborhood in Yining City, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang, a city outside the Great Wall of China. It was built in the mid-1930s (1934-1936). It was planned and designed by the German engineer Vasili in accordance with the six major policies (anti-imperialism, pro-Soviet, ethnic equality, peace, construction, and corruption) implemented by the Xinjiang Provincial Government at that time. The block is circular in plan, with six main roads radiating outward from the center, dividing the block into six fan-shaped areas. The center is occupied by public buildings such as schools, shops, and mosques, and the periphery is occupied by residential areas, forming a unique residential model. , is an original large-scale cultural scenic spot that mainly reflects the folk customs of Yili Uyghurs. It is the image window of Yining and a national 3A tourist attraction. Here, you can experience the rich "Xinjiang flavor" by eating, walking, traveling, shopping and entertainment.

special arrangement: Taste internet celebrity ice cream


Day 10

Yining-Kuitun

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Along the way, the Tianshan North Slope Economic Zone - Sailimu Lake + Shuttle Bus - Guozigou

After breakfast, proceed to tour【Sayram Lake】(Sayram Lake)Known as the most beautiful pearl in Asia, the scenery here is breathtaking. The blue lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and the yellow wild chrysanthemums on the prairie are like a woven carpet. The shepherds grazing leisurely in the distance, all of this is presented in front of you like an oil painting. Head to Kuitun in the afternoon.

Day 11

Dushanzi-Burqin

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Urho Devil City + Battery Car - Thousand Oil Wells - Colorful Beach

After breakfast, drive to the civilized city【Urhe Devil City】(ghost cityThree kilometers southeast of Urle Township, Karamay City, there is a unique wind-eroded landform named Wind City. People are accustomed to calling it the "Devil City". It has a radius of about 10 square kilometers and an altitude of about 350 meters. Whenever a strong wind comes, the yellow sand covers the sky, and the strong wind stirs and swirls in the Windy City, whistling like a ghost crying, hence the name "Devil City". -It can be called a natural museum.

Visiting on the way is known as【Thousand Wells】(Thousand Wells)The machinery in the oil field operation area is constantly operating, and the scenes of shaking and shaking are spectacular and interesting.

Go to【Colorful Beach】(Wucai Beach)- Shortlisted for the "100 Magical Scenes of the Northwest", it is named "Colorful Beach" because of the different minerals contained in the rocks, which turn into various colors. Then return to hotel for check-in. After dinner, visit the Grilled Fish Night Market.

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Burqin—Hemu—Jiadenyu

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Hemu Village includes shuttle bus-Hemu River-Observation Deck

Go after breakfast【Hemu Village】(Enter by shuttle bus)The scenery along the way is as beautiful as that of Yosemite National Park in the United States and the Swiss Alps National Park. It is even more quiet and rustic. It is surrounded by mountains. At the foot of the mountain is the Siberian taiga forest, which is composed of spruce, fir, red pine and other precious trees. It is vast and majestic. Looking far into the distance, you can see the everlasting snow on the main peak of the Altai Mountains - Friendship Peak, shining brightly in the sunshine. Listening attentively, you can see the waves of pine trees in the mountains, the gurgling creek, and the circling goshawks. Being here makes people feel infinitely comfortable and leisurely. Then go to Jiadengyu and check into the hotel.


Day 13

Jiadengyu-Kanas-Burqin

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Kanas Scenic Area + Shuttle Bus-Moon Bay-Wolong Bay-Shenxian Bay/观鱼亭

After breakfast, drive to the national level[Kanas Natural Landscape Reserve](Take a shuttle bus); visit on the way - Irtysh River, which is the only river in my country that flows into the Arctic Ocean, with a total length of 2969 kilometers, and then[Wolong Bay] (Lying Dragon Bay), [Moon Bay], [Sacred Bay]like"Moon Bay"The meandering section of the river is named after it resembles a bright moon. Looking down from a high place, the blue-green river water stretches as far as the eye can see, dividing the continuous birch forest into two. The lines in between are clear and beautiful. Along the way, we will see the "Golden Mountain" - the majesty and beauty of the Altai Mountains, and the "Silver Water" - the natural scenery of the Irtysh River (the only river in China that flows into it), with lush water and grass, flocks of cattle and sheep, and Kazakh yurts like stars falling on the endless grassland. The scenery is picturesque and breathtaking. Afterwards, we drive to Kanas Lake, which is located in Burqin County. Kanas is Mongolian, meaning lake in the canyon. It is a mountain lake in the deep mountains and dense forests.Then enter the Kanas Scenic Area and take an environmentally friendly vehicle to board the【Guanyu Pavilion】, overlooking the panoramic view of Hanas Lake, standing on the pavilion has the feeling of becoming an immortal, but the wind of the mountain lake,25 Of course, the blowing blowing in your face will make you feel cool, giving you a different feeling.Return to Burqin in the afternoon.


Day 14

Burqin-Urumqi

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S21 Internet celebrity desert highway-passing Ulungu Lake-Irtysh River-Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

We will cross the Gurbantunggut Desert, the great desert of northern Xinjiang. We will take a bus through it. S21 red desert highwayCrossing the Gurbantunggut Desert, the great desert of northern Xinjiang - enjoying the magnificent desert scenery along the way, heading to Burqin, passing by the magnificent Ulungu Lake. After arriving in Urumqi, visit Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar! Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar was completed on June 26, 2003. It is the world’s largest Grand Bazaar (meaning market, farmer’s market in Uyghur). It integrates Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, entertainment, and catering. It is a gathering place and exhibition center for Xinjiang tourism products. It is the “Window to Xinjiang”, “Window to Central Asia” and “Window to the World”, 2004 It was selected as one of the "Top Ten Buildings" in Urumqi in 2011. It has a strong Islamic architectural style. On the basis of covering the functionality and sense of the times, it reproduces the prosperity of the ancient Silk Road and embodies the rich national characteristics and regional culture of the Western Regions.


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Urumqi—Tianshan Tianchi—Urumqi

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Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Urumqi

After breakfast, drive to[heavenlake of Tianshan], Tianchi is located inThe highest peak of East Tianshan MountainsOn the northwest mountainside of Bogda Peak is an alpine barrier lake with an altitude of 1,980 meters. It is formed by the melted snow water of the Tianshan Mountains. Standing on the bank of Tianchi, the snow-capped Bogda Peak on the opposite side is clearly visible. Walking by the clear water, it is very pleasant to see the blue sky and the snow-capped mountains. According to legend, Emperor Mu once met Queen Ximu here. In Journey to the West, it is said that it was the place where the Queen Mother held a peach banquet. It was a good place to escape the heat in summer and the cold in winter. It is a unique pleasure to take a boat ride (including a cruise ship) to swim around the lake.


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Urumqi—home

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After breakfast, free time for leisure activities, and then transfer to the airport to return to your warm home.

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