Highlights

The price is based on  2 persons in a private tour for 4star hotel

  • Enjoy the Fantastic landscape in Heavenly Lake, where the thick forest, vast grassland, magnificent snow mountain, experience the unique nomadic culture of local Kazakhs

  • Enjoy the local Uighur cuisine and BBQ in the Grand Bazaar of Urumqi

  • Explore one of the oldest cities in Xinjiang - Turpan, the best place for you to know the Silk Road Culture.

  • Adventure to the particular kind of irrigation system, it is created by the wisdom locals in the vast Gobi desert.

Urumqi and Turpan Classic Tour Travel Map

ITINERARY Close All

Day 1Urumqi Arrival

Welcome to Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and the farthest major city from any ocean in the world. Known as a traveler's paradise, it boasts stunning natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and unique local traditions. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Urumqi
Altitude: 800m
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    Urumqi

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    Urumqi

Day 2Heavenly Lake - Turpan Jiaohe Ruins

We will drive 1.5 hours to entrance of the Heavenly Lake at about 08:30, following is the 40-minute shuttle bus twisting through the picturesque Tianshan mountains to the edge of the Lake. You can either Trek around the lake, enjoy the boating cruise, or even take the cable car to explore the Maya Mountain for the incredible view of Bogoda Peak.

Next, we will drive to Turpan, where the tour will conclude with a two-hour exploration of the Jiaohe Ruins—an ancient site resembling Pompeii but 300 years older—where you can experience the way of life of the Uighur ancestors.

Note:

It takes 4 hrs ( 259 km ) from Heavenly Lake to Turpan.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Turpan
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 800m
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    Heavenly-lake

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    Jiaohe Ruins

Day 3Turpan City Tour then Drive to Shanahan

After breakfast, a great day begins. First, we drive to the Flaming Mountains, known for their scorching heat, as well as the nearby ancient Buddhist meditation caves adorned with frescoes.

Next, we visit the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, a complex of Buddhist cave grottos dating from the 5th to the 14th century. Located between Turpan and Shanshan (Loulan), northeast of the Taklamakan Desert, these caves lie near the ancient ruins of Gaochang in the Mutou Valley.

Afterward, our scenic bus ride will take you to the Astana Tombs, an ancient burial site where you can see well-preserved artifacts, including mummies. We will also visit the Ruins of the Ancient City of Gaochang, once a political, economic, and cultural hub of Xinjiang. The remaining structures consist of three sections built in different eras.

Finally, we drive to Shanshan to explore the Kumtag Desert, where temperatures swing from freezing at night to scorching during the day.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Turpan
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 500m
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    Flaming Mountain

  • kumutage desert

    Kumutage Desert

Day 4Turpan City Tour then Train to Urumqi

After breakfast, we begin our day by visiting the remarkable Karez Well irrigation system, an ancient underground water network responsible for cultivating some of China's finest melons and grapes. Our next stop is the historic Sugong Minaret, which stands as a testament to the cultural exchange between different ethnic and religious groups throughout history.

We then return to Urumqi to explore the Xinjiang Regional Museum, home to an impressive collection of archaeological treasures from the Silk Road era and fascinating exhibits showcasing Xinjiang's diverse minority cultures. Here you'll gain deep insights into the region's rich history and unique ethnic traditions. If time permits, we'll conclude our day at the vibrant Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, where you can enjoy dinner while immersing yourself in the lively local atmosphere.

Note:

It takes 2hrs and 45 mins ( 193 km ) from Turpan to Urumqi.

The altitude of Urumqi is 800 m

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Urumqi
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 500m
  • Karez Well

    Karez Well

  • Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

    Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

Day 5End of Tour

Today, you'll bid farewell to Urumqi. We'll arrange your transfer according to your flight or train schedule. Wishing you a pleasant journey home!

Traffic: Car
Hotel: No accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 800m

INCLUDES

  • Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.

  • Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.

  • All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary

  • Domestic flights to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and Urumqi to other places are listed in the itinerary.

  • 2nd class express train from Urumqi to Turpan and Turpan to Dunhuang (Liuyuan Station), listed in the itinerary.

  • Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)

  • Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.

  • Travel and health insurance when travel with us.

  • 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

EXCLUDES

  • International and domestic flights not indicated.

  • Food, Lunch or dinner not specified

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

  • Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned

TRIP NOTES

  • We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.

  • There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.


Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.


Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.


Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.


Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.


We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.

  • Cancellation prior 15-29 days – 15% charge of the total land cost.

  • Cancellation prior 7-15 days – 30% charge of the total land cost.

  • Cancellation prior 2-7 days – 50% charge of the total land cost.

  • Cancellation prior 1-in the process of the tour – No refund unless it is agreed by SRT.


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