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6-Day In-Depth Small Group Tour of Eastern and Southern Xinjiang Loop

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Orders involving travel dates during major holidays: National Day, New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival will incur a full loss of the tour fee if cancelled., Free cancellation available 7 days or more before departure, Canceling 4-7 days (inclusive) before departure will incur a 50% loss of the tour fee., Cancellations made 3 days (inclusive) or fewer prior to departure will incur a full loss charge.
Depart from Urumqi
Duration: 6 days
Guide language
Chinese
Hotel pick-up
Small group (2-6)
Operated byMYDF
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Itinerary

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Day 1 (6 days)

Pick-up07:00 - 13:00

Hotel

Urumqi designated hotel

Queen-size bed 2 person(s) per room • Private bathroom

Day 2

Breakfast • Chinese

Chinese

30 min(s)

1

达坂城风力发电站 (Pass by)
2

Toksun County, Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Visit from 2 Apr - 14 Mar

1 hr(s) 30 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

15 Mar - 1 Apr: You'll visit the alternative attraction during this season.

Turpan Apricot Blossom Village

Lunch • Chinese

Turpan Apricot Blossom Village

1 hr(s)

Car1 hr(s)

3

Kumtag Desert & more

3 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Kumtag Desert
Sandboarding
Kumtag Desert sand-sliding experience
Sandboarding

Hotel

Shanshan County Hotel

Queen-size bed 2 person(s) per room • Private bathroom

Dinner • Chinese

Shanshan County Old Hui Restaurant

1 hr(s)

Day 3

Breakfast • Chinese

Chinese

30 min(s)

Car1 hr(s)

4

Tuyugou

2 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Lunch • Chinese

吐峪沟麻扎村

1 hr(s)

Car5 hr(s)

5

Lake Bosten (Pass by)

Hotel

Yanqi County Longyuan Hotel

Day 4

Breakfast • Chinese

Yanqi County Longyuan Hotel

30 min(s)

Car1 hr(s) 30 min(s)

6

Tata Secret Realm (Lop Nur Secret Realm Scenic Area)

2 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

7

Yeyungou

3 hr(s) • Guided • Free entry

8

库车王府

2 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

9

Kucha Old Town Night Market

2 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Hotel

Kuqa Hotel

Day 5

Breakfast • Chinese

Chinese

30 min(s)

10

Kucha Alley Flower Hat Alley

2 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

11

Born Winning Tunnel (Pass by)
12

天山大峡谷

2 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Car1 hr(s)

Dinner • Chinese

Nanshan Resort

1 hr(s)

Guesthouse

Horinger County, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

Day 6

Breakfast • Chinese

Chinese

30 min(s)

13

Nanshan Resort

2 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

To drop-off points13:00

icon For reference only. The itinerary is subject to change.

Know before you go

What's included

  • Driver: Chinese
  • Transport: Car
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Admission: Kumtag Desert, Kumtag Desert sand-sliding experience, Tuyugou, Tata Secret Realm (Lop Nur Secret Realm Scenic Area), Yeyun Gully, Kuche Wangfu, Kucha Old Town Night Market, Kucha Alley Flower Hat Alley, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Nanshan Resort
  • Admission: Turpan Apricot Blossom Village
    Itinerary varies by season
  • Admission: Toksun County, Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
    Itinerary varies by season
  • Accommodation: Urumqi 4-diamond hotel, Korla 4-diamond hotel, Kuqa 4-diamond hotel, Aksu 4-Diamond Hotel, Yanqi 3-diamond hotel
  • Insurance
  • Transportation: Official standard tourist vehicles throughout the entire trip starting and ending in Urumqi (vehicle models arranged according to group size) and driver services
  • Accommodation: Standard twin-share room accommodation for the 5 nights listed in the itinerary (single travelers must purchase a single room supplement; any single room supplement incurred must be paid for by the traveler). Hotel tier reference: 4-diamond hotels in Urumqi, Korla, Kuqa, and Aksu + 3-diamond hotel in Yanqi. In the event that the hotels listed in the itinerary are fully booked, hotels of the same tier will be arranged, subject to actual conditions.
  • Admission tickets: First-entry tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary, as well as special value-added activities included in the itinerary. Includes the experience fee for an 8-kilometer crossing of the Kumtag Desert.
  • Guide service: Small group of 6 people or fewer, driver doubles as a guide, providing simple explanations and services.
  • Transfer: Airport, train station transfer service between Urumqi Airport, train station and the hotel (limited to the first and last days of the itinerary, for the same flight/train)
  • Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance, travel accident insurance. Coverage amount: 1 million. Note: Travelers are advised to purchase personal travel accident insurance on their own.
  • Meals: Breakfast is included at all hotels throughout the trip. Please dine according to the hotel's dining hours (no refunds will be given for breakfast missed due to personal reasons). One local Xinjiang specialty meal is included in this itinerary. All other main meals are at your own expense.
  • Extra fees
  • Major transportation: Cost of round-trip flights, train tickets to and from Urumqi from various locations
  • Meals: All lunches, dinners, and beverage costs (the tour guide can help arrange them, with costs split AA-style or paid individually)
  • Self-费项目 (Self-funded items): Optional experience items such as off-road vehicles in Wusu Grand Canyon; water entertainment items such as cruise ships in Bosten Lake; and other personal consumption.
  • Other admission tickets: Secondary consumption such as small admission tickets within scenic areas and battery cars not explicitly included in the itinerary (voluntary consumption)
  • Other: Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors (such as weather, roads, traffic control, etc.); all personal consumption and any expenses not mentioned in the fee inclusion.

Before you book

Additional information

Other Reminders

  • Regarding room sharing, for single sign-ups who agree to share a room, our agency will not charge a single room supplement regardless of whether room sharing is ultimately achieved. The roommate may be a tourist from this tour group, a tourist from another tour group, or the driver. If you do not agree to share, you must pay the single room supplement. For single sign-ups who request to stay alone, the single room supplement must be paid in full.
  • Regarding accommodation: Hotel twin rooms are arranged by default, with 2 adults per room. If you do not choose to share a room and are traveling with an odd number of adults on this itinerary, please be sure to purchase 1 "Single Room Supplement"; traveling alone will arrange a separate room for you; traveling with 3 adults, purchase an additional 1 "Single Room Supplement", which will arrange two rooms for you.
  • Regarding hotels, most of Xinjiang consists of tourist scenic areas, and the hotels are basically tourism reception hotels, mostly standard twin rooms. We cannot guarantee single rooms or triple rooms. Because Xinjiang's economy is relatively underdeveloped compared to the interior of the country, the overall condition and standard of hotels are lower than those in the interior, and cannot be compared with first-, second-, and third-tier cities; hotels in towns, mountainous areas, and scenic spots are one to two grades lower than city hotels.
  • Regarding luggage, regular business vehicles are limited to one 24-inch suitcase per person, first class allows a 26-28 inch suitcase, and 1+1 first class allows a 30-inch suitcase.
  • There is a time difference of about 2 hours between Xinjiang and most cities in the mainland, please adjust your schedule. The temperature difference between day and night in Urumqi is relatively large, so please add clothes in time. Keep your personal documents safe.
  • For the long-distance drive, this trip includes a complimentary comfortable travel set (U-shaped pillow, Xinjiang specialty dried fruits, and hand warmers). Please bring your own snacks. Entering mountain tunnels, the temperature may drop. The flowering period is affected by natural factors; if the pear blossoms are not yet in full bloom, adjustments will be made to enjoy other spring landscapes.
  • Apricot blossom groves are mostly in the wild or countryside. Please do not trample on farmland at will and take care of the trees. Respect the local ethnic minority customs and obtain consent before taking pictures.
  • Please maintain order when visiting the museum. While exploring the alleys of the old town, pay attention to your belongings and inquire about prices politely.
  • When hiking in Wensu Grand Canyon, please wear comfortable and non-slip hiking shoes. Pay attention to sun protection and wind-blown sand protection, and carry enough drinking water. Follow the guide's instructions within the scenic area and do not venture deep into undeveloped areas. Tacun has a higher altitude and lower temperatures, so prepare a jacket.
  • It is windy by the lake, so please take precautions against the wind and keep warm. When participating in water activities, be sure to pay attention to safety and wear a life jacket properly.
  • Xinjiang has a dry climate, so drink plenty of water and pay attention to sun protection (high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, hats). Be moderate in your diet, and it is recommended to keep gastrointestinal medicine on hand. Signal reception is unstable in some areas, so please inform your family of your travel itinerary in advance. Respect all ethnic groups and religious beliefs.
  • This itinerary is heavily dependent on the spring blossoming period, and the actual viewing effect is greatly influenced by the climate of that year. The travel agency will optimize and adjust the flower viewing spots based on actual conditions while ensuring a good experience. The order of the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and policies, but the number of attractions will not be reduced.
  • There is no age limit for guests. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; pregnant women and seniors over 75 must be accompanied by someone. Foreign guests may join group tours (those aged 70-75 must be accompanied by an immediate family member).
  • Regarding meals, the carpooling product does not include main meals for the entire trip, only breakfast. If the hotel does not include breakfast, the tour leader will arrange breakfast for the guests, executed at a standard of 20 RMB per person. Prices in scenic areas are relatively high; lunch averages 50-60 RMB per person, and dinner ordering averages 80-100 RMB per person.
  • Some scenic spot tickets are eligible for discounts or free admission, and refunds will be processed within 5 to 7 business days after the tour concludes; (Note: In the event that the scenic spot's internal shuttle buses are not operating, our agency will arrange for the tour guide to drive into the scenic spot. An equivalent shuttle bus fee will be incurred; no shuttle bus fee will be refunded, and tourists will not be required to pay any price difference).
  • Carpooling is not a private charter; vehicle models cannot be specified, and seats must be rotated daily.
  • Drones are a complimentary value-added service provided free of charge, with no extra fees eligible for a refund. Please be advised.

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • Orders involving travel dates during major holidays: National Day, New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival will incur a full loss of the tour fee if cancelled.
  • Free cancellation available 7 days or more before departure
  • Canceling 4-7 days (inclusive) before departure will incur a 50% loss of the tour fee.
  • Cancellations made 3 days (inclusive) or fewer prior to departure will incur a full loss charge.

How to use

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • Participants aged 0-6 are considered children, based on their official ID
  • Participants aged 0-6 are considered children, based on their official ID
  • Children with a height of 120cm and above will be charged the same rate as adults
  • Children's fares only include bus fare and insurance; no bed, admission tickets, or train tickets are included. Any expenses exceeding this are at your own expense.

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About the operator

Operated byMYDF
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Reviews of this operator
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More about 6-Day In-Depth Small Group Tour of Eastern and Southern Xinjiang Loop

📢 Pre-departure Notice

Before 18:00, 1 day prior to departure, the tour departure notice or the tour guide's WeChat QR code will be sent via WhatsApp or email. Customer service and the tour guide will proactively contact you. Please submit your ID/document images in a timely manner to facilitate the arrangement of the itinerary. Thank you for your cooperation.

🚌 Gathering Information

Gathering: Day 1 private airport/station pickup, check-in at the designated hotel in Urumqi, free time in the late afternoon/evening. The above information is subject to actual arrangements.

📌 Itinerary Reference

Day 1: Various locations across the country — Urumqi — Airport/Station pickup — Check-in at the hotel — Free time, Accommodation: Urumqi Hotel Day 2: Urumqi — Turpan Apricot Blossom Village / Turpan Karez — Kumtag Desert 8-kilometer off-road vehicle experience — Desert sunset sandboarding — Shanshan County, Meals: Breakfast included, Accommodation: Shanshan County Day 3: Shanshan County — Tuyugou sightseeing — Bosten Lake around-the-lake tour — Yanqi County, Meals: Breakfast included, Accommodation: Yanqi County Day 4: Yanqi County — Tata Secret Land — Yeyungou Ten-Thousand-Mu Apricot Blossom Forest — Kuqa Wangfu (King’s Mansion) — Kuqa City, Meals: Breakfast included, Accommodation: Kuqa Day 5: Kuqa City — Qiuci Alley & Doppa Alley — Wumeng-Weili Expressway — Tianshan Shengli Tunnel — Tianshan Grand Canyon — Nanshan Special Dinner — Nanshan Resort Luxury Boutique Homestay, Meals: Breakfast included, Accommodation: Nanshan Day 6: Nanshan Resort — Warm Home (Airport drop-off)

🌃 Itinerary Highlights at a Glance

  • Double Apricot Blossom Sea Encounter: Immerse yourself in the ten-thousand-mu apricot blossom forests of Turpan and Luntai, where the spring scenery is as picturesque as a painting and deeply intoxicating at first glance.
  • Ancient Village and Desert Adventure: Walk into the thousand-year-old village of Tuyugou and experience the authentic primitive lifestyle of the Uygur ethnic group. Then, ride an off-road vehicle to cross the Kumtag Desert for an 8-kilometer heart-pounding adventure.
  • Lakes and Secret Lands Combined: Stroll along Bosten Lake, known as the "Sea of Xinjiang"; delve into an undeveloped hidden treasure on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert and quietly enjoy the purity of heaven and earth.
  • Culture and Engineering Reflected Together: Visit the Kuqa Wangfu to touch the ancient Qiuci civilization; drive across the Wumeng-Weili Expressway and pass through the world's longest highway tunnel—the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel.
  • Integration into Local Life: At the Urumqi Nanshan Resort, enjoy a idyllic dinner at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains just like a local, experiencing the true "Xinjiang lifestyle."
  • Professional Photography Service: The tour leader is equipped with a drone to capture angles others cannot see for you, leaving you with dynamic travel memories.

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