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Urumqi Hemu & Kanas Multi-Day Small Group Nature Tour

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Conditional cancellation
100% refund available 15 days before the start of the trip., 80% refund available 14 to 7 days before the start of the trip., 6 to 3 days before the start of the trip, a 60% refund is available., No refunds or changes are allowed within 3 days before the start of the trip.
Depart from Urumqi
Duration: 13 days
Guide language
Chinese
Meet-up
Small group (2-20)
Operated by南京途牛国际旅行社有限公司
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Our guide, Zem, was incredibly kind and explained everything clearly in English,
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Itinerary

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Day 1 (13 days)

Meet-up00:00 - 23:59

Hotel

Xinjiang Zunmao Yindu Hotel, Urumqi Ruihao International Hotel, Urumqi Northwest Petroleum Hotel or similar

Day 2

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults included, children not included (self-care required)

30 min(s)

Bus1 hr(s) 30 min(s)

1

Heavenly Lake of Tianshan

2 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Lunch • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

Bus6 hr(s)

Hotel

Burqin Shenhu Grand Hotel, Lanfeng Holiday Hotel, Altay Fanghua Manji Hotel, or similar

Dinner • Chinese

Adults and children are self-sufficient, not included

30 min(s)

Day 3

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults included, children not included (self-care required)

30 min(s)

Bus3 hr(s) 30 min(s)

Lunch • Chinese

Adults and children are self-sufficient, not included

30 min(s)

2

Kanas Three Bays + Fish-Watching Pavilion

5 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Dinner • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

Guesthouse

Kanas Kunshe Wild Luxury Homestay, Taihe Jiamei Mountain Villa or similar

Day 4

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults included, children self-care

30 min(s)

Bus2 hr(s)

3

Hemu Scenic Area

2 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Lunch • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

Bus4 hr(s)

Hotel

Urho West Wuzhen Dardanelles Hotel, Karamay Urho Haitang Hotel, or similar

Dinner • Chinese

Adults and children are self-sufficient, not included

30 min(s)

Day 5

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults included, children not included (self-care required)

30 min(s)

4

World Ghost City

1 hr(s) 30 min(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Lunch • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

Bus5 hr(s)

Hotel

Meilihao Hotel (Bole Store), Jinghe International Hotel (Jinghe Lvyuan North Road Store), Jinghe Yingbinguan or equivalent

Dinner • Chinese

Adults and children are self-sufficient, not included

30 min(s)

Day 6

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults and children are self-sufficient, not included

30 min(s)

Bus1 hr(s) 30 min(s)

5

Sayram Lake

4 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Lunch • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

6

Guozigou Bridge (Pass by)
7

Princess Jieyou Lavender Farm (June 10th - July 10th, flower season gift)

20 min(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Hotel

Xinglan Stellaris Retreat Yunsu (Nalati Scenic Area Store), Xinjiang Culture and Tourism Nalati Resort Hotel (Nalati Scenic Area Visitor Center Store), Nalati Wansen Resort Hotel or equivalent

Dinner • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

Day 7

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults included, children not included (self-care required)

30 min(s)

8

Nalati Sky Grassland

4 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Lunch • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

9

Duku Highway Middle Section [Passable after opening in June] (Pass by)

Hotel

Boyalijing Hotel (Bayinbuluke Branch), Bayinbuluke Furui Hotel, Bayinbuluke Muxin Hotel, or similar

Dinner • Chinese

Adults and children are self-sufficient, not included

30 min(s)

Day 8

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults and children are self-sufficient, not included

30 min(s)

10

Bayanbulak Grassland

2 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Lunch • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

11

Southern section of Duku Highway [Traverse after opening in June] (Pass by)
12

Big and Small Dragon Pools (Pass by)

Hotel

Kuqa W. Wanchen Kailai Hotel, Kuqa Hotel (Building A Store), Kuqa Aimei Hotel (Jinqiao Alley Night Market Store) or equivalent

Dinner • Chinese

Adults and children are self-sufficient, not included

30 min(s)

Day 9

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults included, children not included (self-care required)

30 min(s)

Bus3 hr(s) 30 min(s)

Lunch • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

13

Wensu Grand Canyon

1 hr(s) 30 min(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Hotel

Aksu Tianyuan International Hotel, Aksu Minghua Hotel, Aksu Guose Tianxiang Hotel or similar

Dinner • Chinese

Adults and children are self-sufficient, not included

30 min(s)

Day 10

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults included, children not included (self-care required)

30 min(s)

Bus5 hr(s)

Lunch • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

14

Kashgar Old City

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

15

Gaotai Residential Area

1 hr(s) • Guided • Free entry

16

Id Kah Mosque

30 min(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Dinner • Chinese

Adults and children are self-sufficient, not included

30 min(s)

Hotel

Kyriad Hotel (Kashgar Approval Bureau Store), Berna Hotel (Kashgar Old City Scenic Area Store), Kashgar Dongcheng Approval Bureau Park Inn by Radisson, or similar level

Day 11

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults included, children not included (self-care required)

30 min(s)

Bus3 hr(s) 30 min(s)

Lunch • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

17

Pamir Plateau (Pass by)
18

Baisha Lake

1 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

19

Panlong Ancient Road (Pass by)

Hotel

Yun Jing Hotel (Taxian Qishi Square Store), Dongxun Cultural Hotel (Taxian Pamir Scenic Area Qishi Square Store), Tashkurgan Kaitu Sheri Hotel or similar.

Dinner • Chinese

Adults and children are self-sufficient, not included

30 min(s)

Day 12

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults included, children not included (self-care required)

30 min(s)

20

Togrenxia Village

1 hr(s) • Guided • Free entry

Bus5 hr(s)

Lunch • Chinese

Adults and children included

30 min(s)

21

Oytag Red Mountain (Pass by)

Dinner • Chinese

Special Farewell Dinner: Adults and children included

30 min(s)

Hotel

Kyriad Hotel (Kashgar Approval Bureau Store), Berna Hotel (Kashgar Old City Scenic Area Store), Kashgar Dongcheng Approval Bureau Park Inn by Radisson, or similar level

Day 13

Breakfast • Chinese

Adults included, children not included (self-care required)

30 min(s)

To drop-off points00:00 - 23:59

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Know before you go

What's included

  • Live tour guide: Chinese
  • Transport: Bus
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Admission: Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Kanas Three Bays + Fish-Watching Pavilion, Hemu Scenic Area, World Ghost City, Sayram Lake, Princess Jieyou Lavender Farm (June 10th - July 10th, flower season gift), Nalati Sky Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland, Wensu Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Residential Area, Id Kah Mosque, Baisha Lake, Togrenxia Village
  • Accommodation (2 people per room): 12 nights in hotels listed in the itinerary or equivalent
  • Tour guide instructions: Chinese tour guide (excluding transfer section). If the number of participants is less than 10, only a Chinese driver service will be provided (no entry into scenic spots and no commentary).
  • Meal instructions: 12 breakfasts (occupying a bed includes breakfast) + 13 dinners; if the number of travelers is less than 10, the meal standard will be adjusted or the meal fee refunded according to the actual situation; if meals are forfeited due to personal reasons, the meal fee will not be refunded.
  • Ticket description: First entrance tickets to attractions in the itinerary, including Tianchi Lake, Hemu Village, Kanas Lake, Ghost City, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland, Wensu Grand Canyon, Id Kah Mosque, and Baisha Lake.
  • Complimentary items (no refunds if not used): Princess Jieyou Lavender Farm (complimentary during flowering season), bottled mineral water in the car, 2 tastings of Xinjiang naan bread, 1 pickup service at Urumqi Tianshan Airport, 1 drop-off service at Kashgar Laining International Airport (shared shuttle service may require waiting; no pickup, drop-off for early or late arrivals).
  • Single room supplement (if a single room supplement is incurred, please pay it yourself): Single occupancy must pay a single room supplement. For triple occupancy, it is recommended to prepay the single room supplement. If there is no single room supplement, a triple room or an extra bed will be arranged if possible, but the success rate is not 100%. If no triple room or extra bed is available, it will be a twin standard room.
  • Transportation within the scenic area: Sailimu Lake sailboat 120 yuan per person, Kanas cruise 120 yuan per person, grassland scenic area horseback riding 80-100 yuan per person, Tianchi battery car 20 yuan per person, Mayashan ropeway 220 yuan per person, Bayinbuluke battery car 20 yuan per person, etc. These are reference prices, and participation is voluntary and at your own expense; special tickets, cruises (boats), secondary tickets within the scenic area, sightseeing cars, battery cars, cable cars, ropeway, and other fees.
  • Recommended activities (voluntary and at your own expense, not mandatory): Impression of the East from 269 yuan per person, Grand Bazaar Song and Dance Dinner from 299 yuan per person, Silk Road Show from 299 yuan per person
  • Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure reasons such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes; personal consumption within the hotel such as laundry, hairdressing, telephone calls, faxes, pay-per-view TV, beverages, tobacco and alcohol; local optional activities and other items not included in the above "Inclusions".

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

  • 100% refund available 15 days before the start of the trip.
  • 80% refund available 14 to 7 days before the start of the trip.
  • 6 to 3 days before the start of the trip, a 60% refund is available.
  • No refunds or changes are allowed within 3 days before the start of the trip.

How to use

Redemption information

  • [Guests from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan (no refundable fees)] 1. Duku Highway open: Day 7: Nalati to Nalati Grassland to the middle section of Duku Highway, stay in Bayanbulak; Day 8: Bayanbulak Grassland to the southern section of Duku Highway, stay in Kuqa; Day 9: Kuqa to Wensu Grand Canyon, Aksu; 2. Duku Highway closed: Day 7: Nalati to Nalati Grassland, stay in Nalati; Day 8: Nalati to Gonnasi Forest Farm via Line 218 to Korla, stay in Korla; Day 9: Korla to Wensu Grand Canyon, stay in Aksu
  • 【Non-Chinese guests (no refunds available)】Day 7: Nalati to Nalati Grassland, stay in Yining; Day 8: Fly from Yining to Kuqa, stay in Kuqa; Day 9: Kuqa to Wensu Grand Canyon, Aksu
  • 【Kanas + Hemu】Upon entering the scenic area, you need to transfer to a shuttle bus. It is recommended to store large luggage on the tour bus and only carry a backpack or small luggage containing necessary clothing, valuables, and toiletries; accommodation conditions are limited, rooms are small and without air conditioning, and room types are not fixed; in case of special force majeure such as heavy snow blocking the mountain or sudden weather changes, we will flexibly adjust the touring order of Kanas and Hemu, and adjust accommodation.
  • 【Lavender Manor (Flower Season Gift)】The flowering period is usually from June 10th to July 10th each year. The flowering period may be delayed or advanced depending on the weather and temperature of the year; to visit the lavender in June, you need to depart early (around 07:00, with breakfast packed).
  • 【Kashgar Old City】Local Uyghur people live normally in the old city. When taking photos, you must obtain their permission to avoid unnecessary trouble. Shops in the city sell ethnic minority local specialties and handicrafts. Please note that local passenger aviation and railways have regulations prohibiting the transportation of Uyghur ethnic craft knives. Please try your best to discern and consume rationally when shopping.
  • 【Pamir Plateau】1. The plateau has high altitude, lack of oxygen, and strong winds. Elderly people are prone to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and high-altitude emergencies. Those with cardiopulmonary diseases should be cautious. 2. Prepare oxygen cylinders, oximeters, and common first-aid medicines as needed. 3. Slow down your actions, avoid strenuous activities, pay attention to keeping warm and sun protection, and immediately inhale oxygen and descend if you feel unwell. 4. Apply for a border pass in advance. The itinerary is mainly for viewing from a distance, and do not force your way into high-altitude areas. 5. Those over 70 years old are prohibited from entering Muztagh Ata Glacier Park and can only view it from the periphery.
  • 【Panlong Ancient Road】The Xiaopanlong section is open from March to April. The entire section will open from mid-to-late April, depending on weather conditions. During the closed period, tours will be arranged for the Xiaopanlong and Bandier Lake sections. In case of heavy snow or other special circumstances, if the Xiaopanlong road is closed, only Bandier Lake will be visited. The Panlong Ancient Road only allows vehicles with 7 seats or fewer. Vehicles will be allocated based on the number of people, and small cars will be arranged for the tour. Please be aware.
  • 【Highland Tips】1. Sanitary conditions are limited. You may prepare some common medicines according to your own situation before traveling; 2. The temperature difference between morning and evening can reach 15-20 degrees Celsius, so you need to bring enough warm clothing; 3. Ultraviolet rays are strong, so prepare sun protection products; 4. Drink plenty of water: Due to low air humidity, the human body is prone to dehydration. In addition, increased hemoglobin leads to increased blood viscosity, which can easily form blood clots and trigger cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; 5. Quit smoking: The affinity of carbon monoxide produced by cigarettes for hemoglobin is 250 to 300 times that of oxygen. Heavy smoking will significantly worsen altitude sickness; 6. Learn correct breathing methods: slow and rhythmic breathing (abdominal breathing is preferred); 7. Avoid strenuous activities and emotional excitement: Avoid taking overly hot baths, so as not to accelerate the body's metabolism and aggravate hypoxia, leading to pulmonary edema; 8. People under 16 and over 65, those suffering from anemia, diabetes, more severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, chronic lung diseases, and pregnant women are not suitable for highland tourism.
  • [Attraction Order] The driving time and attraction visiting time in the itinerary are all estimates, and there may be some discrepancies in reality. The actual arrangements shall prevail; the order of attractions will be adjusted as appropriate according to the time of the day (peak/off-peak season, traffic jams, etc.).
  • 【Driving Mileage】Relevant departments stipulate that tourist vehicles shall not travel more than 600 kilometers per day. The daily mileage designed for the product itinerary is within the 600-kilometer requirement. However, due to factors such as vehicle GPS signals, there may be discrepancies between the designed mileage and the actual mileage on some days. If the GPS shows that the daily mileage is close to 600 kilometers, we will arrange for other nearby vehicles to provide short-distance transfers. Thank you for your understanding!
  • 【Single Room Supplement】(If a single room supplement is incurred, please pay it yourself): Single occupancy must pay a single room supplement. For triple occupancy, it is recommended to prepay the single room supplement. If there is no single room supplement, a triple room/extra bed will be arranged if possible, but this is not 100% guaranteed. If no triple room/extra bed is available, it will be a twin standard room.
  • 【Booking Restrictions】Seniors: Those aged 60 and above must sign a "Health Certificate" and be accompanied by family members to travel; those aged 70 and above cannot be accommodated. Minors: Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by family members to join the group; individual registrations cannot be accommodated. Patients, pregnant women, and those with mobility issues: Those suffering from severe illnesses (such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, respiratory system diseases, mental illnesses, severe anemia, post-operative recovery period, etc.), pregnant women, and those with mobility issues cannot be accommodated.
  • 【Shopping Reminder】Shopping in scenic spots and along the way is a voluntary personal act. Please choose carefully and keep your receipts, as it is not related to the travel agency. Most shopping in Xinjiang uses kilograms as the unit of measurement; please confirm clearly. When bargaining in the market, please be polite and courteous, and only bargain after you have decided to purchase.
  • [Scenic Area Voucher] To enter the scenic area, you must present the original ID card, passport, or Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Travel Permit filled in at the time of booking. If you are unable to enter the scenic area due to document issues, additional costs will be at your own expense. Please inform us in advance if you hold a discount certificate.
  • 【Destination Tips】1. Xinjiang is home to various ethnic minorities with strong religious beliefs. Ethnic groups who believe in Islam do not eat pork, etc., and must not be offended; 2. In accordance with national and regional environmental protection laws and policies, tourist buses will be suspended during free activities, and air conditioning or heating will not be available in the vehicles during this period; 3. The scenic area has many recreational facilities and activities. Participants should act according to their physical condition. Tourists are solely responsible for any injuries caused by their own reasons or illnesses during the trip; 4. When traveling in Xinjiang, due to the long journey and significant climate differences, symptoms of acclimatization may occur. Travelers should carry relevant medications and some common medicines; 5. Xinjiang is a land of fruits, and eating fruit in Xinjiang is a great pleasure, but be sure not to drink hot tea after eating fruit to avoid diarrhea; 6. Xinjiang belongs to the Northwest region, and its economy differs from that of the inland areas, so there may be differences in food, accommodation, and transportation compared to the inland.
  • 【Other Reminders】During the itinerary, tourists are not allowed to leave the tour group without authorization. Otherwise, all losses and consequences arising therefrom shall be borne by the tourists themselves; if the itinerary is delayed or other expenses are incurred due to irresistible factors, tourists are requested to understand and bear the costs themselves; once this itinerary is joined, no fees will be refunded if the guest leaves the group or cancels the tour for any reason midway.

Usage validity

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

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • Participants must be aged 2+ to participate in this activity
  • Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
  • Child price standard: Ages 2 to 12 (exclusive), no bed, no breakfast and no admission tickets. Only includes local tour bus seat fee, guide service fee, and half-price dinner fee. All other expenses are not included. If any other costs are incurred, please pay for them yourself.
  • Participants must be aged under 70 to take part in this activity
  • Group size: 2-20 participant(s)

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