Autumn Charm in Altay | 8-Day 7-Night Private Tour of Northern Xinjiang in Golden Autumn

Departing from Ürümqi
Urumqi
  • ⭐️【Quality Assurance】Adhere to pure play in-depth tour products, with first-hand operation throughout the entire process, absolutely no hidden consumption;
  • 🏨【Comfort Guarantee】5 nights in a four-diamond hotel, 2 nights in a wooden cabin B&B, you can only play well if you rest well;
  • 🚗【Private Tour】Relaxed and comfortable, stop when you want, go when you want;
  • 💎【Extreme Landscape Span】Forests, snow mountains, canyons, deserts, lakes, and morning mist are all included in the journey.
  • 📷【Exclusive Gifts】Hemu light travel photography + desert camp afternoon tea + Sailimu Lake human-vehicle stroll, check-in at landmark attractions + niche secret spots;
  • 🏔【Essence Panorama】Ahe Highway, Hemu, Bahaba, Kanas, World Devil City, Urho Poplar Forest, Sailimu Lake, Anjihai Grand Canyon;

What to expect

D1. Today, hikers from all over the country gathered in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to meet at the designated hotel. If you arrive early, you can visit these famous attractions in the city:
D1. Today, tourists from all over the country gather in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and meet at the designated hotel. If you arrive early, you can visit these famous attractions in the city:
D1. [International Grand Bazaar] - The world's largest bazaar (bazaar is a Uyghur word meaning market). It features a strong Islamic architectural style, reflecting the rich ethnic characteristics and regional culture of the Western Regions. In addition t
D1. [International Grand Bazaar] - The world's largest bazaar (bazaar is a Uyghur word meaning market). It features a strong Islamic architectural style, reflecting the rich ethnic characteristics and regional culture of the Western Regions. In addition t
Day 2: We arrived at the Kharameli Desert Park. Kharameli originates from Kazakh, meaning "black dunes," named for the unique black petrified wood and mineral deposits found in the desert, which appear dark under the sun. After a short break, we are going
Day 2: We arrived at the Kharameli Desert Park. Kharameli originates from Kazakh, meaning "black dunes," named for the unique black petrified wood and mineral deposits found in the desert, which appear dark under the sun. After a short break, we are going
Day 2: After lunch, we will set off to cross China's second-largest basin, the Junggar Basin. At this point, we will fully experience the vastness of Xinjiang's territory; truly, you don't know how big China is until you visit Xinjiang! Along the way, we
Day 2: After lunch, we will set off to cross China's second-largest basin, the Junggar Basin. At this point, we will fully experience the vastness of Xinjiang's territory; truly, you don't know how big China is until you visit Xinjiang! Along the way, we
Day 3: The biggest highlight of today's itinerary is the stunning, idyllic Hemu Village, which we often see online. Along the way, we will pass through the Ahe Highway, known as one of the "most beautiful roads in Northern Xinjiang." This is an important
Day 3: The biggest highlight of today's itinerary is the stunning, idyllic Hemu Village, which we often see online. Along the way, we will pass through the Ahe Highway, known as one of the "most beautiful roads in Northern Xinjiang." This is an important
Day 3: After several hours of long travel, we arrived at Hemu, a pristine village known as "God's private garden" on earth. A dreamlike small village unfolded before our eyes. Hemu Village is the largest existing Tuvan settlement, most famous for its mist
Day 3: After several hours of long travel, we arrived at Hemu, a pristine village known as "God's private garden" on earth. A dreamlike small village unfolded before our eyes. Hemu Village is the largest existing Tuvan settlement, most famous for its mist
D4. Early risers can go to yesterday's observation deck to enjoy the [Hemu Morning Mist]. In the early morning, a ray of sunlight sprinkles on the distant mountain peaks, dyeing them pink. Slowly, the sunlight penetrates the faint mist above the village,
D4. Early risers can go to yesterday's observation deck to enjoy the [Hemu Morning Mist]. In the early morning, a ray of sunlight sprinkles on the distant mountain peaks, dyeing them pink. Slowly, the sunlight penetrates the faint mist above the village,
Day 4: Depart for Baihaba. Along the way, you will pass through [Tiejia Highway], with continuous Altai Mountains, dense forests, and vast grasslands. You can stop at any safe place to take photos. If you are lucky, you might even see marmots along the wa
Day 4: Depart for Baihaba. Along the way, you will pass through [Tiejia Highway], with continuous Altai Mountains, dense forests, and vast grasslands. You can stop at any safe place to take photos. If you are lucky, you might even see marmots along the wa
Day 5: Head to God's back garden, the Kanas Scenic Area. This is the filming location for the popular online drama "My Altay," where many large-scale shots showcasing the landscape were filmed. There is a very special place in Kanas Lake, the Fish Watchin
Day 5: Head to God's back garden, the Kanas Scenic Area. This is the filming location for the popular online drama "My Altay," where many large-scale shots showcasing the landscape were filmed. There is a very special place in Kanas Lake, the Fish Watchin
D5. Visit the three famous bays of Kanas Lake: Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, and Shenxian Bay. Moon Bay is the most famous scenic spot in Kanas, like a crescent moon falling into this lush canyon; Wolong Bay is the last bend of Kanas Lake, and after passing Wolon
D5. Visit the three famous bays of Kanas Lake: Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, and Shenxian Bay. Moon Bay is the most famous scenic spot in Kanas, like a crescent moon falling into this lush canyon; Wolong Bay is the last bend of Kanas Lake, and after passing Wolon
D6, [Urho Ghost City], this is one of the most classic and worthwhile "Ghost Cities" among all the Yardang landforms in Northwest China. Strong winds often blow within the city, and the wind, carrying sand and stones, rubs against the rock walls, emitting
D6, [Urho Ghost City], this is one of the most classic and worthwhile "Ghost Cities" among all the Yardang landforms in Northwest China. Strong winds often blow within the city, and the wind, carrying sand and stones, rubs against the rock walls, emitting
D6. Head to the Urho Poplar Forest Scenic Area. On this vast Gobi desert in Urho District, Karamay City, the Urho Poplar Forest stands like a solitary warrior, interpreting the tenacity of life with its millennia-old unchanging posture. This is the northe
D6. Head to the Urho Poplar Forest Scenic Area. On this vast Gobi desert in Urho District, Karamay City, the Urho Poplar Forest stands like a solitary warrior, interpreting the tenacity of life with its millennia-old unchanging posture. This is the northe
D7. Arrive at Sayram Lake, known as "the last tear of the Atlantic." It is Xinjiang's highest altitude and largest high-mountain cold-water lake. The name Sayram Lake comes from the Kazakh language, meaning "blessing," with the profound implication of wis
D7. Arrive at Sayram Lake, known as "the last tear of the Atlantic." It is Xinjiang's highest altitude and largest high-mountain cold-water lake. The name Sayram Lake comes from the Kazakh language, meaning "blessing," with the profound implication of wis
D7. We have specially arranged a [Sayram Lake环湖游览 (Around the Lake Tour)] + [People and Cars Strolling] video shoot. We will drive along the环湖公路 (around-the-lake road), stopping to play and take photos. We will capture and appreciate the beautiful Sayram
D7. We have specially arranged a [Sayram Lake环湖游览 (Around the Lake Tour)] + [People and Cars Strolling] video shoot. We will drive along the环湖公路 (around-the-lake road), stopping to play and take photos. We will capture and appreciate the beautiful Sayram
Day 8: Arrive at Anjihai Grand Canyon. In the Tianshan Mountains, through years of erosion, a Tianshan Canyon was carved out near Tonggute, and a magnificent alluvial fan formed on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains. The river valley alluvial fa
Day 8: Arrive at Anjihai Grand Canyon. In the Tianshan Mountains, through years of erosion, a Tianshan Canyon was carved out near Tonggute, and a magnificent alluvial fan formed on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains. The river valley alluvial fa

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