9-Day Xinjiang Ili Altay Tour

Chinese
Join in & private groups
Hotel pick up
9day(s) Duration
5.0 / 5
3 reviews
Xinshi District
  • [Quality Assurance] We insist on pure play in-depth tour products, with first-hand operation throughout the entire process and no hidden costs;
  • [Accommodation Strictly Selected] 5 nights of four-star hotel accommodation, 2 nights of three-star hotel accommodation, 1 night of log cabin homestay. Good rest is essential for a good trip;
  • [Comfortable Small Group] 2-6 person MINI group, relaxing and comfortable, stop when you want, leave when you want;
  • [Single Room Sharing Without Surcharge] Reduce the threshold for solo travel and easily enjoy Northern Xinjiang;
  • [Double Zone Coverage] Connect the Altai foothills (Kanas, Hemu) with the Tianshan Yili (Sayram Lake, Narati, Qiasi), collecting the ceiling of Northern Xinjiang's natural landscape in one go;
  • [Rich Geographical Types] Covering deserts, lakes, forests, grasslands, Yardang landforms, and snow mountains, 6 major landforms, from the Gobi desert to the Jiangnan region outside the Great Wall, the contrast in landscape is full;
  • [Internet Celebrity Landscape Avenue] Ahe Highway (Northern Xinjiang's newly promoted most beautiful highway, direct access to Hemu is more time-saving) + Duku Highway (Tianshan geographical corridor, summer limited);
  • [Riding Experience] Immersive experience of desert camel riding + grassland horse riding;
  • [Immersive Family Visit] Visit Kazakh families, make leather goods, bake naan, feed lambs, and learn to dance;
  • [Exclusive Campsite Afternoon Tea] Check in at the fantasy afternoon tea at the Ghost City;
  • [Sayram Lake Stroll with People and Cars] Exclusive complimentary stroll video with people and cars, easily capture the feeling of a road movie;
  • [Light Travel Photography] Put the blue of Sayram Lake into the album;
  • [Dryland Onion Pulling Video] Freeze the super cool moment under the snow-capped mountains and forests of Qiasi;
  • [Essence Panorama] Ahe Highway, Hemu, Kanas, World Ghost City, Sayram Lake, Lavender, Qiasi Scroll, Narati, Duku Highway;
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What to expect

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# 📩 Pre-trip Notice

  • Two days before your trip, we will send you a WeChat activity group. The day before your flight arrives, the pick-up driver will contact you again;

🕗 Meeting Time and Place

  • The first day of the Urumqi departure includes pick-up service + hotel accommodation. You can explore on your own after checking into the hotel;

🌈Brief Itinerary Introduction

  • Day 1: Urumqi assembly - pick-up - check into hotel - free activities;
  • Day 2: Urumqi to Desert Camel (180 km, about 2.5 hours) to Altay (320 km, about 3.5 hours);
  • Day 3: Altay to Ahe Highway to Hemu (220 km, about 4 hours);
  • Day 4: Hemu Morning Mist to Kanas + Three Bays/Kanas Lake to Burqin (140 km, 2.5 hours);
  • Day 5: Burqin to Devil City + afternoon tea (240 km, about 3 hours) to Kuitun (250 km, about 3 hours);
  • Day 6: Kuitun to Sayram Lake + walking with car + light travel photography (310 km, about 4 hours) to Guozigou to Qingshuihe (90 km, about 1.5 hours);
  • Day 7: Qingshuihe to Lavender (June only) to Chaxi Painting Scroll (260 km, 4 hours) to Xinyuan County (180 km);
  • Day 8: Xinyuan to Nalati/Kazakh family visit to Nalati Town (70 km, about 1.5 hours);
  • Day 9: Nalati to Duku Highway (200 km, about 4 hours) to Urumqi Airport/Station for dismissal (240 km, about 2.5 hours);
  • (If Duku is not open or closed, take other roads to return to Urumqi. The journey will be slightly longer)
  • Guests returning today are advised to book flights after 22:00.

📢Warm Reminder

  • 🎒Luggage size suggestion 1 piece of luggage 24 inches and below + 1 backpack
  • 🧑🏻‍🎓ID card and relevant documents Please inform us proactively about any discount documents when registering and present them proactively during the trip.
  • 💎Travel method Two ways to join the group: 1️⃣2-6 people group tour – strong social attributes; 2️⃣Private group independent tour – no sharing with strangers, more flexible travel time

Day 1: Today, hikers from all over the country gathered in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to meet at the designated hotel.
Day 1: Today, hikers from all over the country gathered in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to meet at the designated hotel.
Day 2: The Desert Highway crosses the Gurbantünggüt Desert and the hinterland of the Junggar Basin. Golden sand dunes rise and fall, shimmering in the sunlight, and the highway winds through them like a ribbon. There is an uninhabited section of about 1 h
Day 2: The Desert Highway crosses the Gurbantünggüt Desert and the hinterland of the Junggar Basin. Golden sand dunes rise and fall, shimmering in the sunlight, and the highway winds through them like a ribbon. There is an uninhabited section of about 1 h
Day 3: Today's itinerary has two highlights: the stunning, idyllic Hemu Village, which we often see online, and the popular Ahe Highway, which we will be taking (open from 10:00 AM). Along the Ahe Highway, you can enjoy various landscapes such as canyons,
Day 3: Today's itinerary has two highlights: the stunning, idyllic Hemu Village, which we often see online, and the popular Ahe Highway, which we will be taking (open from 10:00 AM). Along the Ahe Highway, you can enjoy various landscapes such as canyons,
After several hours of long travel, we arrived at Hemu, a pure land on earth known as "God's private garden." Hemu Village, a dreamlike small village, unfolded before our eyes. Today, we will spend the entire day touring Hemu. We can climb to the [Haden P
After several hours of long travel, we arrived at Hemu, a pure land on earth known as "God's private garden." Hemu Village, a dreamlike small village, unfolded before our eyes. Today, we will spend the entire day touring Hemu. We can climb to the [Haden P
Day 4: No more sleeping in today. We're going 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 sun penetrates the faint mist ab
Day 4: No more sleeping in today. We're going 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 sun penetrates the faint mist ab
After breakfast, head to God's back garden [Kanas Scenic Area].
After breakfast, head to God's back garden [Kanas Scenic Area].
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 valley; Wolong Bay is the last bend of Kanas Lake, and after passing Wolong Ba
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 valley; Wolong Bay is the last bend of Kanas Lake, and after passing Wolong Ba
Day 5: After lunch, visit the world-renowned "World Devil City." This is the most classic and worthwhile "Devil City" among all the Yardang landforms in Northwest China. Strong winds often blow within the city, and the wind-blown sand and rocks rub agains
Day 5: After lunch, visit the world-renowned "World Devil City." This is the most classic and worthwhile "Devil City" among all the Yardang landforms in Northwest China. Strong winds often blow within the city, and the wind-blown sand and rocks rub agains
Head to the [Private Desert Camp] and experience the tranquility of sitting comfortably in front of your tent in the desert, trading the hurried pursuit of sightseeing for a leisurely tea break.
Head to the [Private Desert Camp] and experience the tranquility of sitting comfortably in front of your tent in the desert, trading the hurried pursuit of sightseeing for a leisurely tea break.
Day 6: Arrive at Sayram Lake, known as "a tear of the Atlantic." It is the highest and largest alpine cold-water lake in Xinjiang. Sayram Lake is oval-shaped, like a sapphire embedded in the Tianshan Mountains. Spruce forests are widely distributed around
Day 6: Arrive at Sayram Lake, known as "a tear of the Atlantic." It is the highest and largest alpine cold-water lake in Xinjiang. Sayram Lake is oval-shaped, like a sapphire embedded in the Tianshan Mountains. Spruce forests are widely distributed around
After exiting the scenic area, you will arrive at the Guozigou Observation Deck. In the mountains, dense forests are lush and green. Evergreen spruces and pine trees stand like loyal guards, protecting this land.
After exiting the scenic area, you will arrive at the Guozigou Observation Deck. In the mountains, dense forests are lush and green. Evergreen spruces and pine trees stand like loyal guards, protecting this land.
Day 7: Head to the Lavender Farm (expected lavender blooming period is June 10th - June 30th, subject to actual blooming period; if not in bloom, the visit will be canceled). The northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang are located at the
Day 7: Head to the Lavender Farm (expected lavender blooming period is June 10th - June 30th, subject to actual blooming period; if not in bloom, the visit will be canceled). The northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang are located at the
We will enter the "Qiaxi Scroll," which has been very popular online in the past two years. Qiaxi is a natural scenic area formed by ancient glacial moraine-dammed lakes, with main attractions including pine forests and sea of trees, flowing waterfalls at
We will enter the "Qiaxi Scroll," which has been very popular online in the past two years. Qiaxi is a natural scenic area formed by ancient glacial moraine-dammed lakes, with main attractions including pine forests and sea of trees, flowing waterfalls at
Day 8: We will enter the [Nalati Grassland] scenic area. Enjoy the visual impact brought by blue skies, white clouds, meadows, and snow-capped mountains. The name "Aerial Grassland" comes from its altitude; the average elevation of the summer pasture is 2
Day 8: We will enter the [Nalati Grassland] scenic area. Enjoy the visual impact brought by blue skies, white clouds, meadows, and snow-capped mountains. The name "Aerial Grassland" comes from its altitude; the average elevation of the summer pasture is 2
Day 9: [Duku Highway] (The Duku Highway opens every June. In 2025, it will open on May 31st. After opening, it may be closed due to weather conditions. If closed and impassable, we will take other roads to bypass and return to Urumqi.) "Four seasons in on
Day 9: [Duku Highway] (The Duku Highway opens every June. In 2025, it will open on May 31st. After opening, it may be closed due to weather conditions. If closed and impassable, we will take other roads to bypass and return to Urumqi.) "Four seasons in on

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Review for: Small group tour (2-6 people)

I was very satisfied with the itinerary experience, especially because Master Wang was our guide. His explanations of the itinerary planning and his service during the journey were excellent! He kept me in a pleasant mood the entire time!

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Review for: Small group tour (2-6 people)

Many thanks to Brother Wang for taking such good care of us throughout the trip. He safely drove us through mountains and rivers every day and shared many stories, making our journey richer and warmer. He was also very thoughtful when one of our companions lost an item, arranging for it to be delivered to our new accommodation.

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Review for: Private Tour, Daily Departures

Master Jin was responsible and enthusiastic, with a friendly attitude that added a lot of fun to the trip.

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Attention to foreigners: (Duku Highway has steep terrain, and Duku Highway opens every June. The opening time for 25 years is May 31st. After opening, it may be closed due to weather conditions. If it is closed and impassable, take other roads to bypass and return to Urumqi. Foreigners need to charter a car at their own expense to Yining to take a train back.)

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