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El tour nos mostró una Xinjiang increíble. Este tour estuvo muy bien organizado, con detalles sobre los destinos, el clima y los códigos de vestimenta. El guía turístico XiaoZhou nos cuidó con mucha atención. Nos presentó los destinos en detalle, así como las advertencias de seguridad. También nos dio muchas recomendaciones y consejos cuando necesitamos comprar recuerdos en Urumqi.

A little over a week passed quickly. It was my first time in Northern Xinjiang, and the route included Urumqi - Altay - Kanas - Hemu - Sayram Lake. The pick-up and drop-off service was very thorough, and the accommodation arrangements were also satisfactory. Many thanks to Master Guo Jing! He is very familiar with the routes between scenic spots and cities, his driving skills are very stable, and he also reminds us to pay attention to the scenery and animals. He thoughtfully prepared snacks, yogurt, and hot water. The 7-seater car is also very comfortable, and the heated and massage seats are great for winter travel! The master's aerial photography results are also amazing! He also took care of me, traveling alone with the group, haha~ I will definitely come to Xinjiang again!

Overall, it was fantastic! It's safer to go with a tour group in the winter, as the roads ice over and are difficult to drive. Our driver, Lao Hu, was especially reliable, a seasoned driver who drove very smoothly! The itinerary included the highlights of Northern Xinjiang. The only downside was that the time in Hemu wasn't enough. I feel like you could skip the travel photography and just enjoy Hemu. Hemu is very beautiful, and you need to spend more time there. Because I wanted to spend more time in Hemu, I skipped skiing on the second day, which I regret a little. Here are some beautiful photos I took for everyone to enjoy. Xinjiang is so beautiful!

La organización del viaje fue excelente, superando las expectativas, especialmente el servicio y las habilidades de conducción del conductor, el Sr. Ren, fueron encomiables. Si tengo la oportunidad, participaré en actividades como esta de nuevo, y también agradezco a los compañeros de viaje con los que viajé, permitiéndome tener recuerdos inolvidables de este viaje a Xinjiang.

Fue un tour maravilloso. Soy extranjero y no hablo chino, pero pude completar el recorrido usando una aplicación de traducción. El operador turístico se comunicó de antemano y proporcionó el número de licencia del autobús para que pudiera subir al autobús correcto (¡había 6 autobuses frente al hotel!). También es mejor hacer una captura de pantalla de su número al lado de su nombre. El pase de lista se hizo un par de veces por un número en chino. Intercambié mi WeChat con un guía para poder recibir un código QR, que es obligatorio para las personas sin tarjeta de identificación china. Hay varias opciones para elegir. Elegí una opción que lo incluye todo (volar sobre el mundo, teleférico y barco). La atracción de volar sobre el mundo fue divertida. El almuerzo se proporcionó con danza tradicional. Fue un tour bien organizado y el guía turístico fue excelente.

I highly recommend Zhang Wei, the guide from Xinjiang Story! He's extremely reliable and took us to some amazing hidden gems that exceeded our expectations. He also proactively helped us take photos and was as caring as a friend. He was humorous and engaging throughout the trip, making it a very pleasant experience. Highly recommended!

I really can't bear to recommend this guide, Deng, to everyone! 1. Regarding driving, he's practically an AI navigation system incarnate. In the wilderness of Southern Xinjiang, where "navigation signals frequently go AWOL," he drove with the dignity of a human-powered Gaode Map—never getting lost, and the car never had any problems. 2. Regarding the itinerary, when we said things like "I'm a little tired" or "Can we stay here a little longer," or if we woke up a little late or played late, he was never impatient. Instead, he quickly adjusted and respected the wishes of the tourists—as if we were the directors and he was a super-capable, all-around production assistant. 3. As cultured people ourselves, we appreciate that Guide Deng grew up here, is well-read, and knows the geography well. He can tell you about wars and love stories from two thousand years ago at every mound of earth. I can't help but want to give him a sash that says "Excellent National Unity Explainer." 4. He's a hidden photography guru. He can take photos with your phone that feel like a "National Geographic" cover, and his drone skills are even more amazing. In front of the snow-capped mountains, he directed us: "Walk! Look back! Be natural!" The results sparked heated discussions in our social circle: "Did you hire a film crew to follow you?" 5. His finances are as transparent as the sky in Kashgar. Aside from the project fees and meals, there were no temporary additional fees throughout the entire trip. He also reminded us which places were expensive and which were cheap, ensuring peace of mind! I used to think "tour guide" was just a job, but after meeting Guide Deng, I realized—he's a living, breathing guidebook to Southern Xinjiang, a radiator in the cold plateau, a phone memory killer (so many photos!), and a responsible conscience in the travel world. If traveling in Xinjiang is a blind box, then Guide Deng is the hidden SSR item. Quickly recommend him to everyone who wants to go to Xinjiang (but don't let him get too busy, I'm afraid I won't be able to book him next time). P.S. The after-effects of coming back: every other tour guide seems "not all-around enough"; I still haven't finished organizing my phone album—all his fault for taking such great photos!

Estamos sumamente agradecidos de haber tenido al Maestro Ma Ming Qiang 马明强 con nosotros durante todo nuestro viaje por Xinjiang. ¡Es amigable, accesible e increíblemente confiable! El tipo de conductor que inmediatamente te hace sentir seguro y cómodo. Hubo días en que la carretera estaba brumosa y la visibilidad era baja, pero él se mantuvo tranquilo, atento y muy profesional, llevándonos a cada destino de forma segura. Sin él, el viaje definitivamente no habría sido lo mismo. También es muy atento a nuestras necesidades, siempre pendiente de nosotros y asegurándose de que estuviéramos cómodos. Cada día fue divertido y agradable porque compartía historias, explicaba la cultura local e incluso hacía un esfuerzo adicional para llevarnos a lugares hermosos que ni siquiera esperábamos. Realmente apreciamos su esfuerzo y su cálida personalidad. ¡Honestamente, es muy, muy, muy bueno! ¡Muy recomendado! Nuestro viaje a Xinjiang fue mucho más memorable gracias a él. 👍👍🙌🙌

An absolutely fantastic trip. The scenery at Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake was stunning. We saw a beautiful sunrise in Hemu, and were lucky enough to catch the sunrise and a sea of clouds at Sayram Lake for two days. The driver was young, close in age to the girls in our group, very humorous, a skilled driver, a professional at taking portraits, and the restaurants he took us to had excellent food! The members of the group were all young women, and everyone was very nice and easy to get along with. The accommodations were generally the nicer local hotels, and I especially loved the Atour S hotel we stayed at in Urumqi on the last day. Overall, it was a small group with extremely high value for the price, and I'd go again if I have the chance.