Day 1 | Arrival in Urumqi
Arrive in Urumqi and enjoy a seamless VIP airport transfer to your luxury hotel.
Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for your extraordinary journey through the heart of Xinjiang.
After check-in, you may choose to visit the Urumqi International Grand Bazaar and enjoy local food at your own pace.
Highlights
- Premium 5-star hotel in Urumqi
- Optional visit to Urumqi International Grand Bazaar
- Mystery welcome gift upon arrival
- VIP airport pickup service
Day 2 | Urumqi → S21 Desert Highway → Karamaili Sand Dune Park → Altay
Travel along the remarkable S21 Desert Highway, crossing vast desert landscapes that many international travelers rarely have the chance to experience.
Arrive at Karamaili Sand Dune Park for an unforgettable evening experience. Take a scenic cable-car ride at sunset, join a lively sunset gathering, dance on the mountaintop, and enjoy an open-air movie beneath the stars.
Included Experiences
- Sunset cable car ride
- Mountaintop sunset party
- Open-air cinema under the stars
- Desert and mountain photography opportunities
- Premium hotel in Altay
Day 3 | Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu Village
Today, travel along one of the most breathtaking scenic roads in Xinjiang: the Ahe Highway.
Journey through alpine forests, open grasslands, and remote mountain valleys before arriving in Hemu Village, often considered one of the most beautiful villages in China.
From the Hemu Sunset Viewing Platform, enjoy views over wooden cabins, forests, valleys, and surrounding mountain peaks while capturing unforgettable travel moments.
Highlights
- Scenic drive along the Ahe Highway
- Tongba Forest
- Tuolehaite Grassland
- Hemu Sunset Viewing Platform
- Overnight stay inside Hemu Scenic Area
Day 4 | Hemu → Kanas National Park
Wake up surrounded by pristine mountain scenery and enjoy a relaxing morning in Hemu.
Continue to Kanas National Park and explore its most iconic locations, including Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, and the shores of the legendary Kanas Lake.
Highlights
- Kanas Lake
- Fairy Bay
- Moon Bay
- Lakeside boardwalk strolls
- Overnight stay inside Kanas Scenic Area
Day 5 | Kanas → Burqin
Continue discovering more of Kanas National Park before traveling south to Burqin.
Along the way, enjoy some of Xinjiang’s most photogenic natural landscapes and experience the unique atmosphere of this remote frontier region.
Highlights
- Kanas National Park
- Scenic mountain roads
- Beautiful river valley landscapes
- Premium hotel in Burqin
Day 6 | Burqin → Sayram Lake
Travel to the stunning Sayram Lake, known for its turquoise waters and snow-capped mountain backdrop.
Travel the full scenic loop around Sayram Lake by private vehicle, stopping at breathtaking viewpoints including Swan Bay, the Lighthouse, and the famous S-Curve shoreline.
Board a scenic cruise on Sayram Lake and enjoy a traditional ethnic welcome ceremony, cultural performances, and warm local hospitality.
Included Experiences
- Sayram Lake cruise
- Traditional ethnic welcome ceremony
- Ethnic cultural performances
- Professional photography equipment provided in the vehicle
- Comfortable lakeside stay
Day 7 | Sayram Lake → Yining → Nalati
During flower season, visit fragrant lavender fields before continuing to Nalati.
Depending on the season, explore either Qiaxi Forest Park or Kurdening Scenic Area, two of the most beautiful forest and grassland landscapes in Xinjiang.
Before arriving in Nalati, take part in a guided short-form video shoot on the grassland to capture memorable travel moments.
Included Experiences
- Seasonal visit to lavender fields
- Qiaxi Forest Park or Kurdening Scenic Area
- Guided grassland short-video shoot
- Premium hotel stay
Day 8 | Nalati Sky Grassland & Kazakh Wedding Experience
Today combines spectacular natural scenery with one of the most immersive cultural experiences of the entire journey.
Drive through Nalati’s famous Sky Grassland, River Valley Grassland, and Panlong Valley scenic route.
In the afternoon, participate in an authentic Kazakh wedding celebration. Dress in traditional ethnic clothing, join local families, enjoy music and dancing, and experience customs passed down through generations.
A traditional banquet featuring more than ten regional specialties offers a true taste of nomadic hospitality.
Exclusive Experiences
- Immersive Kazakh wedding celebration
- Traditional costume experience
- Professional ethnic-themed photography
- Live music and folk dancing
- Traditional Kazakh banquet
- Overnight stay in Nalati
Day 9 | Nomadic Culture Experience → Duku Highway → Urumqi
In the morning, discover the traditional lifestyle of Xinjiang’s nomadic peoples.
Watch traditional yurt-building demonstrations, learn the art of felt-making, visit horse ranches, and discover the process of mare’s milk production. Mare’s milk culture is an important part of Kazakh tradition.
Visit beautifully crafted Kazakh and Kyrgyz homes, specially designed to showcase the elegance and aesthetics of nomadic life.
In the afternoon, travel along the legendary Duku Highway, one of Asia’s greatest road trips. Cross dramatic mountain landscapes before returning to Urumqi.
Included Experiences
- Traditional yurt-building demonstration
- Horse culture experience
- Traditional felt-making workshop
- Mare’s milk production experience
- Visits to selected Kazakh and Kyrgyz family homes
- Scenic drive along the Duku Highway
- Drone and photography session
- Luxury 5-star hotel in Urumqi
Day 10 | Departure from Urumqi
After breakfast, enjoy a comfortable airport transfer.
If your flight schedule allows, a visit to the Xinjiang Museum can be arranged.
Leave Xinjiang with unforgettable memories of epic road trips, alpine lakes, hidden villages, nomadic traditions, and rare cultural experiences that few travelers have the chance to encounter anywhere else in the world.
