DAY 1 | Welcome to Urumqi
Arrive in Urumqi and enjoy a seamless VIP airport transfer to your luxury hotel. Take the evening to relax and prepare for an extraordinary journey across the heart of Xinjiang.
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DAY 2 | Urumqi → Sayram Lake
Travel west through vast open landscapes to the stunning Sayram Lake, often called the jewel of Xinjiang. Enjoy a lakeside walk, capture breathtaking views, and create your own cinematic travel memories with a professional follow-car video shoot.
Included Experiences
Professional Follow-Car Travel Video
Sunset Walk Along Sayram Lake
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DAY 3 | Around Sayram Lake → Yining
Spend the day exploring the entire scenic loop of Sayram Lake, stopping at alpine meadows, crystal-clear springs, wildflower fields, and iconic viewpoints.
Board a private lake cruise where you'll be welcomed with a traditional Kazakh ceremony, sample local milk wine, enjoy live cultural performances, and interact with local hosts.
As night falls, wander through Yining's vibrant Six-Star Street, known for its colorful architecture, cafés, and multicultural atmosphere.
Included Experiences
Sayram Lake Cruise
Traditional Kazakh Welcome Ceremon
Local Milk Wine Tasting
Lavender Fields (Seasonal)
Evening Walk Through Six-Star Street
DAY 4 | Yining → Xiata Ancient Trail
Drive along the spectacular Yizhao Highway, one of Xinjiang's most scenic mountain roads.
Explore the legendary Xiata Ancient Trail, once part of an important Silk Road route, and enjoy panoramic views of the magnificent Muzart Glacier rising above the valley.
Included Experiences
Scenic Drive on Yizhao Highway
❄️ Muzart Glacier Viewpoint
Xiata Ancient Trail Exploration
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DAY 5 | Zhaosu → Nalati
Discover pristine alpine forests and rolling grasslands in either Qiaxi Forest Park or Kurdening Nature Reserve, depending on the season.
Enjoy one of Xinjiang's most playful social-media experiences with a professional "Pulling Up the Grassland" video shoot before continuing to Nalati.
Included Experiences
Qiaxi Forest Park or Kurdening Valley
Viral Grassland Video Experience
Panoramic Tianshan Mountain Landscapes
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DAY 6 | Nalati Sky Grassland & Kazakh Cultural Immersion
Explore the world-famous Nalati Sky Grassland, River Valley Grassland, and Panlong Valley scenic road.
This afternoon, experience one of the most memorable cultural encounters of the journey: an exclusive immersive Kazakh wedding celebration.
Dress in traditional Kazakh attire and step into the role of honored guests. Enjoy music, dancing, ceremonial traditions, and a lavish feast featuring more than ten authentic Kazakh specialties.
Meet local families, participate in cultural activities, and discover the traditions that have shaped nomadic life on the grasslands for centuries.
Exclusive Cultural Experiences
Immersive Kazakh Wedding Ceremony
Traditional Kazakh Costume Experience
Live Folk Music & Dance
Traditional Kazakh Banque
Professional Photography in Traditional Dress
☕ Wildflower Afternoon Tea
DAY 7 | A Day in the Life of the Nomads → Duku Highway → Urumqi
Today offers a rare opportunity to go beyond sightseeing and experience authentic nomadic culture firsthand.
Learn traditional Kazakh crafts from local artisans, including yurt construction, felt making, and saddle craftsmanship. Visit a working horse ranch, observe traditional horse-training techniques, and explore the fascinating world of horse-milk production.
Step inside beautifully crafted Kazakh and Kyrgyz homes, designed to showcase the elegance and hospitality of the region's nomadic heritage.
In the afternoon, travel the legendary Duku Highway, widely considered one of Asia's most spectacular road trips, crossing dramatic mountain passes and breathtaking wilderness before returning to Urumqi
Exclusive Cultural Experiences
Traditional Yurt Building Demonstration
Nomadic Horse Culture Experience
Felt-Making & Traditional Crafts
Mare's Milk Production Experience
Visit Premium Kazakh & Kyrgyz Family Homes
Duku Highway Scenic Drive
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DAY 8 | Departure
Enjoy a comfortable airport transfer and bid farewell to Xinjiang.
Take home unforgettable memories of alpine lakes, endless grasslands, epic road trips, authentic cultural encounters, and experiences few travelers ever have the opportunity to enjoy.