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| 6 Days Essence of Xinjiang |
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| Marco Polo first unlocked this mysterious centuries ago. Lets us hand you the key again to explore this mysterious area that has hidden it charms for so long.
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| Tour Code:XJCP-1 |
| Destination:Urumqi |
| Tour Price: from US$585/per adult, in twin shared (Standard Class, based on 8 persons. For reference only and may vary according to your travel time and group size) |
| Departure Date:
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| Day 1 | Arrive in Urumqi | Arrival transfer from airport to hotel(Urumqi) | | | Day 2 | Urumqi | Heavenly Lake, Boat for Cruise on Heavenly Lake, Erdaoqiao Bazaar | L | | Day 3 | Urumqi | Mount Nan Pasture, The Terai Camp | L | | Day 4 | Urumqi to Turpan | Astana Tombs, Gaochang Ancient City, The Tuyugou Great Canyon | L | | Day 5 | Turpan to Urumqi | Suleiman's Minaret, Karez Well, Grape Valley | L | | Day 6 | Depart from Urumqi | Departure transfer from hotel to airport(Urumqi) | |
| | | | | | | Day 1 | | Destinations :Arrive in Urumqi | |
| Today's Activities:Upon arrival at Urumqi Airport, you’ll be greeted & warmly welcomed by our professional English speaking tour guide. Transfer to the hotel which you booked before. | | Meals: |
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| | | | | | | Day 2 | | Destinations :Urumqi | |
| Today's Activities:This morning you will have a chance to visit Heavenly Lake. The Heavenly Lake is a very beautiful mountain lake formed more than million years ago in the 4th glacial epoch, so the water in it is pure and icy. The altitude of the lake is up to 2150 meters above the sea level and got its fame as the "jewel in the crown". To the east of the lake stands the Bogda Peak-the highest peak in the east part of Tian Shan Mountain, which is capped by glacier and snow glistening in the sun, finely contrasted with blue lake water, forming fabulous scenery. | | Meals: Lunch |
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| | | | | | | Day 3 | | Destinations :Urumqi | |
| Today's Activities:Today you will visit Mount Nan Pasture and The Terai Camp. Mount Nan pasture is very big with West Baiyanggou, Juhuatai, East Baiyanggou, Mount Zhaobi, Miaoergou and Daxigou from west to east. Tourists here can visit locals' houses to have some milk tea and mutton. Later, they can rent horses to ride around the grassland. If you are fortunately, you can watch the activities of horse race, sheep catching and girls' whip.Inside the Terai Camp, you will have a special experience of Kazak nomad life here, have a cup of milk tea and taste some really local food. | | Meals: Lunch |
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| | | | | | | Day 4 | | Destinations :Urumqi to Turpan | |
| Today's Activities:After breakfast you will be drive to Turpan and then visit Astana Tombs. At the Ancient Tombs of Astana, thousands of treasure historical relics had been unearthed, including mummy, writing, inscription, painting, earthen figurine, stone wares, pottery wares, wood wares, bronze wares, iron wares, gold wares, silver wares, cotton, silk, wool, ancient coins and so on. After lunch you will visit Gaochang Ancient City. The city's name means 'the King City'. Ascending a height to enjoy a distant view, you can see the whole city in a plane shape of an irregular square, which is divided, into three parts the exterior city, interior city and the palace city. Today's last stop is The Tuyugou Great Canyon.Among the canyons in the Flame Mountain which extends nearly one hundred kilometers, the Tuyugou Great Canyon is the canyon with the longest culture and the most mighty and majestic natural landscapes. | | Meals: Lunch |
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| | | | | | | Day 5 | | Destinations :Turpan to Urumqi | |
| Today's Activities:Today you will visit the most famous places in Turpan. The first one is Suleiman's Minaret. The Sugong Tower is the biggest ancient pagoda existing in Xinjiang and the only Islamic ancient pagoda in the country. Then you will visit Karez Well. The Karez Water System Folkways Paradise is located at the Ya'er country in Turpan city. This irrigation system of wells connected by underground channels is considered to be one of the three great ancient projects in China. At last you will visit the Grape Valley. With its shady vineyards and trees, this provides a welcome place of relaxation amidst the hundreds of square miles of sand. You may take a seat under the vintage frames, savor various grapes, enjoy the beautiful Uyghur girls in their ornate costumes, and be fully intoxicated by this refreshing palace of grapes. | | Meals: Lunch |
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| | | | | | | Day 6 | | Destinations :Depart from Urumqi | |
| Today's Activities:Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight to your next destination. | | Meals: |
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Note: Prices are quoted in US dollar per
adult in twin shared room including breakfast. Price for 1 pax includes single
supplement and breakfast. Price for child is 80% of adult price. Prices are for
references only and may vary according to your travel time and group size. |
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Hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
Meals as specified in the Tour Summary. (L=Lunch; D=Dinner).
Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program as indicated in
the itinerary.
Local English-speaking tour guide for transfers and sightseeing program as
indicated in each city.
Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
Service charge and government Taxes.
***For tours with Yangtze River cruise, 4* Yangtze River
cruise ship (on twin shared basis) with one night
pre-boarding
in Chongqing, all meals
onboard,shore excursions as indicated in the program.
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Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets. Domestic
flight/train tickets unless specified in the itinerary .
Hotel room/Cruise cabin single supplement.
Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional
activities,etc.
Gratuities to the tour guide, driver, hotel bellboy.
Excess baggage charges.
Fees for entry visa to China.
Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Traveler insurance.
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