Xinjiang
Northern Xinjiang Wilderness Explorer
9 days / 8 nightsXinjiang2 reviews
Overview
The far northwest: Xinjiang's Altai Mountain frontier, where China meets Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia in a landscape of boreal forests, pristine lakes, and nomadic Kazakh herding grounds. This nine-day expedition reaches Kanas Lake — one of the most remote and beautiful bodies of water in China — and the Hemu River Valley, where Tuvan villages have stood untouched for centuries. A journey for travellers who want the edge of the map.
Tour Highlights
- Kanas Lake at dawn — mist on a turquoise mountain lake in Altai forest
- Overnight in a Kazakh yurt camp above the Hemu Valley
- Photograph the famous 'Sea of Clouds' view at Kanas Viewing Platform
- Urumqi's Grand Bazaar — Uyghur market culture in Central Asia
- Colorful autumn poplar forests along the Keketuohai geological park
Day-by-Day Itinerary
International arrivals. Transfer to hotel. Evening at the Grand Bazaar — Uyghur food stalls, silk goods, and the atmospheric old market lanes.
What's Included
Included
- Private airport & station transfers throughout
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels (twin or double room)
- Daily breakfast; selected lunches and dinners as noted
- Licensed English-speaking local guide
- All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
- High-speed train tickets between cities
- 24/7 support from your China Seasons trip advisor
Not Included
- International flights to/from China
- China visa fee
- Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
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