Urumqi Essence Tour
- Tour Price: $ 350
- Tour Code: CT717
- Available: Daily
- Duration: 4 Days
- Tour Type: Urumqi Tour Package
Trip Highlights - This carefully planned tour will take you to deep into the heart of China to the most inland city in the world - Urumqi. The capital city of Xinjiang, located in the northwest of China as an autonomous region of Uygur, is one of the destinations on the Silk Road. Xinjiang features Gobi in the northwest of China, where some old constructions still remained such as Jiaohe Ruins and Gaochang Ruins. This city had strategic importance on the ancient Silk Road and there are many cultural relics which together with the natural landscape will add to the wonder of your Urumqi tour.
Tour Prices (this is private tour based on per person and shown in US dollars) | |
Group Size | Price / Traveler |
1 traveler | USD800 |
2-5 travelers | USD585 |
6-9 travelers | USD485 |
10 travelers & above | USD350 |
(For 10 persons up, please email us for new quotations) |
·Entrance fees and meals as listed | ·All transfers with private vehicle and guide |
·Accident insurance | ·Hotel fare |
·Air fare and airport tax | ·Personal expenses |
·Tips for guide and driver | · |
Tour Itinerary
Day 1:Arrive in Urumqi (L/D)
After being picked up from your airport you will be transferred to a 4-star hotel and have the remainder of the day at your leisure. Urumqi, located north of the Tianshan Mountains, is the capital of the Xinjiang Autonomous Region and is the center of the economy, culture and political life in Xinjiang.
Hotel:Xinjiang Grand Hotel 4 star (or similar class)
Day 2:Urumqi (B/L/D)
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel and first visit Heavenly Lake, also known as Jade Lake. After visiting this spectacular site, you will then proceed to Red Hill Park. At the top of the hill there is an 8 meter high, nine story tall pagoda that you can visit. In the evening you will be brought back to your hotel.
Hotel:Xinjiang Grand Hotel 4 star (or similar class)
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel and visit the Southern Pasture located at the base of Tianshan Mountains. There are several famous sites in the area. First you will visit the Xinjiang Museum, which houses several minority culture's objects as well as Silk Road artifacts. Then you will visit West White Poplar Gully and its magnificent scenery. Afterwards you will be brought back to the hotel.
Hotel:Xinjiang Grand Hotel 4 star (or similar class)
Day 4:Depart from Urumqi (B)
After breakfast you will leave for the airport and go to your next destination.
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The Southern Pasture is located a few hours bus ride from Urumqi. The drive from Urumqi to the pasture is beautiful, with views of valleys, mountains and springs.
The Tianshan Mountains are comprised of several mountain ranges running across the middle area of Xinjiang from East to West.
The Heavenly Lake is one of the most famous sites to visit in the area of Changbai and also within Dongbei. This lake, with a depth of almost 300 meters, is the deepest alpine lake in China.
Xinjiang Museum: The Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region Museum was built in 1953 and a new museum was built in 1962 using local architectural styles.