14D12N SILK ROAD & NORTHERN XINJIANG TOUR

• Take domestic flight to Urumuqi, the captital of Xinjiang.
• Xinjiang Wild Horse Ancient Ecological Park - is located in the center of Urumqi. Five major themed landscapes including China's largest sweat-blooded BMW base, Jurassic petrified wood group, meteorite group, ancient Populus euphratica forest, and Yema Art Museum are all displayed here.

Accommodation: 5*Huanqiu International Hotel or similar

• Tianchi(also known as Heaven Lake of Tianshan) - A small lake in high mountains in the Alps of Tianshan. The crystal water reflecting the snow-topped peaks, fluffy white clouds and blue sky creates a breathtaking scene. It is also filled with various waterfalls with constantly changing cloud and mist, forming a splendour and open plateau landscape.
• Enjoy the desert scenery along the way
• Huoshan Mountain (passing by)
• Gurbantunggut Desert (passing by)
• Kalamaili Ungulate Nature Reserve（passing by) - protects thousands of animals living in arid steppes of Xinjiang. No matter they are ungulate or rare species; they are all living harmoniously in this immense park of 14,000 km². It's a paradise for wildlife.
• Cocosuri - It is one of the main scenic spots in Keketuohai National Geopark. Hoh Suli Lake, also known as Wild Duck Lake, covers an area of 2,677 acres. The reeds with intertwined roots in the lake form more than 20 large and small floating islands, and are rich in aquatic plants.

Accommodation: 4* Vienna Hotel or similar

[Tips]: Bus ride for the day will be longer, it is recommended to bring portable slippers along.

• Keketuohai National Geopark (includes shuttle bus) - The scenic area consists of four parts: the Irtysh Grand Canyon, the Coco Suli, the Iremut Lake, and the Karasenger earthquake fault zone. It has beautiful river valleys, rocks forest land, mineral resources, extremely cold lakes and exotic earthquake fault natural scenery.
• Irtysh Grand Canyon (includes shuttle bus) - proceed to the mysterious art gallery, from the Keketuohai to Irtysh Grand Canyon.
• Shenzhong Mountain

Accommodation: 4*Hepanyishu Holiday Hotel or similar

• Hemu Village (includes shuttle bus) - is the one of the remaining three village in the Tuva villages (Hemu Village, Kanas village and White Haba Village). It is the largest and the furthest village, with a total area of 3040 square kilometers. Hemu Village is most famous for its Autumn scenery. Hemu Village, Hemu River, Observation Deck.
• Tuva Village - is the only way to travel from Burqin County to Kanas Lake, with an altitude of 1,390 meters. Kanas Tuwa Village and Kanas Lake complement each other and integrate into one, forming the unique cultural landscape and ethnic customs of the Kanas tourist area. Wooden houses built of logs are scattered in the village, with small bridges and flowing water, smoke curling from cooking stoves, and the fragrance of milk wine. The scenery of the quaint small village is as mysterious as Kanas Lake

Accommodation: 4* Hongfu Kanas resort or similar

• Kanas Natural Landscape Reserve (includes shuttle bus) - The lake will change colour with the seasons and weather. It is a famous “colour-changing lake”. The main attractions are: Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay
• Guanyu Pavilion (includes shuttle bus) - 2030 m above sea level, 600m away from the lake elevation. Guanyu Ting was built in order to observe the “lake monster" that is commonly known as the big redfish.
• Grilled fish night market

Accommodation: 4* Hepanyishu Holiday Hotel or similar

[Tips]: 1. Guanyu Pavilion has 1068 steps, it is recommended to bring along a walking stick and knee guards for trekking. 2. Interested guests can trek through the Wolong Bay and personally feel the mystery and quitness

• Wucaitan - known as "World’s Beach". It is the only source which flows into the Arctic Ocean.
• Ulhe Devil City (includes train ride) - Ghost City area has dry ground, often have severely strong wind during every summer- autumn season. Many films were film at the Ghost City, such as the Oscar-winning film "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon." It is also voted by the China National Geographic’s beauty campaign.

Accommodation: 5* Xigema International Hotel or similar

• Scenery of the northern slope of Tianshan Mountain
• Grand International Bazaar - An area full of local cultures from things like dried fruits, herbs, traditional clothing to their musical instruments.

Accommodation: 5*Huanqiu International Hotel or similar

• Grape Vineyard +Uyghur Home Visit (tram car included)
• Karez Irrigation System - which is an ancient system of vertical wells and is still in use today
• Jiaohe Ruins - the city of Jiaohe was the capital of the Cheshi and it also the largest and well- preserved earthen city in the worlds.
• Flaming Mountains - where you will have an opportunity for photo-taking near this mountain which is made famous by the Chinese classic ‘Journey to the West”.

Accommodation: Equivalent 5* La Quinta by Wyndham Hotel or similar

• Take High speed Train to Liuyan(2nd seats)
• Continue to Dunhuang
• Visit the magnificent sight of Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Moon Spring (including tram ride)

Accommodation: 4* Leye Hotel or similar

• Mogao Grottoes (include Shuttle bus +3D Film) - It comprises the largest, most richly endowed and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art in 492 preserved cells spanning over 45,000 square meters. The Mogao Caves were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987.
• Discover the Otherworldly Landscapes of Bulongji Yadan
• Jiayuguan Ancient Pass (include tram ride) - With a history of more than 600 years, it is the essential passing point of the ancient Silk Road. Standing on the western end of the Great Wall.

Accommodation: Equivalent4* Far East Warren Hotel or Vienna Hotel Jiuquan or similar

• Danxia Landform Rainbow Mountains (include shuttle bus) -it refers to various landscapes found in southeast and southwest China that "consist of a red bed characterized by steep cliffs". It is a unique type of geomorphology found in China. Danxia Landform is formed from red-colored sandstones during Cretaceous age.
• Next drive to Zhangye

Accommodation: 4* Pinzun International Hotel or similar

• Coach to Wuwei
• Leitai Han Dynasty Tomb - a world famous rare treasures, the Chinese tourist landmark " horse riding the Swallow, " the land is located in the north of the city of Gansu Beiguan Road.
• coach to the capital of GANSU, Lanzhou.
• Zhongshan Bridge - also known as Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge. This is a long history ancient bridge
• Yellow River Mother Statue -
• Lanzhou Shuicheyuan (waterwheel)