Accommodation at designated hotels and lodgings (based on double occupancy):
MealsDaily breakfast at the hotels.
Flight: CZ5795 Shenzhen Bao’an Airport 09:10 → Urumqi Diwopu Airport 14:45
Itinerary:
15:00: Private airport transfer to a five-star hotel in Urumqi, followed by a 30-minute rest.
16:00: Free time; suggested activity: Visit the Grand Bazaar.
19:00: Dinner (self-arranged).
Meals: Breakfast and lunch are not included; dinner is not included.
Accommodation: Urumqi [Five-Star Hotel].
Tips: Xinjiang operates on a time zone two hours behind mainland China; it is recommended to rest after 10 PM. The transfer from the airport to the city takes approximately 40 minutes. Bring your ID for security checks.
Flight: CZ6845 Urumqi 08:00 → Altay Airport 09:20
09:30: Airport pick-up and transfer along the Altay-Hemu Scenic Road (200KM, ~3 hours), with a stop at Tongba Forest Viewpoint. On the way, enjoy the distant view of the Tolehait Prairie and its grazing herds.
14:00: Arrival at Hemu Scenic Area. Take an electric cart to Harden Platform (5-minute ride) and explore the grassy meadows below.
16:00: Return to the homestay and stroll along the Hemu River Boardwalk, capturing the beauty of fallen leaves and streams.
Meals: Breakfast (provided by hotel), lunch and dinner not included.
Accommodation: Hemu [Well-Selected Scenic Homestay].
10:00: Transfer to Kanas (80KM, ~2 hours), with stops for autumn scenery photography en route.
12:00: Arrive at Kanas Scenic Area. Take a shuttle bus to the Kanas Lake pier and enjoy a 30-minute boat tour of the lake, marveling at snow-capped mountain reflections.
14:00: Continue on the shuttle to visit the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Dragon Bay), with time for photos at each location.
18:00: Check into a scenic homestay within Kanas and enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast (provided by homestay), lunch and dinner not included.
Accommodation: Kanas [Well-Selected Scenic Homestay].
10:00: Morning shuttle bus ride to revisit the Three Bays in Kanas.
14:00: Drive to Burqin (200KM, ~3 hours), stopping at Rainbow Beach around 17:30. Enjoy sunset views from the observation deck or walk down to the river valley for photos.
20:30: Arrive in Burqin and have dinner.
Accommodation: Burqin [Five-Star Hotel].
08:30: Depart for Urho Ghost City (480KM, ~5 hours).
14:00: Take a small train tour of Ghost City (~2 hours) with reserved seats, capturing iconic geological formations like the "Sphinx."
18:00: Arrive in Kuitun for dinner.
Accommodation: Kuitun [Four-Star Hotel].
08:30: Drive to Sayram Lake (480KM, ~5 hours).
14:00: Self-drive around the lake with stops at popular spots like Qingshui Beach and Keleyong Pearl for photos.
18:00: Drive 2 hours to Yining, have dinner, and check into the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast (provided by hotel), lunch not included (suggested options: porridge and side dishes), dinner not included.
08:30: Drive 4 hours to Nalati.
12:30: Lunch (self-arranged).
13:30: Take a shuttle to Nalati Grassland. Visit Snow Lotus Valley Viewpoint, admire golden meadows and heavenly terraces, and take photos around the yurts of local herders.
16:20: Return to the hotel for rest.
18:00: Dinner (self-arranged).
Accommodation: Nalati Town [Four-Star Hotel].
Day 8: Nalati → Duku Highway North Section → Urumqi
08:30: Drive along the northern section of the Duku Highway (480KM, ~6 hours).
11:00: Stop at the Qiaolma Pass (elevation 3,300 meters).
12:00: Visit the Qiaolma Martyrs Memorial Hall.
15:00: Stop at Tianpu Waterfall Viewpoint for photos.
20:00: Arrive in Urumqi for dinner and check into the hotel.
Flight: CZ5796 Urumqi 16:05 → Shenzhen 21:20
09:00: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a private transfer to the airport, arriving by 13:00.
10:00–12:00: Free time for shopping at nearby supermarkets for Xinjiang specialties (e.g., vacuum-packed dried fruits).
16:05: Depart for Shenzhen, concluding the trip.
Meals: Breakfast (provided by hotel), lunch not included.
