Xinjiang Overland Expedition consists of three stages. Stage one goes to the western part of the Tianshan Mountains. Stage two covers the most exciting southern part of the Tianshan Mountians. Stage three is an extention exploration to the Karakul Lake from Kashgar. You are welcome to join all stages. All stages are tailored made packages including transfer and guide service, but you can also choose to drive yourself. Tour Highlights | Xinjiang Overland Expedition Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, the vast stars of Ili Valley, horse riding on Nalati Grassland, endless lavender (Jun-Sep), Kazak nomads, Yining Old town, border town Khorgos Tarim Basin & Tarim River, Kizilyar Salt Water gully, Kizil Buddhist Art Caves, Kuche Grand Canyon, Taklamakan Desert, Korla fragrant pears, Khotan Silk workshop, Khotan rug, Khotan Jade factory, chaotic and free-spirited Khotan market, 2000-years old town Kashgar 2000-years old town Kashgar, Karakoram Highway, Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, Tajik village，Oytagh glacier，Rock castle, Golden meadow wetland, pass the Taheman Wetland Brief Itinerary | Xinjiang Overland Expedition Stage one, across the Tianshan Mountains 2021.8.08-12 | 5 days 4 nightsD1. 8.8 Sun Urumqi city or airport ->Kuitun Dushanzi Grand Canyon, dinner included Kuitun Jin Ze HongFuQuan Hotel D2. 8.9 Mon Kuitun ->Duku Highway -> Nalati Grassland Hotel breakfast & dinner included Westward Zunmao Nalati Resort Hotel D3. 8.10 Tue Nalati Grassland ->Yining Kazak nomads family, Yining old town Hotel breakfast & dinner included Yining Yili River Hotel […]
The Altay Mountains extend across China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Russia in a NW-SE direction. In China’s Altay Mountains in northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region people have been skiing for thousands of years. Ski season is arriving. China’s Atlay Mountains is a dreamland for many skiers, guaranteed sunny days, back country skiing options, delicious local dishes, friendly people. Come join our Skiing in Altay Mountains and explore its culture this winter. Tour Highlights | Skiing in Altay Mountains Winter sport, China’s Altay Mountains, powder snow, back country skiing options, Urumqi , the capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region: Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar, Xinjiang Ancient Eco park , and Arkhantekin horse center Brief Itinerary | Skiing in Altay Mountains Day 1 Altay arrival, meet and greet, 5 nights in Altay (No meals) Day 2 General’s Mountain Ski Resort (Breakfast) Day 3 General’s Mountain Ski Resort (Breakfast) Day 4 General’s Mountain Ski Resort (Breakfast) Day 5 General’s Mountain Ski Resort (Breakfast) Day 6 Fly to Urumqi, Urumqi city exploration (Breakfast/dinner) Day 7 Urumqi departure (Breakfast) Special Promotion per person Min. 8 guests travelling together From CNY 3980 p.p. twin sharing From CNY 5380 p.p. single room What’s included 5 nights at Altay Jindu Hotel with standard room，1 night at Urumqi Hilton Hotel with deluxe room, 6 hotel breakfasts, 1 welcome & 1 […]
Wild China self-drive jeep tour gives you the flexibility to experience stunning landscapes and explore Wild China Qinghai, Gansu at your own pace. From Rainbow Mountains to Hanging Great Wall, from Chaka Salt Lake to Qilian Grassland, from Mogao Grottoes to Tibetan monastery, we will take care of all arrangements; you only just do the driving. Tour highlights | Wild CHINA self-drive jeep tour -Qinghai Lake, the largest saline lake and inland lake in China -Natural crystal salt lake, admire the beautiful sky reflections on Chaka Salt Lake -Qilian Mountain Grassland, one of the most beautiful grasslands in China. -Menyuan Rape Flower Festival -Qaidam Basin: the largest Yadan Geo Landform -Jiayuguan where the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall is -UNESCO Heritage site: Mogao Caves Dunhuang -Minsha Sand Hill and Crescent Moon Lake Dunhuang -Gobi Desert -Zhangye Danxia Landform Geopark, Rainbow Mountains Self drive itinerary | Wild CHINA self-drive jeep tour Day 1 Xining arrival, car pick up, (no meal) Xining (2295 m) – Menyuan (2800 m) – Qilian Mountaian Grassland – Zhangye, 360 km, 1 night in Zhangye Xining-Mengyuan 150 KM, 2.5 hours Mengyuan-Qilian Mountain Grassland 80 KM, 1 hours Qilian Mountain Grassland-Zhangye 130 KM, 2.5 hours Day 2 […]
Your 5 days expedition starts in Dunhuang was called “Shazhou” in ancient times (Shazhou means “Land of Sand ”). It’s located at the western end of Hexi Corridor, which is a strategic city on the Silk Road. Then You will take a train to explore the wild landscape of west China. Train to Jiayuguan where the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall is. Train to Zhangye, you will be amazed at the Rainbow Mountain, dry, desolate rocks instead for green vegetation color. Tour Highlights | Dunhuang & Rainbow Mountains Expedition Jiayuguan where the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall is Mogao Caves Dunhuang Minsha Sand Hill and Crescent Moon Lake Dunhuang Zhangye Danxia Landform Geopark, Rainbow Mountains Local traditional west China cuisine Boutique Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel Train travel to explore the wild landscape of west China Destinations: Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Zhangye Brief Itinerary | Dunhuang & Rainbow Mountains Expedition Day 1 Fly to Dunhuang and transfer to hotel, stay Dunhuang for 2 nights. (no meal) Day 2 Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Minsha Sand Hill and Crescent Moon Lake (breakfast) Day 3 Dunhuang train to Jiayuguan, Jiayuguan exploration and take train to Zhangye (breakfast) Day 4 Zhangye full day visit Danxia Landform and Dafo temple […]
Xiahe is well-known for its Labrang Monastery, one of the six great monasteries of the Gelukpa sect (Yellow Hat) of Tibetan Buddhism. Xiahe is sometimes called “Little Tibet”. Your trip starts in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province. Drive to Xiahe, on the way you will visit the Bingling Temple Grottoes; it is made up of 34 caves and 149 alcoves for private meditation. When in Xiahe, you will explore the Labrang Monastery, meet Tibetan monks and discover the beauty of Songke Grassland. The three highlights of the area are the Tibetan Buddhism, the natural scenery and the folk local color. Brief itinerary | Little Tibet Xiahe Exploration Day 1 Arrive in Lanzhou (no meals incl.) Day 2 Bingling Temple Grottoes exploration (Breakfast/dinner) Day 3 Xiahe exploration (Breakfast/dinner) Day 4 Xiahe-Hezuo exploration-Xiahe (Breakfast/dinner) Day 5 Xiahe departure (Breakfast) Tour details | Little Tibet Xiahe Exploration Day 1 Arrive in Lanzhou (no meal) Lanzhou arrival, meet and greet, transfer to your hotel in Lanzhou. Overnight in Lanzhou Day 2 Bingling Temple Grottoes exploration (Breakfast/dinner) Hotel breakfast, check out, then depart for the Bingling Temple Grottoes. A visit to the magnificent Bingling Temple Grottoes in Linxia is desirable. To access the site, you […]
Silk Road conjures the images of colourful bazaars, priceless jewels and fabrics, exotic perfumes and spices. This remarkably exotic journey takes you along the Chinese part of this ancient route. First you arrive at Lanzhou to admire Binglinsi. Then you will reach Jiayuguan where the first pass of west end of the Great Wall is located. In Dunhuang you will see the magnificent Buddhist grottos before skirting the Gobi Desert to the oasis town of Turpan and continuing on to the frenetic and unique market town of Kashgar. Destinations: Lanzhou-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang-Turpan-Kashgar Brief itinerary Day 1 Lanzhou arrival (no meal incl.) Day 2 Lanzhou, take an overnight train to Jiayuguan (Breakfast) Day 3 Jiayuguan arrival (Breakfast) Day 4 Morning train ride to Dunhuang (Breakfast) Day 5 Dunhuang, take an overnight train to Turpan (Breakfast) Day 6 Turpan arrival (no meals incl.) Day 7 Turpan, take an overnight train to Kashgar (Breakfast) Day 8 Kashgar arrival (no meals incl.) Day 9 Kashgar (Breakfast) Day 10 Kashgar (Breakfast) Day 11 Kashgar departure, trip ends (Breakfast) Duration: 11 days Activities level: Moderate to difficult Hotel Accommodation: Tourist (3*/4*) hotels Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle, overnight train with soft sleeper class (4 persons in 1 compartment), standard seats compartment Meals: 8 […]
Taklamakan Desert – “the point of no return”, is often described as the most hostile, dangerous and empty place on earth. 100 years ago, the Swedish explorer Sven Hedin spent dozens of days on his camel crossed the Taklamakan, today you can do by a vehicle within one day. Time changes, but the Taklamakan remains frightening and exciting. Destinations: Urumqi-Turpan-Korla-Kuche-Minfeng-Hotan-Kashgar Brief itinerary Day 1 Urumqi Arrival, drive to Turpan. 230km (no meal) Day 2 Turpan exploration (breakfast) Day 3 Drive to Korla 390km, visit the bosten lake on the way (breakfast) Day 4 Drive to Kuche 290km, visit Subashi ruins, Kuche grand mosque (breakfast) Day 5 Kizil thousend buddha caves, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kizilgaha beacon tower (breakfast) Day 6 Drive to Minfeng (Niya town) and cross the Taklamkan desert along the desert road 780km (breakfast) Day 7 Drive to Hotan, 320km (breakfast) Day 8 Drive to Kashgar, 520km (breakfast) Day 9 Kashgar exploration (breakfast) Day 10 Departure (breakfast) Duration: 10 days Activities level: Moderate to difficult Accommodation: tourist and first class hotels Transport: private car with air-condition Meals: 9 hotel breakfasts Price: CNY 8280 p.p. twin sharing CNY 10580 p.p. single room Size of group: min. 4 persons Tour details […]
Travel on the ancient Silk Road and enjoy the oriental atmosphere in Kashgar. Visit the famous Sunday market, where merchants bargain over camels and carpets. Eat with a local family and get to know Muslim traditions. Marvel at the beautiful mosques and take a boat tour on the Heavenly Lake close to Urumqi. Visit the remains of the ancient city Jiaohe, cross the Gobi Desert and try riding on a camel. At the end of your journey drive to Lanzhou and Linxia, take a speed boat and visit the famous Binling Thousand Buddha Caves, with their beautiful frescos. Destinations: Urumqi-Kashgar-Turpan-Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Zhangye-Lanzhou Brief itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Kashgar, city tour incl. walking through the old town (no meal incl.) Day 2 Kashgar Sunday Market incl. the animal market, visit the Ugyur family (Breakfast) Day 3 Kashgar Karakul Lake expedition, overnight train ride to Turpan (Breakfast) Day 4 Turpan exploration (Breakfast) Day 5 Take a morning express D train to Dunhuang (Breakfast) Day 6 Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, drive across the Gobi Desert to Jiayuguan (Breakfast) Day 7 Jiayuguan exploration, drive to Zhangye (Breakfast) Day 8 Discover the Rainbow Mountains, take an express D train to Lanzhou (Breakfast) Day 9 Excursion tour to […]
