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Discover the Silk Road's hidden gems on a 7-day private tour from Urumqi to the Heavenly Lake, Sarim Lake, and Nalati Grassland, with a border visit at Korgas Port.
Embark on a captivating 7-day private journey through Xinjiang's diverse landscapes, starting in Urumqi. Explore the Xinjiang Regional Museum's Silk Road treasures and the alpine beauty of Heavenly Lake. Travel overnight to Bole, then venture to the serene Sarim Lake and the China-Kazakhstan border at Korgas Port. Continue to Yining and the vast Nalati Grassland, one of the world's largest sub-alpine meadows. Return through the Ili River Valley before an overnight train back to Urumqi. This tour blends cultural heritage with natural wonders, perfect for adventurous travelers seeking an authentic Silk Road experience.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Arrival in Urumqi, met by our tour guide in Urumqi and transferred to your hotel in Urumqi. After lunch, visit Xinjiang Regional Museum. The Xinjiang Regional Museum is a large integrated museum and centre for the collection and study of cultural relics in Xinjiang. It is divided into 2 sections - one for archeological treasures from the Silk Road and the other for the province' minority cultures.
Then return to the city center of Urumqi. Before dinner, have a short city tour of the bazaar - Urumqi International Bazaar, locally called "Erdaoqiao Bazaar", located at No.160 Shengli Street of Urumqi city, it boasts a total area of 100,000 square meters, largest bazaar in the world. Return to your hotel in Urumqi.
Pick up from your hotel in Urumqi, drive 120km to Tianchi Lake. Tian Chi - The name literally means "Heaven Lake" or "Heavenly Lake. This Tianchi lies on the north side of Bogda Peak of Tianshan Mountains, about 120 km east of Urumqi. It is an alpine drift lake shaped in the Quaternary Glacier period.
After lunch, transfer back to the city of Urumqi. Afternoon free on your own till your transfer to Urumqi Train Station and take overnight train No.5801 ( 21:59 - next morning 9:15 ) for Bole - a seat city of Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture.
Arrival at Bole at 9:15am. First drive 60km from the train station to the city of Bole. Then continue to drive 140km to Sarim Lake. The lake is a alpine cold water lake and the largest alpine lake in Xinjiang.
After lunch, drive 90km to Huoerguosi Port (Korgas Port) for a short tour. Huoerguosi Port is a border port between China and Kazakhstan. After visiting the Huoerguosi Port, take another 90km drive to the city of Yining. Stay at a hotel in Yining.
After breakfast, drive 300km to Nalati Grassland, tay at your hotel in Nalati. The Nalati Grassland is dense with grasses at that time. The Nalati Grassland is the sub-alpine meadow of the Gongnaisi Grassland which is one of the four largest grasslands of the world. Stay at a hotel in Nalati.
After breakfast, drive 300km back to Yining. On the way, you have the chance to enjoy the fantastic view of Ili River and its beautiful valley.
Stay at your hotel in Yining.
Today you enjoy free activities in Yinning. Then take 5-hour drive ( 320km ) to Bole and take overnight train no.5802 ( 21:23 - next morning 8:29 ) for Urumqi.
Arrival in Urumqi at 8:29am, met and transferred either to Urumqi airport or Urumqi Train Station. Or you are free on your own.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation for your own use | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | |
| Hotel with breakfast | |
| Urumq-Bole-Urumqi by overnight train; Bole-Yining-Nalati-Yining-Bole by road. | |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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