Day 1 | Arrival in Urumqi

Itinerary : Arrive at Urumqi airport / railway station from your city. Enjoy private pick-up service and transfer directly to the hotel for check-in. Free leisure time after arrival, you can explore the city freely and experience local Xinjiang customs and delicacies.

Accommodation : 4-Diamond Standard Hotel in Urumqi

Meal : Daily hotel breakfast (available from the next day)

Day 2 | Urumqi — Dushanzi Grand Canyon

Itinerary : Depart from Urumqi, drive to visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon, a stunning natural wonder on the northern Xinjiang corridor. The canyon features unique fault landforms, layered rocky cliffs, and grand valley views carved by years of river erosion. The magnificent and desolate western wilderness scenery is extremely suitable for photography.

Accommodation : 4-Diamond Standard Hotel in Kuitun / Wusu / Dushanzi

Meal : Hotel breakfast

Day 3 | Kuitun — Sayram Lake Self-Driving Tour — Guozigou Bridge — Liuxing Street

Itinerary : Head to Sayram Lake, known as “the last blue pure land in the western frontier”. Experience the exclusiveself-driving round lake tour, freely drive along the lakeside road, enjoy the crystal-clear lake water, snow-capped mountain reflections and vast grassland scenery. Then visit the spectacular Guozigou Bridge, a landmark high-altitude bridge of Xinjiang, winding through mountain valleys with a shocking visual effect. In the evening, stroll Liuxing Street in Yining, experience ethnic customs and ancient street culture. Complimentary local handmade ice cream to taste authentic Xinjiang flavor.

Accommodation : 4-Diamond Standard Hotel in Yining

Meal : Hotel breakfast

Day 4 | Yining — Turgen Apricot Valley (Seasonal) — Narat Sky Grassland

Itinerary : During the apricot blossom period, visit Turgen Apricot Valley, a famous seasonal scenic spot. Wild apricot flowers bloom all over the mountains, matching with green grass and snow-capped peaks, forming a dreamy alpine flower sea landscape. Then drive to Narat Sky Grassland, reputed as “the most beautiful grassland in China”. Enjoy the endless green meadows, rolling mountain ridges, flocks and herds, and pure alpine ecological scenery.

Accommodation : Local characteristic homestay in Narat (non-star)

Meal : Hotel breakfast

Day 5 | Narat — Gongnaisi Forest — Cross Tianshan Mountains via Expressway

Itinerary : Depart from Narat, pass through the primitive Gongnaisi Forest Farm, enjoying dense spruce forests, mountain wetlands and quiet pastoral scenery. Take the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway and pass through the core Tianshan Victory Tunnel, realizing a modern cross-Tianshan journey. Witness the magnificent alternating scenery of grassland, forest and mountain ridges on both sides of Tianshan Mountains.

Accommodation : 4-Diamond Standard Hotel in Urumqi

Meal : Hotel breakfast

Day 6 | Urumqi Departure — End of Journey

Itinerary : Enjoy a relaxed morning with free leisure time. According to your flight or train schedule, arrange private drop-off service at the airport or railway station, ending the wonderful Xinjiang journey.

Meal : Hotel breakfast

Tour Highlights

· Premium Xinjiang Classic Route : Cover the most representative landscapes of northern Xinjiang, including grand canyon, alpine lake, landmark bridge, snow mountain grassland and forest tunnel, experiencing diverse geographies of Xinjiang in one trip.

· Exclusive Self-Driving Lake Tour : Enjoy private self-driving round tour of Sayram Lake, the most beautiful alpine lake in Xinjiang. Freely stop for photography without crowded public buses.

· Iconic Internet-Famous Attractions : Check in classic hits such as Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Guozigou Bridge, Liuxing Street and Narat Sky Grassland, covering both natural wonders and local humanistic streets.

· Special Seasonal Scenery : Arrange Turgen Apricot Valley during blossom season, featuring wild apricot flowers blooming all over the mountain with snow-capped background, offering exclusive seasonal limited views.

· Diversified Accommodation Experience : Stay in 4-night 4-diamond standard hotels for comfortable urban accommodation, plus 1 night local characteristic homestay in Narat to experience pastoral grassland life.

· Thoughtful Free Gifts & Service : Complimentary handmade ice cream with local ethnic characteristics; 24-hour private pick-up & drop-off service for hassle-free arrival and departure.

· Cross-Tianshan High-Speed Passage : Pass through the Tianshan Victory Tunnel via Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, cross the Tianshan Mountains in a modern way and enjoy the magnificent north-south Tianshan landscape.