★ All private rooms in the train are equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, providing high-end services. Multiple room types are available for twin/king/family rooms to meet different needs
★ 2+1 tourist buses will be arranged for landing in Xinjiang (if this model is not available in some areas, tourist buses with more than 38 seats will be arranged), and 7-seater shuttle buses will be upgraded on the Duku Highway
★ Accommodation in selected local hotels in Xinjiang, each room comes with a complimentary fruit platter (2 seasonal fruits)
★ The train is equipped with a train steward, accompanying doctor, follow-up photographer, and overall leader
★ Set up a "scenic supply station" for the New Oriental Express, providing you with dried fruits, beverages, snacks, and other energy supplements during your journey
★ Pick up and drop off of Xinjiang characteristic song and dance performances at some stations
★ The train catering is customized by the catering team of Ruihao International Hotel, with regional specialty catering that hits the tongue
Itinerary
Today, the VIP arrived at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport by flight and was picked up by a dedicated driver before heading to the hotel.
[Evening] Free hotel buffet dinner on the same day. (End at 22:00, late arrivals are not eligible for VIP gifts)
Meals:Hotel buffet dinner
Stay:Urumqi Hilton Hotel or equivalent
DAY 2
Urumqi Tianshan Tianchi Urumqi Beitun City
【 All day 】 Private car from hotel to tour
Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area(Including boat tour, the entire journey takes about 4 hours)Tianshan Tianchi, formerly known as "Yaochi", has an elevation of 1910 meters, a length of 3.5 kilometers from north to south, a width of 0.8-1.5 kilometers from east to west, and a maximum depth of 105 meters. Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Spot consists of Tianchi Scenic Spot, Denggan Mountain Scenic Spot, Maya Mountain Scenic Spot, Bogda Peak Scenic Spot, Baiyang Valley Scenic Spot, Huaergou Scenic Spot, Shuimogou Scenic Spot, and Northern wutong Valley Desert Scenic Spot. There are 15 scenic groups and 38 scenic spots, which are typical mountain natural landscapes in arid areas in northwest China. The Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area is centered around Tianchi and features four complete vertical natural landscape belts, as well as snow capped mountains, glaciers, and high mountain lakes. It is culturally rich in ancient Yaochi myths and folk customs, and is a paradise for sightseeing, scientific research, exploration, leisure and fitness, and folk culture tours. Then take the New Oriental Express to Beitun City.
![Heavenly Lake of Tianshan]()
![Heavenly Lake of Tianshan]()
![Heavenly Lake of Tianshan]()
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Lunch - Welcome Banquet Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Orient Express
【 All day 】 After arriving in the morning, we will take a special car to go there
Hemu(About 5 hours by car and 4 hours by tour)Strolling around Hemu Village, watching a performance of a century old house, admiring the flowers of Jiadengyu on the high mountain grassland, the wooden bridge over Hemu River, visiting Hemu River Tuwa Village and wooden houses.
![Hemu Village]()
![Hemu Village]()
![Hemu Village]()
Meals:Breakfast - Train Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Hemu Vacation or equivalent
In the morning, you can sleep until you wake up naturally, or you can climb up to Yunxiao Peak to see the distance.
[Afternoon] Take a bus to go
Kanas Scenic Area(About 2 hours by car, residing within the scenic area, with uncertain travel time)Kanas Scenic Area boasts the only Swiss scenery in Asia, known as the last pure land of humanity, the backyard of God, and the personal sanctuary of immortals. In Mongolian, it means "beautiful and rich, mysterious and unfathomable". Here, the lake and mountains blend together, possessing both the grandeur of northern scenery and the beauty of southern mountains and waters.
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Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Manyunjian Holiday Homestay or equivalent
DAY 5
Kanas Beitun City Yining
In the morning, you can freely move around in the village and wake up early to watch the sunrise. You can also choose to travel by car
Fish Watching Platform(As a gift, this attraction is non refundable and cannot be visited. Due to time/weather conditions and speed restrictions on mountain roads, this attraction will be negotiated between the tour guide and tourists based on the actual situation.)Halfway up the mountain, walk up 1068 steps and climb to the top of the mountain to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake. Strolling along the wooden boardwalk by the lake, experiencing the leisure and tranquility of Kanas Scenic Area.
In the afternoon, drive to Beitun City Station and take the New Oriental Express to Yining.
![Fish Watching Pavilion]()
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![Kanas]()
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 6
Yining Sairimu Lake Yining
Morning session
Guozigou Bridge】Go to Lake Selim (approximately 2.5 hours by car). Guozigou is the gateway to the Ili River Valley, with white clouds and blue skies, snow capped mountains and pine trees, winding peaks and winding roads, and beautiful scenery. The Guozigou Bridge cost 2.4 billion yuan, with a total length of 700 meters and a net height of 200 meters from the bottom of the valley. The main bridge heights are 209 meters and 215.5 meters, respectively. All bridges are made of steel truss structures, using 17000 tons of special domestic bridge steel and high-strength bolt connections. The installation accuracy is controlled within two millimeters. The bridge is the first cable-stayed bridge on a highway in the autonomous region, and also the first steel truss cable-stayed bridge with double towers and double cable planes on a highway in China.
Afternoon Tour
Sailimu Lake(The entire tour takes about 4 hours)Formerly known as the Western Pure Sea, it is the highest and largest high-altitude cold water lake in Xinjiang. Because it is the last place favored by the warm and humid air currents of the Atlantic, it is called the last tear of the Atlantic, the grasslands of the West Coast, and flowers all over the ground. Yellow flowers, purple flowers, red flowers, a myriad of colors; Near, the blue sky and clear water shimmer with sparkling waves, while in the distance, the white snow blends seamlessly into the sky, resembling a watercolor painting.
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![Sairam Lake]()
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Meals:Breakfast - Train Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Yining Tianyuan International Hotel or equivalent
DAY 7
Yining Nalati Grassland
【 All day 】 Yining drove to visit
Nalati Grassland(Living within the scenic area, with unpredictable travel times))It is one of the top ten scenic spots in Xinjiang, located in the Ili River Valley, known as the "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall", with beautiful natural scenery. Appreciate the scenery of the grassland, where mountains and springs are densely covered, streams crisscross, tower towers stand along the ditch, felt cottages dot the ground, and cattle and sheep are like clouds. Experience the simple customs and traditions of the Kazakh ethnic group, and let your emotions soar on the vast grasslands.
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![Nalati Grassland]()
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Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Narati Nianhua Bay Ha Yin Sai Resort Hotel or equivalent
DAY 8
Nalati Grassland - Tangbula Grassland
[Morning] Sleep until you wake up naturally, and freely move around in the scenic area in the morning. The self-contained market around the hotel allows you to explore, drink coffee, and relax!
[Afternoon] Go along the northern section of Duku HighwayTangbula Ten Mile GalleryAfter arriving at the hotel for check-in;
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Tang Bu La Shu Po Rui Si or equivalent
DAY 9
Tangbula Grassland - North Section of Duku Highway - Kuitun Kuche
Morning Tour
Tangbula Grassland(Tour takes about 3 hours)Tangbula Grassland is one of the well-known grasslands in the Ili region, with beautiful scenery. Only when entering Tangbula Gully can one begin to see dense spruce forests; The surging Kashgar River flows endlessly, with lush grass on the south bank of the Kashgar River, gurgling streams in Tangbula Gully, and towering spruce forests. The forest area in Tangbula Gully has beautiful mountains and clear waters, refreshing and pleasant. In summer, it is picturesque, with layers of verdant mountains.
[Afternoon] Continue driving
North section of Duku HighwayAfter arriving at Kuitun, visit
Duku Highway Starting Point Memorial Hall(If closed on Mondays, it will be changed to Dushanzi Grand Canyon)After the tour, take the New Oriental Express to Kuche.
![Tangbula Ten Mile Gallery]()
![Tangbula Ten Mile Gallery]()
![Tangbula Ten Mile Gallery]()
Meals:Breakfast - hotel breakfast lunch - light meal dinner - local specialty dishes
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 9
Tangbula Grassland - North Section of Duku Highway - Kuitun Kuche
Morning Tour
Tangbula Grassland(Tour takes about 3 hours)Tangbula Grassland is one of the well-known grasslands in the Ili region, with beautiful scenery. Only when entering Tangbula Gully can one begin to see dense spruce forests; The surging Kashgar River flows endlessly, with lush grass on the south bank of the Kashgar River, gurgling streams in Tangbula Gully, and towering spruce forests. The forest area in Tangbula Gully has beautiful mountains and clear waters, refreshing and pleasant. In summer, it is picturesque, with layers of verdant mountains.
[Afternoon] Continue driving
North section of Duku HighwayAfter arriving at Kuitun, visit
Duku Highway Starting Point Memorial Hall(If closed on Mondays, it will be changed to Dushanzi Grand Canyon)After the tour, take the New Oriental Express to Kuche.
![Tangbula Ten Mile Gallery]()
![Tangbula Ten Mile Gallery]()
![Tangbula Ten Mile Gallery]()
Meals:Breakfast - hotel breakfast lunch - light meal dinner - local specialty dishes
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 10
Kuche - Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon - Kuche Danang City - Kashgar
[Morning] After arriving in Kuche, go for sightseeing
The Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains(Tour takes about 1.5 hours)The mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains combines the beauty of human canyons with the wonders of the Tianshan Mountains, embodying the spiritual energy of ancient times. It integrates divinity, wonder, danger, magnificence, antiquity, and tranquility, with stunning scenery and enchanting objects. It is a shining pearl on the golden tourism route of the ancient Silk Road.
[Afternoon] Go sightseeing
Kuche Danang City(Approximately 1 hour tour)The experience of making naan is an immersive cultural tourism project that integrates intangible cultural heritage inheritance, manual practice, and food exploration. With the traditional naan making techniques in Xinjiang as the core, participants can unlock the entire process from dough to food by themselves, and feel the warmth of Silk Road food culture in fun interactions. Take the New Oriental Express to Kashgar in the evening.
![Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon]()
![Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon]()
![Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon]()
Meals:Breakfast - Train Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 10
Kuche - Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon - Kuche Danang City - Kashgar
[Morning] After arriving in Kuche, go for sightseeing
The Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains(Tour takes about 1.5 hours)The mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains combines the beauty of human canyons with the wonders of the Tianshan Mountains, embodying the spiritual energy of ancient times. It integrates divinity, wonder, danger, magnificence, antiquity, and tranquility, with stunning scenery and enchanting objects. It is a shining pearl on the golden tourism route of the ancient Silk Road.
[Afternoon] Go sightseeing
Kuche Danang City(Approximately 1 hour tour)The experience of making naan is an immersive cultural tourism project that integrates intangible cultural heritage inheritance, manual practice, and food exploration. With the traditional naan making techniques in Xinjiang as the core, participants can unlock the entire process from dough to food by themselves, and feel the warmth of Silk Road food culture in fun interactions. Take the New Oriental Express to Kashgar in the evening.
![Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon]()
![Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon]()
![Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon]()
Meals:Breakfast - Train Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 10
Kuche - Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon - Kuche Danang City - Kashgar
[Morning] After arriving in Kuche, go for sightseeing
The Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains(Tour takes about 1.5 hours)The mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains combines the beauty of human canyons with the wonders of the Tianshan Mountains, embodying the spiritual energy of ancient times. It integrates divinity, wonder, danger, magnificence, antiquity, and tranquility, with stunning scenery and enchanting objects. It is a shining pearl on the golden tourism route of the ancient Silk Road.
[Afternoon] Go sightseeing
Kuche Danang City(Approximately 1 hour tour)The experience of making naan is an immersive cultural tourism project that integrates intangible cultural heritage inheritance, manual practice, and food exploration. With the traditional naan making techniques in Xinjiang as the core, participants can unlock the entire process from dough to food by themselves, and feel the warmth of Silk Road food culture in fun interactions. Take the New Oriental Express to Kashgar in the evening.
![Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon]()
![Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon]()
![Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon]()
Meals:Breakfast - Train Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 11
Kashgar - Gaotai Residential Buildings - Yingjisha Small Knife Museum - Kashgar
[Morning] Arrived in Kashgar in the morning, picked up at the station and went to visit
Gaotai Residential Buildings(Tour takes about 1.5 hours)Gaotai Residence is a Uyghur ethnic settlement located at the northeast end of the old city of Kashgar, Xinjiang. It was built on a loess cliff that is over 40 meters high and 800 meters long. With a history of more than 600 years, it is a major landscape in Kashgar that showcases ancient Uyghur residential architecture and folk customs. Here, you can experience traditional Kashgar intangible cultural heritage handicrafts (including exclusive tea breaks). Kashgar printing and earthenware, as a traditional handicraft, not only have dual ornamental and practical value, but also represent the millennium accumulation of multiple branches of Chinese culture.
[Afternoon] Go to Yingjisha and visit
Yingjisha Small Knife Museum(About 1.5 hours by car and 1.5 hours by tour)). Yingjisha County Xiaodao Museum is one of the first batch of characteristic museums in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and was named at the autonomous region level on May 18, 2022. The museum is located in Kalabash Village, Mangxin Town, Yingjisha County, with a building area of 4100 square meters. Its main theme is the protection and inheritance of the national intangible cultural heritage Yingjisha small knife craftsmanship. It has set up exhibition areas and souvenir sales areas in the context of "knife history, knife art, knife soul, and knife collection", integrating collection, display, protection, and education functions. After finishing, return to Kashgar and check into the hotel.
![Gaotai Residential Buildings]()
![Gaotai Residential Buildings]()
![Yingjisha Small Knife Museum]()
Meals:Breakfast - Train Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet
Stay:Kashi Shenye Hotel or equivalent
DAY 11
Kashgar - Gaotai Residential Buildings - Yingjisha Small Knife Museum - Kashgar
[Morning] Arrived in Kashgar in the morning, picked up at the station and went to visit
Gaotai Residential Buildings(Tour takes about 1.5 hours)Gaotai Residence is a Uyghur ethnic settlement located at the northeast end of the old city of Kashgar, Xinjiang. It was built on a loess cliff that is over 40 meters high and 800 meters long. With a history of more than 600 years, it is a major landscape in Kashgar that showcases ancient Uyghur residential architecture and folk customs. Here, you can experience traditional Kashgar intangible cultural heritage handicrafts (including exclusive tea breaks). Kashgar printing and earthenware, as a traditional handicraft, not only have dual ornamental and practical value, but also represent the millennium accumulation of multiple branches of Chinese culture.
[Afternoon] Go to Yingjisha and visit
Yingjisha Small Knife Museum(About 1.5 hours by car and 1.5 hours by tour)). Yingjisha County Xiaodao Museum is one of the first batch of characteristic museums in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and was named at the autonomous region level on May 18, 2022. The museum is located in Kalabash Village, Mangxin Town, Yingjisha County, with a building area of 4100 square meters. Its main theme is the protection and inheritance of the national intangible cultural heritage Yingjisha small knife craftsmanship. It has set up exhibition areas and souvenir sales areas in the context of "knife history, knife art, knife soul, and knife collection", integrating collection, display, protection, and education functions. After finishing, return to Kashgar and check into the hotel.
![Gaotai Residential Buildings]()
![Gaotai Residential Buildings]()
![Yingjisha Small Knife Museum]()
Meals:Breakfast - Train Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet
Stay:Kashi Shenye Hotel or equivalent
DAY 11
Kashgar - Gaotai Residential Buildings - Yingjisha Small Knife Museum - Kashgar
[Morning] Arrived in Kashgar in the morning, picked up at the station and went to visit
Gaotai Residential Buildings(Tour takes about 1.5 hours)Gaotai Residence is a Uyghur ethnic settlement located at the northeast end of the old city of Kashgar, Xinjiang. It was built on a loess cliff that is over 40 meters high and 800 meters long. With a history of more than 600 years, it is a major landscape in Kashgar that showcases ancient Uyghur residential architecture and folk customs. Here, you can experience traditional Kashgar intangible cultural heritage handicrafts (including exclusive tea breaks). Kashgar printing and earthenware, as a traditional handicraft, not only have dual ornamental and practical value, but also represent the millennium accumulation of multiple branches of Chinese culture.
[Afternoon] Go to Yingjisha and visit
Yingjisha Small Knife Museum(About 1.5 hours by car and 1.5 hours by tour)). Yingjisha County Xiaodao Museum is one of the first batch of characteristic museums in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and was named at the autonomous region level on May 18, 2022. The museum is located in Kalabash Village, Mangxin Town, Yingjisha County, with a building area of 4100 square meters. Its main theme is the protection and inheritance of the national intangible cultural heritage Yingjisha small knife craftsmanship. It has set up exhibition areas and souvenir sales areas in the context of "knife history, knife art, knife soul, and knife collection", integrating collection, display, protection, and education functions. After finishing, return to Kashgar and check into the hotel.
![Gaotai Residential Buildings]()
![Gaotai Residential Buildings]()
![Yingjisha Small Knife Museum]()
Meals:Breakfast - Train Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet
Stay:Kashi Shenye Hotel or equivalent
DAY 12
Kashgar - Baisha Lake - Karakule Lake - Kashgar
[Morning] Special car to go
Baisha Lake(About 3.5 hours by car, about 1 hour for sightseeing, at an altitude of about 3300 meters)Baisha Lake is rich in grass and water birds gather, and the blue mountain is covered by Baisha, half covered and undulating, forming a magnificent spectacle with the snow capped mountains at the top and the lakes and rivers below.
[Afternoon] Special car to go
Karakul LakeScenic area (approximately 1.5 hours by car, 1 hour by tour, altitude of approximately 3300 meters)To the east of the lake stands the "father of glaciers" Mount Mustag, and to the west stands the winding Sarkuole Mountains. After finishing, return to the hotel in Kashgar city to check in and rest (approximately 4 hours by car).
![Baisha Lake Observation Deck]()
![Karakul Lake]()
![Karakul Lake]()
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Kashi Shenye Hotel or equivalent
DAY 12
Kashgar - Baisha Lake - Karakule Lake - Kashgar
[Morning] Special car to go
Baisha Lake(About 3.5 hours by car, about 1 hour for sightseeing, at an altitude of about 3300 meters)Baisha Lake is rich in grass and water birds gather, and the blue mountain is covered by Baisha, half covered and undulating, forming a magnificent spectacle with the snow capped mountains at the top and the lakes and rivers below.
[Afternoon] Special car to go
Karakul LakeScenic area (approximately 1.5 hours by car, 1 hour by tour, altitude of approximately 3300 meters)To the east of the lake stands the "father of glaciers" Mount Mustag, and to the west stands the winding Sarkuole Mountains. After finishing, return to the hotel in Kashgar city to check in and rest (approximately 4 hours by car).
![Baisha Lake Observation Deck]()
![Karakul Lake]()
![Karakul Lake]()
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Kashi Shenye Hotel or equivalent
DAY 12
Kashgar - Baisha Lake - Karakule Lake - Kashgar
[Morning] Special car to go
Baisha Lake(About 3.5 hours by car, about 1 hour for sightseeing, at an altitude of about 3300 meters)Baisha Lake is rich in grass and water birds gather, and the blue mountain is covered by Baisha, half covered and undulating, forming a magnificent spectacle with the snow capped mountains at the top and the lakes and rivers below.
[Afternoon] Special car to go
Karakul LakeScenic area (approximately 1.5 hours by car, 1 hour by tour, altitude of approximately 3300 meters)To the east of the lake stands the "father of glaciers" Mount Mustag, and to the west stands the winding Sarkuole Mountains. After finishing, return to the hotel in Kashgar city to check in and rest (approximately 4 hours by car).
![Baisha Lake Observation Deck]()
![Karakul Lake]()
![Karakul Lake]()
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Kashi Shenye Hotel or equivalent
DAY 13
Kashgar - Aitigar Mosque - Kashgar Ancient City - Korla
[Morning] Take a VIP electric scooter and stroll around
East District of Kashgar Ancient City(The journey takes about 20 minutes and the entire tour takes about 2 hours)Kashgar Ancient City, as a shining pearl on the ancient Silk Road, is the intersection of Eastern and Western civilizations. The profound history is radiating new charm with an open and inclusive attitude. The hat bazaar, dried fruit bazaar, jade bazaar and other multiple bazaar in the scenic area vividly reflect the millennium civilization of the entire ancient city.
Afternoon
Kashgar Ancient City West District(Including the Aitigar Mosque, the entire tour takes about 2 hours)Continue to explore the ancient city. In the evening, take the New Oriental Express to Korla.
![Kashgar Old City]()
![Kashgar Old City]()
![Id Kah Mosque]()
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Lunch - Featured Halal Meal Dinner - Train Dinner
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 13
Kashgar - Aitigar Mosque - Kashgar Ancient City - Korla
[Morning] Take a VIP electric scooter and stroll around
East District of Kashgar Ancient City(The journey takes about 20 minutes and the entire tour takes about 2 hours)Kashgar Ancient City, as a shining pearl on the ancient Silk Road, is the intersection of Eastern and Western civilizations. The profound history is radiating new charm with an open and inclusive attitude. The hat bazaar, dried fruit bazaar, jade bazaar and other multiple bazaar in the scenic area vividly reflect the millennium civilization of the entire ancient city.
Afternoon
Kashgar Ancient City West District(Including the Aitigar Mosque, the entire tour takes about 2 hours)Continue to explore the ancient city. In the evening, take the New Oriental Express to Korla.
![Kashgar Old City]()
![Kashgar Old City]()
![Id Kah Mosque]()
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Lunch - Featured Halal Meal Dinner - Train Dinner
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 13
Kashgar - Aitigar Mosque - Kashgar Ancient City - Korla
[Morning] Take a VIP electric scooter and stroll around
East District of Kashgar Ancient City(The journey takes about 20 minutes and the entire tour takes about 2 hours)Kashgar Ancient City, as a shining pearl on the ancient Silk Road, is the intersection of Eastern and Western civilizations. The profound history is radiating new charm with an open and inclusive attitude. The hat bazaar, dried fruit bazaar, jade bazaar and other multiple bazaar in the scenic area vividly reflect the millennium civilization of the entire ancient city.
Afternoon
Kashgar Ancient City West District(Including the Aitigar Mosque, the entire tour takes about 2 hours)Continue to explore the ancient city. In the evening, take the New Oriental Express to Korla.
![Kashgar Old City]()
![Kashgar Old City]()
![Id Kah Mosque]()
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Lunch - Featured Halal Meal Dinner - Train Dinner
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 14
Korla Luobu Village Urumqi
【 All day 】 Travel by car
Robu Village(The entire tour takes about 2 hours)Explore this ancient ethnic group that made a living by fishing along the Tarim River. The Robe Village is located 35 kilometers southwest of Yuli County, with an area of 72 square kilometers. It belongs to the Qiongkule Ranch and is a paradise where the Robe people live. The village covers the Taklamakan Desert, mobile lakes, Tarim River, primitive Populus euphratica forest, grassland, and Robe people. Deserts, inland rivers, green corridors, and the Silk Road intersect here, forming a natural landscape of golden quality. The Luobu people are one of the oldest ethnic groups in Xinjiang. They live by the small sea on the banks of the Tarim River and "do not grow grains or graze livestock. They only feed on fishing in small boats". As we continue to delve deeper, we can see large patches of Populus euphratica along the Tarim River, and then we arrive at the vast and boundless' China's first great desert '
Taklamakan DesertYou can ride camels here
(Personal entertainment items, expenses to be borne by oneself)Then take the New Oriental Express to Urumqi for check-in.
![Lop Nor Village]()
![Lop Nor Village]()
![Lop Nor Village]()
Meals:Breakfast - Train Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Urumqi Hilton Hotel or equivalent
DAY 14
Korla Luobu Village Urumqi
【 All day 】 Travel by car
Robu Village(The entire tour takes about 2 hours)Explore this ancient ethnic group that made a living by fishing along the Tarim River. The Robe Village is located 35 kilometers southwest of Yuli County, with an area of 72 square kilometers. It belongs to the Qiongkule Ranch and is a paradise where the Robe people live. The village covers the Taklamakan Desert, mobile lakes, Tarim River, primitive Populus euphratica forest, grassland, and Robe people. Deserts, inland rivers, green corridors, and the Silk Road intersect here, forming a natural landscape of golden quality. The Luobu people are one of the oldest ethnic groups in Xinjiang. They live by the small sea on the banks of the Tarim River and "do not grow grains or graze livestock. They only feed on fishing in small boats". As we continue to delve deeper, we can see large patches of Populus euphratica along the Tarim River, and then we arrive at the vast and boundless' China's first great desert '
Taklamakan DesertYou can ride camels here
(Personal entertainment items, expenses to be borne by oneself)Then take the New Oriental Express to Urumqi for check-in.
![Lop Nor Village]()
![Lop Nor Village]()
![Lop Nor Village]()
Meals:Breakfast - Train Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Urumqi Hilton Hotel or equivalent
DAY 14
Korla Luobu Village Urumqi
【 All day 】 Travel by car
Robu Village(The entire tour takes about 2 hours)Explore this ancient ethnic group that made a living by fishing along the Tarim River. The Robe Village is located 35 kilometers southwest of Yuli County, with an area of 72 square kilometers. It belongs to the Qiongkule Ranch and is a paradise where the Robe people live. The village covers the Taklamakan Desert, mobile lakes, Tarim River, primitive Populus euphratica forest, grassland, and Robe people. Deserts, inland rivers, green corridors, and the Silk Road intersect here, forming a natural landscape of golden quality. The Luobu people are one of the oldest ethnic groups in Xinjiang. They live by the small sea on the banks of the Tarim River and "do not grow grains or graze livestock. They only feed on fishing in small boats". As we continue to delve deeper, we can see large patches of Populus euphratica along the Tarim River, and then we arrive at the vast and boundless' China's first great desert '
Taklamakan DesertYou can ride camels here
(Personal entertainment items, expenses to be borne by oneself)Then take the New Oriental Express to Urumqi for check-in.
![Lop Nor Village]()
![Lop Nor Village]()
![Lop Nor Village]()
Meals:Breakfast - Train Breakfast Lunch - Local Specials Dinner - Local Specials
Stay:Urumqi Hilton Hotel or equivalent
DAY 15
Urumqi - Various Regions
Today, you can sleep in the hotel until you wake up naturally, and then a dedicated driver will drop you off according to your flight schedule.
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast
Stay:Please take care of yourself
DAY 15
Urumqi - Various Regions
Today, you can sleep in the hotel until you wake up naturally, and then a dedicated driver will drop you off according to your flight schedule.
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast
Stay:Please take care of yourself
DAY 15
Urumqi - Various Regions
Today, you can sleep in the hotel until you wake up naturally, and then a dedicated driver will drop you off according to your flight schedule.
Meals:Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast
Stay:Please take care of yourself
(The above itinerary is for reference only, subject to the signed contract.)
Price Includes / Excludes
Includes
1. [Accommodation] The hotel listed in the itinerary is for the accommodation cost of a standard room for 2 people;
2. 【 Vehicle 】 2+1 transportation throughout the journey (Tianchi/Kanas are direct trains to the scenic area, Nalati scenic area charter);
3. Accompanied by a full-time vacation ambassador and providing on-site guided tour services;
4. [Meals] 14 breakfasts and 27 main meals. Train breakfast is 68 yuan/person, train meal is 120 yuan/person; Land meals are 80-120 yuan/person, and land breakfast is provided by the hotel. Group meals are non refundable;
Special note: As train meals need to be ordered and prepared according to the quantity before the train departs, and local meals for tourism are group table meals, the meals included in the itinerary are non refundable and do not need to be returned. Thank you for your understanding!
5. 【 Ticket 】 The itinerary includes the first ticket to the scenic spot, experiential activities, and small transportation in the scenic area. The itinerary comes at a unified package price, with no refundable ticket price difference;
6. 【 Train fare 】 The total fare for the New Oriental Express train.
Excludes
1. 【 Transportation 】 VIP round-trip transportation expenses in Xinjiang;
2. [Single Room Price Difference] If a VIP needs to change to a single room, an additional price difference will be charged (6000 yuan/person for a land room, 28000 yuan/berth for a Platinum Joy Diamond, 33000 yuan/berth for a Xiyue Diamond, and 38000 yuan/berth for a Supreme Diamond);
3. [Self arranged itinerary] VIPs can extend their vacation or add self selected self paid itineraries and fees to be paid;
4. [Other expenses] such as force majeure events such as natural disasters, wars, strikes, as well as additional expenses incurred due to special circumstances such as traffic delays, flight cancellations or changes in time, or other reasons not caused by our company (such as delayed accommodation, food, and transportation expenses outside);
5. Please bear the costs not mentioned in the above quotation.
Cancellation & Change Policy
Tourists are aware and aware that railway transportation is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Railway transportation organization follows the principle of unified dispatch and command. In case of unforeseeable events or related departments' scheduling, construction, line accidents, vehicle failures, line heavy lines, etc., which cause the travel special train to be advanced or delayed, our company will notify 7 days in advance. If the travel special train cannot be operated, our company will notify 5 days in advance, and the travel agency will not bear any breach of contract liability. If the above situation occurs and the tourist agrees to reschedule after consultation, the travel agency will reimburse the relevant reasonable rescheduling expenses for the already traveled tourist. The specific departure time and stopping point of the special train shall be subject to the orders of relevant departments! Due to reasons such as railway system scheduling, construction, line accidents, vehicle malfunctions, and changes in train schedules, the delay of tourist trains and other factors that affect tourist travel itineraries are considered force majeure factors, and travel agencies shall not be held responsible for any breach of contract!
Due to the charter nature of the tourist special train, travel agencies need to pay the railway department's performance guarantee deposit, hotel deposit and other fees in advance. Therefore, the cancellation rules for tourists who register for this special train are as follows:
(1) If the travel advance payment is cancelled due to personal reasons after collection, the advance payment will not be refunded; Advance payment of 25000 yuan per person;
(2) The final payment shall be made 45 days before the departure date. If the final payment is not paid due to any personal reasons, it shall be deemed as automatic waiver and the advance payment shall not be refunded;
(3) If the trip is cancelled due to personal reasons 15-29 days before the departure date (inclusive), 50% of the contract amount will be charged;
(4) If the trip is cancelled due to personal reasons 1-14 days before the departure date (inclusive), 70% of the contract amount will be charged;
(5) If the trip is cancelled due to personal reasons on the departure day, 100% of the contract amount will be charged;
Tourists can change their travel personnel no later than 3 days before departure without any loss (except for booking tickets on behalf of others).
Important Notes
1. Plateau preparation: Due to the high altitude of some destinations on this trip, please prepare effective medications to alleviate altitude sickness in advance and make corresponding preparations.
2. Climate and sunscreen measures: The plateau climate is dry, and the sun radiation and ultraviolet rays are strong. Please bring protective articles such as sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen and lipstick to protect your skin and eyes when you travel.
3. Temperature difference and clothing preparation: In high-altitude areas, there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening. It is recommended to prepare long sleeved clothes and winter jackets to cope with temperature changes and ensure comfort and safety.
4. Common medicines and health protection: In order to cope with possible emergencies, it is recommended to bring some common medicines, such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, aspirin, etc.
5. In the actual travel of this product, without reducing the number of attractions/venues and obtaining your consent, ambassadors and drivers may make appropriate adjustments to your itinerary based on weather, transportation, and other conditions (such as adjusting the order of sightseeing/visiting attractions/venues, changing the gathering time, etc.).
6. To ensure a pleasant journey for tourists and ensure their personal safety, please follow the tour guide's arrangements for all activities upon arrival at the tourist destination; If tourists leave the group or participate in other group activities without authorization, our company will consider the contract terminated in advance and charge necessary fees. If the tourist's own reasons (including but not limited to not arriving at the gathering place on time, being unable to contact without permission, etc.) result in changes or disruptions to the scenic spot and tour schedule, the consequences shall be borne by the tourist themselves, and the travel agency shall not be held responsible.
7. During the free activity period, according to the itinerary agreement, the travel agency will no longer provide driver or tour guide services. Tourists are advised to pay attention to personal and property safety.
8. If you have any objections to the service or reception standards of the travel agency during the trip, please raise them in a timely manner locally or contact our tour guide to resolve them. If you have not received proper handling, please contact your registered business department in a timely manner for better resolution; Tourist complaints are mainly based on the opinion forms (forms) filled out at the tourist destination. In order to protect your rights and interests, please fill out the form carefully. We do not accept any disputes or complaints arising from false filling or failure to fill out the opinion form (form).
9. In the event of any losses or consequences caused by uncontrollable factors such as weather, natural disasters, government policies, military, etc., resulting in delays, cancellations, or delays of air, train, or ship transportation, our company shall not bear any costs or legal responsibilities. If the scenic spot cannot be visited, the travel agency shall be responsible for refunding the agreed ticket price; Any increase in costs shall be borne by the customer themselves; Due to uncontrollable factors causing changes or cancellations in the itinerary, our company will do our best to coordinate. According to the actual itinerary, tourists agree that the travel agency will adjust the sequence of travel and housing without lowering the travel standard. When traveling as a team, it is important to have a sense of collectivism and time management. During the trip, do not engage in activities without permission to avoid falling behind and wasting the team's time.
10. If tourists participate in local activities such as diving, parachuting, skiing, ice skating, gliding, hunting, rock climbing, exploration, martial arts, wrestling, stunt, horse racing, racing, bungee jumping, go karting, drifting, horseback riding and other high-risk activities during the trip, please consider whether to participate based on their own physical health and age factors. Our company recommends that minors who travel independently, elderly people over 55 years old, people with a history of heart disease and those who are not suitable to participate in the above projects should not participate in the above projects, as there are certain safety risks in the above projects! If the representative has already signed a contract or the tourist freely participates in the above projects at the time of signing, it shall be deemed that they have fully understood and comprehended the risks associated with the above projects. Any injuries caused by the tourist's own reasons shall be the responsibility of the tourist.
11. Tourists who suffer from serious heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, pancreatitis, coronary heart disease, cancer and other diseases or have reached the age of 80 or above are advised not to sign up for the delegation. Tourists who conceal all responsibilities and the related expenses incurred therefrom should be borne by themselves! Due to the fact that insurance companies do not cover elderly people over 75 years old and infants under 3 years old, or the coverage amount will be adjusted to 50% of the normal population in accordance with the law, tourists in this age group who participate in tour groups and encounter unexpected situations will be compensated according to the relevant regulations of the insurance company. If the insurance company's compensation is insufficient, the tourists will bear the responsibility on their own.
12. Our company has the right to adjust the order of sightseeing or the order of sightseeing in multiple cities according to the actual situation, without reducing the number of scenic spots. In case of force majeure factors such as landslides, heavy snow blocking mountains, traffic congestion, strikes, trains, etc., which cause changes in the itinerary of the special train (ending the trip earlier or later), our company will refund the fees that have not been incurred and will not bear any liability for breach of contract.
13. There is a certain gap between the local hotels and catering conditions and those in mainland China. We kindly ask for your understanding. Dining while traveling in other places can easily lead to discomfort. Tourists are advised to bring their own commonly used medicines.
14. Principle of occupancy: Couples and members of the group should try to arrange the same room as much as possible without affecting the total number of rooms. However, if there is a single male and single female room due to this, the tour guide or leader has the right to split the couple or arrange an extra bed. Guests who require single occupancy are required to make up for the room difference themselves.
15. If a guest suffers an accidental injury during the tour, the local agency will assist the guest in hospitalization for examination and treatment, and handle relevant insurance claim procedures in accordance with national regulations and procedures. If financial damage or physical injury occurs during the travel itinerary, it is necessary to report and undergo medical examination at the place of occurrence. If the tourist feels that there is no problem and voluntarily gives up and completes the entire itinerary, all consequences and expenses incurred after the return trip shall be borne by the tourist themselves. In the above situations, travel agencies will no longer bear any other compensation responsibilities.