★ 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
Arrive early in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which is the farthest city from the ocean in the world. New Oriental Express Chinese/English tour guide welcomes you to the airport. Along the way, you can enjoy the charming scenery and learn in detail about the history, culture, and customs of Xinjiang Autonomous Region. You will be taken to the hotel for rest.
【 Friendly reminder 】 There is a 2-hour time difference between Urumqi and Beijing, but Beijing time is used. It is recommended to rest early, adapt to the time difference, and reserve energy for the next day's itinerary.
Meals:Please take care of yourself
Stay:Urumqi Ruihao Hotel or equivalent
DAY 2
Urumqi Tianshan Tianchi - Take the New Oriental Express to Altay
After breakfast, head to
Tian Shan Tian Chi(About 150 kilometers and 2.5 hours by car),It is a beautiful scenic spot in Xinjiang, which has always been known as the "Yaochi" of the human world. Due to the spectacular scenery of the glacial moraine lake formed by the intense movement of the Quaternary glaciers, visit Shimen Line, Xixiaotianchi, Datianchi, Dinghaishen Needle, Dongxiaotianchi, and then take the New Oriental Express to Urumqi
Altay.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Orient Express
Arriving in Altay, take the most beautiful highway - Ahe Highway to get there
Hemu Village(The journey is about 208 kilometers, about 3 hours, and the tour time is about 3 hours)Hemu Village is the concentrated residential area of the Tuwa people, and is the farthest and largest village among the three remaining Tuwa villages. The houses here are all made of natural wood, full of primitive flavor. Go to Jiadengyu and check into the hotel later!
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Derong Hotel or equivalent
DAY 4
Jiadengyu Kanas Jiadengyu
After breakfast, head to
KanasKanas "is Mongolian, meaning" beautiful and mysterious lake ". Kanas Lake is located in the northern part of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is a national AAAAA level tourist attraction, a national geological park, a national forest park, a Chinese nature reserve, a national natural heritage site, and the most beautiful lake in China. Kanas Lake has towering snow peaks and green slopes with ink forests, and its lake and mountain scenery are breathtaking. It is known as a "paradise on earth and a garden of gods".
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Derong Hotel or equivalent
DAY 5
Jadenyu Kazakh Folk Village Wucaitan Altay Take the New Oriental Express to Yining
After breakfast, head to
Kazakh Folk Village(The journey is about 100 kilometers, the time is about 1.5 hours, and the tour time is 1 hour)Tasting delicious and authentic Kazakh family snacks while enjoying beautiful and melodious Kazakh ethnic music in authentic Kazakh homes.
Colorful Beach(The journey is about 130 kilometers, the time is about 2 hours, and the tour time is about 1.5 hours)Look at its unique Yadan landform: undulating gullies and colorful dressing style beaches. Take the New Oriental Express from Altay to Yining in the evening.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 6
Yining Nalati Grassland
Arriving in Yining, heading towards
Nalati Grassland(The journey is about 250 kilometers, the time is about 3 hours, and the sightseeing time is 3 hours)Also known as "Gongnaisi" grassland, which means "Baiyangpo" in Turkic language, it has been a well-known pasture since ancient times. Under the majestic snow capped mountains, wild lilies, tulips, red poppies, and purple sage bloom from the foot of the mountain to the top, their overwhelming presence turning the entire grassland into a dream paradise. Arriving here, always intoxicated by the natural beauty in front of me, reluctant to part... infected by the rich Kazakh folk customs, reluctant to leave
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Yining Tianyuan or equivalent
DAY 7
Yining - Sailimu Lake - Liuxing Street - Kuche
After breakfast, head to
Sailimu Lake(The journey is about 250 kilometers, about 2.5 hours, and the tour time is 3.5 hours)Formerly known as' Jinghai ', it is the last place favored by the warm and humid air currents of the Atlantic Ocean in Xinjiang, and there is a saying that goes' the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean'. Coming here feels like a dream, the lake water is very clear, so clear that you can see the large and small gray stones at the bottom of the lake. Surrounded by mountains on both sides of the lake, there are lush green grasslands with lush trees and flowers everywhere. As the sun shines, the water turns colorful. A gentle breeze blows, and the water surface shimmers. We stand by the lake, breathing in the fresh air, and the people become very refreshing and beautiful. Can you still hear the sound of Bayang Qin in Six Star Street? "Ge Lang's song" Apple Fragrance "left a lingering sound in Six Star Street, let's open up the internet celebrity together
Six Star Street(Tour takes about 60 minutes)Walking into Six Star Street, you can encounter different scenes everywhere, with large areas of bright "Ili Blue", melodious accordion sounds, cheerful singing, the sweet aroma of Leba, the mellow aroma of coffee, and the cumin aroma mixed with grilled meat... From visual and gustatory to olfactory and auditory, it is a unique tourism experience.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 8
Kuche Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
Arrived in Kuche in the afternoon and headed to
The Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains(Tour time approximately 2 hours)The mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains, surrounded by mountains at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, combines the beauty of human canyons with the wonders of the Tianshan Mountains. It embodies the spiritual energy of ancient times, blending divinity, wonder, danger, magnificence, antiquity, and tranquility into one. The scenery is strange and enchanting. The red mountain group of the mysterious Grand Canyon was formed in the Cretaceous period of the Mesozoic era 140 million years ago. After billions of years of wind, rain, erosion, and flood erosion, it has formed crisscrossing, layered and orderly ridges and grooves, making people marvel at the divine craftsmanship of the ghost axe and marvel at the amazing scenery. Check into the hotel later!
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Kuche Hotel or equivalent
DAY 9
Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave - Kuche Wangfu - Rehestan Old Street - Take the New Oriental Express to Kashgar
After breakfast, head to
Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave(The tour time is about 1.5 hours),Located on the cliff of Mingwutag Mountain, 7000 meters southeast of Kizil Town, Baicheng County, Xinjiang, with the Muzate River valley stretching for thousands of kilometers to the south. It is one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units announced in 1961. Kizil is the transliteration of Uyghur language, meaning "red". Kizil Grottoes and the Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang share the reputation of China's "four major grottoes". There are 236 grottoes, of which more than 80 have murals, with a total area of about 10000 square meters.
Kuche Royal Palace(The journey is about 70 kilometers, takes about 1.5 hours, and the sightseeing time is 2 hours)The Kuche Palace is located in Kuche County and is a palace that combines the styles of the Central Plains region and Islam. After eleven generations of expansion by princes, the Kuche Palace has both Central Plains Han cultural style architecture and Xinjiang Uyghur characteristic architecture.
Rastan Old StreetStan means shopping mall or market in Uyghur language. It has always been the busiest commercial center in Kuche and a popular check-in spot for Kuche's internet celebrities! Walking into it, a rich ethnic flavor greets the quaint old street, with colorful doors and windows embellishing the earth colored streets. The historical sense is thick yet vivid, and the streets are lined with green plants and fruit trees, showcasing how much this ethnic group loves life! Take the New Oriental Express to Kashgar in the evening!
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 10
Kashgar Karakul Lake - (Stone City Jinchao Beach Ta County)
Arrive early in Kashgar and visit
Karakul Lake(Tour time approximately 1 hour)Karakuli Lake means "Black Sea", with an altitude of 3600 meters, a depth of 30 meters, and a total area of 10 square kilometers. It is one of the few plateau lakes in the world, surrounded by ice peaks and snow ridges. You can see the world's highest peaks above 7000 meters above sea level - Kunlun Sanxiong up close. Later, you can go there
Stone City(Tour takes about 40 minutes)Shitou City is located on the north side of Tashkurgan County and is an ancient city ruins of the ancient Silk Road. At an altitude of 3700 meters, it is located in a strategic location with a majestic atmosphere. From the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, it has been continuously expanded and stationed, with the highest point of the city wall reaching over 20 meters. In the early Yuan Dynasty, Shitou City underwent extensive construction to expand its city walls, and the old Shitou City was given a new look. go to
Golden Grass Beach(Tour takes about 40 minutes)Alarjin Grassland is located next to Tashkurgan County, under the Stone City. The Tashkurgan River flows through this area, where the water and grass are abundant, cattle and sheep are everywhere, and it blends beautifully with the distant snow capped mountains, white clouds, and blue sky. Go to Tashkurgan County and check into a hotel afterwards!
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Kaitu Sheli Hotel or equivalent
DAY 11
Taxian Tajik Home Visit Baisha Lake Kashgar
After breakfast, head to
Tajik Family Visit(Tour time approximately 1 hour)The Tajik ethnic group is a minority ethnic group in China. The race belongs to the Indo Mediterranean type of European race. Tajik "is the self designation of our ethnic group, meaning" crown ". The ethnic origin of the Tajik people can be traced back to several centuries BC when they were distributed in the eastern Pamir Plateau and spoke Iranian. Many Tajik people in Xinjiang also speak Uyghur and Kyrgyz languages, and commonly use the Uyghur language. go to
Baisha Lake(Travel time approximately 1 hour)Located in the Pamir Plateau Mountains of Kashgar, Xinjiang, it is a must pass to Lake Karakuli. Kashgar travels about 150 kilometers westward towards the Pamir Plateau. Lake Kaklak, also known as Baisha Lake, is a plateau plain with an area of 44 square kilometers. On both sides of Baisha Lake, there are nine peaks of Gonggeer standing far away. This beautiful scenery makes the snow capped mountains and lakes that have been dormant for thousands of years appear even more pure and silent. Go to Kashgar and check into a hotel.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Southern Xinjiang Global Harbor Hotel or equivalent
DAY 12
Kashgar - Kashgar Old Town - Aitigar Mosque - Xiangfei Garden - Take the New Oriental Express to Turpan
After breakfast, depart for AAAAA level scenic spots
Kashgar Old Town(Travel time approximately 1.5 hours)Watch the opening ceremony. Later visit
Aitigar Mosque(Tour time approximately 1 hour)Visit after lunch
Xiangfei Garden(Travel time approximately 2.5 hours)The scenic area is located in the eastern suburbs of Kashgar City. Xiangfei Garden is named after "Xiangfei". The scenic area was rated as a national key cultural relic protection unit in 1988. Starting from 2014, efforts were made to enhance the building. By August 2020, the renovation had been completed, and the land area had increased from 70 acres to 300 acres. The architectural style emphasized the integration of traditional architecture and modern elements, telling the legendary story of Xiangfei from birth to death, from Kashgar to Beijing, from a noble princess to a beloved figure from three aspects: hometown, former residence, and old friends. Take the New Oriental Express from Kashgar to Turpan in the evening.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 13
Turpan Karez Flame Mountain
Arriving in Turpan for sightseeing and sightseeing
Karez Well(Travel time 40 minutes)Ka'erjing is a special irrigation system in Xinjiang, China, known as one of the three major ancient engineering projects along with the Great Wall and the Grand Canal. The later travel recorded in Journey to the West
Flame Mountain Scenic Area(Travel time 50 minutes).
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Western Region Cass Hotel or equivalent
DAY 14
Turpan Urumqi/Various Regions
After breakfast, we will take a bus to Urumqi to end our pleasant trip and return according to the flight schedule.
Meals:breakfast
Stay:Please take care of yourself
(The above itinerary is for reference only, subject to the signed contract.)
Price Includes / Excludes
Includes
1. Transportation includes designated bus and New Oriental train stations within Xinjiang;
2. [Ticket] The first major ticket for the scenic spots listed in the itinerary and the small transportation that must be taken by the scenic spots (all of which include the first major ticket). This product is a chartered special train model, and the price of this group is the discounted price after packaging. Other documents such as military officer certificate, disability certificate, senior citizen certificate, and student certificate will no longer enjoy discounts or refunds. Please understand.
3. 【 Accommodation 】 5 nights by New Oriental train+8 nights by land hotel (2 people stay in 1 room);
Reference hotel:
Urumqi: Ruihao Hotel or equivalent;
Jia Dengyu: Derong Hotel, Baihulin Hotel or equivalent;
Yining: Yining Tianyuan or equivalent;
Kuche: Kuche Hotel or equivalent;
Ta County: Kaitu Sheli Hotel, Yunjing Hotel or similar;
Kashgar: Southern Xinjiang Global Port Hotel or equivalent;
Turpan: Kashgar Hotel in the Western Regions or equivalent;
The above hotels are selected as alternative hotels or at the same level. In special circumstances such as peak tourist seasons, due to limited housing resources or government expropriation for public interest, if none of the selected hotels can guarantee occupancy, the travel agency will arrange hotels that are not lower than the level of the alternative hotels. If you do not check into the hotel on the first night of the itinerary, the fee will not be refunded.
4. 【 Dining 】 The whole process is 13 am and 24 am (main meal+special meal, 8 dishes, 1 soup, and 1 main course, with 10 people per table. When the number of people increases or decreases, the amount of dishes will correspondingly increase or decrease. We give up non refundable meals and book in advance, carefully prepare, and do not refund fees. The breakfast on land is a hotel buffet breakfast, the breakfast on the train is priced at 70 yuan per person, the main meal on land is priced at 80 yuan per person, the meal on the train is priced at 150 yuan per person, and the special meal is priced at 120-150 yuan per person)
5. Tour guide service: Accompanying staff throughout the entire process and providing local guide services.
Excludes
1. This product is a destination tour product and does not include round-trip airfare or train tickets from the departure point to the destination
2. Personal consumption does not include any expenses other than those included in the itinerary.
3. [Other expenses] Personal expenses such as laundry, hairdressing, telephone, fax, pay TV, drinks, tobacco and alcohol on the train and in the hotel.
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 policy reasons related to the special train or the number of group members not reaching the number of special trains, the special train cannot be operated. In such cases, the regular train will be used or a full refund will be issued.
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;
(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 15-44 days before the departure date (inclusive), 60% 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), 80% of the contract amount will be charged;
(5) If the trip is cancelled due to personal reasons on the day of departure or during the itinerary, 100% of the contract amount will be charged.