NORTHERN XINJIANG + AMAZING SILKROAD

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Kanas Nature Reserve & Hemu Village
Discover one of Xinjiang’s most breathtaking regions, from the emerald waters of Kanas Lake to the scenic viewpoints overlooking Crouching Dragon Bay, Moon Bay, and Angel Bay. Explore Hemu Village, home to the Tuva people, where wooden houses, birch forests, and rivers create one of China’s most photogenic alpine landscapes.

Desert Wonders & Yadan Landscapes
Travel along China’s first desert expressway across the vast Junggar Basin, then explore the dramatic wind-eroded rock formations of Wucai Beach and Karamay Ghost City—a surreal landscape famously featured in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Heavenly Lake & Tianshan Mountains
Cruise across the crystal-clear Heavenly Lake in the Tianshan Grand Canyon, fed by melting snow and surrounded by snow-capped peaks—one of Xinjiang’s most iconic natural sights, combining alpine beauty with serene mountain scenery.

Turpan Heritage: Ancient Cities & Engineering Marvels
Step into history at Jiaohe Ancient Town, a UNESCO-listed site mysteriously abandoned centuries ago. Marvel at the ingenious Karez underground irrigation system, the fiery landscapes of Flaming Mountains, and experience Uyghur culture in Grape Valley with a local home visit and seasonal fruit tasting.

Silk Road Masterpieces: Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
Explore the world-renowned Mogao Caves with their exquisite murals and sculptures, witness a Silk Road dance performance, and visit Jiayuguan Fortress—the legendary western gateway of the Great Wall—before concluding with Zhangye’s Giant Buddha Temple and Lanzhou’s Yellow River landmarks.

ITINERARY

SINGAPORE

DAY 1 SINGAPORE - GUANGZHOU (OR BEIJING OR SHANGHAI) - URUMUQI

Welcome to Dynasty Travel! Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport, and board a comfortable flight to Urumqi, China, with a transit in Guangzhou (or Beijing/Shanghai). Upon arrival in Urumqi, a local guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and rest.

Stay at local 5-star Universal Hotel Urumqi / Four Points by Sheraton Urumqi Hotel or equivalent property

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URUMQI

DAY 2 URUMQI - (APPROX 5HRS) BEITUN

After breakfast,proceed to Karamay, enjoying the beautiful desert scenery along the S21 Desert Expressway. This is China’s first desert expressway, passing through the Gurbantünggüt Desert and the heart of the Junggar Basin, with unique landscapes ranging from wetlands to spectacular Yadan formations.

Stay at local 4-star Derenshan Garden Hotel / Beitun Chenji Garden Hotel / Beitun Hualan Xingmao Hotel or equivalent property

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BEITUN

DAY 3 BEITUN - (Approx 1.5 HRS) BURQIN - (Approx 2.2HRS) HEMU

After breakfast, depart to Burqin visit Wucai Beach ,Covering an area of 3 sq kilometers, it has a typical wind erosion physiognomy and is believed to be the most beautiful one of its kind in Xinjiang. Continue journey to Hemu.

Stay at Hemu Hotel/Tanmuhua Tianxi Mountain Villa/Hemuqi Mountain Villa or equivalent (HOMESTAY)

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HEMU

DAY 4 HEMU – (Approx 1.5HRS) JIADENYU

After breakfast, visit Hemu Village (Include Shuttle bus service) known as the paradise of photography funs. Hemu is one of the three residences of the Tuva Mongol in China, who have well preserved the traditional custom of their tribe. On the Viewing Gallery, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Hemu Village such as wooden huts, Hemu River and birch forest etc. Then, proceed to Jiadenyu for an overnight stay.

Stay at local 4-star Hongfu Lake Kanas Resort/The Brich Forest Resort Hotel/The Four Seasons Amusement Hotel Kanas or equivalent property

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JIADENYU

DAY 5 JIADENYU – (Approx 1HR) KANAS – (Approx 3HRS) BURQIN

After breakfast, visit Kanas Nature Landscape Reserve(Include Shuttle bus service) located at Altay region is mysterious and charming and rich in animal and plant resources. You will take a tourist bus to Kanas scenic area. On the way, you may view the scenery of Crouching Dragon Bay, Moon Bay and Angel Bay from far. Climb up to the Fish-viewing Pavilion where you can get a breathtaking view of Kanas Lake. Visit Tuva village, Kanas is the only gathering place of Tuvans in China. Return to Burqin for an overnight stay.
*Fish-viewing Pavilion is currently free of cost, but it requires online booking due to limited capacity. If the reservation cannot be made, no replacements will be offered

Stay at local 4-star Hepanyishu Holiday Hotel or equivalent property

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BURQIN

DAY 6 BURQIN – (Approx 6.5HRS) KUITUN

After breakfast, visit the fairy-tale town of Burqin, known for its unique Russian-style houses. Continue your journey to Burqin via Karamay, where you will explore the Ghost City (include small train ride) . This area, a key location in the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, is known for its fascinating natural rock formations. Along the way, you will also see the spectacular oil fields.

Stay at local 4-star Kaiyuan Mingting Hotel or equivalent property

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KUITUN

DAY 7 KUITUN – (Approx 3HRS) URUMQI

After breakfast, proceed to Tianshan Grand Canyon Scenic Area, take a boat ride to explore the beautiful Heavenly Lake. With melted snow as its source, Heavenly Lake enjoys crystal water. Afterward, proceed to Urumqi , visit the famous International Bazaar for some souvenir shopping.
*Enjoy Xinjiang Ethnic performance and taste local snacks at own expense.

Stay at local 5* Universal Hotel Urumqi / Four Point by Sheraton Urumqi Hotel or equivalent property

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URUMQI

DAY 8 URUMQI – (Approx 3HRS) TURPAN

After breakfast, depart to Turpan, passing scenic wind farms en route. Visit Jiaohe Ancient Town (include electric car), a well-preserved site supported by UNESCO, once thriving but mysteriously abandoned overnight. Explore the Karez System, an ancient underground irrigation project, hailed as one of China's three great engineering feats. Marvel at the Flaming Mountains, famous for their fiery landscapes and legends from Journey to the West. Visit Grape Valley (include shuttle), a lush vineyard where you can enjoy home visit to a local Uyghur family to experience authentic culture and taste seasonal fruits.Conclude at the Sugong Pagoda, a symbol of Turpan's rich cultural heritage.
*The scenic spot of Grape Valley at this location is a seasonal attraction, available only from June to September.

Stay at local 4-star Hampton by Hilton Turpan /Turpan Hengze Hotel or equivalent property

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TURPAN

DAY 9 TURPAN – (High-Speed Train Approx 4 HRS) LIUYUAN – (Approx 2HRS) DUNHUANG

After breakfast, take a high-speed train to Liuyuan. visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring (with electric car and shoe covers). This area is famous for its natural beauty and unique ecosystem, with the Crescent Spring being particularly remarkable due to its persistent water despite the surrounding desert.

Stay at local 5-star Tianhe Hotel Dunhuang or equivalent property

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DUNHUANG

DAY 10 DUNHUANG – (Approx 4HRS) JIAYUGUAN

After breakfast, visit Mogao Caves (with shuttle + digital movie). The caves are a cultural treasure of ancient China, showcasing over 45,000 square meters of murals and 2,400 sculptures. Afterward, enjoy a Dunhuang Dance Performance showcasing the Silk Road culture and Buddhist art.

Stay at local 5-star Nuojin Hotel or equivalent property

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JIAYUGUAN

DAY 11 JIAYUGUAN – (Approx 3HR) ZHANGYE

After breakfast, explore Jiayuguan Fortress (including electric car), perched atop Jiayu Mountain in a narrow valley. Known as the "Impregnable Pass Under Heaven." Visit Danxia National Geological Park at your own expenses, renowned for its stunning red sandstone formations shaped by erosion, featuring colorful mountains, pillars, and canyons. A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, it is a paradise for nature lovers and photographers.

Stay at local 5* Zhangye Hotel or equivalent property

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ZHANGYE

DAY 12 ZHANGYE – (Approx 3HRS) WUWEI – (Approx 3.5HRS) LANZHOU

After breakfast, explore Zhangye’s Giant Buddha Temple, famed for its reclining Shakyamuni statue and rich Silk Road history. Continue depart to Wuwei visit the Kumarajiva Relic Pagoda (Jiumoluoshi Pagoda) , a Tang-style landmark honoring the Buddhist translator Kumarajiva. Continue to Lanzhou, explore the Ancient Waterwheel, one of the most distinctive local attractions along the "Hundred-Mile Yellow River Scenic Line." The waterwheels have a long history, with their unique shape originating in the Ming Dynasty. These ancient irrigation tools were once the oldest along the Yellow River in Lanzhou. Then, visit Mother Statue of the Yellow River, a sculpture that symbolizes the mother river of the Chinese nation, the Yellow River. Visit Zhongshan Iron Bridge, also known as the Yellow River Iron Bridge. It is the first bridge in the entire northwest region of China built using foreign technology in modern Chinese history.

Stay at local 5* Royal Garden Hotel / Yuluxe Lanzhou Hotel or equivalent property

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SINGAPORE

DAY 13 LANZHOU - GUANGZHOU (or BEIJING/SHANGHAI) - SINGAPORE

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your transfer to the airport for your flight back to Singapore via a transit in Guangzhou (or Beijing/Shanghai). We hope you had a memorable journey with Dynasty Travel and look forward to planning your next adventure with us.

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Additional Tour Package RMB600/Pax

Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar Song and Dance Show + Local Snacks Tasting
Zhangye National Geopark

Tour fares do not include gratuities for China local tour guide(s) and driver service RMB35/pax/day; Tour leader service fee S$4/pax/day
A minimum of 10 participants is required to form a tour, and a tour leader from Singapore will be assigned for groups of 20 or more
Tour conduct in in Chinese throughout the tour. The sequence of itinerary visits may be subject to adjustments.
If there is a need for an extension, please ensure to check the return date on the airline ticket before departure to facilitate any post-itinerary extension.
Hotel ratings will be based on local standards in China. Hotels without star ratings will be marked as quasi-X star hotels for reference.
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Information updated as of 17 Mar 2025

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