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DAY 1 SINGAPORE - GUANGZHOU (OR BEIJING OR SHANGHAI) - URUMUQI
Stay at local 5* Universal Hotel Urumqi / Four Points by Sheraton Urumqi Hotel or equivalent
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.
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.
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URUMQI
DAY 2 URUMQI - (APPROX 5HRS) BEITUN
Stay at local 4* Derenshan Garden Hotel / Beitun Chenji Garden Hotel / Beitun Hualan Xingmao Hotel or equivalent
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.
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.
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BEITUN
DAY 3 BEITUN - (Approx 1.5 HRS) BURQIN - (Approx 2.2HRS) HEMU
Stay at Hemu Hotel/Tanmuhua Tianxi Mountain Villa/Hemuqi Mountain Villa or equivalent (HOMESTAY)
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.
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.
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HEMU
DAY 4 HEMU – (Approx 1.5HRS) JIADENYU
Stay at local 4* Hongfu Lake Kanas Resort/The Brich Forest Resort Hotel/The Four Seasons Amusement Hotel Kanas or equivalent
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.
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.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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JIADENYU
DAY 5 JIADENYU – (Approx 1HR) KANAS – (Approx 3HRS) BURQIN
Stay at local 4* Hepanyishu Holiday Hotel or equivalent
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.
Note: 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
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.
Note: 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
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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BURQIN
DAY 6 BURQIN – (Approx 6.5HRS) KUITUN
Stay at local 4* Kaiyuan Mingting Hotel or equivalent
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.
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.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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KUITUN
DAY 7 KUITUN – (Approx 3HRS) URUMQI
Stay at local 5* Universal Hotel Urumqi / Four Point by Sheraton Urumqi Hotel or equivalent
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.
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.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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URUMQI
DAY 8 URUMQI – (Approx 3HRS) TURPAN
Stay at local 4* Hampton by Hilton Turpan /Turpan Hengze Hotel or equivalent
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.
Note: The scenic spot of Grape Valley at this location is a seasonal attraction, available only from June to September.
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.
Note: The scenic spot of Grape Valley at this location is a seasonal attraction, available only from June to September.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
TURPAN
DAY 9 TURPAN – (High-Speed Train Approx 4 HRS) LIUYUAN – (Approx 2HRS) DUNHUANG
Stay at local 5* Tianhe Hotel Dunhuang or equivalent
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.
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.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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DUNHUANG
DAY 10 DUNHUANG – (Approx 4HRS) JIAYUGUAN
Stay at local 5* Nuojin Hotel or equivalent
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.
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.
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Lunch
Dinner
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JIAYUGUAN
DAY 11 JIAYUGUAN – (Approx 3HR) ZHANGYE
Stay at local 5* Zhangye Hotel or equivalent
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.
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.
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ZHANGYE
DAY 12 ZHANGYE – (Approx 3HRS) WUWEI – (Approx 3.5HRS) LANZHOU
Stay at local 5* Royal Garden Hotel / Yuluxe Lanzhou Hotel or equivalent
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.
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.
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Lunch
Dinner
LANZHOU
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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Breakfast
Price & Departure
Sat, Oct 11 -Oct 23
10CNSX13R11/25CZ
Available
From:
S$2,598
Important Notes
Remarks:
- 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.
- DYNASTY TRAVEL reserves the right to change itinerary content and prices. Please confirm the accuracy of the provided itinerary and prices when confirm the travel packages.
- If there are any discrepancies between the Chinese and English versions of the itinerary, the Chinese version shall prevail
- Information updated as of 17 Mar 2025
