2026-CNUB11 | SA TOURS
11D North Xinjiang Tour
TOUR CODE: CNUB11. S: Sight, P: Planned, A: Actual
Kanasi / Hemu / Nalati (S2) / Koktokay / Dushanzi Grand Canyon (S2)
喀纳斯 / 禾木 / 那拉提 (S2) / 可可托海 / 独山子大峡谷 (S2)
(Tourist visas (single or multiple entries) may be required. Please refer to our tour consultants for more details.)
HIGHLIGHTS
Local 4–5 star Hotel*
Kanasi, A Paradise on Earth – Kanasi Lake 喀纳斯湖, Wolong Bay 卧龙湾, Moon Bay 月亮湾, Immortal Bay 神仙湾 (2 X visit Kanas scenic spot) (Day 6, Day 7)
Enjoy Kanasi Lake Boat Ride to the magnificent Sandaowan (Day 6, Day 7)
Hemu, A Photographer's Dream – Tuwa Minority Village (Day 6, Day 7)
Colorful Beach 五彩滩 (Day 9)
Fire Mountain 火山
Gouzigou 果子沟大桥 (Day 2)
Urho Ghost City 乌尔禾魔鬼城 (Day 5)
Sayram Lake 赛里木湖 (Day 2)
Koktokay Scenic Area 可可托海景区
Nalati Grassland 那拉提草原 (2) (P: Day 3)(A: Day 4)
Yili River 伊犁河
Dushanzi Grand Canyon 独山子大峡谷 (1) (P: Day 4)(A: Day 2)
Urumqi – Capital of Xinjiang International Bazaar 乌鲁木齐 – 新疆国际大巴扎首府 (Day 10)
Lavender appreciation for selected Jun & Sep departures 6月和9月指定出发团可欣赏薰衣草
Local Delicacies:
Here are the local delicacies and details with the Chinese translations placed directly beside the English:
Local Delicacies: | 当地美食：
Squirrel Fish Flavor | 松鼠鱼味
Xinjiang hand pilaf | 新疆手抓饭
Roast Whole Lamb | 烤全羊
Braised Pork Ribs Flavor | 红烧排骨味
Wild Mushroom Chicken | 野山菌鸡肉
Barbecue Flavor Grilled Fish | 烧烤味烤鱼
Kazakh Potato Flavor | 哈萨克土豆味
Cold water fish flavor | 冷水鱼味
Salt baked chicken flavor | 盐焗鸡味
Kazakh flavor | 哈萨克风味
1 bottle of water per pax per day | 每人每天1瓶水
(For 13d/10n or 11n ps check in one early)
DAY-BY-DAY PLANNED ITINERARY
D1: SINGAPORE – TRANSIT CITY – URUMQI 乌鲁木齐 – JINGHE 精河 (SH) (Dinner)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to the capital city of Xinjiang, Urumqi (via transit cities). Continue to Jinghe 精河
. Jinghe County 精河县 is named after the "Jinghe River" 精河; located in the north-western part of Xinjiang . It belongs to the Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture and is an ancient silk [route location] . It is mainly composed of 26 ethnic groups including Han, Wei, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Hui . Distance & Driving Time: ~420 km | ~5 hours 15 minutes at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~320 meters (Urumqi) to ~300–400 meters (Jinghe)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 28°C–32°C / Low 16°C–19°C
September: High 22°C–26°C / Low 11°C–14°C
D1：新加坡 – 中转城市 – 乌鲁木齐 – 精河 (SH) (晚餐)
从新加坡樟宜机场集合，乘机经中转城市前往新疆首府乌鲁木齐。随后前往精河。精河县因“精河”而得名，位于新疆西北部。隶属于博尔塔拉蒙古自治州，是古丝绸之路的一个地点。主要由汉族、维吾尔族、蒙古族、哈萨克族和回族等 26 个民族组成 D2: JINGHE 精河 – NALATI (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Enjoy the scenery of Sayram Lake 赛里木湖 on your journey
. Sayram Lake 赛里木湖, a pearl of the Silk Road, is the largest alpine lake and also the highest in Xinjiang . It is a fairyland with wonderful natural scenery . En route, see Guozigou Bridge 果子沟大桥, the highest cable-stayed bridge in far Western China, [and] the Guozigou may also be the most remote large-sized cable-stayed span in the world . Distance & Driving Time: ~250–280 km | ~3.5 to 4 hours at 80 km/h (excluding sightseeing)
Altitude: ~2,073 meters at Sayram Lake (highest alpine lake in Xinjiang) | ~1,500–2,000 meters at Nalati
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 20°C–24°C / Low 8°C–12°C
September: High 12°C–17°C / Low 0°C–5°C
D2：精河 – 那拉提 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
沿途欣赏赛里木湖的风景。赛里木湖是丝绸之路的一颗明珠，是新疆面积最大、海拔最高的高山湖泊。这里宛如人间仙境，自然风光迷人。途中可观赏果子沟大桥，这是中国远西部地区最高的海拔斜拉桥，果子沟大桥也可能是世界上最偏远的大型斜拉跨度桥梁 D3: NALATI – YINING (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Coach to Nalati Grassland (includes shuttle bus)
. The Nalati Grassland is the sub-alpine meadow of the Gongnaisi Grassland that is one of the world's four most magnificent grasslands, with the incredible inclusion of plants, valleys, mountains and forests in its midst . Distance & Driving Time: ~250 km | ~3 hours 10 minutes at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~600 to 700 meters (Ili Valley)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 28°C–32°C / Low 16°C–19°C
September: High 22°C–26°C / Low 11°C–14°C
D3：那拉提 – 伊宁 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
乘大巴前往那拉提草原（含区间车）。那拉提草原是巩乃斯草原的亚高山草甸，是世界上四大最壮观的草原之一，其间神奇地包罗了植物、峡谷、山脉和森林 D4: YINING – KUYTUN (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, visit the amazing landscape of Dushanzi Grand Canyon in Xinjiang
. The Dushanzi Grand Canyon, stretching 20 km from north to south with a width ranging from 100–400 m at the bottom and 800–1000 m at the top, is a natural wonder in Karamay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region . Distance & Driving Time: ~440–450 km | ~5.5 hours at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~400 to 500 meters
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 28°C–32°C / Low 16°C–19°C
September: High 22°C–26°C / Low 11°C–14°C
D4：伊宁 – 奎屯 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
早餐后，参观新疆独山子大峡谷令人惊叹的景致。独山子大峡谷南北长20公里，谷底宽100-400米，谷顶宽800-1000米，是中国西北新疆维吾尔自治区克拉玛依市的一处自然奇观 . D5: KUYTUN – BURQIN (SH) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, travel along the Gurbantunggut Desert to the [Urho Ghost City] also known as The Windy Town, the Ghost City has become a famous area for its unique landform and the howling wind. Due to its eeriness, it is also referred to as "Ghost City". Thereafter, view the oil producing centre [Kelamayi Hundred Mile Oil Field] along the way
. Distance & Driving Time: ~400–430 km | ~5 hours at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~480 meters (Burqin)
Estimated Temperature (Desert/Basin):
June: High 30°C–35°C / Low 18°C–21°C
September: High 25°C–28°C / Low 12°C–15°C
D5：奎屯 – 布尔津 (SH) (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
早餐后，沿古尔班通古特沙漠前往[乌尔禾魔鬼城]。魔鬼城又称风城，因其独特的雅丹地貌和呼啸的狂风而闻名。由于其诡异阴森，也被称为“魔鬼城”。此后，沿途参观石油生产中心[克拉玛依百里油田]. D6: BURQIN – HEMU (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, coach to Hemu in Xinjiang – A hidden heaven and a photographer's paradise
. Hemu was ranked in the top six most beautiful ancient towns in China by the Chinese National Geography Magazine . Built 2030 m above sea level, it has the best vantage point to view the 'lake monsters' in Kanasi Lake! Continue to visit Hemu Scenic Area (includes shuttle bus ride), at the Viewing Platform enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hemu again . Next visit Hemu Bridge and Hemu Village . The main ethnic groups living in Hemu Scenic Area are Mongolian Tuvas and Kazakhs . Distance & Driving Time: ~140–160 km | ~2 hours at 80 km/h (varies due to mountain winding roads and shuttle buses)
Altitude: ~2,030 meters (Hemu Village)
Estimated Temperature (Mountain Forest):
June: High 18°C–23°C / Low 5°C–9°C
September: High 10°C–15°C / Low -2°C–4°C
D6：布尔津 – 禾木 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
D7: HEMU – KANASI – JIADENGYU (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, head to Kanasi Lake, China's only ecological site that has been awarded the title of the 'Pure Land of the World', due to its unspoiled original natural scenery
. En route, pass by and view the only lake in China that flows directly into the North Pacific Ocean, Irtysh Lake . Along the way, appreciate the amazing beauty landscape of Birch Forest, Wolong Bay, Moon Bay and Immortal Bay . Next, visit Guanyu Pavilion (includes shuttle bus ride) to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the fairy tale-like, lush greenery around Kanas Lake . Distance & Driving Time: ~70–90 km | ~1 hour at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~1,300 to 1,500 meters (higher at Guanyu Pavilion viewpoints)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 18°C–23°C / Low 5°C–9°C
September: High 10°C–15°C / Low -2°C–4°C
D7：禾木 – 喀纳斯 – 贾登峪 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
D8: JIADENGYU – BURQIN (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Visit the Kanas scenic spot for the second time
. Enjoy Kanasi Lake Boat Ride to the magnificent Sandaowan . Next, proceed to Tuwa village . In the beautiful Kanas Lake in Xinjiang, there are 1400 Tuwas . Kanas Tuwa village residents claim to be descended from Mongolians! With a long history, it was recorded in ancient literature where Sui and Tang dynasties were called "Dubo" . Distance & Driving Time: ~100–110 km | ~1 hour 15 minutes at 80 km/h
Altitude: Descending back to ~480 meters (Burqin)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 30°C–35°C / Low 18°C–21°C
September: High 25°C–28°C / Low 12°C–15°C
D8：贾登峪 – 布尔津 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
D9: BURQIN – FUYUN (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, visit The Burqin Colorful Beach [which] has a very special landform, and it is a rock formation with a red-hot fire
. It is performed in the heavens and the earth . Visit Koktokay Scenic Area (including shuttle bus), Shenzhong Mountain located in Fuyun county, Altay Region . It is a natural landscape of gorgeous canyon river, mountain forests, mineral resources, lakes and exotic seismic-fault zone; it combines geological culture, regional characteristics and ethnic customs . Distance & Driving Time: ~300 km | ~3 hours 45 minutes at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~600 to 1,000 meters (river valley and mountain terrain)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 25°C–30°C / Low 12°C–16°C
September: High 15°C–22°C / Low 2°C–8°C
D9：布尔津 – 富蕴 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
D10: FUYUN – URUMQI (Breakfast/Lunch)
Thereafter coach to Urumqi
. Upon arrival, visit Urumqi International Bazaar, currently the world's largest bazaar . At the bazaar, you will see many ethnic costumes, handmade carpets, crafts and souvenirs . You will also see local shops, restaurants and mosques . Distance & Driving Time: ~400–420 km | ~5 hours at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~320 meters (Urumqi)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 28°C–32°C / Low 16°C–19°C
September: High 22°C–26°C / Low 11°C–14°C
D10：富蕴 – 乌鲁木齐 (早餐/午餐)
D11: URUMQI – TRANSIT CITY – SINGAPORE (B)
*Only applicable to designated afternoon flight only – Visit the Urumqi Museum (closed on Monday) and Red Mountain Park – subject to change
. Distance & Driving Time: Airport transit and flight duration apply.
Altitude: ~320 meters (Urumqi)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 28°C–32°C / Low 16°C–19°C
September: High 22°C–26°C / Low 11°C–14°C
D11：乌鲁木齐 – 中转城市 – 新加坡 (早餐)
Remarks
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the sequence of the itinerary is subject to change with/without prior notice
. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified
. English itinerary is translated from Chinese version. If there is a difference, the Chinese itinerary will be taken as the correct version
. Xinjiang has a dry climate with high altitude in the mountains and plateau areas. Please bring moisturizers, sunscreens and corresponding medicines
. Compulsory tour: Sailimu Lake loop around lake + Urumqi Buffet Dinner = RMB600/person
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Contact Information (SA Tours 中美旅游机构)
Address: #04-62, 1 Park Road, People's Park Complex
Website:
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General Enquiry: 6535 2611 / 6535 8911
DAY-BY-DAY ACTUAL ITINERARY
D1: SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT T3 (SIN) – SHANGHAI PUDONG AIRPORT 上海浦东机场 (PVG)(TRANSIT CITY) – Xinjiang Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (乌鲁木齐天山国际机场) (URC)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) 7:10am for your flight to transit at SHANGHAI PUDONG AIRPORT TERMINAL 1 上海浦东机场1号航站楼 (PVG) via MU546 China Eastern Airline, 5 hours 25 min Journey with a Distance of 3,860km, then transit at Pudong airport for a 4 hours, 49 min Transit Time wait at the airport, then take Flight via FM9223 Shanghai Airline to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (乌鲁木齐天山国际机场) (URC). Arrive at Urumqi Airport at about 1:25am on 16 Sep, then meet local tour guard 张彭浩 at the airport, he will lead you to check in at Luxemon Xinjiang Hongfu Hotel 新疆尊茂鸿福酒店 (1), Address: No. 160 Wuyi Road, Saybag District, Urumqi (五一路160号). Temp: Night 25-27 degC, Day 27-30 degC. Altitude ~320 meters (Urumqi)
D1：新加坡樟宜机场 T3 (SIN) – 上海浦东机场 上海浦东机场 (PVG)（中转城市）– 新疆乌鲁木齐天山国际机场 (乌鲁木齐天山国际机场) (URC)
请于早上7:10在新加坡樟宜机场 (SIN) 集合，搭乘中国东方航空 MU546 航班飞往上海浦东机场1号航站楼 (PVG) 中转，航程5小时25分钟，飞行距离3,860公里。抵达浦东机场后，在机场中转等候4小时49分钟，然后搭乘上海航空 FM9223 航班飞往乌鲁木齐天山国际机场 (乌鲁木齐天山国际机场) (URC)。约于9月16日凌晨1:25抵达乌鲁木齐机场，届时由当地导游张彭浩在机场接机，并带领大家前往新疆尊茂鸿福酒店 (1) 办理入住。地址：乌鲁木齐市沙依巴克区五一路160号 (五一路160号)。气温：夜间25-27摄氏度，白天27-30摄氏度。海拔：约320米（乌鲁木齐）。
5am, Woke up
6:30am, Left home
6:40am, Managed to book Gojek6 @ $35 (Checked price Grab $42, TADA $38, Gojek $35)
6:50am, Gojek arrived, but reject picking due to 3 luggage, driver check bigger car, price $72, he canceled
6:55am, managed to book TADA @ $45
7am, TADA arrived
7:37am, Artived at T3 Changi Airport
7:40am, Queue up (Long Queue) to Check in at Row 9 China Great Eastern. Group check in cannot use Check-in Kios. Check in luggages and Collected 2 Boarding Passes as told by Singapore SA tour leader. Singapore to Shanghai (1 boarding pass), Shanghai to Xinjiang (2nd boarding pass). Luggage auto transit, no picking up of Luggage required
9am, Luggage successfully checked in
Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai Pudong Airport Terminal 1 (PVC), MU546 China Eastern Airline Boarding Pass
9:05am, Walk to Boarding Gate A21
9:25am, Boarding MU546 China Eastern Airline. 5 hours 25 min Journey. Distance 3,860 km
10:12am, Started Taxiing
10:22am, Take off, 3809-3,860km to Shanghai Pudong Airport T1.
Altitude: 10,668m, Ground Speed: 837 km/h, Temp: -43 degC,
11:15am, Meal on Board, Italian Chicken Pasta or Fried Rice, I choose Italian Chicken Pasta
3:15pm, Touch down Shanghai Pufong Airport T1 and Taxiing
3:25pm. Disembark plane
3:35pm, Check in without having to check mouth and in for luggages
4pm, fully check in
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Xinjiang Urumqi (URC) 乌鲁木齐 Flight FM9223 Shanghai Airline
5pm, Dinner at Airport
6:30pm, Walk to Gate H312 for boarding
7:35pm, Boarding FM9223 Shanghai Airline, Seat 38J. 5 Hours Journey
8:15pm, Started Taxiing
8:25pm, Take off
9:15pm, Meal on Board (Curry Rice)
D2: Ürümqi (乌鲁木齐) – Dushanzi Grand Canyon 独山子大峡谷 – JINGHE XIAN 精河县 (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, visit the amazing landscape of Dushanzi Grand Canyon in Xinjiang. The Dushanzi Grand Canyon, stretching 20 km from north to south with a width ranging from 100–400 m at the bottom and 800–1000 m at the top, is a natural wonder in Karamay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Distance & Driving Time: ~250–280 km | ~3.5 to 4 hours at 80 km/h (excluding sightseeing)
Altitude: ~2,073 meters at Sayram Lake (highest alpine lake in Xinjiang) | ~1,500–2,000 meters at Nalati
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 20°C–24°C / Low 8°C–12°C
September: High 12°C–17°C / Low 0°C–5°C
D2：精河 – 那拉提 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
沿途欣赏赛里木湖的风景。赛里木湖是丝绸之路的一颗明珠，是新疆面积最大、海拔最高的高山湖泊。这里宛如人间仙境，自然风光迷人。途中可观赏果子沟大桥，这是中国远西部地区最高的海拔斜拉桥，果子沟大桥也可能是世界上最偏远的大型斜拉跨度桥梁
Day 26-28 deg C
Night, 24-26 deg C
Urumqi to Dushanzi Grand Canyon, 265 km, 3 hrs 20 min
Dushanzi Grand Canyon to Jinghe, 215km, 3 hrs, 30 min
Total 480km, 6 hrs 50 min
1:25am, Touch Down Xinjiang Urumqi (URC) 乌鲁木齐 (Wūlǔmùqí) Airport
1:25am, Taxiing
1:45am, Disembark and Artived at Xinjiang 新疆 Urumqi 乌鲁木齐
Meet Local Tour Guide
2pm, Claim Luggages at Belt 13
2:20am, Met Tour Guide Zhang Peng How
2:35am, Load up coach and move out
Driver, Ma Shifu
3:30am, reach hotel, 新疆尊茂鸿福酒店 (Xinjiang Zunmao Hongfu Jiudian), LUXEMON XINJIANG HONGFU HOTEL.
4:15am, Sleep
7:15am, Wake up
7:45am, Breakfast (1) at Luxemon Xinjiang Hongfu Hotel
9am Leave Luxemon Xinjiang Hongfu Hotel and Set off
中文： 从新疆尊茂鸿福酒店（乌鲁木齐）到独山子大峡谷的驾车距离约为 264公里，正常行车时间大约需要 3小时 20分钟（主要途经连霍高速/G30和乌奎高速）。
English: The driving distance from Luxemon Xinjiang Hongfu Hotel in Ürümqi to the Dushanzi Grand Canyon is approximately 264 kilometers (164 miles), with a driving time of about 3 hours and 20 minutes (primarily via the G30 Lianhuo / Wukui Expressway).
10:50am, Stop 20 min over at 石河子服务区 for toilet break
11:15am, Set off after toilet break, Contunue journey
12:35pm, Lunch (1) at 和田烤包子, 克拉玛依独山子区
1:35pm, Leave for Dushanzi Grand Canyon 独山子大峡谷
Temp 30-33 degC
The altitude of the Dushanzi Grand Canyon is approximately 1,070 meters (3,510 feet), with a vertical drop from the valley floor to the shoulder of up to 200 meters (656 feet).
2:10pm, Arrived at Dushanzi Grand Canyon 独山子大峡谷 (1)
2:40pm, Free and easy
4:40pm, meet at exit and set off
Head to Jinghe 精河 2.5 hrs, 213 Km
6:38pm, Stop over break, rest room break at Tuotuo Service Area 托托服务区. 60 more km and 60 min to Jinghe
Night fall at 9pm
7:40pm, Dinner (1)
8:40pm, Left dinner place
8:45pm, Arrived at Bali International Hotel 巴厘岛国际酒店
8:50pm, Check in to Level 6, room 8626 and rest
D3: JINGHE XIAN (COUNTY) 精河县 – NALATI 那拉提 (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Coach started from JINGHE XIAN 精河县, Leaving Bali International Hotel 巴厘岛国际酒店 travel 155km, 1 hours 50 min to Stop over (1) 20 min Toilet Break at 中国中铁苏布台服务区 China Railway Subutai Service Area. Then travel 155km, 1 hours 50 min to Lunch (2) 1 hour at 楼兰音乐美食 (Lóulán Yīnyuè Měishí) Loulan Music Cuisine Restaurant. Then travel 125km, 1 hours 37 min to Stop over (2) 恰普河阿吾孜村 (Qiàpǔhé Āwūzī)(Qiapuhe Awuzi Village, 新源县 (Xinyuan County) for 20 min Toilet break. Then travel 120km, 1 hours 33 min to Arrive at Nalati Yuhao Grand Hotel 那拉提御豪大酒店 (Nàlātí Yùháo Dàjiǔdiàn). No Tourist Sight Spot for the entire day, purely travel. Total traveled 555km (6 hours 20min), 8 hours (including 40 min Toilet break and 1 hour Lunch). Dinner (2) at restuarant 5 min walk from Hotel.
Altitude: ~600 to 700 meters (Ili Valley)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 28°C–32°C / Low 16°C–19°C
September: High 22°C–26°C / Low 11°C–14°C
D3：精河县 – 那拉提 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
大巴从精河县巴厘岛国际酒店出发，行驶155公里，约1小时50分钟，抵达中国中铁苏布台服务区，停留20分钟（第一次休息，上洗手间）。之后继续行驶155公里，约1小时50分钟，抵达楼兰音乐美食用午餐（第二次停留，1小时）。接着行驶125公里，约1小时37分钟，抵达恰普河阿吾孜村（新源县）停留20分钟（第二次休息，上洗手间）。然后再行驶120公里，约1小时33分钟，抵达那拉提御豪大酒店。全天无旅游景点，纯粹赶路。总行程555公里（6小时20分钟），全程约8小时（包括40分钟休息和1小时午餐）。晚餐（第二次晚餐）在距离酒店步行5分钟的餐厅用餐。 Day 3 (17/9/26) Thur JINGHE XIAN 精河县 – NALATI 那拉提
7:15am, Wake up
7:45am, Breakfast (B2) at Bali International Hotel 巴厘岛国际酒店
9am Leave Bali International Hotel 巴厘岛国际酒店and Set off to Nalati Grassland 那拉提草原
Either use G218 on the Left or use G217 on the right (use G218 on the Left, Anti-clockwise). 404km, 6 hrs 46 min
10:50am, Stop over (1) 中国中铁苏布台服务区
从精河县到中国中铁苏布台服务区，全程约 92.5 公里，通行时间约 2 小时。
12:40pm, Lunch (2) at 楼兰音乐美食 (Lóulán Yīnyuè Měishí) Loulan Music Cuisine Restaurant
1:45pm, 189Km, 3 hrs to Nalati Glassland, Use S316 - S12 - S218 - Nalati Glassland
3;17pm, Another toilet break (2) at 恰普河阿吾孜村 (Qiàpǔhé Āwūzī)(Qiapuhe Awuzi Village, 新源县 (Xinyuan County) for 20 min
3:27pm, continue journey to Nalati
5pm, Arrived at Nalati Yuhao Grand Hotel 那拉提御豪大酒店 (Nàlātí Yùháo Dàjiǔdiàn)
5:10pm, Check in to Room 8309 and rest
7pm, Dinner (2) at Restaurant 5 min walk from hotel
8:30pm, Back to Hotel and restD4: YINING – KUYTUN (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, visit the amazing landscape of Dushanzi Grand Canyon in Xinjiang
. The Dushanzi Grand Canyon, stretching 20 km from north to south with a width ranging from 100–400 m at the bottom and 800–1000 m at the top, is a natural wonder in Karamay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region . Distance & Driving Time: ~440–450 km | ~5.5 hours at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~400 to 500 meters
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 28°C–32°C / Low 16°C–19°C
September: High 22°C–26°C / Low 11°C–14°C
D4：伊宁 – 奎屯 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
早餐后，参观新疆独山子大峡谷令人惊叹的景致。独山子大峡谷南北长20公里，谷底宽100-400米，谷顶宽800-1000米，是中国西北新疆维吾尔自治区克拉玛依市的一处自然奇观 . D5: KUYTUN – BURQIN (SH) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, travel along the Gurbantunggut Desert to the [Urho Ghost City] also known as The Windy Town, the Ghost City has become a famous area for its unique landform and the howling wind. Due to its eeriness, it is also referred to as "Ghost City". Thereafter, view the oil producing centre [Kelamayi Hundred Mile Oil Field] along the way
. Distance & Driving Time: ~400–430 km | ~5 hours at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~480 meters (Burqin)
Estimated Temperature (Desert/Basin):
June: High 30°C–35°C / Low 18°C–21°C
September: High 25°C–28°C / Low 12°C–15°C
D5：奎屯 – 布尔津 (SH) (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
早餐后，沿古尔班通古特沙漠前往[乌尔禾魔鬼城]。魔鬼城又称风城，因其独特的雅丹地貌和呼啸的狂风而闻名。由于其诡异阴森，也被称为“魔鬼城”。此后，沿途参观石油生产中心[克拉玛依百里油田]. D6: BURQIN – HEMU (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, coach to Hemu in Xinjiang – A hidden heaven and a photographer's paradise
. Hemu was ranked in the top six most beautiful ancient towns in China by the Chinese National Geography Magazine . Built 2030 m above sea level, it has the best vantage point to view the 'lake monsters' in Kanasi Lake! Continue to visit Hemu Scenic Area (includes shuttle bus ride), at the Viewing Platform enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hemu again . Next visit Hemu Bridge and Hemu Village . The main ethnic groups living in Hemu Scenic Area are Mongolian Tuvas and Kazakhs . Distance & Driving Time: ~140–160 km | ~2 hours at 80 km/h (varies due to mountain winding roads and shuttle buses)
Altitude: ~2,030 meters (Hemu Village)
Estimated Temperature (Mountain Forest):
June: High 18°C–23°C / Low 5°C–9°C
September: High 10°C–15°C / Low -2°C–4°C
D6：布尔津 – 禾木 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
D7: HEMU – KANASI – JIADENGYU (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, head to Kanasi Lake, China's only ecological site that has been awarded the title of the 'Pure Land of the World', due to its unspoiled original natural scenery
. En route, pass by and view the only lake in China that flows directly into the North Pacific Ocean, Irtysh Lake . Along the way, appreciate the amazing beauty landscape of Birch Forest, Wolong Bay, Moon Bay and Immortal Bay . Next, visit Guanyu Pavilion (includes shuttle bus ride) to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the fairy tale-like, lush greenery around Kanas Lake . Distance & Driving Time: ~70–90 km | ~1 hour at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~1,300 to 1,500 meters (higher at Guanyu Pavilion viewpoints)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 18°C–23°C / Low 5°C–9°C
September: High 10°C–15°C / Low -2°C–4°C
D7：禾木 – 喀纳斯 – 贾登峪 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
D8: JIADENGYU – BURQIN (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Visit the Kanas scenic spot for the second time
. Enjoy Kanasi Lake Boat Ride to the magnificent Sandaowan . Next, proceed to Tuwa village . In the beautiful Kanas Lake in Xinjiang, there are 1400 Tuwas . Kanas Tuwa village residents claim to be descended from Mongolians! With a long history, it was recorded in ancient literature where Sui and Tang dynasties were called "Dubo" . Distance & Driving Time: ~100–110 km | ~1 hour 15 minutes at 80 km/h
Altitude: Descending back to ~480 meters (Burqin)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 30°C–35°C / Low 18°C–21°C
September: High 25°C–28°C / Low 12°C–15°C
D8：贾登峪 – 布尔津 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
D9: BURQIN – FUYUN (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, visit The Burqin Colorful Beach [which] has a very special landform, and it is a rock formation with a red-hot fire
. It is performed in the heavens and the earth . Visit Koktokay Scenic Area (including shuttle bus), Shenzhong Mountain located in Fuyun county, Altay Region . It is a natural landscape of gorgeous canyon river, mountain forests, mineral resources, lakes and exotic seismic-fault zone; it combines geological culture, regional characteristics and ethnic customs . Distance & Driving Time: ~300 km | ~3 hours 45 minutes at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~600 to 1,000 meters (river valley and mountain terrain)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 25°C–30°C / Low 12°C–16°C
September: High 15°C–22°C / Low 2°C–8°C
D9：布尔津 – 富蕴 (早餐/午餐/晚餐)
D10: FUYUN – URUMQI (Breakfast/Lunch)
Thereafter coach to Urumqi
. Upon arrival, visit Urumqi International Bazaar, currently the world's largest bazaar . At the bazaar, you will see many ethnic costumes, handmade carpets, crafts and souvenirs . You will also see local shops, restaurants and mosques . Distance & Driving Time: ~400–420 km | ~5 hours at 80 km/h
Altitude: ~320 meters (Urumqi)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 28°C–32°C / Low 16°C–19°C
September: High 22°C–26°C / Low 11°C–14°C
D10：富蕴 – 乌鲁木齐 (早餐/午餐)
D11: URUMQI – TRANSIT CITY – SINGAPORE (B)
*Only applicable to designated afternoon flight only – Visit the Urumqi Museum (closed on Monday) and Red Mountain Park – subject to change
. Distance & Driving Time: Airport transit and flight duration apply.
Altitude: ~320 meters (Urumqi)
Estimated Temperature:
June: High 28°C–32°C / Low 16°C–19°C
September: High 22°C–26°C / Low 11°C–14°C
D11：乌鲁木齐 – 中转城市 – 新加坡 (早餐)
Remarks
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the sequence of the itinerary is subject to change with/without prior notice
. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified
. English itinerary is translated from Chinese version. If there is a difference, the Chinese itinerary will be taken as the correct version
. Xinjiang has a dry climate with high altitude in the mountains and plateau areas. Please bring moisturizers, sunscreens and corresponding medicines
. Compulsory tour: Sailimu Lake loop around lake + Urumqi Buffet Dinner = RMB600/person
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