Xinjiang 新疆 15 Sep to 27 Sep 2026

Northern Xinjiang Tour 新疆

15 Sep to 27 Sep 2026

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2026-CNUB11 | SA TOURS

11D North Xinjiang Tour

TOUR CODE: CNUB11

Kanasi / Hemu / Narati / Koktokay / Dushanzi Grand Canyon

喀纳斯 / 禾木 / 那拉提 / 可可托海 / 独山子大峡谷

(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

• Yili River 伊犁河

• Dushanzi Grand Canyon 独山子大峡谷 (Day 4)

• 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 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) 早餐后，乘大巴前往新疆禾木——一个隐藏的天堂和摄影师的天堂。禾木被《中国国家地理》杂志评为中国最美六大古镇之一。海拔2030米，是观赏喀纳斯湖“湖怪”的最佳观景台！接着参观禾木景区（含区间车），在观景台再次欣赏禾木的美丽风光。随后参观禾木桥和禾木村。生活在禾木景区的主要是蒙古族图瓦人和哈萨克族

• 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) 早餐后，前往喀纳斯湖。由于其原始自然的生态风光，这里是中国唯一荣获“人类净土”称号的生态景区。途中经过并远眺中国唯一一条直接注入北冰洋的河流——额尔齐斯河。沿途欣赏白桦林、卧龙湾、月亮湾、神仙湾的迷人风光。随后，参观观鱼亭（含区间车），俯瞰喀纳斯湖周围童话般郁郁葱葱的绿色风光

• 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) 第二次游览喀纳斯景区。乘船游览喀纳斯湖，欣赏壮丽的三道湾。接着前往图瓦村。在美丽的新疆喀纳斯湖畔，生活着1400名图瓦人。喀纳斯图瓦村居民自称是成吉思汗蒙古人的后裔！历史悠久，在古代文献中，隋唐时期被称为“都播”

• 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) 早餐后，参观具有非常特殊地貌的布尔津五彩滩，这里是炽热如火的岩层地貌，展现了大自然的鬼斧神工。参观位于阿勒泰地区富蕴县的可可托海景区（含区间车）和神钟山。这里是集峡谷河流、山地森林、矿产资源、湖泊和奇异地震断裂带于一体的自然景观，融合了地质文化、地域特色和民俗风情

• 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) 随后乘大巴前往乌鲁木齐。抵达后，参观目前世界最大的大巴扎——乌鲁木齐国际大巴扎。在大巴扎里，您将看到许多民族服饰、手工地毯、手工艺品和纪念品，还会看到当地的商店、餐馆和清真寺

• 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) *仅适用于指定的下午航班——参观乌鲁木齐博物馆（周一闭馆）和红山公园——行程可能会有所调整

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.

Contact Information (SA Tours 中美旅游机构)

• Address: #04-62, 1 Park Road, People's Park Complex

• Website: www.satours.com / satours.sg

• WhatsApp: 8138 8538

• General Enquiry: 6535 2611 / 6535 8911