C．7-Days Group Tour to Hanging Garden (Nalati Prairie)
* Departure every Friday
Day 1 Shanghai/Urumqi by Flight
Flight schedule will be confirmed at the time of making reservation. Upon arrival, you can go to the International Bazzar by yourself. Overnight in Urumqi.
 Urumqi Grand International Bazaar: An essential place to experience the life of the minority region, offering all kinds of ethnic food and souvenirs; dinner show is a highlights, a cast of 300 singers and dancers from Uygur, Kazak, Turkoman and Han people.
Day 2 Urumqi/Qingshuihe County by road (675KM,8 Hours) (B/L/D)
Drive around 5 hours, sightseeing on Sarim Lake, Birch Vallage & Fruit Valley. Overnight in Qingshuihe County.
Sarim Lake: It is a alpine cold water lake and the largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. It is located between the Mongolia Autonomous Prefecture and the Yili Hakhaz Autonomous Prefecture in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It covers an area of 458 square kilometers, ten times as big as the Tianshan Heavenly Lake. The lake is 2,073 meters above the sea level and is the highest and largest lake in Xinjiang.
Day 3 Qingshuihe County/Nalati by road (280KM, 3 Hours) (B/L/D)
 Today’s activities: Huoerguosi Port, Yili River Bridge. Overnight in Nalati.
Huoerguosi Port (Korgas Port) for a short tour. Huoerguosi Port is a border port between China and Kazakhstan
Day 4 Nalati/Yining by road (290KM, 3.5 Hours) (B/L/D) 
Enjoy your time in the beautiful “Nalati Prairie”. Overnight in Yining.
The Nalati Grassland is dense with grasses at that time. The Nalati Grassland is the sub-alpine meadow of the Gongnaisi Grassland which is one of the four largest grasslands of the world.
Day 5 Yining/Urumqi by road (700KM, 10 Hours) (B/L/D)
Today, you’ll take around 10 hours back to Urumqi. On the way, you have the chance to enjoy the fantastic view of Ili River and its beautiful valley. Overnight in Urumqi.
Day 6 Urumqi/Turpan/Urumqi by road (186KM,3 Hours) (B/L/D)
The total driving distance is 200 km. We'll visit Jiaohe Ancient City, Uighur Ancient Village,Karaz Well, Flaming Mounatain,Grape Valley. Overnight in Urumqi.
 Jiaohe Ruins: The Jiaohe Ruins is the place of ancient Chinese ruins found in the Yarnaz Valley, 10 km west of the city of Turpan. The city of Jiaohe was the capital of the Anterior Jushi Kingdom, concurrent with the Han Dynasty, Jin Dynasty and Southern and Northern Dynasties in China. It was finally abandoned after its destruction during an invasion by the Mongols led by Genghis Khan in the 13th century.
Karez Well: It is a loacal Turfan water system, called karez well in Turfan. It is a qanat system that has been regarded as one of the three greatest water projects of ancient China together with the Du Jiang Yan Irrigation System, and the Grand Canal.
Flaming Mountains: The Flaming Mountains are barren, eroded, red sandstone hills in the east of the city of Turfan. The mountain climate is harsh and the temperature is extremely hot in the summer, the hottest site in China.
Grape Valley: Situated in the Flaming Mountain 13 km east of Turpan, the Grape Valley is 8km long from north to south and 0.5km wide. This green paradise of 400 hektares is covered with layer upon layer of grapes.
Day 7 Urumqi/Heavenly Lake/Urumqi by road (120KM,1.5 Hours) (B/L)
Driving about 2 Hours to visit the pristine Heavenly Lake. Later afternoon, fligjt back to Shanghai(flight schedule will be guaranteed at the time of making reservation).
 Heavenly Lake: Nestling high in the magnificent Tianshan Mountains; on clear days, the snow-capped peaks glistens in the sun and finely contrasts with blue lake water and steep forested hills.
B – Breafast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner
Price: in RMB for each person, based on 2 persons sharing one room
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2-4 Persons |
5-8 Persons |
9-15 Persons |
Supplement |
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4-Star Hotel |
6980 |
5380 |
5450 |
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5-Star Hotel |
7980 |
6380 |
6550 |
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Price Inclusive:
-Round Trip Air Fare between Shanghai and Urumqi on economy class
-English-speaking guide and air-conditioned van service
-Accommodation with standard twin beds room
-First entrance fee
-Meals as mentioned(standard meals for tour groups)
-Travel Insurance
-3 Stores for shopping
Price Exclusive:
Meals/Tours not mentioned above, Tips and other personal expense
Please note the fare listed above is only to be used for a reference, and maybe subject to change during high and low seasons.
Slef-paid Items:
Urumqi: Dancing&Singing Party in Erdaoqiao RMB198~238/p
Sarim Lake: Environment-protected car along Sarim Lake RMB160/p
Huoerguosi Port: National Gate RMB30/p, Kazak’s Campfire Party RMB80/p
Nalati Glassland: Environment-protected car RMB50/p, Horse-Riding RMB50/hour/p
Heaven Lake: Cable car & Environment-protected car in Heavenly Lake RMB35/p, Cruising RMB35/p
Enquires and Reservation:
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