Kunlun Express • 14-Day Luxury Deep Tour of North & South Xinjiang
Kunlun Express • 14-Day Luxury Deep Tour of North & South Xinjiang
Itinerary Overview & Full Cost Breakdown
I. 14-Day Itinerary: Scenic Beauty Across the Tianshan Mountains
Arrive in Urumqi from your city. Private transfer to a 5-star hotel. Free time to adjust to the high‑altitude climate.
Highlights: Visit Grand Bazaar Night Market to experience Western Region charm.
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Urumqi → Turpan. Visit Flaming Mountain, Karez Irrigation System, Grape Valley. Enjoy fruit feast and song & dance buffet.
Transport: Overnight soft-sleeper tourist train, departs evening, arrives morning.
Turpan → Kuqa. Explore Heavenly Mystic Grand Canyon (Danxia landform), Rezhen Ancient Street (colorful folk houses), enjoy Qiuci Music & Dance (intangible cultural heritage show).
Accommodation: 4-diamond hotel in Kuqa.
Kuqa → Kashgar. Visit White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake (reflection of Muztagh Ata), then drive to Taxkorgan (Pamir Plateau).
Tip: Altitude increases along the way; take precautions against altitude sickness.
Visit Golden Grassland Wetland, Stone City (Ancient Silk Road ruin), Panlong Ancient Road. Visit a Tajik family, taste hand pilaf and listen to eagle flute performance.
Experience: Wear ethnic costumes for photos.
Explore Kashgar Ancient City (Opening Ceremony, century-old teahouse), Id Kah Mosque, and Hotan Jade Exhibition Hall.
Food: Night market – roast pigeon, pot meat.
Kashgar → Korla. Visit Lop Nur People Village (desert, lake, and poplar forest). Experience camel riding and sandboarding.
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Korla.
Korla → Yining. Tour Nalati Sky Grassland (snow mountains, forests, grasslands). Experience Kazakh culture: horse riding, milking.
Tip: Large temperature difference; prepare a coat.
Enjoy virgin spruce forest (“natural oxygen bar”), walk along Liuxing Street (Russian style), Huiyuan Ancient City (General’s Office). Visit Lavender Manor (bloom June–July).
Accommodation: 4-diamond hotel in Yining
Yining → Sayram Lake. Sail by boat, self-drive around the lake (360° view), visit the popular S-curve highway.
Food: Cold-water fish feast (whitefish sashimi, grilled fish).
Sayram Lake → Beitun → Kanas. Visit the Three Bays: Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay. Visit a Tuvan family and listen to the Choor instrument.
Accommodation: Hotel inside Kanas Scenic Area; stargaze at night.
Kanas → Hemu. Overlook the panorama via cableway, cross the popular Ahe Highway. Enjoy cold-water fish feast.
Accommodation: Unique wooden house in Hemu.
Hemu → Beitun → Urumqi. Visit Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, shop at International Grand Bazaar, enjoy medicinal health hot pot.
Tip: Buy dried fruits and handicrafts as souvenirs.
Private transfer to airport / train station. The 14-day luxury journey concludes.
II. What’s Included • All-Inclusive Package
- Train: Full‑journey soft sleeper tickets:
Turpan–Kuqa–Kashgar–Korla–Yining–Beitun–Urumqi
(private bathroom, double bed cabin)
- Bus: 2+1 luxury tourist coach at each destination.
- 3 nights: 5-star hotels (Hilton Urumqi, Yonghui Korla, etc.)
- 3 nights: 4-diamond hotels (Chiniwak Kashgar, Tianyuan Yining, etc.)
- 1 night: Unique wooden house in Hemu.
13 breakfasts + 22 dinners (50–100 RMB/pax per meal)
Including 7 featured feasts:
Yaochi Imperial Banquet, Cold‑Water Fish Feast, Medicinal Hot Pot, etc.
Local specialties: whitefish, roast pigeon, hand pilaf, roast buns, etc.
All first-entry tickets + designated shuttle buses included
(Kanas shuttle, Sayram Lake circular bus, etc.)
- Professional Chinese-speaking tour guide
(driver serves as escort for groups under 10 people)
- 24-hour free airport/train station pick-up & drop-off
- No forced shopping arranged by travel agency
- Free travel accident insurance (ages 3–75)
- Complimentary amenities: eco-toothbrush, seasonal fruit, mineral water
III. Why Choose the Kunlun Express?
✅ Full coverage: 14 days of iconic North & South Xinjiang scenery – mountains, grasslands, deserts, lakes, ancient cities.
✅ Luxury experience: 5-star hotels + unique cabins, featured meals + cultural experiences.
✅ Pure tour: No shopping pressure, focus on scenery and culture.
Guo Jing 181 3962 2229
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14 days to unlock Xinjiang’s breathtaking landscapes and diverse cultures – a luxury feast for your eyes and taste buds.
