2026 4 Day Urumqi Short Trip to Shanshan Kumutage Desert and Flaming Mountains Business Small Group Tour Quote Online Booking Recommended Itinerary Price

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.

Star Recommendation✨:2026 4-Day Business Tour from Urumqi | In-Depth Experience of Kumutage Desert × Flaming Mountains
I. Core Highlights of the Itinerary: A Double Feast of Natural Wonders and Cultural Experiences
[Kumutage Desert]🏜️
As one of the few deserts in the world that is in ‘zero-distance contact with a city,’ Kumutage Desert is renowned for its golden sand dunes, starry sky campsites, and extreme sports. The opening hours in summer 2026 are from 10:00 to 21:00 (last admission at 19:00). Visitors can experience:
Desert Off-Road Surfing:Professional drivers navigate four-wheel-drive vehicles across sand dunes, offering the thrill of weightlessness and plunging;
Starry Sky Camping:Stay in desert tents and observe the Milky Way with professional telescopes at night;
Sand Therapy Experience:Use the 70°C high-temperature sand layers to relieve rheumatism pain (advance reservation required).
[Flaming Mountains]🌋
The inspiration for the ‘Three Borrowings of the Banana Leaf Fan’ in Journey to the West, the Flaming Mountains are open from 08:00 to 21:00 in summer 2026. Key attractions include:
Surface Temperature Challenge:The surface temperature can reach 70°C at noon in summer, with a special ‘thermometer photo spot’ set up in the scenic area;
Geological Wonders:The reddish-brown mountains resemble burning flames under the sunlight, creating a ‘fire and ice’ landscape when paired with the snow-capped Tianshan Mountains in the north;
Cultural Exhibition Hall:Recreate classic scenes from Journey to the West through 3D projections and display the history of sand control among various ethnic groups.
[Cultural Integration]🏯

Star Recommendation✨: 2026 4-Day Business Tour from Urumqi | In-Depth Experience of Kumutage Desert × Flaming MountainsThe itinerary connects three World Heritage Sites in Turpan:
Jiaohe Ancient City:The largest and best-preserved earthen architecture city in existence;
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves:A treasure of Buddhist art from the Kingdom of Gaochang;
Karez Well Park:Explore the operational principles of the underground water conservancy project on-site.
II. 2026 Reference Itinerary (4 Days, 3 Nights)
[Day 1:Urumqi →]
08:30 Gather at Urumqi High-Speed Rail Station and take a bullet train to the North Station (1.5-hour journey);
12:00 Lunch in the county town, recommended to try ‘Secret Grill’ for red willow-skewered meat;
14:30 Initial exploration of Kumutage Desert:
Take an electric cart to the core area and experience sandboarding and camel riding;
18:00 Desert sunset photography:Professional photographers guide you in capturing silhouette masterpieces;
20:00 Desert starry sky dinner:Bonfire party + song and dance performances by various ethnic groups.
[Day 2:In-Depth Desert Experience]

I. Core Highlights of the Itinerary: A Double Feast of Natural Wonders and Cultural Experiences06:30 Desert sunrise yoga:Practice with an instructor at the top of a sand dune;
09:00 Extreme Sports Day:
Desert go-karting (self-paid, 150 yuan/person);
Helicopter aerial view (self-paid, 800 yuan/person, advance reservation required);
14:00 Return to the county town for lunch and experience mulberry paper making;
17:00 Head to the Flaming Mountains scenic area and photograph the giant ‘Golden Cudgel’ thermometer;
20:30 Check into a characteristic homestay near the scenic area and taste seedless white grapes.
[Day 3:Cultural Exploration Day]
09:00 Guided tour of Jiaohe Ancient City:Equipped with AR glasses to restore the original appearance of the ancient city;
12:00 Lunch at Karez Well Park:Try ‘farmhouse fun under the grape trellis’;
14:30 Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves:Professional guides interpret the mural codes;
17:00 Free time in Mazha Village:Photograph yellow clay dwellings and purchase handmade embroidery.
[Day 4:Return to Urumqi]
09:00 Hike in the Turpan Depression Grand Canyon:A 2-kilometer light hiking trail;

[Kumutage Desert]🏜️12:00 Return by bullet train from the North Station;
14:00 Arrive in Urumqi and conclude the itinerary.
III. Pricing System and Group Schedule Instructions
[Basic Quotation]💵
Adults:Starting from 3,980 yuan/person (including bullet train tickets, accommodation, admission tickets, 3 lunches, and 3 breakfasts);
Children (under 1.2 meters, not occupying a bed):2,580 yuan/person;
：1,000 yuan/person (for single travelers, efforts will be made to arrange room-sharing).
[Fees Included]📋
Transportation:Second-class seats on the bullet train from Urumqi and back, local air-conditioned tour buses;
Accommodation:2 nights in a four-star hotel in the county town + 1 night in a desert characteristic homestay;
Admission Tickets:First admission tickets to Kumutage Desert, Flaming Mountains, Jiaohe Ancient City, etc.;
Meals:3 lunches (80 yuan/person per meal) + 3 breakfasts;
Services:Professional tour guide + desert staff accompanying throughout the journey.

As one of the few deserts in the world that is in ‘zero-distance contact with a city,’ Kumutage Desert is renowned for its golden sand dunes, starry sky campsites, and extreme sports. The opening hours in summer 2026 are from 10:00 to 21:00 (last admission at 19:00). Visitors can experience:[Self-Paid Items]🚨
Desert Off-Road Surfing:280 yuan/person;
Helicopter Sightseeing:800 yuan/person;
Special Experiences:Sand therapy 150 yuan/person, mulberry paper making 80 yuan/person.
[Group Schedule Instructions]⏰
Departures every Tuesday and Friday, with a minimum of 10 people to form a group;
July-August is the peak season, and it is recommended to make reservations 15 days in advance;
Prices may fluctuate with changes in fuel costs and are subject to confirmation in the contract.
IV. Reservation and Consultation Process
[Reservation Method]📞
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details.
[Service Commitments]🤝
No shopping stops or hidden fees will be arranged throughout the journey;

Desert Off-Road Surfing: Professional drivers navigate four-wheel-drive vehicles across sand dunes, offering the thrill of weightlessness and plunging; Complimentary travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 yuan/person);
Reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made upon mutual agreement;
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
V. Pre-Trip Recommended Checklist
Documents:Original valid identification documents (children need household registration books);
Clothing:Sun protection clothing, sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats, quick-drying clothes and pants, thin down jackets (large temperature difference between day and night);
Medications:Huoxiang Zhengqi water, motion sickness pills, band-aids;
Electronic Devices:Spare camera batteries, high-capacity power banks;
Others:High-SPF sunscreen, moisturizing face masks, collapsible water bottles.
VI. Special Reminders
The temperature difference between day and night is large in desert areas. In July, sun protection clothing is needed during the day, and a jacket is required at night;
There are no sunshade facilities in the Flaming Mountains scenic area, and it is recommended to enter after 16:00;
The ground is slippery in Karez Well Park, and non-slip shoes are required;
In case of extreme weather such as sandstorms, desert activities will be moved indoors.
(This information was updated on July 26, 2026. Prices and availability are subject to confirmation in the contract. For details, please consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.)

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.