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Best of Xinjiang 18 Days: Urumqi, Kanas, Yili, Kuqa, Hotian, Kashgar etc.

18 days
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Start and end in Urumqi
4.7
15 traveler reviews
  • Vast grassland with snow-capped mountains in the background.
  • Turquoise lake with autumn-colored trees and hills in the background.
  • Vast grassland with mountains in the background under a blue sky.
  • River flowing through a forest with dense trees.
  • Scenic river winding through a forested landscape.
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  • Building with colorful fabric decorations and columns.
  • Historic building with green and blue dome and minarets.
  • Historic tower and building with unique brick architecture.
  • Colorful horse carriage on a street with traditional buildings.
  • Wall with multiple decorative signs and paintings.
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Explore the stunning Kanas Lake
  • Visit the ancient Hemu Village
  • Discover the Urho Ghost City
  • Tour the historic Kizil Grottoes
  • Experience the Karakul Lake beauty

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Urumqi Arrival Transfer
  2. Day 2 Urumqi to Kanas by air
  3. Day 3 Kanas to Buerjin
  4. Day 4 Buerjin to Jinghe by car
  5. Day 5 Jinghe to Yining by car, visit Sayram Lake
  6. Day 6 Yining to Narati Grassland by car
  7. Day 7 Narati to Kuqa via southern Duku highway
  8. Day 8 Kuqa Exploration
  9. Day 9 Kuqa - Alar
  10. Day 10 Alar to Hotian by car through Taklamakan Desert
  11. Day 11 Hotian to Kashgar by car
  12. Day 12 Kashgar to Tashkurgan, visit Karakul Lake en route
  13. Day 13 Tashkurgan back to Kashgar
  14. Day 14 Kashgar explore, then fly to Urumqi
  15. Day 15 Urumqi to Tianchi, then drive to Turpan
  16. Day 16 Explore Turpan
  17. Day 17 Turpan to Urumqi by car, visit Erdaoqiao Bazaar
  18. Day 18 Departure from Urumqi, tour ends
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Number of tours

150

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18 to 80 years old

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9 hours

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  • EUSTACE
    · October 1st, 2025
    The trips was what I went for and got. The ships staff were great and tried to make me comfortable especially Cathy, the ship's officer who bought me the daily cruise guide and took me through it. Although I spoke little to no Chinese only using my translator she spoke to me in English and helped me with everything I needed.
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  • James
    · July 8th, 2025
    My wife and I were generally pleased with the total experience. There were a few hiccups but our main contact, Ben, was fast to respond to us. He was our lifeline!
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  • Winfried
    · June 20th, 2025
    Unfortunately one day less on the river than stated when booking. Good facilities; spacious, clean cabin. Spacious upper deck. Very good organization of the interesting excursions. The trip through the three gorges was really great, although the constant soundtrack from the commentator, who spoke only mediocre English, would have been dispensable. The food was varied and of excellent quality. Overall very good price/performance ratio
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