Tianshan to Altay Wilderness | 12-Day Journey

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Tianshan to Altay Wilderness

12 days · A journey to shape around your time

A 12-day starting route through Northern Xinjiang. Shape the connections, stays and daily rhythm around your group.

Make this journey your own. We’ll confirm your stays, access and inclusions for your dates before you book.

RV + MPV + Intra-Xinjiang Flights · may to october

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Less Road. More Xinjiang.

Your journey, in five answers.

Who is this journey for?

Couples, families and friends who want a driver-led RV experience. Discuss passenger seating, beds and camp facilities for your group.

Why is this route different?

An Ili RV chapter flows into northern cabin stays via Yining–Altay; fly back to Urumqi after Hemu.

How do we make the most of your time?

TIME AT A GLANCE

Sayram Lake · Days 5–6

On the road
RV arrival & returnDriving hours confirmed for your dates
In the destination
Sunset + next morningTime to explore
Overnight
Sayram Lake campLakeside camp

See how these days balance travel and exploring. Timing varies with the season, traffic and opening hours.

Connections on this route
Flight connectionDay 7 · Yining to Altay by Flight – Burqin Free Time
Flight connectionDay 11 · Altay to Urumqi by Flight – Free Time in Urumqi

Your journey includes private transfers and local touring. We’ll help you plan each travel day, including station or airport connections and stops.

Where do you sleep?

  • Nalati River Valley RV Camp
  • Sayram Lake camp
  • Kanas wooden cabin
  • Hemu wooden cabin

Your proposal will name your hotel or camp and outline its facilities.

What does a day actually feel like?

Day 5 · Guozigou Bridge – Sayram Lake VIP Lakeside Tour – Camping by the Lake

Depart from Yining by RV, pass Guozigou Bridge, then enjoy VIP private lakeside tour at Sayram Lake including Swan Bay and other scenic spots, with sunset and stargazing in the evening, staying overnight at lakeside camp.

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Your route, day by day

Tap a day for the details. Hotels, access and inclusions are confirmed for your dates.

Day 1Arrival in Urumqi

Private business van pick-up from airport and transfer to 4-diamond hotel in Urumqi.

Day 2Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan

Visit the Heavenly Lake of Tianshan scenic area, then return to Urumqi and stay at 4-diamond hotel.

Day 3Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Duku Highway – Narat Valley Grassland RV Camp

Take RV via Dushanzi Grand Canyon and Duku Highway, enter Narat Grassland through VIP access, spend the night RV camping at the valley grassland camp with sunset and stargazing.

Day 4Narat Sky Grassland – Yining

Enjoy early morning sunrise, take RV via VIP access to Narat Sky Grassland for sightseeing, then head to Yining in the afternoon and check into 4-diamond hotel.

Day 5Guozigou Bridge – Sayram Lake VIP Lakeside Tour – Camping by the Lake

Depart from Yining by RV, pass Guozigou Bridge, then enjoy VIP private lakeside tour at Sayram Lake including Swan Bay and other scenic spots, with sunset and stargazing in the evening, staying overnight at lakeside camp.

Day 6Sayram Lake Morning Views – Yining

Enjoy the golden sunrise and morning views, continue VIP private lakeside tour visiting Songshutou and Kelè Yongzhu, then return to Yining in the afternoon and stay at 4-diamond hotel.

Day 7Yining to Altay by Flight – Burqin Free Time

Private van transfer to airport, fly from Yining to Altay, then transfer to Burqin and check into 4-diamond hotel with free time for leisure activities.

Day 8Rainbow Beach – Kanas Lake – Kanas Wooden Cabin

Visit Rainbow Beach scenic area, then head to Kanas scenic area and transfer to public shuttle bus, check into Kanas wooden cabin and explore Kanas Lake.

Day 9Kanas Three Bays – Hemu Village Wooden Cabin

Take scenic shuttle bus to visit Kanas Three Bays, then transfer to business van to Hemu Village, and take another scenic shuttle bus into the village, staying overnight at Hemu wooden cabin.

Day 10Hemu Sunrise – Ahe Highway – Altay

Enjoy sunrise in Hemu early morning, depart at noon along Ahe Highway back to Altay and check into 4-diamond hotel.

Day 11Altay to Urumqi by Flight – Free Time in Urumqi

Private van to airport, fly from Altay to Urumqi, then private transfer to 4-diamond hotel with free time for self-guided city activities in the afternoon.

Day 12Urumqi Departure

Private business van transfer to airport based on flight schedule, end of tour.

Get to know your journey.

A route around your time

Tell us about your Xinjiang trip.

Your dates. Your companions. The places you want to stay. We’ll suggest how to connect them.

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