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Northern Xinjiang Signature Escape

10 days · A journey to shape around your time

A 10-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.

MPV + Intra-Xinjiang Flights + High-Speed Rail · all year

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Less Road. More Xinjiang.

Your journey, in five answers.

Who is this journey for?

Couples, families and small groups drawn to lakes, forest villages and grasslands, with private transport and selected overnight bases.

Why is this route different?

Rail to Bole and a Yining–Altay flight create two scenery chapters. The final Altay–Urumqi section is a long road transfer.

How do we make the most of your time?

TIME AT A GLANCE

Kanas · Days 7–8

On the road
Private vehicle transfersDriving hours confirmed for your dates
In the destination
Lake visit + free time next dayTime to explore
Overnight
Kanas wooden cabinStay in Kanas

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

Connections on this route
Rail connectionDay 2 · Urumqi to Bole – Sayram Lake
Flight connectionDay 5 · Yining to Altay by air

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?

  • Sayram Lake East Gate hotel
  • Yining hotel base
  • Hemu wooden cabin
  • Kanas wooden cabin

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

What does a day actually feel like?

Day 7 Hemu to Kanas

Free exploration in Hemu village; business van to Kanas scenic area; visit Kanas Three Bays and Kanas Lake; stay in wooden cabin in Kanas

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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 at airport; check in to 4-diamond hotel in Urumqi

Day 2Urumqi to Bole – Sayram Lake

Business van transfer to high-speed rail station; take high-speed rail to Bole; private van pick-up then proceed to Sayram Lake; VIP lakeside route tour; stay at 4-diamond hotel near east gate of Sayram Lake

Day 3Sayram Lake to Yining

Business van departs from Sayram Lake for continued lakeside tour, then heads to Yining city; check in to 4-diamond hotel in Yining

Day 4Yining to Kul Durning or Narati

Business van to Kul Durning or Narati scenic area with VIP entry access; enjoy snow-capped spruce forest views; return to Yining and stay at 4-diamond hotel

Day 5Yining to Altay by air

Free morning in Yining; private van transfer to airport; flight to Altay; private pick-up and check in to 4-diamond hotel in Altay city

Day 6Altay to Hemu

Business van departs for Hemu scenic area; check in to traditional wooden cabin in Hemu

Day 7Hemu to Kanas

Free exploration in Hemu village; business van to Kanas scenic area; visit Kanas Three Bays and Kanas Lake; stay in wooden cabin in Kanas

Day 8Kanas to Altay

Free time in Kanas village; business van returns to Altay city; check in to 4-diamond hotel in Altay

Day 9Altay to Urumqi by road

Business van departs Altay for a long-distance drive along the northern Silk Road to Urumqi; check in to 4-diamond hotel in Urumqi upon arrival

Day 10Departure from Urumqi

Private business van transfer to Urumqi airport per flight schedule; end of services

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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