14D SILK ROAD ESSENCE + NORTH XINJIANG

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your transit flight to the capital city of Gansu – Lanzhou.

After breakfast, visit the Waterwheel Park, Mother of Yellow River Sculptures and Yellow River Bridge.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Lanzhou Ramen Flavor

After breakfast, coach to Wuwei. Visit the Eastern Han Lei Tai Tomb which got its name from the temple of Thunder God. Proceed to Zhangye and visit the Great Buddhist Temple, the largest architectural relic in Gansu Province of the Western Xia (1038-1227) period. China’s largest reclining Buddha is well preserved in this temple.

Breakfast / Lunch SaoTaoChe Flavor / Dinner Ganzhou Pork Ribs

After breakfast, visit the famous Zhangye National Geopark (Rainbow Mountains). The Rainbow Mountains of China within the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park are a geological wonder of the world, with strange and beautiful shapes, the perfect showcase of the Danxia Landform. Next, coach on to Jiuquan to visit Jiuquan Park where you can try out their famous Luminous Cup.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Steamer Chicken Flavor

After breakfast, coach to Jiayuguan, visit Jiayuguan Tower, an extended part of the Jiayuguan Pass and was once an important component in the military defense system. Coach to Dunhuang and visit Mingsha Mountain, an enormous mountain composed of numerous soft sand dunes. You can hear whistling and even thunderous sounds made by moving sand. Visit the Crescent Moon Spring, an oasis named for its crescent-shaped pond. Here, try Camel Riding.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Snow Mountain Camel Palm

Dunhuang is an oasis in the Gobi Desert and was a communication hub on the Silk Route and an important center for trade and cultural exchange between China and the Western countries. Visit the Mogao Grottoes(digital cinema included), also known as“1000 Buddha Cave”. It is one of the four famous grottoes in China and houses the largest and best-preserved Buddhist arts in the world. Thereafter, take a High-speed train to Turpan.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Roasted Lamb

After breakfast, tour the Flaming Mountains, the hottest place in the country. Then, visit the Jiaohe Ruins and see what's left of the world's 'largest, oldest, and best-preserved city of raw-earth buildings'. This big ancient city was dug out from Turpan's yellow desert siltstone. Next visit Putaogou (Grape Valley), famous for its widely planted grapes. Visit Karez,, then drive to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang.

Breakfast / Lunch Chicken Flavor / Dinner Squirrel Fish Flavor

Visit Mt. Tianshan and enjoy a boat ride on Tianchi Lake,  the Heavenly Lake. View Mt Tianshan, the Heavenly Mountain. The lake’s green waters mirror the surrounding peaks of the mountain, presenting a breathtaking scene. Coach to Kuitun.

Breakfast / Snow Lotus Stewed Chicken / Dinner

In the morning, visit Urho Devil City (including mini train ride). Also known as the Urho Windy City, on this barren Gobi, there are rugged and interlaced earth mounds which look very much like the deserted ancient castle. Upon entering the Windy city, visitors will get an eyeful of different weird earth hummocks. Next you can view 【Kelamayi Hundren Oil Field】on the way. Heading to Buerjin to visit 【Colorful Beach】; china's only one of the rivers into the Arctic Ocean – Irtysh wear it over. South Bank oasis, desert, blue sky, the North Shore is a colourful mudstone, sandstone and gravel composed of strange rocks, rocksis a Yardang landform.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Cold Water Fish Flavour

After breakfast, transfer to【Kanasi Scenic Area-include shuttle bus】【Kanasi Lake】, which means "beautiful, rich and mysterious" in Mongolian, can be found in the deep forests and mountains of Altai, covering an area of 44.78 square km and is 10 times bigger than Tianchi on Bogda Mountain. The reflections of the surrounding snow-capped, tree covered mountains can be seen inverted on the lake water. Along the way you can enjoy the scenery of 【Birch forest】,【Wolong Bay】,【Moon bay】,【Immortal bay】. Ascend to 【Guanyu Pavilion】, built 2030 meters above sea level. Supposedly, it has the best vantage point to view the ‘lake monster's in Kanasi Lake!

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After a good rest and breakfast, coach to 【Hemu Scenic Area】(including shuttle bus)in Xinjiang- A hidden heaven and a photographer’s paradise. Hemu was ranked in the top six most beautiful ancient towns in China by the Chinese National Geography Magazine. Enjoy the beautiful snow mountain, icy lake and grassland. . Proceed to the 【Observation Deck】to enjoy a bird's eye view of the fairy tale-like,lush greenery around Kanas Lake. Built 2030 meters above sea level, it has the best vantage point to view the ‘lake monsters’ in Kanasi Lake!

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Tuva Flavor

Hemu is total settlement in the early morning fog shrouded, like fairyland, boarded the observation platform again to enjoy the beauty of Hemu's morning mist. Thereafter, coach to Buerjin .

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Head for Urumqi passing through the S21 Desert Expressway. The S21 Altay-Urumqi highway is located in northern Xinjiang and is the first desert expressway in China with a total length of about 340 km. The distance is reduced by more than 200 km compared with the previous east and west lines around the desert basin and it goes deep into the heart of the Gobi desert. Colorful landscape is varied on the way. The Gila Canyon, and a thriving agricultural park. Upon arrival , visit the【Urumqi International Bazaar】, currently the world’s largest bazaar. At the bazaar, you will see many ethnic costumes, handmade carpets, crafts and souvenirs. You will also see local Uyghurs shops, restaurants and mosques. In the evening, enjoy the Dancing Show at your own expense.

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