North Xinjiang 12D11N

• After breakfast, we will drive to Fuyun via Flaming Mountain. The rolling hills here are all red, all formed by wind erosion. Every morning and evening, under the reflection of the rising and setting sun, the mountain seems to be burning, hence the name Flaming Mountain.
• Then we will pass through the Karamay Ungulate Nature Reserve, which is a nationally protected rare species, including Mongolian wild donkeys, Przewalski's horses, goitered gazelles, gazelles, etc. The Mongolian wild donkeys have grown to more than 700, and the goitered gazelles have grown to more than 10,000.
• Overnight at ACE Hotel or similar.

• In the morning, visit the Koktokay National Geopark, which is the most spectacular, amazing and best-preserved earthquake fault zone relic in the world and is known as the "Geological Museum".
• Cacao Sullivian Lake is also known as Wild Duck Lake. It has the exquisite beauty of West Lake and the reed maze of Baiyangdian Lake. It is a beautiful water town with "sand gulls flying and fish swimming in the shallows".
• Ilaymu Lake ~ commonly known as HaiZiKou, which means "vortex" in Mongolian. It is a fault depression formed on the Karaxenger earthquake fault zone and is known as the "Blue River Bay".
• Then drive to Burqin. Overnight at Shangshi Hotel or similar.

• In the morning, we will go to Horm Tuva Village and take the shuttle bus to enter. It is comparable to the Yosemite National Park in the United States and the Swiss Alps National Park. It is even more quiet and simple. It is surrounded by mountains. At the foot of the mountain is the Siberian Taiga forest composed of precious trees such as spruce, fir, and red pine. It is vast and magnificent. After the tour, we will go to Jiadengyu.
• Overnight at Brich Forest Hotel or similar.

• Today we will drive to Kanas Comprehensive National Landscape Reserve and take a shuttle bus to visit the Irtysh River, the only river in China that flows into the Arctic Ocean. It is 2,969 kilometers long and passes through Dragon Bay, Moon Bay and Sanctuary Cove.
• Along the way, you can see the majestic and beautiful "Golden Mountain" - Altai Mountain, the "Silver Water" - Irtysh River (the only river flowing into China), the lush grass and water, herds of cattle and sheep, and Kazakh yurts dotted like stars on the boundless grassland. The scenery is picturesque and beautiful.
• Then drive to Kanas Lake, located in Burqin County. Kanas is Mongolian, meaning lake in the canyon. It is a high mountain lake in deep
mountains and dense forests.
• After entering Kanas Scenic Area, take an eco-friendly car to the Fish Viewing Pavilion, overlooking the panoramic view of Kanas Lake.
Standing in the pavilion, you will feel like you are ascending to heaven. The wind from the mountain lake will certainly be refreshing,
giving you a different feeling.
• Overnight at Brich Forest Hotel or similar.

• Drive back to Burqin and visit the Altai Mountains again - this is the only distribution area of southern Siberian flora and fauna in China, with Siberian larch, red pine, spruce, fir and other precious tree species and numerous birch forests, as well as various rare birds and animals.
• Colorful Beach ~ One of the “100 Magical Scenic Spots of Northwest China”, the different minerals contained in the rocks create various colors.
• Wurhe Ghost City is located 3 km southeast of Wuerle Township, Karamay City. There is a unique wind erosion landform named Wind City. For millions of years, due to wind and rain erosion, the ground has formed exposed stone layers of varying depths and carved into strange shapes. The inner city is located at the wind outlet and is windy all year round. Whenever a strong wind comes, yellow sand covers the sky, and the strong wind swirls in the Wind City, whistling like ghosts, so people are used to calling it the "Devil City".
• On the way, we visited the oil field operation area known as the dry oil well. The machinery was constantly operating, moving and shaking.
The scene was spectacular and interesting.
• Overnight at Haitang Hotel or similar.

• This morning, we went to see the Dushanzi Grand Canyon. It is located in Dushanzi District, Karamay City, Xinjiang, 28 kilometers south of the urban area. There is a footpath for vehicles to drive to it. It is a natural and primitive tourist resource. The valley bottom of the scenic area is 100-400 meters wide, the valley shoulder is 800-1000 meters wide, and the height from the valley bottom to the valley shoulder can reach 200 meters. The altitude is 1070 meters. It belongs to the canyon landform.
• After the tour, drive to Jinghe. Overnight at Jinghe Ying Hotel or similar.

• Today we visited the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang - Sayram Lake, which is known as the most beautiful pearl in Asia..
• The scenery here is breathtaking. The blue lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The yellow wild chrysanthemums on the prairie are like a woven carpet. Shepherds are grazing leisurely in the distance. All of this is like an oil painting presented in front of you.
• Then drive to Yining City, the capital of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, an important economic, political and transportation center, and a place where many ethnic groups live.
• Overnight at Meijing Hotel or similar.

• Go to Nalati Grassland. Look over the Lavender Fields along the way. (May-July).
• Nalati Grassland is also known as Gongnaisi Grassland, which means green valley in Mongolian. It means Baiyangpo in Kazakh. It is located in the east of Narat Town, Xinyuan County, Yili Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is a mid-mountain grassland developed on the ancient diluvial layer in the third century on the northern slope of Narat Mountain. Narat Grassland is one of the four major grasslands in the world, and has been a group of single pastures since ancient times.
• Overnight at Wanlin Hotel or similar.

• Today we will drive back to Yining via Gongnaisi River.
• We went to Six Star Street, an Ancient Block in Yining City, Yili Prefecture, Xinjiang, which is a city in the south of the Yangtze River outside the Great Wall of China. The block is circular in plan, with six main roads radiating outward from the center, dividing the block into six fan-shaped areas. The center is public buildings such as schools, shops, and mosques; the periphery is the residential area, forming a unique residential model. It is also a large-scale original ecological cultural scenic spot that reflects the folk customs of Yili Uyghur. It is the image window of Yining and a national 3A-level tourist attraction. When you come here, you can experience the rich "taste of Xinjiang" in eating, traveling, traveling, shopping, and entertainment. Arrange for everyone to Taste The Popular Ice Cream.
• Overnight at Wanlin Hotel or similar.

• After breakfast, take the train back to Urumuqi.
• Visit Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, the largest bazaar in the world. In Uyghur, it means market or farmers' market. It is a building integrating Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic trade, entertainment and catering.
• Overnight at Hantang Hotel or similar.

• Free at own leisure till time transfer to airport for departure flight back home.
• Arrive home with happy memories and till we meet again.

12D11N North Xinjiang