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    3 Days Urumqi Heavenly Lake and Turpan Tour

    3 days

    Let us take you on a tour of mysterious, fascinating Xinjiang. Visit regional capital Urumqi, enjoy Heavenly Lake’s fantastic scenery—with dense forests, vast grasslands and magnificent snow-capped mountains—and experience local Kazakhs’ unique nomadic culture. Explore Turpan, a historic Gobi Desert oasis: learn about the ancient Karez irrigation system (using wells and underground canals) and visit a local Uyghur family in Turpan’s old Tuyoq Village.

    Itinerary Quick Look

    3-Day Xinjiang Tour: Urumqi, Heavenly Lake & Turpan

    Day 1: Heavenly Lake & Urumqi International Bazaar

    Departure & Heavenly Lake Visit

    You’ll be picked up as arranged (see departure details). Meet your friendly guide and driver at your hotel lobby, then set off for Heavenly Lake—an approximately 1.5-hour drive to the lake’s entrance, starting around 08:30. Next, take a 40-minute shuttle bus winding through the scenic Tianshan Mountains to reach the lake’s edge.
    • Tianchi Forest Park (Stop: 4 hours, admission excluded)

      Spend your time here as you like: hike around the lake, take a boat cruise, or ride a cable car up Maya Mountain for a stunning view of Bogoda Peak.

    Afternoon: International Bazaar

    In the afternoon, drive back to Urumqi (another 1.5-hour trip), then head to Xinjiang International Bazaar—the largest bazaar in the city.
    • International Bazaar (Stop: 60 minutes)

      Explore this bustling market, filled with fresh fruit, clothing, handicrafts, knives, carpets, and nearly everything you can imagine. Optional add-on: Cultural show with banquet, starting at $45 per person.

    Day 2: Turpan – Tuyoq Village & Bezeklik Grottoes

    Morning: Drive to Turpan & Tuyoq Village

    Start with a 3-hour drive to Turpan. Along the way, pass Asia’s largest wind power station (spread at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains) and catch a glimpse of Dabancheng Salt Lake. You’ll be amazed by Turpan’s historic sites and oasis landscapes.
    • Tuyugou Service Area (Stop: 2 hours)

      First stop: Tuyoq Village—the oldest Uyghur village, nestled in the heart of Flaming Mountain Canyon. Once a sacred site for both Buddhism and Islam, the village includes four parts: canyon scenery, Thousand Buddha Caves, Maza Tombs, and ancient village buildings.

    Afternoon: Bezeklik Grottoes

    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then drive to Bezeklik Grottoes.
    • Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves (Stop: 60 minutes, admission excluded)

      This complex of Buddhist caves dates from the 5th to 14th centuries, located between Turpan and Shanshan (northeast of the Taklamakan Desert, near the ancient Gaochang ruins) in Mutou Valley. Some murals feature a large Buddha surrounded by figures of Turks, Indians, and Europeans—many are masterpieces of religious art. From here, you can also enjoy views of the surrounding Flaming Mountain.

    Day 3: Turpan City Tour & Return to Urumqi

    Morning: Karez System & Emin Minaret

    • Karez System (Stop: 40 minutes, admission excluded)

      Start the day with a visit to the Karez Well—a unique irrigation system. Locals cleverly use Turpan’s terrain to draw groundwater for irrigating farmland.

    • Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta) (Stop: 40 minutes, admission excluded)

      Next, visit Sugong Minaret—the largest Islamic minaret in China. Built in 1778 by Sulaiman (Turpan’s ruler and leader), it commemorates his father’s achievement in reunifying Xinjiang.

    Afternoon: Ancient City of Jiaohe & Return

    • Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto) (Stop: 2 hours, admission excluded)

      End the day’s tour with a visit to Jiaohe Ruins—a 2,300-year-old site perched on a 30-meter-high loess cliff between two rivers. It’s one of China’s best-preserved ancient ruins and was added to the World Heritage List on June 22, 2014.

    In the late afternoon, drive back to Urumqi and be dropped off at your hotel.

    3 Days Urumqi Heavenly Lake and Turpan Tour

    Group Size Adult(Age:11-80) Price/p.p Child(Age:4-10) Price/p.p Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p
    1 Person $ 912.83 Free of charge but no seat
    2 Adults $ 533.34 /0.00
    3 Adults $ 389.75 /0.00
    4 Adults $ 328.21 /0.00
    5 Adults $ 328.21 /0.00
    6 Adults $ 328.21 /0.00
    7 Adults $ 328.21 /0.00
    8 Adults $ 328.21 /0.00
    9 Adults $ 328.21 /0.00
    10-15 Adults $ 328.21 /0.00

    Discount available at low season, please send inquiries!

     

    • Included
      Private transportation
      Professional English Speaking Guide
      Bottled water and paper napkins
    • Not Included
      Accommodation in Urumqi and Turpan
      Lunch and Dinner
      Entrance fee listed in the itinerary
      Some activities not listed in the itinerary, such as boating, camel riding
      Optional The Culture Show with Banquet $45/pp
      Entry/Admission - Tianchi Forest Park
      Entry/Admission - Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
      Entry/Admission - Karez System
      Entry/Admission - Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
      Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)


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