Here is the professional, detailed 7-Day Xinjiang Wine Tour Itinerary 

🍇 Xinjiang Wine & Culture Tour (7 Days)

Route: Urumqi → Changji (Manas) → Tianchi Lake → Yanqi Basin (Xiangdu / Tiansai / Zhongfei Wineries) → Bosten Lake → Return to Urumqi

Transport Notes: Private business van with driver/guide throughout; High-speed train between Urumqi and Yanqi (approx. 3.5 hours).

Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi · City Exploration

* 14:00 Private transfer from Urumqi Airport (URC) to a downtown hotel with foreigner accommodation permit (e.g., Hilton, Sheraton, Universal Hotel). Check-in and rest.
* 16:00–17:30 Visit Red Hill Park (Hongshan). Photo stop overlooking the city and the Bogda Peak of the Tianshan Mountains.
* 18:00–19:30 Explore the International Grand Bazaar. Experience Uyghur music, architecture, and handicrafts.
* 19:30–21:00 Dinner at Lingguan Lane: Traditional Uyghur Zhuafan (Pilaf) and Samsa (Baked Buns).
* Overnight: Urumqi City.

Day 2: Manas Wine Region · Tianchi Lake (Heavenly Lake)

* 08:00 Depart for Chateau Niya (CITIC Guoan) in Manas County (1.5-hour drive).
* 09:30–12:00 Winery Tour: Visit the vineyards, fermentation halls, and underground cellars. Tasting Session: Sample 3 wines from the "Niya Collection" series.
* 12:00–13:00 Lunch at the winery or a local restaurant in Manas.
* 13:30–15:00 Drive to Tianchi Lake Scenic Area (1 hour).
* 15:00–18:00 Take the shuttle bus up the mountain. Walk around the lake, photograph the Bogda Snow Peak, and enjoy the alpine scenery.
* 18:30 Return to Urumqi (1.5-hour drive).
* 19:30–21:00 Dinner: Lou Lan Mi Kao (Xinjiang-style grilled meat) or Lamb Chops.
* Overnight: Urumqi City.

Day 3: Bullet Train to Yanqi · Xiangdu Winery

* 08:30 Transfer to Urumqi Railway Station.
* 09:16–12:38 Take High-Speed Train D8801/D8803 to Yanqi (approx. 3.5 hours). Note: Tickets must be booked in advance using passports.
* 13:00–14:00 Lunch in Yanqi County: Local Hui-style noodles and grilled mutton skewers.
* 14:30–15:00 Transfer to Xiangdu Winery (Chateau Xiangdu) in Qixing Town (15 mins).
* 15:00–17:30 Winery Tour: Vineyard walk, Wine Culture Museum, and Underground Cellar Tasting (focus on Anthony Series Marselan/Cabernet Sauvignon).
* 18:00 Check-in at Xiangdu Yili Homestay (Boutique lodging inside the vineyard).
* 19:30 Welcome Dinner: Western-style dinner paired with Xiangdu wines at the winery.
* Overnight: Xiangdu Winery Homestay.

Day 4: Yanqi · Tiansai & Zhongfei Wineries Deep Dive

* 09:30–11:30 Tiansai Winery: Tour the modern fermentation facilities, the "Light of Tiansai" Photography Art Center, and the cellars. Tasting: Chardonnay and Marselan.
* 11:30–12:30 Light lunch featuring organic vegetables grown on the winery estate.
* 13:00–15:00 Zhongfei Winery: Visit the 10,000㎡ underground cellar and the vast 10,000-mu vineyard. VIP Tasting: Premium Zhongfei Marselan and Cabernet Sauvignon.
* 15:30–17:00 Sunset viewing from the terrace or optional visit to the ancient ruins near Huola Mountain.
* 18:30 Dinner at the winery or return to Xiangdu Homestay.
* Overnight: Xiangdu Winery Homestay.

Day 5: Bosten Lake · Qixing Thousand Buddha Caves

* 09:30–10:20 Visit Qixing Thousand Buddha Caves (Tang Dynasty Buddhist ruins). Foreign guests must carry passports for registration.
* 10:20–11:30 Historical tour of the Silk Road Buddhist site.
* 11:50–12:40 Transfer to Bosten Lake (Dagoukou Scenic Area) (40 mins).
* 12:40–15:00 Explore the reed marshes, walk along the lakeside boardwalk, and enjoy the desert-lake landscape (optional boat ride).
* 15:00–16:00 Lunch: Freshwater fish feast (Wudahei / Northern Pike prepared in local style).
* 16:30 Return to Yanqi.
* 18:30–20:00 Farewell Dinner in Yanqi Old Town: Nine Bowls & Three Rows (Traditional Hui banquet), Grilled Lamb Chops, and Yogurt Zongzi.
* Overnight: Xiangdu Winery Homestay.

Day 6: Return to Urumqi · Xinjiang Museum

* 08:30 Check out and transfer to Yanqi Railway Station.
* 09:16–12:38 High-speed train back to Urumqi.
* 13:00–14:00 Lunch in Urumqi: Youmianrou (Stir-fried noodles with meat) or Jiaomaji (Pepper chicken).
* 14:30–17:00 Xinjiang Regional Museum. Reservation required. View the Loulan Mummy, Tang Dynasty silks, and Silk Road artifacts.
* 17:30–19:00 Relax at Shuimogou Park.
* 19:30–21:00 Farewell Gala Dinner: Xinjiang cuisine at Mojie Complex or Buer Restaurant, with a final wine tasting review.
* Overnight: Urumqi (near airport or downtown).

Day 7: Departure

* Transfer to Airport: Private car transfer to Urumqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) approximately 2–3 hours before flight departure.
* Optional last-minute stop at the Grand Bazaar for dried fruits and souvenirs.
* End of Service.

📌 Important Notes for Foreign Guests

Item Details
Visa Ensure a valid Chinese visa or eligibility for the 144-hour visa-free transit policy.
Accommodation Only stay in hotels listed as "Foreign Guest Friendly" (涉外酒店).
Documents Carry your Original Passport at all times for hotel check-in, train stations, and museum entry.
Winery Booking Tiansai and Zhongfei require advance booking (3-7 days prior) for English/Chinese guided tours.
Luggage Wine can be checked in domestic flights. For international flights, pack securely at the airport (usually ≤5L/person is allowed).
Climate June temperatures range from 15°C (night) to 35°C (day). Bring sunscreen and a light jacket.