Tour around Tianshan Mountains - Secret Land Journey - Detailed Self driving itinerary (11 days and 10 nights in total)
 
Basic Information
 
-Group launch time: June 20th to August 10th; Individual travelers send out groups every Monday/Friday, while whole groups of 20 or more people send out groups daily
-Cost: Starting from 8760 yuan/person for individual guests (with a room difference of 2660 yuan/person); The whole group starts at 5860 yuan/person (with a room difference of 2640 yuan/person)
-Accommodation: Full Four Diamond Standard Room
-Protection: High accident insurance, professional navigator leading the entire team
-Core check-in: Tianshan Tianchi, Jiangbulake, Kalajun, Sailimu Lake, Nalati (5 major 5A); S101 Baili Danxia, G217 Duku Highway North Section; Sailimu Lake, Zhaosu Yuhu Lake
 
 
 
D1 Various regions → Urumqi assembly day
 
-Schedule: Arrive in Urumqi throughout the day, gather at designated hotels for rest, have a navigator check in, explain itinerary precautions, and distribute supplies.
-Accommodation: Urumqi Four Diamond Hotel
-Note: The time difference in Xinjiang is 2 hours later than that in mainland China. It is recommended to adjust your schedule; There is a large temperature difference between day and night throughout the entire process, so prepare windproof jackets and sunscreen products.
 
D2 Urumqi → S101 Baili Danxia → Jiangbulake (5A)
 
-Mileage/Journey: The total distance is about 320km, and the driving time is about 6.5 hours
-Highlights of Play
1. Depart in the morning and drive onto the popular S101 Baili Danxia Highway, enjoying colorful Danxia and Gobi hills along the way. Stop at multiple observation decks along the way to take photos and experience the scenery of the highway in depth.
2. In the afternoon, arrive at Jiangbulake Scenic Area (5A), visit 10000 acres of wheat fields, grassland wooden boardwalks, mountain grassland scenery, and stroll through the wilderness flower sea.
-Accommodation: Four Diamond Hotels around Jiangbulake Scenic Area
-Catering: including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
 
D3 Jiangbulake → Tianshan Tianchi (5A) → Fukang
 
-Mileage/Journey: The total distance is about 280km, and the driving time is about 5 hours
-Highlights of Play
1. Enjoy the sunrise on the Jiangbulake grassland in the early morning, and then depart for Tianchi in Tianshan (5A).
2. Enjoy a full day tour of the core scenic area of Tianchi: Visit the Big Tianchi and West Xiaotianchi, overlook the Bogda Snow Peak, and admire the fairyland scenery of snow capped mountains, lakes, and forests blending together.
-Accommodation: Four Diamond Hotel, Fukang City
-Catering: including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
 
D4 Fukang → Kuitun
 
-Mileage/Drive: The total distance is about 360km, and the driving time is about 4.5 hours
-Highlights of Play
1. Embark on a relaxed morning journey along the main roads of northern Xinjiang, admiring the scenery of the Gobi Desert and oases along the way.
2. In the afternoon, arrive in Kuitun for rest, freely stroll through the city, and experience the local folk customs.
-Accommodation: Four Diamond Hotel in Kuitun City
-Catering: including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
 
D5 Kuitun → G217 Duku Highway North → Sailimu Lake (5A)
 
-Mileage/Journey: The total distance is about 400km, and the driving time is about 7 hours (slow travel on the Duku Highway)
-Highlights of Play
1. Today's core: Crossing the northern section of G217 Duku Highway, experiencing the "four seasons in a day", passing through canyons, meadows, and Daban, stopping to check in on the scenery along the way while walking.
2. In the evening, arrive at Lake Sairimu (5A) and embark on a lake tour, enjoying the "Ice Sapphire" lake surface, watching the sunset sprinkle on the lake surface and snow capped mountains, with wildflowers everywhere by the lake.
-Accommodation: Four Diamond Hotel around Lake Selim
-Catering: including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
 
D6 Sailimu Lake all day deep tour around the lake
 
-Mileage/Drive: About 80km by self driving around the lake, slow driving all day long
-Highlights of Play
1. Watch the sunrise over Lake Selim in the early morning, with the misty lake surface and clear blue water.
2. Enjoy a 360 ° lake tour throughout the day, checking in at various scenic spots and grassland wetlands by the lake. Get up close to observe waterbirds, cows, and sheep, and immerse yourself in the scenery of plateau lakes.
3. Free activities in the afternoon, such as taking a walk by the lake, taking photos, and relaxing.
-Accommodation: Four Diamond Hotel around Lake Selim
-Catering: including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
 
D7 Sairimu Lake → Zhaosu Yuhu → Zhaosu County
 
-Mileage/Journey: The total distance is about 260km, and the driving time is about 5 hours
-Highlights of Play
1. Depart for Zhaosu Yuhu Lake and check in for the second largest characteristic lake. The lake water is as clear as jade, complemented by surrounding grasslands and hills, creating a picturesque and secluded scenery.
2. Arrive at Zhaosu County, experience the charm of "Tianma Town", and stroll through the streets and alleys of the county.
-Accommodation: Four Diamond Hotel in Zhaosu County
-Catering: including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
 
D8 Zhaosu → Karajun Grassland (5A) → Tekes
 
-Mileage/Drive: The total distance is about 180km, and the driving time is about 3.5 hours
-Highlights of Play
1. In the morning, head to Kalajun Grassland (5A) to visit the three-dimensional grassland and Kuoksu Grand Canyon. The grassland is layered and undulating, with wildflowers covering the mountains and a wide view.
2. In the afternoon, head to Tekes (Bagua City) to overlook the unique Bagua layout of the city and enjoy a leisurely tour.
-Accommodation: Four Diamond Hotel in Tekes County
-Catering: including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
 
D9 Tekes → Narathi Grassland (5A)
 
-Mileage/Journey: The total distance is about 160km, and the driving time is about 3 hours
-Highlights of Play
1. Play the Nalati Grassland (5A) all day long, visit the aerial grassland and valley grassland in different time periods, experience Kazakh grassland culture, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow capped mountains and grasslands.
2. You can voluntarily experience grassland cycling, folk interaction and other projects.
-Accommodation: Four Diamond Hotel in Narati Town
-Catering: including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
 
D10 Narati → New Source
 
-Mileage/Drive: The total distance is about 90km, and the driving time is about 2 hours
-Highlights of Play
1. Stroll through the Nalati grassland again in the morning and enjoy the morning mist on the grassland.
2. Take a short drive to Xinyuan and enjoy the rural scenery of the Ili River Valley along the way. The journey is relaxed throughout the day, and you can rest and prepare for your return journey.
-Accommodation: Four Diamond Hotel in Xinyuan County
-Catering: including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
 
D11 New Source → Urumqi itinerary ends
 
-Mileage/Journey: The total distance is about 420km, and the driving time is about 6 hours
-Schedule: Return to Urumqi for the whole day, enjoy the scenery along the way, and disband upon arrival in the city. This self driving tour around the Tianshan Mountains officially ends.
-Catering: breakfast included, lunch and dinner to be taken care of by oneself
 

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