9 days east xinjiang, china tour

including: urumqi, turpan, hami, and balikun

d1 arrive in urumqi, meet at airport, and transfer to a 4 star hotel in downtown area.

d2 drive from urumqi to turpan, on the way, visit the largest wind power station in asia. upon arrival, visit jiaohe ruined town, karez underground irrigation system, the flaming hill, the thousandbuddhacave, and the grape valley. stay in a 3 star hotel.

d3 drive from turpan to hami, on the way, enjoy the desert scenery. upon arrival, visit the tombs of muslim kings. stay in a 2 star hotel.

d4 drive from hami to white stone, visit the balikun grassland, the singing sand dune, and the white stone scenic spots. camping or stay in yurt.

d5 trek from white stone to songshutang, visit the east range of tian shan mountain, the cold air valley, the forest and grassland. camping or stay in yurt.

d6 trek from songshutang to balikun lake, visit ancient great wall, sightseeing in the lake. stay in a 1 star hotel.

d7 drive from balikun to gimsa, on the way, enjoy the gobi scenery, also visit the beitin old town, temple, and minority villages. stay in a 1 star hotel.

d8 drive from gimsa back to urumqi, on the way, visit the lake of heaven. afternoon visit the erdaoqiao bazaar. stay in a 4 star hotel.

d9 after breakfast in your hotel, transfer to airport for your departure flight.