3 Days Urumqi Heavenly Lake and Turpan Tour
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About This Tour in Urumqi
Why Visit Urumqi?
Urumqi, China offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Urumqi provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Urumqi
You can reach Urumqi, China by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water and paper napkins
- Professional English Speaking Guide
What's 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
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Hotel Pick up and visit Heavenly Lake
Meet your friendly guide and driver at the hotel lobby, then we will drive 1 4 hours
Meet your friendly guide and driver at the hotel lobby, then we will drive 1.5 hours to entrance of the Heavenly Lake about 08:30, following is the 40-minutes shuttle bus twisting through the picturesque Tianshan mountains to the edge of the Lake. Either Trek around the lake, enjoy the boating cruise, or even take the cable car to the explore the Maya Mountain for the incredible view of Bogoda Peak.
Travel back to Urumqi in the afternoon which is about the other 1 1 hour
Travel back to Urumqi in the afternoon which is about the other 1.5hrs, continue the tour at the Xinjiang International Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Urumqi. You'll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, knives, carpets and almost anything that you can imagine. (Option: The Culture Show with Banqute,fr $45/pp)
Explore the Tuyoq Village & Bezeklik Grottoes in Turpan
Start the trip off with the 3hours driving... 2 hours
Start the trip off with the 3hours driving to Turpan, passing by the wind power station which is the largest one in Asia spreading at the foot of Tianshan Mountain. Following glimpse of Salt Lake in Dabancheng. We'll be amazed by the histroical sites and oasis land of Turpan. A must and first visit is the oldest Uighur village Tuyoq Village located in the very center of Flaming Mountain Canyon. It used to be the holy site of Buddhism and Islam. The village consists of four parts: Canyon scenery, Thousand Buddha Caves, Maza tomb and the old buildings of the ancient village.
Following a lunch in local restaurant, drive you... 1 hour
Following a lunch in local restaurant, drive you to explore the Bezeklik Grottoes, the Buddhist Center of Gaochang area, is a complex of Buddhist cave grottos dating from the 5th to 14th century between the cities of Turpan and Shanshan at the north-east of the Taklamakan Desert near the ancient ruins of Gaochang in the Mutou Valley. Some murals show a large Buddha surrounded by other figures, including Turks, Indians and Europeans. Some of the murals are masterpieces of religious art. From here, you can enjoy the outlook of Flaming Mountain around the Grottoes.
Turpan City Tour, Then back to Urumqi
The journey today will begin from the Karez... 40 minutes
The journey today will begin from the Karez Well, A special irrigation system that the locals make full use of the topography of Turpan to draw the underground water to irrigate their farmland ingeniously.
Thereafter, we will also pay a visit to... 40 minutes
Thereafter, we will also pay a visit to Sugong Minaret, the largest Islamic minaret in China built in 1778 by Sulaiman that is the ruler and leader of Turpan to commemorate and commend his father's achievements of the reunion of Xinjiang.
The tour today end up to enjoy the... 2 hours
The tour today end up to enjoy the scenery of Jiaohe Ruins with a history of 2,300 years lies between two rivers on a loess plateau atop a cliff of over 30m. It is one of the best preserved ruins of its ancient era in China, it was include in the World Heritage List on June 22, 2014. We will back to Urumqi in the late afternoon and drop you off at the hotel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
