Group assemble at Terminal 3 of Beijing international airport, check-in assisted by TUI China representative
Flight to Urumqi by CA1295 Beijing– Urumqi 2000- 0010+1
Meet local guide on arrival, transfer to hotel and check-in
Overnight in Urumqi
Tel: +86 (0)10 8519 8999 Fax: +86 (0)10 6517 1033 Email: private-tours@tui.cn Hotline: 400 650 8855
Urumqi: Hilton Urumqi, 4.5*
Turpan: Huozhou Hotel, local 3*
Join us for a four days experience of western China during Qing Ming holidays and discover the cultural domain of the Uygurs and other minorities of the region.
Group assemble at Terminal 3 of Beijing international airport, check-in assisted by TUI China representative
Flight to Urumqi by CA1295 Beijing– Urumqi 2000- 0010+1
Meet local guide on arrival, transfer to hotel and check-in
Overnight in Urumqi
Trip to Heavenly Lake (transfer approx. 2 hours). This pristine lake is situated at a refreshing height of 1,980m and is surrounded by jagged snow-covered peaks, forests of pine trees and green meadows
Transfer to Turpan, with views of the Gobi Desert and the largest wind power station in Asia on the way
Arrive in Turpan and check-in at hotel
Overnight in Turpan
Visit of Karez Underground Irrigation System after breakfast. These underground channels rate among ancient China’s greatest public works projects, along with the Great Wall and the Grand Canal. The city of Turpan owes its existence to these vital wells and channels, some of which were constructed over 2000 years ago.
Visit of Sugong tower, Jiaohe ancient city and Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Visit of the ancient city of Gaochang. This was the capital of Uighurs when they moved into the Xinjiang Region from Mongolia in the 9th century. Gaochang Ancient City became a major staging post on the Silk Road. It was a printing and Buddhist centre during the Tang Dynasty.
Enjoy the view of the Flaming Mountain on the way
Overnight in Turpan
Drive back to Urumqi after breakfast
Visit of the Autonomous Region Museum and Erdaoqiao International Bazaar
Transfer to airport in the evening for the return flight CA1292 Urumqi – Beijing 2110-0045+1
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