Northern Xinjiang Tours: China Silk Road Photography Tours
Wild West China’s most scenic land is one to be savored –by venturing into Kanas National Park, known as “The Oriental Switzerland”, on your Northern Xinjiang tour. The Duku highway winds through mountains, gorges and grasslands in the deep of Tianshan Mountains to Sayram Lake is the most beautiful highway in China. Or maybe by calling into the picturesque grasslands of Narati, Kalajun and Bayinbuluk to sample the local ethnic cultures.
The following exerted-designed Northern Xinjiang Silk Road tours itineraries meticulously gather the most scenic places in Xinjiang: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Fuyun, Burqin, Sayram Lake, Kuitun, Turpan, and Urumqi. Whichever North Xinjiang you choose for a photography tour along Silk Road, it all comes enfolded in the unmatched natural scenery, including grasslands, lakes, rivers, mountains, and the customs of the local minorities.
Best North Xinjiang Tours
These Northern Xinjiang tour packages are carefully-crafted with the destinations, transportation, local tour guides, accommodations, and local foods all taken into account in order to provide you with an experience you will never forget!
Cherish your remarkable journey to the Silk Road from Gansu to North Xinjiang, exploring Turpan, Urumqi, and Kanas. Experience the best Silk Road cities & attractions, and the charming natural sights including Heavenly Lake, Kanas Lake, and Hemu Village.
Alongside your local Xinjiang tour guide, you’ll explore the spectacular Gurbantunggut Desert, gorgeous Kanas Nature Reserve & Sayram Lake, enchanting Urho Ghost City & Nalaty Prairie, as well as the famous Xinjiang International Bazaar.
Traversing through the diverse landscapes of Urumqi, Burqin, Hemu, Kanas, Karamay, and Turpan this Silk Road package offers endless photo opportunities and a rich experience of real local life and rich cultures.
With a brilliant itinerary, dive deep into North Xinjiang with private guided trips to Gurbantunggut Desert, Kalamaili Nature Reserve, Koktokay National Geological Park, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Jiaohe Ruins, Urumqi Bazaar…
Take one week northern Xinjiang tour to Hemu Village, Kanas Lake, Erdaoqiao International Bazaar, delve into the unique culture of Tuwa people, and witness the natural wonders of Yardang landforms, Urho Ghost City.
From the amazing Heavenly Lake and Kanas Nature Reserve, to the charming Kalajun Grassland and Nalati Sky Grassland, you will be immersed in the beauty nature of mountains, lakes, grasslands, and desert in this private trip.
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