China · 15 days, 12 nights
Northern Xinjiang & the Silk Road
Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Zhangye's rainbow mountains, Dunhuang caves—fifteen days by high-speed rail.
- Duration
- 15 days
- 12 nights
- Group size
- 12 to 20
- Small group
- Next departure
- 18 Sept 2026
- Confirmed dates
- 1
- Guaranteed
- Style
- Curated
- Group trip
From
RM 13,288
per person, twin share
Trip code: CST-5
Overview
Fifteen days from Urumqi to Dunhuang, hitting the remote northern lakes most tours skip. Kanas and Sayram by shuttle, Nalati's grasslands, the Zhangye Danxia rainbow hills, plus two-way high-speed rail between regions. Twelve nights across Burqin, Hemu, Yining, Zhangye and the desert.
Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
- Sleep at 2,200 meters in a Tuva village yurt at Hemu, where half the group wakes at dawn for mist rising off the birch forest.
- Cable car up Kanas Lake to the Fish Viewing Pavilion, then shuttle to Moon Bay where the river bends into a crescent the color of jade.
- Cross Sayram Lake by shuttle bus with the Tianshan Mountains ringing the water, the kind of blue that looks Photoshopped until you're standing at the shore.
- Two-way high-speed train between provinces so the group skips 12-hour bus rides and arrives at Dunhuang with legs intact.
- Camp-style lamb BBQ at Nalati Grassland under open sky, the tour leader negotiating with herders for seconds because someone always asks.
Itinerary
Arrive in Urumqi via high-speed train. Transfer to hotel for check-in. Evening free at leisure.
Accommodation
Uhotel (Global International Hotel), Urumqi
Meals
No meals included.
Included activities
Free time. Roam at your pace.
Optional activities
None today.
What's included
Everything inside the price.
No surprise upsells once you arrive. No "optional" tour add-ons quietly required to see the headline attractions.
Meals
12 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners
Across the whole trip
Transport
- Airport taxes
- Meals onboard flight
- Checked baggage (20–30 kg)
Accommodation
12 nights
8 properties
Uhotel (Global International Hotel)
Urumqi · 1 night
Nightlight Town Hotel / Birch Forest Jinrun Hotel
Burqin · 2 nights
The Birch Forest Resort Hotel
Jiadengyu · 1 night
Huiyangwanda Jin Hotel
Dushanzi · 1 night
- + 4 more — see itinerary
Also included
- Guaranteed group departure
- Tour leader from KL
- Guide & driver gratuities
- COVID-19 travel insurance
Full brochure
Save the supplier PDF for later.
The original supplier brochure with every meal, every hotel, and the small print. Useful for printing or sharing in your group chat.
Departure dates
1 dates ahead.
Pick one and we run it. Tap reserve to lock in via WhatsApp.
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Frequently asked
Honest fine print.
Do I need a visa?
For China, yes depending on age and nationality. We walk you through the exact visa requirements (K-ETA, ETA, e-visa, etc.) after you book.
What is not included?
Visa fees, personal shopping, tips for the tour leader and driver in the customary range, and any fuel surcharge if airlines change rates between booking and departure. We tell you upfront if anything moves.
Can I book as a group?
Yes. Message us with all names, we lock the seats together and arrange rooming. Group rates available on request.
How do I pay?
A per-person deposit locks your seat. The amount depends on the trip. We send the number on WhatsApp. Bank transfer or FPX. Balance is due thirty days before departure.
Is travel insurance included?
A complimentary COVID-19 travel policy is included for passengers up to age 69. For more comprehensive coverage we recommend a separate policy and can suggest two or three.
Lock your seat in sixty seconds.
WhatsApp us. We send the booking form and the deposit number. Transfer to lock the seat. Balance is due thirty days before departure.
Tour code CST-5. Operated with Golden Destinations.