Heavenly Lake
Kariz Well
Flame Hill
Kanas Lake
2 Days Classic Urumqi and Turpan Tours
Urumqi, whose name means "beautiful pasture" in the Mongolian language of the Dzungar people, is by far the largest city on China's vast Western interior . Since the 1990s Urumqi has developed economically and now serves as a regional transport node and commercial centre. There are two major ethnic groups, the Han Chinese and the Uyghur. Other ethnic groups in Urumqi include Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Mongols and Hui Muslims.
You can see the best of Urumqi by participating our Urumqi city tours, which are more flexible and cheap comparing with packages.
In the middle of Bogda Peak, 110 km (68miles) east of Urumqi, nestles Heavenly Lake. Covering 4.9 square kilometers (1.89 square miles), this crescent-shaped lake deserves its name, Pearl of Heavenly Mountain (Tianshan Mountain). With melted snow as its source, Heavenly Lake enjoys crystal water.
The Jiaohe ruins was built on a large islet (1650 m in length, 300 m wide at its widest point) in the middle of a river which formed natural defenses, which would explain why the city lacked any sort of walls. Instead, steep cliffs on all sides of the river acted as natural walls. The layout of the city had eastern and western residential districts, while the northern district was reserved for Buddhist sites of temples and stupas. Along with this there are notable graveyards and the ruins of a large government office in the southern part of the eastern district
You can see the best of Urumqi by participating our Urumqi city tours, which are more flexible and cheap comparing with packages.
In the middle of Bogda Peak, 110 km (68miles) east of Urumqi, nestles Heavenly Lake. Covering 4.9 square kilometers (1.89 square miles), this crescent-shaped lake deserves its name, Pearl of Heavenly Mountain (Tianshan Mountain). With melted snow as its source, Heavenly Lake enjoys crystal water.
The Jiaohe ruins was built on a large islet (1650 m in length, 300 m wide at its widest point) in the middle of a river which formed natural defenses, which would explain why the city lacked any sort of walls. Instead, steep cliffs on all sides of the river acted as natural walls. The layout of the city had eastern and western residential districts, while the northern district was reserved for Buddhist sites of temples and stupas. Along with this there are notable graveyards and the ruins of a large government office in the southern part of the eastern district
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$145.00
Duration: 2 days
Tour Code: CE-XJ-2D01
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions:Red Hill Park, Xinjiang Museum, Heavenly Lake, Jiaohe, Buddhist caves of Bezeklik, Flaming Mountains.
Feature：Historic Sites;Natural Landscape
Tour Type: /Land tour + Private English speaking guide + Private driver + Hotels
Tour Code: CE-XJ-2D01
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions:Red Hill Park, Xinjiang Museum, Heavenly Lake, Jiaohe, Buddhist caves of Bezeklik, Flaming Mountains.
Feature：Historic Sites;Natural Landscape
Tour Type: /Land tour + Private English speaking guide + Private driver + Hotels
D1 Urumqi: Red Hill Park/Xinjiang Museum/Heavenly Lake(Lunch)
Then we will visit the Xinjiang Museum. This museum was built in 1953 with an area of 7,800 sqm. The exhibitions in the museum can be divided into minority cultures objects, cultural relics excavated on the ancient Silk Road and over 10 mummies found in the vast desert.
After Lunch, visit the Heavenly Lake. Formerly known as Yaochi (Jade Lake), it is a relic of the Quaternary Period Glacier and its surrounding geological relics. Covering 4.9 square kilometers, with melted snow as its source, this crescent-shaped lake is guarded by the stately peaks and offers a spectacular sight.
D2 Urumqi - Turpan: Jiaohe ruins, Buddhist caves of Bezeklik, Flaming Mountain(Lunch)
Pick you up from your hotel ,Two-hours drive to Turpan. Visit the ancient ruined city of Jiaohe. Jiaohe was the capital of Chechi Kingdom 2,000 years ago, and was an important garrison during the Western Han and Tang Dynasty. It is the oldest, largest and best preserved earthen city in China with a length of 1,600 meters and a width of 300 meters at the widest part. The grand temple in the southeast is the only brick building in the city.
Then we will visit the Buddhist caves of Bezeklik. Bezeklik Caves was once a royal temple of Huihu (the predecessor of today's Uigur). Covering a combined area of about 1,200 sq meters, it is one of the most valuable Buddhist cave sits in China. There are 83 man-made caves or grottoes and murals in 40 of the caves.
After Lunch, visit the Flaming Mountain . Lying in the middle of the Turpan Depression, it is famous because of the classical novel-The Journey to the West. Actually, the mountain is made up of red sandstone. The red rocks glows and hot air curls up like smoke in the sunshine, so it has got the name of Flaming Mountain . Situated on the route of the ancient Silk Road, the Flaming Mountain has many cultural relics. Then you will be sent to your hotel in Urumq
You tour will pick you up from your hotel , after that you will visit Red Hill Park. As a symbol of Urumqi, Red Hill is unique for making up of reddish-brown rocks. At the top of the hill stands 8-meter high pagoda with nine stories, called "Zhenlong pagoda". Visitors can get a bird-view of the whole city of Urumqi on the top of Red Hill.
Then we will visit the Xinjiang Museum. This museum was built in 1953 with an area of 7,800 sqm. The exhibitions in the museum can be divided into minority cultures objects, cultural relics excavated on the ancient Silk Road and over 10 mummies found in the vast desert.
After Lunch, visit the Heavenly Lake. Formerly known as Yaochi (Jade Lake), it is a relic of the Quaternary Period Glacier and its surrounding geological relics. Covering 4.9 square kilometers, with melted snow as its source, this crescent-shaped lake is guarded by the stately peaks and offers a spectacular sight.
D2 Urumqi - Turpan: Jiaohe ruins, Buddhist caves of Bezeklik, Flaming Mountain(Lunch)
Pick you up from your hotel ,Two-hours drive to Turpan. Visit the ancient ruined city of Jiaohe. Jiaohe was the capital of Chechi Kingdom 2,000 years ago, and was an important garrison during the Western Han and Tang Dynasty. It is the oldest, largest and best preserved earthen city in China with a length of 1,600 meters and a width of 300 meters at the widest part. The grand temple in the southeast is the only brick building in the city.
Then we will visit the Buddhist caves of Bezeklik. Bezeklik Caves was once a royal temple of Huihu (the predecessor of today's Uigur). Covering a combined area of about 1,200 sq meters, it is one of the most valuable Buddhist cave sits in China. There are 83 man-made caves or grottoes and murals in 40 of the caves.
After Lunch, visit the Flaming Mountain . Lying in the middle of the Turpan Depression, it is famous because of the classical novel-The Journey to the West. Actually, the mountain is made up of red sandstone. The red rocks glows and hot air curls up like smoke in the sunshine, so it has got the name of Flaming Mountain . Situated on the route of the ancient Silk Road, the Flaming Mountain has many cultural relics. Then you will be sent to your hotel in Urumq
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Group Size
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6-9 person
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Price
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350
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210
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145
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Our prices included:
1. Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
2. Air-conditioned tour vehicle
3. English Speaking tour guide
4. Two typical Chinese lunches
Our prices not included :
1. Tips to the guide and driver
2. Accommodation in Urumqi.
1. Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
2. Air-conditioned tour vehicle
3. English Speaking tour guide
4. Two typical Chinese lunches
Our prices not included :
1. Tips to the guide and driver
2. Accommodation in Urumqi.
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel between 7:00am and 8:30am
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 6:00pm
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 6:00pm
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
Are you interested in this itinerary? Send us a message and let us help you plan and book your China vacation based on this sample. Response within 24 hours. Contact our Travel Consultant.
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