Xinjiang Northern Xinjiang Snow Realm ｜ Altay Ice and Snow Loop 9-Day Tour (Altay + Kanas + Hemu + Sayram Lake)

Altay Prefecture, Mainland China

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Xinjiang Northern Xinjiang Snow Realm | 9-Day Altay Ice and Snow Loop (Altay + Kanas + Hemu + Sayram Lake)

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Small group of 2-4 people

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13 285 800 UZS

≈$1,098

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Travel Accommodation: 8 nights of twin room hotel accommodation throughout (if a king-size bed is needed, please inform customer service in advance)
Reference hotel (if fully booked, equivalent accommodation will be arranged) :
First night accommodation: Urumqi Ruopu Hotel, Xinlv Yige Hotel, Xuanli Hotel or equivalent hotel
Second night accommodation: Altay July Sea Resort Hotel, Jixinglv Resort Hotel, Berlman Hotel, or hotels of the same level
Accommodation on the third night: Hemu Yuexi Villa, Guilai Cottage, Xidu, Huafangu, Huaxigu, or equivalent homestays
Fourth night accommodation: Hemu Yuexi Bieyuan, Guilai Village, Xidu, Huafangu, Huaxigu, or equivalent guesthouses
Accommodation on the fifth night: Baihaba Lanqiyoushe, Xinyuxingyuan, Pengyou Shanju, or equivalent guesthouses
Accommodation on the 6th night: Karamay Jinghui Hotel, Urban Hotel, Heyi Zhige Hotel, or hotels of the same standard
Accommodation on the seventh night: Sailimu Lake Liberté Xiangjiang Holiday Hotel, Lanou International Hotel, Vienna International Hotel, or equivalent
Accommodation on the 8th night: Urumqi Ruopu Hotel, Xinlv Yige Hotel, Xuanli Hotel, or a hotel of the same class
The overall conditions and standards of hotels in Xinjiang have a significant gap compared to the mainland, and cannot be compared with first-, second-, and third-tier cities; hotels in towns, mountainous areas, and scenic spots are one to two tiers lower than urban hotels, so tour members are advised to mentally prepare themselves;
Local transportation: 5-seater off-road vehicle / four-wheel-drive commercial vehicle, guaranteed one seat per person; fuel costs, parking fees, tolls, and driver's accommodation and meal allowances.
If airport pick-up and drop-off service is included: There are no vehicle model restrictions for pick-up and drop-off vehicles!
Itinerary meals: Breakfast included at the hotel, lunch and dinner at your own expense.
Scenic spot tickets: First-entry tickets for all scenic spots throughout the trip and mandatory shuttle buses. Other small-scale transportation within the scenic areas is at one's own expense. Kanas + Hemu + Baiba ticket combo, Sailimu Lake self-drive ticket
Note: Attraction tickets are standard retail prices. If you are eligible for discounts using a student ID, teacher ID, military ID, senior citizen ID, or similar documents, please show them to the driver before purchasing tickets, and the price difference will be refunded.
Driver service: Accompanied by a driver throughout the entire trip (no tour guide, but the driver provides guide services);
Driver Service Description: This itinerary has no tour guide, only a driver. Responsibilities of the driver: reception and coordination during the itinerary activities, as well as guidance services. The driver is unable to provide detailed commentary services. Your understanding is appreciated. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Insurance: Includes 500,000 personal travel accident insurance
Complimentary: choice of one of two - Altay General Mountain Cable Car or Ulungur Lake fireworks experience, Hemu travel photography, Sayram Lake tea around the stove

Not Included

Local meals: Lunch and dinner are not included throughout the trip. The driver and butler will inform you of the lunch location one day in advance. You can make your own arrangements or follow the driver's suggestions, but you are not required to cover the driver's meal expenses;
Local hotel: single room supplement applies, natural single rooms are not provided; children without a bed do not include breakfast from the hotel, and breakfast fees must be paid directly to the hotel.
Other expenses: additional fees paid for personal and property losses caused by the tourist's breach of contract, personal fault, or personal illness;
Entertainment activities and other expenses not mentioned in the inclusion are not included. Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions shall be borne by the tourists themselves.

Day 1

Departure: Meet the operator at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Day 1: Urumqi Airport Pickup - Free Time Airport pickup will be arranged based on flight arrival times, followed by free time. Recover from jet lag and adapt to the dry climate.
[Transportation] By car

Day 2

[Attraction/experience] Altay, Day 2: Urumqi to Altay General Mountain Sunset Cable Car / Lake Ulungur Sunset Blue Hour Fireworks (choose one) to Altay Drive along the S21 Desert Highway across the Gurbantunggut Desert, with an optional short stop for photos in the desert along the way; check into Altay City for the night, a quiet small town where you can try Altay cold-water fish.

Day 3

[Attraction/experience] Hemu Scenic Spot, Day 3: Altay to Ahe Highway (road closure with detour via National Highway) to Hemu Ahe Highway is known as Altay's scenic highway. Please note that random parking is prohibited outside of designated viewing platforms. Along the way, you will find grasslands, birch forests, snow-capped mountains, and river valleys, perfect for taking pictures as you go. In the evening, stroll across Hemu Bridge and through the birch forests.

Day 4

[Attraction/experience] Hemu Scenic Spot, Day 4: Full-day tour of Hemu (All-day exploration of Hemu) Wake up early to head to the Haden Platform to view the morning mist and smoke rising from the wooden cabins in Hemu; take a light hike during the day toward the birch forest and Meili Peak; stroll around the village in the afternoon and check out the Tuva wooden cabins; head up to the viewing platform again in the evening to wait for the sunset. Optional horseback riding experience available.

Day 5

[Attraction/experience] The Nasi Lake, Day 5: Hemu - Kanas Three Bays - Lonely Tree - Baihaba Lonely Tree Leave Hemu, enter the Kanas Scenic Area, check in at the three bays: Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay; check in at the internet-famous Lonely Tree; roam around the village

Day 6

[Attraction/experience] Ka'Nasi, Day 6: Baihaba to Kanas Lake to Karamay : Quiet morning photography in Baihaba at dawn to watch the village smoke rising from chimneys; return to the main Kanas scenic area to tour Kanas Lake; today's drive is relatively long, so prepare some snacks for the road; arrive in Karamay in the evening to rest and recuperate.

Day 7

[Attraction/experience] Sayram Lake, Day 7: Karamay - Sayram Lake - Around-the-stove tea boiling - Sunset blues - Sayram Lake Town accommodation Depart early in the morning and head west to Sayram Lake, checking in at scenic spots along the lake loop; arrive at the lakeside yurt / viewing platform before sunset, and enjoy a special lakeside tea boiling around the stove; quietly wait for the sunset over the lake, and capture stunning photos of the lake and mountains during the blue hour.

Day 8

[Attraction/experience] Ürümqi, Day 8: Sailimu Lake - Pass through the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains - Urumqi In the morning, continue driving around the lake to visit the remaining spots, where you might occasionally encounter swans; enjoy the sapphire-like lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains; after finishing the tour around the lake, head back to Urumqi.

Day 9

[Transportation] By car
[Return] 08:00 - 23:00, at Tianshan International Airport, Day 9: Urumqi airport drop-off Sleep in naturally, enjoy free time according to flight schedules, purchase souvenirs such as raisins and nuts. Group airport drop-off, and the trip concludes.
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Change of clothes / Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats / Valid ID

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Participants must be aged 5+ to participate in this activity
Participants must be aged under 68 to take part in this activity

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