Xinjiang Snowy Plateau 10-Day In-Depth Tour

Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights
Group size 2-12 Travelers
Season November – March

Trip Overview

This is an immersive snowy feast in northern Xinjiang. We useAir-conditioned coach with independent seats throughout the journey, operating as a 2-12 person high-quality small group for comfort and privacy.

The tour connects core scenic spots including S21 Desert Highway, Kanas, Hemu, Sailimu Lake, Kuerdening and Nalati. You can experience distinctive activities such as UTV snow off-road, lakeside hot pot party, light travel photography, splashing ice into water and campfire party, stay in quality hotels and snow-view wooden houses, and immerse yourself in the romance, grandeur and healing of northern Xinjiang in winter.

Trip Highlights

Multi-Landscape Expedition:

Travel from desert highways to snowy forests, alpine lakes, and misty wetlands across Xinjiang, experiencing diverse natural landscapes in one seamless winter journey.

Xinjiang Snowy Plateau 10-Day In-Depth Tour

Immersive Winter Adventures:

Experience hands-on activities like water-splashing-into-ice, UTV snow rides, and alpine skiing, designed for travelers seeking active winter exploration.

Iconic Destinations:

Discover Kanas and Hemu Village with snow-covered valleys, morning mist, wooden cabins, and some of the most scenic winter landscapes in northern Xinjiang.

Small-Group Comfort:

Enjoy a flexible and refined travel experience with small-group tours, private transfers, and curated routes combined with light photography moments.

Atmospheric Evenings:

Relax with immersive night experiences including bonfire gatherings, lakeside music, and stargazing under Xinjiang’s clear winter skies.

Detailed Itinerary

10-Day Xinjiang Winter Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi

Meals: None Accommodation: Urumqi Hotel Transport: Private car Itinerary: Arrive in Urumqi, enjoy airport pick-up service, transfer to hotel for check-in, and free time for activities.

Day 2: Urumqi → Burqin

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Burqin Hotel Transport: Air-conditioned coach Itinerary: Cross the S21 Desert Highway, visit Sea Devil City, explore Burqin Fairy Tale Town, and enjoy free time.

Day 3: Burqin → Kanas → Hemu

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hemu Hotel Transport: Air-conditioned coach Itinerary: Enjoy views of the Taiga forest, visit the famous Kanas Three Bays, proceed to Hemu Village, join a campfire party, experience ice splashing, and stargaze at night.

Day 4: Hemu → Karamay

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Karamay Hotel Transport: Air-conditioned coach Itinerary: Witness Hemu sunrise and morning mist, enjoy a 9-shot light travel photography experience, travel to Karamay, and view the vast 100-mile oilfield.

Day 5: Karamay → Sailimu Lake

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Sailimu Lake Hotel Transport: Air-conditioned coach Itinerary: Take a 360° tour around Sailimu Lake, experience UTV snow off-road adventure, enjoy a lakeside hot pot party, and attend a blues concert.

Day 6: Sailimu Lake → Kuerdening

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Kuerdening Hotel Transport: Air-conditioned coach Itinerary: Self-drive experience in Kuerdening Nature Reserve, visit the ice and snow corridor, and explore the snow-covered spruce forest.

Day 7: Kuerdening → Nalati → Hayinsai

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hayinsai Hotel Transport: Air-conditioned coach Itinerary: Self-driving experience in Nalati Valley Grassland, free time at Nalati Ski Resort, then proceed to Hayinsai Folk Village.

Day 8: Hayinsai → Jinghe

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Jinghe Hotel Transport: Air-conditioned coach Itinerary: Visit Swan Spring Wetland Park, admire rime scenery and swans, then travel to Jinghe.

Day 9: Jinghe → Urumqi

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Urumqi Hotel Transport: Air-conditioned coach Itinerary: Visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon, return to Urumqi, and enjoy free time.

Day 10: Departure

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: N/A Transport: Private car Itinerary: Transfer to airport or station after breakfast. End of tour.

What's Included

Included

1. 9 nights local hotel accommodation
2. Air-conditioned coach, one seat per person
3. 9 breakfasts, no lunches or dinners included
4. First entrance fees: Kanas, Hemu, Sailimu Lake, Kuerdening, Nalati, Swan Spring, Dushanzi Grand Canyon
5. Experience items: UTV snow off-road, lakeside hot pot, light travel photography, drone aerial photography
6. Exclusive driver service + 24-hour airport pick-up and drop-off
7. Travel agency liability insurance + travel accident insurance + on-board warm gift pack

Not Included

1. Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (flight/high-speed rail)
2. All lunch and dinner costs, at own expense
3. Single room supplement fee
4. Personal consumption, alcohol, shopping, self-funded items (including Nalati skiing)
5. Internal shuttle in scenic spots and personal experience items

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