16-Day South & North Border Tour
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Tour Highlight
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, located in the northwestern border of China, is the largest provincial administrative region in China in terms of land area, with an area of about 1.66 million square kilometres. It is the largest province in China in terms of land area, with a total area of about 1.66 million square kilometres. South of the Tianshan Mountains is the southern border, and north of the Tianshan Mountains is the northern border, and it is also a multi-ethnic area. How do you get there without travelling 6-8 hours a day by car?,Travelling North and South of the border with ease? This itinerary is the key, designed by James Bond, exclusive itinerary, do not copy!
Tour Highlights.
north and southboundaryCombining Culture and NatureKashgar Ancient City, the snow-capped mountains of the Pamir Plateau, the red-layered canyons of Wensu and Kuche, the Buddhist culture of the Kizil Grottoes, the three bays of Lake Kanas (the Moon Bay, the Bay of the Immortals, and the Bay of the Wolongs), the Heavenly Pools of the Tianshan Mountains, the Flaming Mountains, the Qan'erjing, and the Grape Gulch,Bordering Mongolia, Russia and Kazakhstan, Wo Mu Village is known as the “First Village in China”...
Geographic diversityThe deserts, plateaus, canyons, lakes, rivers and oases are all in view. High-cost carefully selected flights + high speed rail + train and bus through the north and southThe border, avoiding the pain of daily long-distance travelling.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Sydney - Guangzhou
Meet at Sydney International Airport at 7:30pm for China Southern Airlines flight CZ302 to Guangzhou at 10:00pm.
Day 2
Guangzhou
Arrive at Guangzhou Airport at 5:00am, pick up at the airport, enjoy a morning tea and check in to a 5-star hotel for rest or free time, dinner with famous private dishes and a night view and walk in the Flower City Plaza. (Breakfast & Dinner)
Day 3
Guangzhou - Urumqi, Xinjiang
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for a noon flight to Urumqi, Xinjiang, arrive in the evening and pick up the plane to enjoy a special welcome dinner in Xinjiang. Check in 5 star hotel. In the evening, visit the International Grand Bazaar and experience the ethnic customs (breakfast and dinner).
Day 4
Urumqi - Tulufan
After breakfast, drive to Turpan, enjoy Asia's largest wind power base [Dakan City Wind Power Plant] and [Xinjiang Salt Lake], arrive and visit the Silk Road town [Gaochang Ancient City] Ancient City of broken rocks and walls add to the tourists infinite feelings of contemplation of the past. Visit the "Flaming Mountain" and the "Kanyi Well", the oldest water conservancy project in China, which is the hottest mountain in the Journey to the West. Stay at 4-star hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 5
Tianshan Tianchi - Feiqash
After breakfast in the hotel, Tianshan Tianchi is a famous alpine lake in the Tianshan Mountains of Xinjiang, China, located at the northern foot of Bogda Peak, about 110 kilometres away from Urumqi, is a national 5A scenic spot and a World Natural Heritage Site, known as the "Conpoy Pond", famous for its snow-covered mountains, forests, grasslands, lakes, and rich cultural legends (e.g. the Queen Mother of the West), with a spectacular view, is an important tourist attraction. In the afternoon, return to Urumqi and fly to Kashgar. Upon arrival, we will check into a 5-star hotel. Enjoy a Uyghur dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 6
Kashgar Old Town
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Old City of Kashgar, the only labyrinthine city in China featuring Islamic culture. There are many Bazaars in the Old City, where commercial activities are flourishing. Nowadays, the Old City is both a place of daily life for the residents and a must-see attraction for foreign tourists visiting Kashgar. The famous Etigarh Mosque is located on the west side of the Old City, and the Kashgar Municipal Government is located on the south side of the Old City. Experience the Uyghur culture at the Occupier Street, visit the Bazaar, and stay overnight as above. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 7
Pamir Plateau Scenery - Tower County
After breakfast at the hotel, depart along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway and enter the Pamir Plateau via Gez Grand Canyon. Anciently known as the "Jianmu Valley", it was a necessary route for ancient merchants and nomads travelling to the Pamir Plateau. The canyon is a dangerous terrain with magnificent scenery. The scenery of the Pamir Plateau is known for its magnificent picture of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, grasslands and Tajik ethnic customs, featuring majestic snow-capped peaks, the blue waters of Lake Karakul, the turquoise of the Araljin beaches and the unique Tajik culture, especially around Kashgar, where the mystery of the Ancient Silk Road is blended with the Central Asian style, making it a perfect combination of natural wonders and human landscape in a high-altitude area. Visit Karakuli Lake and see Moustagh Peak, the father of icebergs. Stay at 4-star hotel in Ta Xian. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 8
Golden Grass Beach & Stone Town - Moustagh Glacier
After breakfast at the hotel, Alar Golden Grassland, a golden grassland surrounded by wetlands, with glaciers and snow-capped mountains, is a photogenic destination. Stone City: Located in Tashkurgan, the ruins of an ancient castle bear witness to the prosperity of the Silk Road. Moustagh Glacier Park, a glacier park with high altitude and spectacular scenery. Accommodation as above. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 9
Ancient Panglong Road (Photo) - Wensu - Tianshan Seven Colours Gorge
After breakfast, go to Panlong Ancient Road from Ta County (Tashkurgan), the best place to take photos is at the Dragon's Backbone Mountain Trail and the Little Panlong Observation Deck, overlooking the wonders of the road with its thousands of curves and twists. Afterwards, continue to Wensu, visit [Wensu Grand Canyon] (Tianshan Seven Colours Gorge), enjoy the red layer landscape, sunset view is absolutely beautiful. Stay at 4-star hotel in Wincu. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 10
Wensu Kyzir Thousand Buddha Cave -> Korak
After breakfast, we will go to Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave (one of the earliest grottoes in China) in the morning to appreciate the mural paintings and Buddha carvings. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Kuqa and visit the "Kuqa Canyon" to experience the red rocks. Stay at 4-star hotel in Kuqa. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 11
Kuche -> Roppu Village -> Korla
After breakfast, we will set off from Kuqa, travelling all the way east to experience the scenery of the edge of the Taklamakan Desert. We will visit the village of the Robb people and learn about the culture of the desert tribes. Arrive at Korla in the evening and check into a 4-star hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 12
Korla(Northern Xinjiang Star) -> Urumqi
After breakfast, take a rest in Korla, or arrange to go to "Luntai Huyang Forest" (in season) and take the train to Urumqi in the afternoon for about 4 hours (Northern Xinjiang Star train group). Accommodation in Urumqi 5 star hotel. (Breakfast and dinner)
Day 13
Urumqi - Feibulinjin/Kanas - Kanas Lake District - Altay Hormu
After breakfast, you will fly to Kanas (Brinzin) airport and arrive in 90 minutes. Lake Kanas is famous for its mysterious lakes, changing colours, magnificent snow-capped mountains and glaciers, virgin forests, grassland scenery and the culture of the Tuva people, and is known as the "Switzerland of the East" and the "Wonderland of the World". Visit Lake Canas, Three Bays (Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, Wolong Bay), visit the Fish Observation Platform, and stay at the 4-star hotel in Wo Mu in the evening. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 14
The First Village in China: Wo Mu Village
Womu Village in Altay Region is famous for its beautiful natural scenery, Tuvan culture and fairytale-like wooden houses. It is an important part of Kanas Tourism Region and is honoured as the “First Village in China”, with pleasant scenery in all four seasons, birch forests, rivers, grasslands, and wooden houses forming a unique landscape. It is one of the largest villages of the Tuva (Turkic-speaking people), preserving the traditional way of life. Wormwood is a Tuvan word meaning “fat oil”. Legend has it that in the past, an old hunter came here from somewhere else to hunt, and shot a big bear. When he skinned the bear, he found that the fat oil on the back of the bear was four to five fingers thick, and all the onlookers exclaimed "WoWu! Wormwood!" Thus, the name of the place was born. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 15
Brinzin to Urumqi / Guangzhou
After breakfast, take a connecting flight to Guangzhou via Urumqi. Check in at the airport hotel. Free to stay and add tour B. 13 days to Gannan, Lanzhou, Tibet. (Breakfast)
Day 16
Sydney, capital of New South Wales, Australia
Guangzhou morning flight to Sydney, arrive Sydney around 8:00pm. End of trip.
Fees include:
* :: Round-trip international airfare from Sydney to Urumqi, with carefully selected flights, high speed trains, trains and buses across the North and South Border.
* :: 13 nights in a standard double room in a 4-5 star hotel as included in the itinerary.,
* Entrance fee,
* :: Traffic.,
* Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals and special delicacies as specified in the itinerary,
* :: Special welcome ceremony performance.,
* Local Chinese or English speaking tour guide,
* :: English and Chinese tour leaders (over 16 persons) for Australian departures.
* :: 13 nights in a standard double room in a 4-5 star hotel as included in the itinerary.,
* Entrance fee,
* :: Traffic.,
* Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals and special delicacies as specified in the itinerary,
* :: Special welcome ceremony performance.,
* Local Chinese or English speaking tour guide,
* :: English and Chinese tour leaders (over 16 persons) for Australian departures.
Excluded Costs:
* :: Airport taxes and fuel surcharges for international and inland journeys of approximately $370 per person.
* Travel insurance, tour leader and local guide,
* :: Chauffeur service fee totalling A$160 per person.,
* Split fees for optional extension or stay-behind tours $150 (fare difference is not included)
* :: Single room surcharge A$1600.,
* Surcharges range from A$100-$300 for tours from Melbourne or other Australian cities.
* Travel insurance, tour leader and local guide,
* :: Chauffeur service fee totalling A$160 per person.,
* Split fees for optional extension or stay-behind tours $150 (fare difference is not included)
* :: Single room surcharge A$1600.,
* Surcharges range from A$100-$300 for tours from Melbourne or other Australian cities.
Deposit and payment:
a. Payment of deposit upon confirmation of pre-order.
b. The second payment is due 120 days prior to shipment.
c. Final payment is due 90 days prior to shipment.
d. Deposits are non-refundable in the event of cancellation more than 121 days prior to departure.
e. Cancellations made within 120 - 90 days will be subject to a LAND ONLY fee of 50% (all refunds are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable ticket and may not be refundable).
f. Bookings cancelled within 90 days are non-refundable.
g. Travel insurance is highly recommended to avoid any loss due to booking cancellation fees.
b. The second payment is due 120 days prior to shipment.
c. Final payment is due 90 days prior to shipment.
d. Deposits are non-refundable in the event of cancellation more than 121 days prior to departure.
e. Cancellations made within 120 - 90 days will be subject to a LAND ONLY fee of 50% (all refunds are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable ticket and may not be refundable).
f. Bookings cancelled within 90 days are non-refundable.
g. Travel insurance is highly recommended to avoid any loss due to booking cancellation fees.
Booking Information:
1. This special offer is on a first come first served basis and while stocks last. If you cancel 60 days before departure, you will be charged 50%. If you cancel within 45 days before departure, you will be charged 100%.
2. Guests must hold a valid entry visa or Australian passport. The company is not responsible for any problems caused by the traveler's personal documents.
3. Please purchase travel insurance. Our company can provide discounts up to 15% to group members.
4. Supreme Travel and the local tour operator reserve the right to change the above terms at any time and reserve the right of final decision.
5. The airlines listed in the itinerary are subject to change due to flight status. The final choice of airline will be based on the final confirmed itinerary.
6. In the event of epidemic, exchange rate changes, war, natural disasters, etc., the need to change the itinerary, cancellation of departure, etc., will be in accordance with the government guidelines to solve the problem in consultation.
7. If you need us to find someone to share a room with you, please check our tour sharing service disclaimer before deciding to sign up for the tour. Once you have signed up for the tour, we will understand that you have read, understood and accepted all the terms of this disclaimer.
2. Guests must hold a valid entry visa or Australian passport. The company is not responsible for any problems caused by the traveler's personal documents.
3. Please purchase travel insurance. Our company can provide discounts up to 15% to group members.
4. Supreme Travel and the local tour operator reserve the right to change the above terms at any time and reserve the right of final decision.
5. The airlines listed in the itinerary are subject to change due to flight status. The final choice of airline will be based on the final confirmed itinerary.
6. In the event of epidemic, exchange rate changes, war, natural disasters, etc., the need to change the itinerary, cancellation of departure, etc., will be in accordance with the government guidelines to solve the problem in consultation.
7. If you need us to find someone to share a room with you, please check our tour sharing service disclaimer before deciding to sign up for the tour. Once you have signed up for the tour, we will understand that you have read, understood and accepted all the terms of this disclaimer.
