Assemble at Changi Airport to take international flight to Hong Kong for your transit flight to Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang.

Upon arrival in early morning, head for breakfast before transfer to Turpan. Proceed to visit Tuyugou Village at the foot of the Flamming Mountain. The village carries a history as thick as the sandstone of the Gobi Desert, weathered by time. It is one of the oldest surviving Uyghur villages in China. The ancient underground irrigation system Karez is a unique construction in desert regions, renowned alongside the Great Wall and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal as one of China’s three great ancient human engineering’s. Developed over centuries by laborers in arid lands, it is an ingenious underground water project.  

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In the morning, visit the Kumtag Desert. Located on the eastern edge of the Turpan Basin, the Kumtag Desert is a famous desert in the world that lies closely to a city. Visitors can gaze upon the vast, golden dunes—a magnificent sight. Due to converging wind patterns over thousands of years, the desert’s edge has remained fixed, creating the rare phenomenon where "the greenery does not retreat, and the sand does not advance." After the desert sightseeing, we’ll transfer to the Turpan airport for a domestic flight to Yining city. Upon arrival, enjoy the dinner and check in hotel for overnight.

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After breakfast, drive to Swan Lake or Swan Spring. This lake is formed by the hot spring, so the swans found this a perfect lake to spend the winter. Every year from early October to late March, large flocks of swans migrate here. Visitors can observe the swans playing in the lake and, on clear days, witness the magical spectacle of frost-covered trees along the shore. In recent years, it has become a winter paradise for photography enthusiasts. Afterward, take a 3-hour drive to Narat Town.  

In the afternoon, enter the Nalati Grassland. In winter, Nalati is blanketed in snow- a silvery treasure bestowed by nature. The endless snowfields merge with the sky, creating a dreamlike, fairy-tale landscape. 

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After breakfast, head to Nalati Ski Resort, nestled within the scenic Nalati River Valley. It features three slopes as beginner, intermediate, and advanced. We'll specially arrange a two-hour free skiing session with a professional instructor on the slopes, teaching you the basic skill. Experience the thrill of skiing and take plenty of photos. Those who prefer not to ski, will be provided with a snow tubing. In the afternoon, coach back to Yining for a visit to Liuxing Street (Six-Star Street), well-known for its vibrant traditional Uyghur and Russian style architecture, characterized by bright colors and unique designs. 

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Start your tour to visit Kazanchi Folklore Tourism Area. In Uyghur, Kazanqi means metal pot craftsmen. This residential area of 100,000 people is home to many artisans who specialize in pot-making, shoemaking, and copperware crafting, alongside with modern trendy restaurants. The architecture of Kazanqi with blue walls, roofs, doors, and window frames is predominantly painted in vibrant shades of blue, creating a refined and pure aesthetic.

After lunch drive along the highway, passing the Guozigou Bridge to Sayram Lake. In winter, Sayram Lake is like a hidden gem on earth. As the cold sets in, the lake freezes into a smooth mirror, reflecting the sky. During deep winter, visitors will marvel at the "ice and snow wonderland" and the rare phenomenon of turquoise blue ice. Due to the lake’s crystal-clear water similar to Lake Baikal, the ice remains highly transparent. Under ideal conditions, lucky visitors may even spot trapped bubble formations beneath the ice.

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After breakfast, continue your coach ride along the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains to the city of Kuitun. Visit the Dushanzi Grand Canyon, it presents a stunning interplay of snow-capped peaks, deep ravines and winding streams- a masterpiece of nature’s artistry. The Kuitun River flows through the canyon, where millennia of rainfall have etched intricate networks of gullies, trenches, and channels into the gravel cliffs, creates a breathtaking vista beloved by photographers.

Later, take a drive to the military reclamation city of Shihezi. Explore China’s only Xinjiang Military Reclamation Museum, which chronicles the history and achievements of frontier development. Key sites include the Square with Statue of General Wang Zhen- "First Plow of Reclamation" Monument, the iconic sculptures symbolizing the region’s pioneering spirit.

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After breakfast, head for Urumqi and visit Xinjiang Museum, which shows the rich history and diverse cultural traditions of Xinjiang. The museum's extensive collections offer fascinating insights into the area's multicultural heritage. Take a leisure walk at the Central Asia International Grand Bazaar where you can purchase the local specialties from various ethnic groups in Xinjiang. Proceed to Red Hill Park, enjoying a panoramic view of Urumqi's cityscape from this vantage point. 

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This morning, bid farewell to Xinjiang and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Singapore via Hong Kong. We hope you have had an enjoyable time with CTC Travel.

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