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   XINJIANG, CHINA

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

TOUR URUMQI

China Top Trip (Xinjiang)

  • Urumqi Tour

    • A full day tour of Urumqi

    • Visit the Museum and Southern Pasture

    • Explore mountains and grasslands

EXPLORE TURPAN

China Top Trip (Xinjiang)

  • Turpan Tour

    • A 3 day cultural and historical tour

    • Visit ancient cities and tombs, the thousand Buddha Caves, mosques, museums, local bazaars, and more

    • Stay in a local village and explore like a local

TAKE A PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR

China Top Trip (Xinjiang)

  • Natural photography tour

    • 12 day tour of Northern Xinjiang

    • Explore Xinjiang's most scenic destinations and attractions

    • Travel from Urumqi, to Heavenly Lake, to Buerjin, to the Hemu Villages, Kansas Lake, Karamay, Sayram Lake, and much more!

EXPLORE SOUTHERN XINJIANG

China Top Trip (Xinjiang)

  • South Xinjiang Adventure Tour

    • A 12 day tour full of adventure and sightseeing

    • Explore ancient cities, the Thousand Buddha caves, Mountains, Basins, Mosques, Bazaars, Desserts, Rivers, Temples, Museums, Tombs, and more!

ADMIRE HEAVENLY LAKE

China Top Trip (Xinjiang)

  • Heavenly Lake tour

    • Explore the 8 scenic areas of Heavenly Lake

NANSHAN SCENIC AREA

Nanshan Scenic Area (Urumqi)

  • A beautiful and scenic area comprised of mountains, forests, streams, ravines, and prairies

DRIVE SILK ROAD

G Adventures

  • The Silk Road of China

    • An 18 day tour of the Silk Road of China (Once an ancient trade route)

    • Travel by rail from Beijing, through to Xi'an, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, and end in Kashgar

    • Enjoy popular sights and guided tours along the way (Great Wall, Terracota Warriors, Bazaars, and more)

LEARN ABOUT XINJIANG'S HISTORY

Regional Museum (Urumqi)

  • A museum dedicated to history of Xinjiang

  • Features a collection of silk articles

  • Features well preserved ancient mummies and artifacts

  • Learn about the customs of the area

EXPLORE AN ANCIENT CITY

Jiaohe Ruins (Turpan)

  • A must see historical site in Turpan

  • Learn about the ancient civilizations that used to live there

  • Explore ruins, desert canyons, and hills

DISCOVER ANCIENT ARTIFACTS

Turpan Museum (Turpan)

  • Houses a large collection of relics and artifacts collected from ancient sites in the area

  • Mummies, dinosaur fossils, and more!

LEARN ABOUT THE WELL SYSTEM

Karez Well System (Turpan)

  • Explore and learn about Turpan's well system and ancient Karez irrigation

  • Explore an underground tunnel

  • Learn about agricultural practices of locals

THOUSAND BUDDHA CAVES

Thousand Buddha Caves (Turpan)

  • Caves and shrines dating from 400 AD to 1,300 AD (Once inhabited by buddhist monks)

  • Ancient paintings, carvings, and art

TRY SAND THERAPY

Sand Treatment Center (Turpan)

  • According to locals, sand therapy can be used to heal chronic disease such as arthritis, high blood pressure, and more

  • A completely natural method of healing that involves burying yourself in the sand and drinking hot teas

EXPLORE A TOMB

Astana Tombs (Turpan)

  • Explore a burial ground for ancient Kings

  • Wander through dark underground chambers

  • Meet well preserved mummies

 

CAMP IN THE DESERT

Uighur Tours

  • Southern Silk Road Tour

    • A 7 day tour of Silk Road

    • Explore Kashgar, Hotan, and other beautiful cities

    • Camp in the Taklamakan Desert

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