Snow Peaks & Lakes · 9-Day Altay + Sayram Lake Boutique Group Tour (Urumqi Round Trip, Jun–Sep)

Xinjiang, China
Duration
9 Days - 8 Nights

Overview

Home city – Urumqi Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Sunset at Jiangjun Mountain – Altay Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu – Horseback riding at Beautiful Peak – Hemu Village

Recommended for: Ages 18–65 Customization available

Highlights

  • VIP Self-Drive · Full Sayram Lake loop with direct scenic-area access
  • Signature Experiences · Beautiful Peak horseback riding and Sayram Lake sailing
  • Scenic Roads · S21 Desert Highway, Ahe Highway and Tiejia Highway
  • Hidden Gem · Naren Summer Pasture
  • Best of Kanas · Fish-Watching Pavilion and the Three Bays walk
  • Comfortable Stays · Selected 4-diamond hotels and cabins inside scenic areas
  • Complimentary Extras · Daily bottled water, snacks, travel pillow and souvenir
  • Professional Service · Local driver with DSLR and photography assistance
  • Small Group · 2–6 guests with a 24-hour trip concierge

Itinerary

Day 1

Home city – Urumqi

Day 2

Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Sunset at Jiangjun Mountain – Altay

Day 3

Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu – Horseback riding at Beautiful Peak – Hemu Village

Day 4

Hemu – Tiejia Highway – Naren Summer Pasture, if open – Baihaba Village

Day 5

Baihaba – Fish-Watching Pavilion – Walk by Kanas Lake – Kanas Village

Day 6

Kanas – Fairy Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay – Karamay

Day 7

Karamay – Sayram Lake VIP self-drive loop – Sailing on Sayram Lake – Sayram Lake

Day 8

Sayram Lake – Urumqi

Day 9

Airport transfer – Return home

Includes & Excludes

What's Included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Complimentary Snacks & Bottled Water
  • Attraction Tickets
  • Pick-up & Drop-off Service

What's Not Included

  • Optional Activities & Experiences (Extra Cost)
  • Lunch & Dinner Expenses
  • Round-Trip Transportation To Xinjiang

FAQ

How Do I Choose The Right Xinjiang Tour?
Xinjiang offers different landscapes and experiences across Northern Xinjiang, Ili, Southern Xinjiang and beyond. Our local team helps you choose the right route based on your travel time, interests and preferred travel style.
What Makes Pangcheng Travel Different?
With years of experience in Xinjiang travel, we focus on authentic routes, local insights, small group experiences and transparent services to create a more comfortable journey.
Can I Customize My Xinjiang Trip?
Yes. We create personalized Xinjiang journeys for families, couples, photography lovers and private groups, with flexible itineraries designed around your needs.