[Journey in Xinjiang, Winter Unveils a New Chapter] 9-Day, 8-Night Panoramic Tour of Northern Xinjiang · Gallop across the Snowfield, Frolic in the Forest, Overlook the Tianshan Mountains

Minimum 3 people to book | Fly into Urumqi and out of Altay with worry-free flights | Explore the panoramic view of Northern Xinjiang | Sailimu Lake’s blue ice | Kanas rime | Private skiing lessons in Hemu | Visit the Devil City

Designer’s Message
The blue ice of Sayram Lake shatters and whispers like a gem in the morning light, the morning mist in Hemu wraps around the chimney smoke of wooden houses and weaves into a net, and the ancient fur skis leave a millennium-old mark on the powder snow of Altay…
In 9 days, we will take you deep into the quiet secret realm after the snowfall, boil a pot of green tea on the stove in a wooden cabin, chase a beam of flowing light on the peak of the clouds, and awaken the winter snow kingdom!

DAY01 | Urumqi – First Encounter with Tianshan | Fireworks and Poetry Paintings

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• When your flight arrives at Urumqi Airport, a carefully selected [Excellent Tour Guide from Xinjiang] will be waiting at the airport with a sign.

• You will then take a [7-seater GMC Business Van (4WD, worry-free in snow and ice)] to [Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel] (20KM/approx. 30-minute drive) for check-in and rest.

• At dusk, a welcome dinner with Uyghur charm awaits your presence. Embark on your journey to Xinjiang amidst delicious food and joyous sounds!

Dinner

• Welcome Dinner in Urumqi | Xinjiang Flavors

Hotel

• Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel

  • Location: Urumqi Station / Economic Development Zone

  • Address: 567 Xuanwu Lake Road

  • Stay in the [Warm Parent-Child King Bed Room], ~40㎡

  • 6th–7th floors | 1 extra-large bed 2.03m + 1 single bed 1.2m

  • [Fulcrum VIP Check-in Privilege]
    ★ Welcome fruit upon check-in

  • [Fulcrumtravel Recommended Reasons]
    ★ Adjacent to Urumqi Economic Development Wanda Plaza, complete dining, entertainment, shopping
    ★ Convenient transportation access

DAY02 | Urumqi → Shawan → Jinghe | Lujiaowan Dream World Snowy Adventure (~420KM/4.5H)

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• After breakfast at the hotel, take a bus to Jinghe (~4.5h drive), all the way along the scenic avenue deep into the Tianshan Mountains.

• Passing by [Lujiaowan], a pure white world unfolds before your eyes. If it happens to snow, VIP guests can enjoy [snowmobiling] across the snowfield.

• Kind reminder: VIP guests are requested to follow staff instructions and pay attention to safety during the experience.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast

Scenic Spot

• Lujiaowan Tourist Scenic Area 4A

  • Opening Hours: 09:30–20:00 all year

  • Address: Provincial Highway 101, Shawan City, Tacheng Prefecture, Xinjiang

  • Description: Treading on the creaking snow, step into this secret realm. Snow in Antler Bay is fluffy and soft, sunlight dances on snow, dyeing the world golden. Snow rabbits may peek out from the bushes.

Hotel

• Jifeng International Hotel (Jinghe Wuyi Road Branch)

  • Address: 1st Floor, Donggui Building

  • Stay in [Zhenxiang Smart Parent-Child Room], ~30㎡

  • 7th–9th floors | 1 king-size bed 1.8m + 1 single bed 1.2m

  • [Fulcrum VIP Check-in Privilege] ★ Welcome fruit

  • [Fulcrumtravel Recommended Reasons]
    ★ Star-rated garden-style luxury hotel with complete facilities
    ★ Landmark building in Jinghe New City, with two all-glass sightseeing elevators

DAY03 | Jinghe → Bole | Sayram Lake Blue Ice Wonders (~130KM/2H)

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• After breakfast, drive to “last tear of the Atlantic Ocean” – Sayram Lake (VIP car directly enters).

• The frozen lake surface is like a sapphire; ice bubbles form “ice flowers,” reflecting dark blue and silver in sunlight.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast

Scenic Spot

• Sayram Lake 5A

  • Opening Hours: Open all day, all year

  • Address: Next to National Highway 30, Bole City, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture

  • Description: Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, azure lake form a breathtaking picture. Sayram Lake in winter is a secret realm of blue ice, with golden-red sunset reflecting on the ice and snow.

Hotel

• Elaine·Yilai Resort Hotel at Sayram Lake

  • Address: Building 1, Jinghai Road, Sailimu Lake Scenic Area

  • Stay in Yijing Family Room, 50–55㎡

  • 2nd–3rd floors | 1 king 1.81m + 1 single 1.35m

  • [Fulcrum VIP Check-in Privilege] ★ Welcome fruit

  • [Fulcrum TRAVEL Recommended Reasons]
    ★ Shoreside courtyard-style hotel
    ★ Modern aesthetic with natural elements, multi-functional spaces

DAY04 | Bole → Dushanzi | Canyons & Ravines (~240KM/3H)

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• Drive to [Dushanzi Grand Canyon], marvel at geological formations carved over millions of years.

• Check in at zero-kilometer mark of Duku Highway, tracing the legendary road connecting northern and southern Xinjiang.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast

Scenic Spot

• Dushanzi Grand Canyon 4A

  • Opening Hours: 10:00–20:00 all year

  • Address: Next to National Highway 217, Dushanzi District, K

  • Description: When Tianshan snow saturates the canyon, it becomes a frozen epic. Snow-covered cliffs resemble silver armor, valley lines like silver veins.

Hotel

• Dushanzi Xigema International Hotel

  • Address: No. 2699-8, Daqing East Road

  • Stay in [Smart Parent-Child Room], ~42㎡

  • 5th floor | 1 king 1.8m + 1 single 1.3m

  • [Fulcrum VIP Check-in Privilege] ★ Welcome fruit

  • [Fulcrumtravel Recommended Reasons]
    ★ Close to Dushanzi Food Street, convenient transportation
    ★ Modern, bright rooms with comfortable bedding

DAY05 | Dushanzi → Burqin | Wuerhe Devil City (~520KM/6H)

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• Cross the Gobi Desert to [Wuerhe World Devil City], snow-covered Yadan formations resemble sleeping giants.

• Observe stone pillar groups, filming locations of famous movies.

Kind reminder: Snacks and light refreshments provided during the long journey.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast

Scenic Spot

• World Devil City 5A

  • Opening Hours: 10:00–18:30 all year

  • Address: No. 200, Longji Road, Wuerhe District, Karamay

  • Description: Wind-carved sandstone mounds into castles, colossal beasts, labyrinths. Sunset turns wilderness into blood-red battle robe.

Hotel

• Burjinbu Guli BGULI Design Resort B&B (Ertix River Branch)

  • Address: Building 3, Bar Street, Yujing Shuian, Burqin County

  • Stay in [Guli · Parent-Child Time River View Room], ~80㎡

  • 2nd floor | 1 king 1.51m + 1 single 1.3m

  • [Fulcrum VIP Check-in Privilege] ★ Welcome fruit

  • [Fulcrumtravel Recommended Reasons]
    ★ By Qicai River, light wabi-sabi style, simple yet meaningful aesthetic

DAY06 | Burqin → Kanas | Rime Wonderland (~160KM/2.5H)

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• Arrive at [Kanas], blue lake and snow-capped mountains.

• Walk lakeside plank road, enjoy rime ice, hot tea and pastries in a warm wooden cabin.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast

Refreshments

• Kanas Afternoon Tea | Slow Enjoyment Time in the Warm Winter

Scenic Spot

• Kanas Scenic Area

  • Address: 232 Provincial Road, Burqin County, Altay

  • Description: Frozen rivers, crystal rime among pine branches, wooden house chimneys weave with morning mist.

Hotel

• Kanas Anyu Hidden World B&B

  • Address: No. 9, Xiangquan Road, Hanas Village, Hemu Kanas Township

  • Stay in [Moon Companion | Courtyard Family Room], ~40㎡

  • 1st floor | 1 extra-large bed 2m + 1 double bed 1.35m

  • [Fulcrum VIP Check-in Privilege] ★ Welcome fruit

  • [Fulcrumtravel Recommended Reasons]
    ★ Surrounded by mountains, wide views, comfortable and considerate service

DAY07 | Kanas → Hemu | Winter Fun, Snow Racing (~100KM/2.5H)

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• [Hemu Jikepulin Ski Resort]: 1-on-1 professional coaching, ski joy experience, forest snow slopes.

• Afternoon: wooden cabin, hot milk tea, watch chimney smoke curl.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast

Refreshments

• Hemu Snow House | Afternoon Tea Break

Scenic Spot

• Hemu Scenic Area

  • Opening Hours: 05/01–10/15: 08:00–22:00 | 10/16–04/30: 10:00–18:00

  • Address: 7 km east of Hemu Village, Hemu Kanas Township

  • Description: Fairy-tale village with wooden houses, rivers, forests, wild horses, snow amber scenery.

Hotel

• Hemu Shuporis Hotel

  • Address: 100m east of Hemu Village exit service area

  • Stay in [Surprise Family Twin Room], ~40–45㎡

  • 1st–2nd floors | 1 king 1.8m + 1 double 1.35m

  • [Fulcrum VIP Check-in Privilege] ★ Welcome fruit

  • [Fulcrumtravel Recommended Reasons]
    ★ Surrounded by Humbas Grassland, fresh air, panoramic views

DAY08 | Hemu → Altay | Ahe Highway & Fur Ski Heritage (~210KM/6H)

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• Traverse [Ahe Highway], snow-capped peaks, primeval forests.

• Visit Intangible Cultural Heritage Fur Ski Workshop, hands-on experience with skis.

• Optional: Horse ride through pine forest or horse-drawn sled.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast

Event

• Intangible Cultural Heritage – Ancient Fur Skis

  • Altay City: Craftsmen demonstrate deer hide tightening with birch bark; every polish preserves nomadic survival wisdom.

Hotel

• Altay Jiyuhe Hotel

  • Address: No. 1-116, Wuzhiquan Street, Golden River Valley

  • Stay in [Family Twin Room], ~35㎡

  • 3rd floor | 1 king 1.8m + 1 single 1.3m

  • [Fulcrum VIP Check-in Privilege] ★ Welcome fruit

  • [Fulcrumtravel Recommended Reasons]
    ★ Nomadic culture-themed hotel with strong ethnic style

DAY09 | Altay City | Farewell, Special Car Transfer to Airport

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• After breakfast, free time.

• Dedicated driver-guide transfers you to Altay Airport, returning home with full winter memories.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast