In the ancient world, the Silk Road was a network of trading routes that connected Asia and Europe. At its peak, the journey stretched from Japan to the Mediterranean Sea. Although our methods of transportation have modernized since then, the majestic wonders that were part of the Silk Road can still be experienced today.
Join us on a 11 days journey through China to walk through the footsteps of history. From Urumqi to Yining, your mind will be blown off by the amazing sunset and magnificent landscape awaiting you. Beijiang borders the countries of Mongolia, Russia and Kazakhstan while the Karakoram, Kunlun, and Tian Shan mountain range occupy much of it's region. If you are intending to visit somewhere tranquil and dreamy with cool weather, Beijiang is the trip for you. The cool weather allows you get to wear your beautiful long red dress or manly suit while you trek along Kanas Lake via the boardwalk.
URUMQI 乌鲁木齐
Urumqi, formerly known as Tihwa (迪化), is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the far northwest of the People's Republic of China. It was a major hub on the Silk Road during China's Tang dynasty, and developed its reputation as a leading cultural and commercial center during the Qing dynasty in the 19th century. With an estimated population of 3.5 million in 2015, Urumqi is the second largest city in China's northwestern interior as well as the largest in Central Asia in terms of population. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Urumqi has earned a place as the most remote city from any sea in the world.
Join us on a 11 days journey through China to walk through the footsteps of history. From Urumqi to Yining, your mind will be blown off by the amazing sunset and magnificent landscape awaiting you. Beijiang borders the countries of Mongolia, Russia and Kazakhstan while the Karakoram, Kunlun, and Tian Shan mountain range occupy much of it's region. If you are intending to visit somewhere tranquil and dreamy with cool weather, Beijiang is the trip for you. The cool weather allows you get to wear your beautiful long red dress or manly suit while you trek along Kanas Lake via the boardwalk.
URUMQI 乌鲁木齐
Urumqi, formerly known as Tihwa (迪化), is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the far northwest of the People's Republic of China. It was a major hub on the Silk Road during China's Tang dynasty, and developed its reputation as a leading cultural and commercial center during the Qing dynasty in the 19th century. With an estimated population of 3.5 million in 2015, Urumqi is the second largest city in China's northwestern interior as well as the largest in Central Asia in terms of population. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Urumqi has earned a place as the most remote city from any sea in the world.
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KALAMAILI UNGULATE NATURE RESERVE 准噶尔盆地的卡拉麦里有蹄类动物自然保护区
Founded in 1982, Kalamaili Nature Reserve (Also means "Black Mountain" in Kazakh) is a nature reserve in Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China, targeting in preserving the wildlife and natural vegetation in the arid steppe ecosystem. As one of the largest nature reserves in China, it stretches from the Ulungur River in the north, across the heart of Dzungarian Basin, till the Tianshan mountain range in the south, covering an area of more than 14,000 km2.
Founded in 1982, Kalamaili Nature Reserve (Also means "Black Mountain" in Kazakh) is a nature reserve in Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China, targeting in preserving the wildlife and natural vegetation in the arid steppe ecosystem. As one of the largest nature reserves in China, it stretches from the Ulungur River in the north, across the heart of Dzungarian Basin, till the Tianshan mountain range in the south, covering an area of more than 14,000 km2.
HUOSHAO SHAN 火烧山
Huoshao Shan is famous for its vibrant soil. The rock of the Huoshao Shan is red due to the combustion of the underlying coal seam. The blazing land is located along the Kalamaili Ungulate Nature Reserve belt.
IRTYSH RIVER 额尔齐斯河 AND SUNSET AT RAINBOW BEACH五彩滩
The Irtysh River is a river that flows through China, Kazakhstan and Russia. While rainbow beach is located along the Irtysh River in northern Xinjiang, known for its unique land form caused by wind and water erosion.
KANAS LAKE 喀纳斯湖
Kanas Lake located at the north of Burqin County changes its colour time to time. In Mongolian, Kanas means “beautiful, rich and mysterious”. It is also known as the colour palette of god. The lake was formed as a result of glacier movement around 200, 000 years ago.
IMMORTAL BAY 神仙塆
Further down Kanas Bay lies the Immortal Bay. There were clouds around Immortal Bay all year round, which make it look like a fairyland. It is also known as the Pearl Bank as the water in the lake reflects sun rays causing it to shimmer and resemble pearls.
WOLONG BAY 卧龙湾
Wolong Bay is also part of Kanas Lake. How it got its name was because it looks like a dragon lying in the water.
MOON BAY月亮湾
Moon Bay is part of the Kanas Lake. It is also known as the fairy footprints as the upper and lower river bays resemble footprints. With regards to the two footprints, the legend provide that these footprints were left behind by the Xihai Dragon King after he conquered the river monster.
YAZE LAKE 鸭泽湖
Yaze Lake is also part of the Kanas Lake. In the summer, you will get to see wild ducks, geese and swans around Yaze Lake. On the grassland at the northwest side of Yaze Lake, there is a pile of stones used for the Shoubao festival 敖包节. The Tuwa people carry out sacrificial activities and Shoubao festival there every year to pray for prosperity.
HEMU TUWA VILLAGE禾木图瓦乡
The Hemu Tuwa village is sandwiched between two mountains and comprise of about 80 over families in total. The Tuva people here live in tower-shaped wooden houses built of pine. The roof is designed to pointed as to adapt heavy snow.
WUERHE DEVIL CITY SCENIC SPOT乌尔禾魔鬼城景区
In the past, Wuerhe Devil City was inaccessible to the outside world. Whenever there is a sand storm, the sound of the wind roared through the town like howling ghosts. When the sand storm finally come to an end, it feel as if one has escaped from devil' s talon. That is how the name of Wuerhe Devil City came about.
SAILIMU LAKE赛里木湖
There was a touching love story about Sailimu Lake. According to the legend, the lake was formed by tears of a Kazakh young couple. One day, a devil was captivated by the beauty of a girl and kidnapped her. The girl tried escaping, but the devil found out soon and went afterher. She was forced to jump into an abyss in order to escape from the devil. Later, her boyfriend came to know about this and jumped into the abyss in hope to reunite with her. Their tears flooded the abyss and formed Sailimu Lake.
TURKS 特克斯 – The EIGHT TRIGRAMS CITY八卦城
Turks was built according to the Yijing eight trigrams pattern, designed by Taoist Qiuqi.
XIATA 夏塔景区
In Xiata scenic area, we get to see canyons, ancient routes 古道, glaciers, hot springs, Wu Sun tombs 乌孙古墓 and Muzart Glacier 木扎尔特冰川
THE ITINERARY
D0 - 7 August 2019 (Wednesday)
D1 – 8 August 2019 (Thursday)
D2 – 9 August 2019 (Friday)
D3 – 10 August 2019 (Saturday)
D4 – 11 August 2019 (Sunday)
D5 – 12 August 2019 (Monday)
D6 – 13 August 2019 (Tuesday)
D7 – 14 August 2019 (Wednesday)
D8 – 15 August 2019 (Thursday)
D9 – 16 August 2019 (Friday)
D10 – 17 August 2019 (Saturday)
D11 – 18 August 2019 (Sunday)
- Depart for Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport at night
D1 – 8 August 2019 (Thursday)
- Arrival at Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Accommodation at Urumqi 乌鲁木齐 (twin sharing room)
- Activity: Free and easy
D2 – 9 August 2019 (Friday)
- Accommodation at Burqin布尔津 (twin sharing room)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Activities:
- Road trip towards Burqin布尔津
- Spot wildlife animals at Kalamaili Nature Reserve
- Huo Shao San火烧山
- Irtysh River额尔齐斯河
- Enjoy sunset at Rainbow Beach 五彩滩
- Burqin River Night Market布尔津河堤夜市
D3 – 10 August 2019 (Saturday)
- Accommodation at Jadin贾登峪 (twin sharing room)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Activities:
- Trek along Kanas Lake (10.1km)
- Wolong Bay卧龙湾
- Moon Bay月亮湾
- Immortal Bay神仙塆
- Yaze Lake鸭泽湖
- Road trip towards Jadin 贾登峪
D4 – 11 August 2019 (Sunday)
- Accommodation at Burqin布尔津 (twin sharing room)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Activities :
- Road trip towards Burqin布尔津
- Beauty Bay美人湾
- Hemu Grassland禾木草原
- Free and easy at Hemu Tuwa Village 禾木图瓦乡
D5 – 12 August 2019 (Monday)
- Accommodation at Kuitun奎屯 (twin sharing room)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Activities:
- Road trip towards Kuitun 奎屯
- Enjoy sunset at Wuerhe Devil City Scenic Spot 乌尔禾魔鬼城景区
- Take a train around Wuerhe Devil City 乌尔禾魔鬼城景区
D6 – 13 August 2019 (Tuesday)
- Accommodation : Yining 伊宁 (twin sharing room)
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Activities :
- Road trip towards Yining 伊宁
- Guozigou Bridge 果子沟
- Khorgos Port 霍尔果斯口岸
- Sino-Kazakh International Trade Market 中哈国际贸易市场
- Visit Sailimu Lake赛里木湖
D7 – 14 August 2019 (Wednesday)
- Accommodation at Turks 特克斯 (twin sharing room)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Activities:
- Road trip towards Turks 特克斯, the only city in the world built according to the Yijing eight trigrams pattern, designed by Taoist Qiuqi.
- Enjoy sunset at Kuokesu Grand Canyon 阔克苏大峡谷
- Boat ride at Kuokesu Grand Canyon 阔克苏大峡谷
D8 – 15 August 2019 (Thursday)
- Accommodation at Zhaosu County 昭苏 (twin sharing room)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Activities:
- Road trip towards Zhaosu County 昭苏
- Visit Kalajun Grassland 喀拉峻大草原
D9 – 16 August 2019 (Friday)
- Accommodation at Yining 伊宁 (twin sharing room)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Activities:
- Road trip towards Yining 伊宁
- Visit Xiata 夏塔景区 where you get to see canyon, hot spring, Wu Sun tombs 乌孙古墓 and Muzart Glacier 木扎尔特冰川.
D10 – 17 August 2019 (Saturday)
- Accommodation at Urumqi 乌鲁木齐 (twin sharing room)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Activities:
- Visit Aiduo Princess Lavender Museum 阿伊朵或解忧公主薰衣草博物馆
- Road trip back to Urumqi 乌鲁木齐
D11 – 18 August 2019 (Sunday)
- Drop off at Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Fly back to Singapore
LAND COST:
Cost: SGD 2,000
Group Size: Min 10 to go (excluding hosts)
Early bird discount of SGD 150 for participants who confirm their slot (deposit) before 14 February 2019.
SGD500 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
What does your package include?
Step 1: Deposit of $500 via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950.
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "2019 08 07 Beijiang".)
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip one month prior to the trip. We would also collect the balance at this point.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 5 months prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
4 months prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
3 months prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
Details will be given to confirmed participants.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
Cost: SGD 2,000
Group Size: Min 10 to go (excluding hosts)
Early bird discount of SGD 150 for participants who confirm their slot (deposit) before 14 February 2019.
SGD500 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
What does your package include?
- Land Transportation
- Entry ticket to Kanas Lake, Wuerhe Devil City, Sailimu Lake, Khorgos Port, Kalajun, Kuokesu Grand Canyon, Xiata and Aiduo Princess Lavender Museum
- Train ticket for Wuerhe Devil City
- Boat ticket for Kuokesu Grand Canyon
- Twin sharing room from all days (4 stars or equivalent)
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from Day 2 to Day 10
- Guide for Kanas Lake trek
- Local accidental insurance
- International and Domestic Airfare
- Personal travel insurance
- All other meals that not mentioned above
- Single supplement room
- Gratuities/Tips
- Personal expenses
- Laundry
- Visa entry if required
- Anything else not mentioned in inclusion list.
Step 1: Deposit of $500 via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950.
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "2019 08 07 Beijiang".)
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip one month prior to the trip. We would also collect the balance at this point.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 5 months prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
4 months prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
3 months prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
Details will be given to confirmed participants.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.