Urumqi
Private arrival transfer and a quiet first evening.
TWO DISTINCT WAYS INTO NORTHERN XINJIANG
Altay or Ili? Compare the routes.
Altay takes seven days; Ili takes six. Compare the places, overnight stops and longer drives before choosing.
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7 days · Best June–October
Altay · Wild North & Storybook Villages
Best for wilderness, photography and remote villages
SIGNATURE MOMENTS01Hemu timber village & morning mist02Kanas lake and the Three Bays03Desert road, borderlands & canyon
From approx. US$300 / person / day7 days from US$2,100 per person
Route at a glance
N ↑A · Altay
WHAT WE TAKE CARE OF
- Private vehicle and experienced local driver
- Private airport transfers
- Four-star city hotels plus character stays in nature
- English-language trip design and on-trip support
- Tickets and reservation coordination
- No compulsory shopping stops
ANOTHER SIDE OF ALTAY
Make time for the snow.
Sunlit slopes, floodlit evening runs and snow-covered villages. Pick your favourite, or make room for both resorts.
Day runs, night lights
Ski above Altay by day or join a floodlit night session, with the city’s hotels and restaurants close by.
Mountain days, village evenings
Explore a larger ski area in daylight, then slow down among Hemu’s snow-covered wooden houses.
Tell us your ski experience. We’ll help choose a resort and plan time on and off the slopes.
Allow 2–3 days for skiing · Quoted separately
Winter routes are planned for your dates. Resort and night-skiing schedules depend on the season and conditions.
Final price depends on your plans. International flights and winter skiing are extra.