Events Planned

Distance

Meals provided

Accommodation

Sep. 30th
(Thursday)

Arrival Urumqi:

Arrive in Urumqi (meaning beautiful pasture), the capital of Xinjiang. At night freely explore the largest night-market in Northwest China (51 Star Night Market) experience the local culture.

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Hotel of Urumqi

Oct.1st
(Friday)

Urumqi to Korla:

After breakfast attend the tour’s opening function and watch the ceremony of the companies’ new vehicles Travel begins by crossing the Taklamakan and Gobi deserts, passing through Heshuo Fishing Village and China’s largest inland fresh-water Lake-Bosten Lake. Then visit some of the north-west’s most breathtaking desert/lake scenery. Finally arrive in the famous pear and oil-rich town of Korla.

500 km

B

Hotel of Korla

Oct.2nd
(Thursday)

Korla to Tazhong Activity Center:

After breakfast head to the desert! First destination is Luntai Huyanglin National Park on the bank of the-Tarim River. The largest-scale Huyanglin trees can be viewed here, describing the miracle of life living beside the Desert!

After visiting Luntai, depart towards the longest desert road. Upon arriving at the Tazhong camping ground tents will be erected creating the world’s largest ever outdoor group camping event.
After dinner all travelers get to enjoy a free rock concert which will burn your passion!

550 km

B
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Ground Tents in Tazhong Camp

Oct.3rd
(Sunday)

Tazhong to Qiemo:

After breakfast many activities will be run-including “desert marathon” and “treasure hunt”. After activities travelers will begin driving to Qiemo, a small Han Dynasty town that became a key stop for ancient travelers entering China on the Silk Road. It is also famous for producing Hetian Jade. You will attend Qiemo Jade cultural festival and choose a jade for yourself!

Later in the afternoon the local Uygur ethnic minority will perform happy dances, audience participation is encouraged!

200 km

B

Hotel or Tent of Qiemo (optional)

Oct.4th
Monday

Qiemo to Ruoqiang:

After breakfast visit the Qiemo Museum, a large collection of Chinese indigenous artifacts. Afterwards visit the 3000-year-old Zhagunluke Grave group.

After morning activities travel up the Lop Nur to Ruoqiang, which was once the hometown of Lopnur people. Loulan inside Ruoqiang is another ancient junction of the east and west on the silk road, once famous as a trade and market town.

Then explore the Milan Ancient town of Ruoqiang, which includes many ancient imperial buildings and Buddhist temples. Profound Loulan culture show will also be provided in Ruoqiang and travelers can enjoy the famous red dates grown in the region.

300 km

B

Hotel or Tent of Ruoqiang(optional)

Oct. 5th
Tuesday

Ruoqiang to Yuli to Korla:

After breakfast depart for Lopnur Village and see one of the first ancient red brick roads constructed in early China for military use.

The Lopnur Village is the last township lived by Lopnur ethnic minority, one of the most age-old nationalities relying on the river for a livelihood. Enjoy the non-replicated natural and human sceneries, visit the 100 year old Lopnur resident, or you can attend exciting desert entertainments such as riding camels, driving desert buggies and sand skiing.

Arrive in Hotel of Korla, free time by yourself.

450 km

B

Hotel of Korla

Oct. 6th
Wednesday

Korla to Urumqi:

After breakfast return to Urumqi
Upon arrival in Urumqi travelers have free time.

480km

B

Hotel of Urumqi

Oct. 7th
Thursday

Departure from Urumqi.

Leave Xinjiang but take with you all the amazing memories about this amazing desert sojourn.

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