3-Day Urumqi Gateway Tour

Tour Highlights
• Visit Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the far northwest of China
• Admire the Heavenly Lake located in the heart of Tianshan Mountains, inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage list
• Visit Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum, home to 4,000 year old mummies
• Visit Red Hill for a bird's-eye view of the hustle and bustle city of Urumqi

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Urumqi, Urumqi airport or train station pick-up.
• Day 2 Heavenly Lake of Mount Tianshan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum, Red Hill
• Day 3 Departure from Urumqi, transfer to Urumqi airport or train station.

Hotels & Meals
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Urumqi Mercure Hotel or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Information
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that all travellers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Tour guide's name and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GGC pickup sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Arrival in Uruqmi,
Meet your giode at Uruqmi airport or train station and transfer to your hotel in a private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore the downtown area on your own or relax during the remainder of the day to recover from the jet lag.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Urumqi Mercure Hotel or similar

Day 2 Heavenly Lake of Mount Tianshan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum, Red Hill
Drive out of Urumqi to visit the Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Mountains (1 hour). With Pine trees covering the hillsides and the snow capped mountains in the background, this huge lake (3km long and 1km wide) sits half way (560 ft) up the Tianshan mountain range and offers excellent walking with breathtaking views. Take a boat ride around the lake and see some local nomadic Kazakhs herding their sheep. Visit Xinjiang Regional Museum back to Urumqi in the afternoon. Xinjiang Regional Museum is a large building of Uyghur architectural style, containing a diverse range of historical artifacts unearthed in Xijiang. These items represent the ethnic lifestyle and culture of Xinjiang. Most interestingly of all, the museum contains a fascinating exhibition of ancient Indo-European mummies that were excellently preserved through their natural environment over 3,800 years ago. Afterwards, visit the Red Hill, symbol of Urumqi and also the Eye of Urumqi. Red Hill is dotted with pavilions and at the top stands a nine-storied, gray-brick pagoda called Zhenlong Pagoda (Pagoda to Suppress Dragons). Enjoy a great bird's eye view of Urumqi on the top of Red Hill.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Urumqi Mercure Hotel or similar

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum is closed on Monday. If your tour happens to be on Monday, this museum will be changed to Urumqi Grand Bazaar. 

Day 3 Departure from Urumqi
Private transfer (without guide) to Urumqi airport or railway stations for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Friendly Tips
• If you want to explore more cities in Xinjiang, sucha as Korla, Kuca, Aksu... please feel free to contact your GGC service staff for extended Xinjiang & Silk Road tours.