2026 Urumqi Student 6 Day Streamlined Group Tour Covering All Key Landmarks in Xinjiang with High Cost Performance Online Registration Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and quotation.
“Youth Without Borders · Xinjiang’s Future Awaits” 2026 Urumqi 6-Day Exclusive Study Tour for Students:Measure Xinjiang with Your Steps, Unlock the Western Regions with Knowledge
I. Itinerary Design Concept: An Immersive Study Experience Tailored for Students
Considering the flexible schedules, strong curiosity, and limited budgets of university and high school students, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has specially launched a “6-Day Core Landmarks Full Coverage” study itinerary. The trip focuses on three major themes: Xinjiang’s geography, history, and culture, connecting iconic attractions such as Urumqi, Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain, Turpan, Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake. The average daily driving time is controlled within 3 hours to ensure students can have an in-depth experience without excessive fatigue. The itinerary features a dual “classroom + practice” model:Conduct ecological research by Kanas Lake, engage in archaeological simulations at the Jiaohe Ancient City in Turpan, and participate in handicraft-making with various ethnic groups at the Urumqi International Bazaar, turning the trip into a mobile “second classroom.”
II. Simple Itinerary Arrangement (2026 Updated Version)
Day 1:Urumqi City Exploration Day
Morning:Arrive at Diwopu International Airport and be transferred by private car to a downtown hotel (breakfast included)
Noon:Lunch featuring Xinjiang’s signature mixed noodles
Afternoon:Visit the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum (highlights include the “Five Stars Rising in the East Benefit China” brocade arm guard, mummies, and other treasures)
Evening:Free time at the International Bazaar (recommended experiences: listening to dutar performances at a century-old teahouse, tasting baked stuffed buns)
Day 2:Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain Ecological Study Day
Morning:Take a 1-hour drive to Heavenly Lake scenic area, then ride the shuttle bus to visit Mayashan Mountain and West Small Heavenly Lake
Noon:Lunch featuring flavors from various ethnic groups within the scenic area
Afternoon:Attend a lecture on “Geological Changes of Heavenly Lake” and collect rock specimens
“Youth Without Borders · Xinjiang’s Future Awaits” 2026 Urumqi 6-Day Exclusive Study Tour for Students: Measure Xinjiang with Your Steps, Unlock the Western Regions with KnowledgeEvening:Return to Urumqi and experience night market cuisine (recommended: lamb wrapped in intestines, yogurt zongzi)
Day 3:Turpan Cultural Time Travel Day
Morning:Take a 1.5-hour high-speed train to Turpan and visit the Karez Well Park (learn about the principles of underground water conservancy projects)
Noon:Lunch at a Grape Valley farmhouse (taste freshly picked seedless white grapes)
Afternoon:Archaeological experience at Jiaohe Ancient City (use professional tools for simulated excavation)
Evening:Check into a county hotel and watch the “Turpan Grand Ceremony” ethnic song and dance performance
Day 4:Kanas Natural Research Day
Morning:Take an early flight to Kanas (1-hour flight) and transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus
Noon:Lunch at the Jiadengyu Ecological Restaurant
Afternoon:Hike the Three Bays of Kanas (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Crouching Dragon Bay) and collect plant specimens
Evening:Check into a scenic area cabin and attend a lecture on Tuvan intangible cultural heritage
Day 5:Hemu Morning Mist and Sayram Lake Blues Day
Morning:Travel to Hemu Village (1.5-hour drive) and photograph Tuvan cabins amidst morning mist
I. Itinerary Design Concept: An Immersive Study Experience Tailored for StudentsNoon:Picnic by the Hemu River
Afternoon:Take a 5-hour drive across the Junggar Basin to reach Sayram Lake
Evening:Cycle around the lake and photograph the “blue hour” of “the last tear drop of the Atlantic”
Day 6:Return and Achievement Display Day
Morning:In-depth tour of Sayram Lake (take a sailboat to observe swan habitats up close)
Noon:Lunch featuring Yining’s signature hand-grabbed rice
Afternoon:Transfer to the airport according to flight schedules, with a “My Xinjiang Study Diary” sharing session en route
III. Pricing Information (2026 Summer Reference)
Basic Tour Fee:Starting at 2,680 RMB per person (based on a group of 30)
Included Items:
Transportation:Private car transfers within Urumqi, high-speed train tickets to Turpan, one-way air tickets from Kanas to Yining, and full-trip tourist buses
Accommodation:5 nights in comfortable hotels (including characteristic cabins in Kanas/Hemu)
Meals:10 main meals (including 5 special meals)
Admission Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for all attractions in the itinerary
Considering the flexible schedules, strong curiosity, and limited budgets of university and high school students, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has specially launched a “6-Day Core Landmarks Full Coverage” study itinerary. The trip focuses on three major themes: Xinjiang’s geography, history, and culture, connecting iconic attractions such as Urumqi, Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain, Turpan, Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake. The average daily driving time is controlled within 3 hours to ensure students can have an in-depth experience without excessive fatigue. The itinerary features a dual “classroom + practice” model: Conduct ecological research by Kanas Lake, engage in archaeological simulations at the Jiaohe Ancient City in Turpan, and participate in handicraft-making with various ethnic groups at the Urumqi International Bazaar, turning the trip into a mobile “second classroom.”Services:Professional study tour guides throughout the trip, scientific research toolkits, and insurance
Special Notes:
Prices may fluctuate based on departure dates and are subject to the signed contract
Early bird discount of 200 RMB per person for bookings made before July 15
Group discount of 150 RMB per person for bookings of 10 or more
IV. Registration Method
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency with the following online process:
Follow the “Xinjiang Study Travel” service account
Click “Student Zone” and select the “6-Day Core Landmarks Group”
Fill in personal information and emergency contacts
Upload a photo of your student ID for qualification review
A dedicated customer service manager, Zhang Jing, will confirm itinerary details with you within 72 hours
V. Fee Explanations and Service Descriptions
II. Simple Itinerary Arrangement (2026 Updated Version)Excluded Fees:Transportation costs to and from Urumqi from other locations, personal expenses, and self-funded items (such as horseback riding, small transportation within attractions, etc.)
Notes:Single travelers will be matched for shared accommodation whenever possible; a 600 RMB supplement is required for the entire trip if a private room is requested
Service Standards:
Use of licensed tourist vehicles throughout the trip, with each vehicle equipped with a first aid kit
Study tour guides hold both teacher certification and tour guide licenses
1 hour of free time is reserved in each day’s itinerary
Next-day itinerary reminders are sent before 20:00 daily
Subject to actual consultation and contract signing
VI. Itinerary Highlights and Safeguard Measures
Professional Study Design:
Courses jointly developed with the School of Geography at Xinjiang University
Equipped with scientific research tools such as geological hammers and microscopes
Certificates awarded upon completion of study tasks
Day 1: Urumqi City Exploration DaySafeguard System:
Purchase of 800,000 RMB travel accident insurance for the entire trip
Professional rescue teams stationed at attractions such as Kanas and Sayram Lake
Regularly send location updates and activity photos to parent groups each day
Special Experience Projects:
Learn to make the Tuvan traditional instrument “Suer” in Hemu Village
Participate in building grape drying houses in Turpan’s Grape Valley
Conduct stargazing and photography lessons by Sayram Lake
VII. Precautions
Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference with mainland China; adjust your schedule in advance
Large temperature variations between day and night require carrying a windbreaker, sunscreen, and moisturizing skincare products
Respect the customs of various ethnic groups and avoid photographing local residents without permission
Consume rationally within attractions and choose reputable supermarkets
In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties may reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement
“Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles.” This summer, let’s spend 6 days traversing snow-capped mountains and deserts, engaging in dialogue between history and the future. This exclusive student itinerary carefully crafted by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is not just a geographical discovery but also a rite of passage for youth. Here, every fallen leaf tells the story of the Silk Road, every mountain breeze carries Tuvan folk songs, and every drop of lake water reflects the snowy crowns of the Tianshan Mountains. Bring your curiosity, and see you in Xinjiang!
Contact Manager Maizi at 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and quotation.
