Xinjiang Winter Holiday, Xinjiang Altay Skiing Tour

Highlights

The price is based on 2 persons in a private tour for 4 Star Hotel.

● Discover the mysterious Tuwa Tribes

● Land cruise Safari in Kanas Nature Park and Hemu Village

● Home-cooked meals in Tuwa's and hot vodka

● Horse cart experience

● Two nights Stylish Wooden Cabin in Hemu

Xinjiang Winter Holiday, Xinjiang Altay Skiing Tour Travel Map

ITINERARY Close All

Day 1Arrive in Altay

Welcome to Altay, the snow paradise in Xinjiang. When you arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for you. Your wonderful winter holiday will begin tomorrow.

Traffic: Car

Hotel: Overnight in Altay

Altitude: 890m

Day 2Wonderland of Kanas Nature Reserve, then drive to Hemu (302kms)

In the early morning, we will take the land cruiser and enjoy the safari in the snow mountain to Kanas Nature Park which is the wonderland of the world. China's only European-like ecological site that has been awarded the title of the "Pure Land of the World" due to its unspoiled natural scenery. Upon arriva, enjoy the beauty of Kanas Lake, Visit Moon Bay, Dragon Bay, and Immortal Bay. We will also have a bird view of the lake on the top of Fish-pavilion. It is amazing that drive in the pure land of the nature park.

Around 19:00, we will arrive in Hemu hotel. Hotpot and local dishes will be served for you in the local wooden cabin.

Traffic: Car

Hotel: Overnight in Hemu

Meals: Breakfast

Altitude: 1170m

Kanas Lake.jpeg
Kanas Moon Bay

Day 3Myterious Hemu Tuwa Village hidden in the snow

As the untouched fairyland, Hemu village is the ideal place for your winter vacation. Either take the hot balloons or visit the local Tuwa people. Even Stroll along the Hemu river to the deep of the mountain to appreciate the original charming scenery here. Taking the snow motorbike is highly recommended for the exciting experience. It is also great to visit the shining sky with stars at night.

Traffic: Car

Hotel: Overnight in Hemu

Meals: Breakfast

Altitude: 1170m

Hemu Village Xinjiang
Hemu Village

Day 4Enjoy the Sunrise in Hemu, then drive to Altay (250kms)

Enjoy the scenery of Hemu in the morning and breathe the fresh air, then walk to the Hemu Viewing Platform, where can enjoy the sunrise and panoramic view of this beautiful village. On the way back to the village, you can leave some beautiful photos in the birch forest covered with snow. Thereafter, say farewell to the Fairy tale kingdom, we will bring you to Altay and check in the hotel.

Traffic: Car

Hotel: Overnight in Altay

Meals: Breakfast

Altitude: 890m

Hemu Viewing Platform
Hemu

Day 5Altay Jiangjun Mountain Skiing Tour

Today you can take the hotel shuttle bus to Jiangjun Mountain Skiing Resort. It's very easy to get to the Ski resort. Jiangjunshan is located near to the city of Altay. The highest point is 1,325㎡ with attitude drop of 405㎡. It has three levels of skiing trails. They are advanced, intermediate and primary 16 in total for different customers. After an exciting skiing tour, you will back to the hotel in the late afternoon. (Please note: The shuttle bus from the hotel to the Skiing Resort is available every day.)

Traffic: Shuttle Bus

Hotel: Overnight in Altay

Meals: Breakfast

Altitude: 1360m

Altay Jiangjun Mountain
Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort

Day 6Altay Jiangjun Mountain Skiing Tour

Another day of Skiing. Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort has a few unique advantages such as heavily-snow-covered mountain conditions, suitable temperature for outdoor adventure in winter, and good qualified skiing equipment. Today you will spend a whole day to enjoy your wonderful Ski tour.

Traffic: Shuttle Bus

Hotel: Overnight in Altay

Meals: Breakfast

Altitude: 1360m

Atay Skiing Tour
Altay Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort

Day 7Depart from Altay

Today you will end your enjoyable Winter Holiday in Xinjiang. Take a taxi to Altay airport and catch the flight back to your sweet home. Looking forward to seeing you next time! (Altay airport is only 10kms from the city center)

Traffic: No

Hotel: No Accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Altitude: 890m

INCLUDES

Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.
Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.
All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary
Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)
Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
Travel and health insurance when travel with us.
A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

EXCLUDES

International and domestic flights not indicated.
Food, Lunch or dinner not specified
Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
Ski tickets, Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned
No Guide and Transport from Day5-Day7

TRIP NOTES

We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.
There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.
Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.

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