East Frontier Grand Circuit 7 Days
Huozhou · Barkol Grassland · Jiangbulake
Reference Price
$1100from / person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service
Eastern Xinjiang is underestimated: three days at the Fire Island ruins plus three days on the Tianshan grasslands, experiencing two types of Xinjiang in one trip.
Day-by-day itinerary7 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Urumqi—Turpan
DestinationJiaohe Ancient City・Karez
- Meals
- Self-sufficient in meals
- Accommodation
- Turpan
- Transport
- Private car airport/train station pickup
- Distance
- About 190 km / 2.5 hours
Daily detailUrumqi—Turpan: Jiaohe Ancient City + Karez Irrigation System.
Today mainly focuses on gathering and adapting to the city. The driver and guide will hold a sign at the airport/station for pick-up; the specific transfer time depends on the flight information. - D2Ancient City of Gaochang — Flaming Mountains — Thousand Buddha Caves
DestinationAncient City of Gaochang — Flaming Mountains — Thousand Buddha Caves
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Turpan
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailGaochang Ancient City—Flaming Mountain—Thousand Buddha Caves.
The ancient city section has no shade; in summer, carry a hat and water. The commentary is based on the site, and the building contours are most three-dimensional in the early morning and evening light. Accommodation for the night is arranged in Turpan; after check-in, activities are free. Departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the guide the night before. - D3Turpan—Hami
DestinationReturn to the Prince's Mansion・Night Market
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Hami
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- About 410 km / 4.5 hours
Daily detailTurpan—Hami: Hui Wang Mansion + Night Market.
Accommodation for the night is arranged in Hami. After checking in, you are free to explore; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before. - D4Hami—Barkol Grassland
DestinationHami—Barkol Grassland
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Grassland Homestay
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- About 130 km / 2 hours
Daily detailHami - Barkol Grassland.
Accommodation for the night is arranged in a grassland guesthouse. After checking in, you are free to do as you wish; the departure time the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before. - D5Barkol Lake — Grassland Horse Riding — Strange Rock Mountain
DestinationBarkol Lake — Grassland Horse Riding — Strange Rock Mountain
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Barkol
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailBarkol Lake — Horse Riding on the Grassland — Strange Rock Mountain.
Accommodation that night is arranged in Barkol, with free activities after check-in; confirm the departure time for the next day with the driver-guide the night before. - D6Barkol—Mulei Poplar Forest—Jiangbulake
DestinationBarkol—Mulei Poplar Forest—Jiangbulake
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Scenic area
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- About 220 km / 3 hours
Daily detailBarkol—Mulei Poplar Forest—Jiangbulake.
The best time to view the poplars is concentrated in mid to late October. The walkways in the park have a moderate walking distance, suitable for strolling and taking photos at a leisurely pace. Accommodation for the night is arranged within the scenic area, with free activities after checking in; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver and guide the night before. - D7Jiangbulake Wheat Field — Urumqi Airport Transfer
DestinationJiangbulake Wheat Field — Urumqi Airport Transfer
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailJiangbulake Wheat Field—Urumqi Airport Drop-off.
Daily Itinerary
- D1 Urumqi—Turpan: Jiaohe Ancient City + Karez Irrigation System, stay in Turpan.
- D2 Gaochang Ancient City—Flaming Mountains—Thousand Buddha Caves, stay in Turpan.
- D3 Turpan—Hami: Hui King’s Mansion + Night Market, stay in Hami.
- D4 Hami—Barkol Grassland, stay in grassland homestay.
- D5 Barkol Lake—Horse Riding on the Grassland—Strange Rock Mountain, stay in Barkol.
- D6 Barkol—Mulei Poplar Forest—Jiangbulake, stay in the scenic area.
- D7 Jiangbulake Wheat Fields—Urumqi airport drop-off.
The highlight of this route is the contrast: the first half is the 50-degree fire zone, and the second half is the 20-degree Tianshan Grassland.