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Wensu Grand Canyon 5 Days
5 days · Access to and from Aksu

Wensu Grand Canyon 5 Days

Tomur Red Layer ・ Salt Hill Landform ・ Edge of the Taklamakan

Reference Price

$880from / person

  • Purely for fun, no shopping
  • The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
  • Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a groupTwo people make a pair
IntensityMedium
Best seasonOctober is the most comfortable
TrafficBusiness vehicle charter
AccommodationCity center hotel
Departure MonthApril–June / September–October

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

Wensu Grand Canyon is like Mount Flame magnified ten times: the red stone forest rises abruptly from the Gobi Desert, and there are only a fraction of the tourists compared to Kuqa Canyon.

Day-by-day itinerary5 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.

  1. D1Aksu Gathering

    DestinationNight Scene of Duolang River

    Meals
    Self-sufficient in meals
    Accommodation
    urban area
    Transport
    Private car airport/train station pickup
    Distance
    within the city
    Daily detailAksu Gathering: Night View of Duolang River.
    Today mainly focuses on gathering and adapting to the city. The tour guide will hold a sign at the airport/station for pickup; the specific transfer time depends on the flight information.
  2. DestinationTommur Grand Canyon · Geological Wonder

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Tomur Grand Canyon All Day
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailWarm.
    Accommodation for the night will be at Tomur Grand Canyon for the whole day. After check-in, you can enjoy free activities; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  3. DestinationGorge Morning Light Encore — Aksu Museum

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    urban area
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailCanyon Morning Light Backstage – Aksu Museum.
    That night's accommodation is arranged in the city. After check-in, you are free to explore; the departure time the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  4. DestinationSalt dunes in the direction of Kuoping on the northwest edge of the Taklamakan Desert

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    urban area
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailSalt dunes in the northwest edge of the Taklamakan Desert—towards Kuqa.
    Accommodation is arranged in the city that evening. After checking in, you are free to do as you wish; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  5. DestinationAksu Airport Send-off

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailSeeing off at Aksu Airport.

Daily Itinerary

  • D1 Gather in Aksu: Night view of the Duolang River, overnight in the city.
  • D2 Wensu Tumur Grand Canyon all day, overnight in the city.
  • D3 Morning light in the canyon photo session—Aksu Museum, overnight in the city.
  • D4 Northwest edge of the Taklamakan Desert—toward Keping sand dunes, overnight in the city.
  • D5 Transfer to Aksu airport.

No supplies in the canyon, carry water and dry food for the whole day; GPS signal is weak in some areas, stay close to the guide.

Costs include

Full-course vehicle with driver and guide, accommodations within the itinerary, scenic area tickets and shuttle, daily breakfast, insurance.

Cost not included

Major transportation, main meals, optional items, single room supplement.

Booking Reminder

Some sections within the canyon require shuttle by the scenic area's off-road vehicles; during summer, due to high noon temperatures, the itinerary is scheduled only for mornings and evenings.

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