8 Day Silk Road Highlights Tour from Urumqi
Silk Road Highlights Tour views the must-see sites on the Silk Road including Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, Jiayuguan. You will acquire quick information in a short time.
Xinjiang is a highly praised city located in the northwest of China. It is renowned as the "Home of Singing and Dancing" for its unique folk culture and custom all of which you can experience on private guided tours.
This vast, sparsely populated city is one of the most famous stops along the "Silk Road" as it is abundant in tourist attractions. Tourists travel to visit the popular spots on the mountains, deserts, lakes and grasslands.
There are sightseeing tours to the Tianchi Lake where visitors can witness real natural beauty or to the Xinjiang regional museum, where one can explore China's history and see the well-preserved mummies of ancient people.
No matter how you decide to spend your time in Xinjiang, you are sure to get value for your money and an experience of a lifetime. The locals are renowned for their kindness, honesty and are most welcoming to tourists, which gives your trip that little bit extra.
Silk Road Highlights Tour views the must-see sites on the Silk Road including Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, Jiayuguan. You will acquire quick information in a short time.
This 10-night Silk Road private tour takes you to explore the Chinese section of ancient Silk Road from Beijing to Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan and Kashgar.
The ideal months to visit Xinjiang are April, May and October when the weather is mild and there is not much rainfall. This is the definitely the best time go on sightseeing tours. September to November is popular for tours through desert lands. The summer is regarded as peak season and more expensive but the weather is great for spending time around the lakes. Winter has plenty of snow so ideal for the winter sports lovers.
Xinjiang is known for being less expensive than other major cities in China. Most attractions in the city are also reasonably priced however book your sightseeing private tours before your arrival for lower prices. Accommodation prices will vary on the type of place you want to stay in. A three-course meal for two people will cost less than US$12 in a mid-range restaurant. Rickshaws, buses and taxis are cheap and frequent.
When touring through Xinjiang, it's a good idea to bring a book as the road trips can be lengthy. The hotels and restaurants are basic usually basic in remote areas. It is a city that is rich in many varieties of fruits but try to avoid overeating to prevent an upset stomach. In some minority areas, locals can be traditional, so please respect their customs and dress respectively when visiting the mosques.
Xinjiang has a climate that is a local steppe climate. Throughout the year there is not much rainfall and the annual average temperature is about 13.2 °C with an average annual rainfall of 514 mm. July is the hottest months with temperatures reaching about 26.6 °C. Winters get quite cold with temperatures dropping to about -2.0 °C, especially in January. December and January see the least amount of rainfall.
The ideal months to visit Xinjiang are April, May and October when the weather is mild and there is not much rainfall. This is the definitely the best time go on sightseeing tours. September to November is popular for tours through desert lands. The summer is regarded as peak season and more expensive but the weather is great for spending time around the lakes. Winter has plenty of snow so ideal for the winter sports lovers.
Xinjiang is known for being less expensive than other major cities in China. Most attractions in the city are also reasonably priced however book your sightseeing private tours before your arrival for lower prices. Accommodation prices will vary on the type of place you want to stay in. A three-course meal for two people will cost less than US$12 in a mid-range restaurant. Rickshaws, buses and taxis are cheap and frequent.
When touring through Xinjiang, it's a good idea to bring a book as the road trips can be lengthy. The hotels and restaurants are basic usually basic in remote areas. It is a city that is rich in many varieties of fruits but try to avoid overeating to prevent an upset stomach. In some minority areas, locals can be traditional, so please respect their customs and dress respectively when visiting the mosques.
Xinjiang has a climate that is a local steppe climate. Throughout the year there is not much rainfall and the annual average temperature is about 13.2 °C with an average annual rainfall of 514 mm. July is the hottest months with temperatures reaching about 26.6 °C. Winters get quite cold with temperatures dropping to about -2.0 °C, especially in January. December and January see the least amount of rainfall.