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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Experience Kazakh nomadic life
- Out of the hinterland of Tianshan Mountains
- Trekking in Kalajun grassland.
- Yining city walk
Take a hiking tour in beautiful Xinjiang. First, we take a city walk tour in Liuxing street, Yining, Xinjiang Province. Then drive to Qiongkushitai in the hinterland of the Yili River Valley to enjoy the mysterious scenery of Kalajun grassland. Here, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the far horizons and the wide blue canopy.
In Tekesi, you will have a chance to experience the original Kazakh nomadic life of Qiongkushitai, making naan, weaving, milking, etc. Then hike from Qiongkushitai to West Kalajun grassland.We will leave the village in the direction of the stream, passing through dirt roads, shallow streams, forests, and rugged roads.
Enter the depths of the Karajun grassland in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains and start a 4-day deep hike in the hinterland. We will camping in the glassland. On the way, there will be an outdoor Kazakh dongbula singing and dancing party, Kazakh horse art demonstration, etc.
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
Holiday Itinerary
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Arrive Yining
You will be met at Yining Airport by our CAT guide and transferred to hotel in Yining. Today you will have an opportunity to rest and recover from the long flight.
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Accommodation 4 star hotel
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Meals D
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Yining-Qiongkushitai
In the morning, take a walk in Liuxing street in Yining city. After lunch, take a 5hrs drive to Qiongkushitai in the hinterland of the Yili River Valley to enjoy the mysterious scenery of Kalajun grassland. Kalajun Grassland is up to between 2000 and 3600 meters above sea level. It is the transitional zone from west Tianshan Mountain to Yili Valley. Here, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the far horizons and the wide blue canopy. Sturdy steeds, cattle and sheep can be seen galloping on the grassland, carefree and at liberty to run to their hearts’ content. You can still feel comfortably cool in the summer. The green mat is also an ideal place to come to for escaping the bustle of city life and embracing nature.-
Accommodation 4 star hotel
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Distance drive: Yining-Qiongkushitai 210km
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Meals BLD
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Time drive: Yining-Qiongkushitai 5hrs ;
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Qiongkushitai (2022m)-Tekesi
Today, you will have a chance to experience the original Kazakh nomadic life of Qiongkushitai, making naan, weaving, milking, etc.; then hike from Qiongkushitai to West Kalajun grassland (17.5km/ 6-7hrs hike). We will leave the village in the direction of the stream, passing through dirt roads, shallow streams, forests, and rugged roads. The higher you go, the better your view angle. Along the way, we can see sheep eating grass leisurely on the grassland, like pearls scattered on the grassland.
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Accommodation 4 star hotel
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Distance drive: Qiongkushitai-Tekesi 92km
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Meals BLD
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Time drive: Qiongkushitai-Tekesi 3hrs
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Trekking in Kalajun grassland
Enter the depths of the Karajun grassland in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, and start a 4-day deep hike in the hinterland, about 15 kilometers per day. Horses will be arranged to carry trekking camping supplies, and the trekking leader will lead the team. On the way, there will be an outdoor Kazakh dongbula singing and dancing party, Kazakh horse art demonstration, etc.
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Accommodation camp
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Meals BLD
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Trekking in Kalajun grassland
Enter the depths of the Karajun grassland in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, and start a 4-day deep hike in the hinterland, about 15 kilometers per day. Horses will be arranged to carry trekking camping supplies, and the trekking leader will lead the team. On the way, there will be an outdoor Kazakh dongbula singing and dancing party, Kazakh horse art demonstration, etc.-
Accommodation camp
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Meals BLD
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Trekking in Kalajun grassland
Enter the depths of the Karajun grassland in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, and start a 4-day deep hike in the hinterland, about 15 kilometers per day. Horses will be arranged to carry trekking camping supplies, and the trekking leader will lead the team. On the way, there will be an outdoor Kazakh dongbula singing and dancing party, Kazakh horse art demonstration, etc.-
Accommodation camp
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Meals BLD
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Kalajun-Xinyuan
Walk out of the hinterland of Tianshan Mountains (15km/6hrs hike), then drive to Xinyuan county. Celebration dinner will be arranged tonight.
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Accommodation 3 star hotel
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Distance drive: Kalajun-Xinyuan 190km
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Meals BLD
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Time drive: Kalajun-Xinyuan 3.5hrs
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Xinyuan-Yining
After breakfast, drive to Yining Airport, see off.
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Distance drive: Xinyuan-Yining 200km
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Meals B
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Time drive: Xinyuan-Yining 2.5hrs
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
This price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: experience Kazakh nomadic life during the itinerary: Kazakh Dombra playing and show, Kazakh herdsmen's home visit (learning to make naan, milking and other daily nomadic lifestyles together)
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals( 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners) as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
5. Guide: as outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide will be provided, professional hiking guide during the hike on Kalajun grassland.
6. Hotel: 4 nights’ hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin-bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. 3 nights’ camping equipment (a 10-square-meter Indian wild luxury tent, hotel-style bedding, outdoor shower equipment and water)
8. Extra supplier of staff: horses and porters to carry food and all supporting equipments
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational, tax, and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance.
The price does not include
1. Airfare or train tickets to enter or leave Xinjiang
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement (for those who want accommodation on a single basis)
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended CNY50-80/guest/day).
10. Supplementary trips, entrance fees and services not mentioned, and extra costs due to unforeseen circumstances
11. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Holiday Information
Holiday Information
Necessities
Enough films and batteries, Sun-cream with the protection index of
40-60, sunglasses with a sun protection factor of 15, the lip creams and balms
with SPF rating, towel, toothpaste, electric torch, Snack foods.
Cloth that you bring must be warm enough and can be removed easy
enough according to the weather, including Jacket, hat, Cotton underwear,
Socks, Long-sleeve Shirts, T-shirts and Pants (Shorts are not appropriate at
any time while hiking), comfortable shoes, rain gear (long rain coat is
better).
Medicine
In addition to the normal medications for traveling, just like the
Aspirin and medicine for diarrhea, siriasis，sunstroke and carsickness.
Currency to use
US$ is acceptable only in a very limited range, e.g. tips.
However, for convenience, Chinese currency is the best choice. If you want to
change US$ to Chinese currency in the tour, you can change it in the Hotel you
stay or in the Bank of China. You could draw cash only from Bank of China in
the big city, the ATM there doesn't always work properly and the bank is not
easy to find. Please bring some cash at hand to use.
Food and drink
a) Eating is an important part of your China experience. Generally
breakfasts are included in the itinerary and offered by hotels. China
Highlights recommends local Chinese restaurants that are popular with local
people for lunch. You can order dishes with the help of your guide. We usually
leave dinner for your own choice — Western food can be found in most large
cities.
b) We have tried to arrange various food in different cities. But
you may still think the food is simple and not as delicious as in the big
cities especially while trekking in the mountains and villages. If you have any
priority of the food (eg. If you are vegetarian or you are allergic to MSG,
peanut oil, fish and peanut, etc) please inform us early, we will try to
alternate the food accordingly. At the same time please prepare some of your
favorite snacks and substitution food in case of need.
c) Meals in the home stays will be different from the cities but
clean, which leave you a good chance to experience the ethnic minority culture.
We will pack a breakfast for you of cold cereal, milk, toast, fruit, and jam
for the home stay. d) It is very important to drink a lot of water and eat
enough fruit in your tour especially while trekking in the mountains and
villages. You are advised not to drink tap water.
Accommodation
Hotels in China are bound by Government laws which mean that air
conditioning is switched on nationally in May and the central heating in
November (this may vary slightly depending on the region).
In some remote areas, sometimes shower maybe not available in the
home stay. A married couple is not allowed to share a room in the Miao's
home-stay due to the local customs.
Tipping
It is customary to tip service providers in the travel industry in
Asia, depending on the service. Tipping is expected — though not compulsory —
and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you
on your tour. Recommendations for tipping drivers (3 USD per person per day as
a guideline) and local guides (8 USD per person per day as a guideline) would
depend on the quality and length of the service.
Vehicles
We use comfortable sedans or vans with air-conditioning. The
comfort and safety of our customers is of utmost importance, so we ensure that
all of the vehicles we use are well maintained and always very clean. Our
drivers take pride in their vehicles.
Tourist insurance
It is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of
insurance company when sign up.
Customs
In some provinces with many minorities (like Guizhou, Guangxi,
Tibet, Xinjiang and etc.), the customs and habits of local people are different
from place to place. The local guide will inform you what should care. Respect
the local customs and religions. The people are very kind and hospitable. You
can feel free to talk with them. But there are some rulers you should go by!
a. Do not photo them without getting the permit, please show the respect to
them!
b. Don't talk the sensitive topics like the political and the religion matters!
Conditions
When you sign up for the trekking tour, you acknowledge that there are risks involved in trekking in high altitude and confirm that you are fully aware of and accept these risks. It is customer's responsibility to determine whether the tour he/she choose is suited to his/her physical condition. Customers are responsible for the cost of any medicines or medical care they may require during the trip for any reason. Please make sure you have adequate personal medical insurance to meet any medical emergency which might arise. In some cases, if you need medical care during the tour, you may be required to pay for it at the time it is rendered and seek reimbursement from your insurer after you return home. Please check with your medical insurer for details. In the event of a medical emergency, we will make every effort to assist you in obtaining necessary care. Also, please tell us in writing if you suffer from any allergies or other physical conditions which might affect you during the tour (if you hasn't tell us in writing before going, you are supposed to be healthy enough to take the tour). Finally, please check with your doctor to find out what inoculation may be recommended for the areas you will be visiting. It is your responsibility to obtain all necessary inoculations. We reserve the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to decline to retain any person, if such person's physical condition, mental well-being or behavior interferes with the operation of the tour. There will be no refund in such cases.
