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19 Days Trekking Through the Taklimakan Desert
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Including: Urumqi, Korla, Taklimakan Desert, Yutian, Kucha, and Turpan
Taklimakan Desert is located in the center of Tarim Basin in Xin Jiang. It is 1000 km long from east to west, and 400 km wide from south to north, covers an area of 337600 square km, which is the second largest desert in the world. In the summer time, desert sand temperature can reach 70-80 centigrade while air temperature can reach 50 centigrade in the day, and at night, the temperature can drop below 20 centigrade, so it is called The Sea of Death. In this 19 days tour, we will take you to experience the terror and the charm of this grand desert.
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| ITINERARY |
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Arrive in Urumqi, the capital city of Xin Jiang Uygur Autonomous Region, meet at airport, and transfer to stay in a 4 star hotel in downtown area. |
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Drive from Urumqi to Korla, on the way, visit the Bosten Lake. Stay in a 2 star hotel.
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Drive from Korla to Mingfeng, crossing the Taklimakan Desert from north to south on the longest desert highway in the world. Stay in a 2 star hotel.
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Drive from Mingfeng to Yutian, then turn north to drive along the Keliya River into the desert, on the way, visit the local ethnic groups, enjoy the scenery of the poplar forest along the river. Camping at night.
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Continue drive north along the Keliya River to the Daheyan Village. Camping. |
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Using 7 days, trekking 88 km in the center of Taklimakan Desert from east to west, to Maztag Mountain(1246 m high) by the side of Hetan River, and climb to the top of Mt. Maztag to enjoy the magnificent view of the desert, the river, and the sunset. In the evening, have a bonfire party to celebrate the success of the trekking. (Note: Each day, trek about 20 km in about 6 hours) Camping. |
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Drive north for 2 days along the Hetan River from Maztag to Aksu at the north side of the desert. Stay in a 2 star hotel. |
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Drive from Aksu to Kucha, visit the Kezil Thousand Buddha Cave, and the Kucha Grand Temple. Stay in a 2 star hotel. |
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Drive from Kucha to Turpan. Stay in a 3 star hotel. |
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Sightseeing in Turpan, including the Karez underground irrigation system, the Jiaohe Ruined Town, Sugong Tower, Flaming Hill and the Grape Valley. |
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Morning visit the Beziklik Thousand Buddha Cave, the Astana Tomb, and the Gaochang Ruined Town. Then drive back to Urumqi, on the way, visit the wind power station. Stay in a 4 star hotel. |
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Morning visit the Erdaoqiao Bazaar in Urumqi, after lunch, transfer to airport for your departure. |
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Suitable Time: Sep. and Oct.
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| Price: |
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than 10 person: |
USD 1850$/person |
6-9 person |
USD 2030$/person |
2-5 person: |
USD 2210$/person |
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1.For child younger than 11 who share one room with parents, the quotation is only 50% of the above price.
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2.Single supplement is USD 190$. |
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Price Includes: |
| 1.Using air-conditioned 4x4 jeep to transfer on land. |
| 2.Stay in the above hotels, or camping. |
| 3.Three local meals each day in local restaurants. When in the desert, have picnic lunches. |
| 4.Rent camels to take camping equipments, food, water, and luggage. |
| 5.English-speaking local tour guides. |
| 6.Entrance fee to the above scenic spots. |
| 7.We will provide camping equipments, and outdoor cooking utensils. |
| 8.Tour (accident) insurance. |
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Includes In The Price: |
| 1.Air fare and airport tax. |
| 2.Personal expenses, such as tips, night entertainment cost, etc. |
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