Simplified itinerary 09:00 Enter Urumqi high-speed rail station on the second floor by swiping your ID card, collect tickets at the self-service ticket machine with your ID and wait for boarding (you need to board and check tickets independently, no guide service on the train); 10:30 Arrive at Turpan by high-speed rail; 10:50 Visit the Flaming Mountain Scenic Area; 11:30 Back mountain of Flaming Mountain; 14:05 Lunch (at your own expense); 14:35 Head to Mazha Village attraction; 15:00 Visit Mazha Village; 16:00 Explore Tuyugou Grand Canyon; 16:30 Proceed to Kumtag Desert; 17:30 Visit Kumtag Desert; 19:00 Return to Turpan North Station by vehicle; 22:15 Take high-speed rail back to Urumqi; 23:10 Disband at Urumqi Station (the meeting time/location, travel duration, sightseeing time, arrival time, dining time, return time, and disband time listed in the itinerary are for reference only and subject to actual arrangements~)
In the morning, proceed to Urumqi station (second floor of the new high-speed rail station) at the time indicated on your ticket. Present your ID for security check, collect your ticket from the self-service machine, and board the train independently. Take the bullet train to Turpan North station (collect your ticket at the self-service hall of Urumqi station with your ID at the time notified via SMS or phone call the previous day, then board the train independently. The specific departure schedule and time are subject to the travel agency's notification). Reference departure schedule: Urumqi-Turpan North D8802 (departs at 9:30). The bullet train takes approx. 1 hour to arrive at Turpan North station, known as the "land of fire". The guide or driver will pick you up and take you to the Flaming Mountain Scenic Area and Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon (you can choose between the Flaming Mountain Scenic Area or the Golden Flaming Mountain Wanfo Palace, each with unique views. No additional fee is required for the admission ticket. The guide will arrange the attraction based on the itinerary time) and the back mountain of Flaming Mountain. This mountain range is over 100 km long, up to 10 km wide, with an elevation of approx. 500 m, and the main peak reaches 831.7 m. The Flaming Mountain is barren with no vegetation or birds. After lunch, proceed to Tuyugou Mazha Village (admission ticket included, shuttle bus costs 10 CNY extra). Then, head to the unique Kumtag Desert, connected to the city (admission ticket included, desert train costs 30 CNY/person extra, or you can walk into the attraction). Attraction activities include: desert off-road vehicle (160 CNY/person) and camel riding (80 CNY/person). Experience the unique charm of China's largest sand mountain park. After the tour, return to Turpan North station, collect your ticket independently, and take the evening bullet train back to Urumqi station where the tour concludes. Reference departure schedule: Turpan North-Urumqi D8813 (departs at 22:18).
Inclusions: [Transportation] Round-trip bullet train tickets (second class) between Urumqi/Turpan North (requires real-name verification on the 12306 app) - electronic tickets only. For changes or ticket refunds after issuance, travelers must present original ID at railway ticket counters. Upgrade to first class requires a 30 CNY/person surcharge. All train tickets are randomly assigned - specific carriages/seats cannot be guaranteed. Children under 6 travel free with adults; ages 6-14 require half-price child tickets. [Vehicle] Local air-conditioned tourist vehicles with guaranteed seats (vehicle type varies by group size). [Guide] Chinese-speaking guide for groups of 10+; driver-only service for smaller groups (no guide). [Admission ticket] First-entry tickets for: Mazha Village (excludes shuttle), Flaming Mountain Scenic Area or Golden Flaming Mountain Wanfo Palace, Kumtag Desert Scenic Area (excludes shuttle). (Note: Discounts apply for special IDs/ages per agency rates - no shuttle discounts). [Meals] Not included. [Insurance] Agency liability insurance included. Personal accident insurance (100,000 CNY/person coverage) is provided by the agency - claim amounts will first offset any agency liabilities. Additional voluntary accident insurance is recommended.
Exclusions: Fees not included in the travel contract, including but not limited to: 1. Personal expenses such as entertainment and shopping, and any fees not mentioned in the inclusions. 2. Additional fees incurred due to the traveler's breach of contract, personal fault, or illness resulting in personal or property losses. 3. Additional expenses caused by unforeseen events such as transportation delays or cancellations, or force majeure events like war, strikes, or natural disasters.
Reference for attractions, song and dance performances, special meals, and other items not uniformly arranged (additional fees apply) (travelers who do not participate in optional activities can enjoy free time in designated areas; meeting time and location will be arranged with the guide): 1. Kumtag Desert shuttle bus 30 CNY/person; 2. Mazha Village shuttle bus 10 CNY/person; 3. Flaming Mountains Grand Canyon camel ride + 4x4 off-road vehicle 150 CNY/person; 4. Full desert off-road package 218 CNY/person
