




Turpan Day Trip from Urumqi: Karez, Flame Mountain & Kumtagh
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 12h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Enjoy easy and time-saving round-trip high-speed rail travel.
- Visit the ancient Karez Wells and explore classic Western Regions culture.
- Explore wells, mountains and deserts to enjoy diverse Turpan scenery.
- Experience genuine Uyghur customs and local Xinjiang charm.
Activity location
- Ürümqi
- Ürümqi, Xin Jiang Wei Wu Er Zi Zhi Qu, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 中国乌鲁木齐市沙依巴克区CN 新疆维吾尔自治区 乌鲁木齐市 沙依巴克区 乌鲁木齐站 2 楼 邮政编码: 830054 | Please arrive at the North Square of Urumqi Railway Station one hour before departure with your ID card. Present your ID card at the ticket office to obtain a paper ticket. Enter the station and board the train with your paper ticket and passport. Specific train number and time will be confirmed by the travel agency via SMS or phone the day before departure. Reference train number: Urumqi - Turpan North D8802
- Wu Lu Mu Qi Shi, Xin Jiang Wei Wu Er Zi Zhi Qu, China
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Valid for 12 Hours, Turpan Day Trip from Urumqi: Karez, Flame Mountain & Kumtagh in Chinese (Simplified)
- 12h
- Chinese
What's included, what's not
- Round-trip second-class high-speed train tickets between Urumqi and Turpan North Station.
- Reference schedules:
- Urumqi → Turpan North: Train D8802, departs at 09:30
- Turpan North → Urumqi: Train D8813, departs at 22:18
- Vehicle
- Domestic air-conditioned tourist bus for scenic transfers. One full seat guaranteed for each guest; transport services inside scenic spots not included.
- Admission Tickets
- First-entry tickets for Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain Scenic Area (or Golden Flaming Mountain Ten Thousand Buddha Palace), and Kumtag Desert Scenic Area.
- Guide Service
- Professional tour guide provided for groups of 10 or more. Driver will serve as guide for groups under 10.
- Insurance
- Travel agency liability insurance included.
- Kumtag Desert Shuttle Bus
- Entertainment Activities (Those not participating can wait in the designated area; listed prices are for reference only)
- 1. Kumtag Desert Train: 30 yuan per person
- 2. Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon Camel Riding + 4WD Off-Road Vehicle: 150 RMB per person
- 3. Desert Off-Road Full Package: 218 RMB per person
- 4. Fruit Feast: 228 RMB per person
- Transport, meals and other personal expenses during free time
- Excluded fees not listed in the itinerary: scenic inner tickets, shuttle buses, battery cars, cableways, equipment rental, etc
- Extra fees for children beyond included items, such as extra meals and over-height tickets
- Flight insurance and travel accident insurance; extra costs for personal injury or property loss arising from tourists’ breach, fault or illness
- Lunch
What you can expect
This one-day high-speed rail tour from Urumqi to Turpan is the perfect choice for a short in-depth getaway to explore the charm of Xinjiang’s fiery oasis. Offering a comfortable and time-efficient round-trip rail journey, it saves you from tiring long-distance drives and is ideal for weekend trips and short-distance travel. The elaborate itinerary features diverse landscapes and rich cultural experiences, covering historic relics, authentic folk customs, stunning Danxia landforms and magnificent desert scenery. You will visit the Karez Wells, one of China’s three great ancient projects, and marvel at the extraordinary wisdom of ancient people in diverting water to conquer the desert. Then you will experience genuine local Uyghur folk culture and feel the simple and hospitable local customs. You will check in at the iconic Flaming Mountain, admiring the spectacular crimson Danxia landscape and experiencing the legendary scenic spot from Journey to the West. Later, wander through the boundless golden dunes of Kumtag Desert and appreciate the grand desert scenery. Within one day, you can experience diverse landscapes of oases, Gobi deserts and unique mountains. Condensing the classic scenery and profound culture of Xinjiang, this well-paced tour delivers a fulfilling and wonderful travel experience.
Location
Activity location
- Ürümqi
- Ürümqi, Xin Jiang Wei Wu Er Zi Zhi Qu, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 中国乌鲁木齐市沙依巴克区CN 新疆维吾尔自治区 乌鲁木齐市 沙依巴克区 乌鲁木齐站 2 楼 邮政编码: 830054 | Please arrive at the North Square of Urumqi Railway Station one hour before departure with your ID card. Present your ID card at the ticket office to obtain a paper ticket. Enter the station and board the train with your paper ticket and passport. Specific train number and time will be confirmed by the travel agency via SMS or phone the day before departure. Reference train number: Urumqi - Turpan North D8802
- Wu Lu Mu Qi Shi, Xin Jiang Wei Wu Er Zi Zhi Qu, China