7 Days Xinjiang Wusun Ancient Trail Trekking Tour

After arriving in Yining, please kindly go to the reserved hotel on your own. The rest time is for you to get relax or hang around nearby.

Note:
1. We will have a brief meeting at around 8pm (the exact time will be set depending on current situation) to check if you have prepared necessary equipment for this trek.
2. Today we don't have any activity. Please take care of your belongings and your safety. The insurance coverage starts from tomorrow.

Activity: hotel check-in
Meal: /
Accommodatioin: Yining hotel (twin share)
Altitude: 640m

In the morning, we will drive to Tekes (about 128km, 2hrs) and have lunch. Afterwards we will continue to go to Qiongkushitai (about 92km, 3hrs). Leave your big luggage to the horse and we will only carry our own small backpack and trek. We will trek along the Qiongkushitai River and walk into the dense forest for about 7km, and then cross a bridge to reach a pasture to have some rest. Later we will continue to trek to a board grassland where we will have access of clean water and flat campsite.

Note:
1. The arriving time could be affected by holidays, road condition, traffic, etc.
2. Please buy the necessary food during the trip in Tekes (better be high calorie).
3. When reaching Qiongkushitai Village, please respect local religion.

Drive: 220km, 4hrs
Trek: 14km, 4hrs, 800m ↑
Meal: BD
Accommodation: Qiongkushitai River Valley BC
Altitude: 2800m

Today's challenge would be crossing the Qiongdaban (3744m). We sstart in the morning and trek slowly to the crossing of 2 rivers and turn right into the valley. There are more and more stones. After about 3km, we will get ready to cross the river and continue to hike up. We need to hike about 200m till we reach the Qiongdaban where we can have a nice view of snow mountains afar. Afterwards, we will hike down for about 3km and reach our campsite - Kunuosayi BC.

Note: There will be more and more stones on the way to Daban. Please watch your steps and do not leave the group.

Trek: 18km, 8hrs, 900m ↑, 400m ↓
Meal: BD
Accommodation: Kunuosayi BC
Altitude: 3350m

After breakfast, we will start today's journey. Because we will continue to hike down with big height drop, it's better to wear your kneepad. Walking along the grassland for about 10km, we will cross rivers for more than 10 times and finally reach the Kekesu Riverside. Continue to hike down the valley for 5km, we will reach the Kekesu River and camp over there. The campsite is quite flat and you can also buy things from the nomad there.

Note:
1. Please kindly keep the important tips from the local guides.
2. Today we will cross river for many times, please prepare upstream shoes.
3. Kneepad is suggested for today as we are always descending.

Trek: 22km, 9hrs, 200m ↑, 1500m ↓
Meal: BD
Accommodation: Kekesu Riverside BC
Altitude: 2000m

After breakfast we will walk into the dense forest. Because there are few people to set foot on it, and it is basically in the primitive forest state. After climbing a small Daban and continue to hike 3km, we will finally reach the famous Paradise Lake. This lake is surrounded by snow mountains. At the foot of the lofty snow mountains, there are green meadows beside the green lake. Occasionally, Kazakh nomadic sheep or cattle may come here, and all the noise and bustle of the outside world are irrelevant here.

Note: In the primative forest, few people can be seen. Please follow our group and do not leave alone.

Trek: 10km, 4hrs, 1000m ↑, 200m ↓
Meal: BD
Accommodation: Paradise Lake BC
Altitude: 3000m

p>Today, we need to cross the Akbulakdaban at an altitude of 3830 meters. Then descend to camp in the Bozikerige River Valley. Starting in the morning, we will walk along the plank road beside Paradise Lake and passed the Tiger Mouth. After taking photos, we will climb over Akebulakedaban. Akebulakedaban is a sharp rise in snow, very steep. From September to October, the snow is very thick. After climgbing 200m, you will see a small lake the size of a football field. The water quality of the lake is average. From the lake to Akebulakedaban, we still need to ascend about 500m. Akebulakedaban is the highest point of our trip. Even in summer, you ca still see snow. Around National Holidays, there is also possibility of snowstorm. After reaching the top, we will descend 800m to the Bozikerige River Valley and camp at the riverside.

Note:
1. Be careful when walking and taking photos on the plank road.
2. Today is the most difficult day with longest trekking distance.

Trek: 23km, 9hrs, 900m ↑, 1000m ↓
Meal: BD
Accommodation: Bozikerige River Valley BC
Altitude: 2900m

Today's trip is to slowly descend in the river valley to the Heiying Mountain and the mouth of the valle. During which we need to wade in the same river channel repeatedly. Because the river channel changes from time to time, but basically about 40 times. The river is always cold and turbulent. It is recommended to bring waterproof socks and upstream shoes. Members with less strength can plan ahead to ride across the river (safely and extra cost at own expense). After reaching Heiying Mountain Village (1940m), we will drive to the Kuche City. After taking a shower, we will arrange a celebration dinner. Kuche has very convenient access (bus, flight, train) to Urumuqi or other destinations. Please arrange your transport back for next day.

Note:
1. The geography of Kuqa is complicated with big temperature difference (10~15℃). Please do not catch cold.
2. After eating fruits, please do not drink hot/cold water immediately to avoid diarrhoea.
3. Things at these areas are sold by kg not by gram. Please check the price carefully and avoid any misunderstanding.
4. Please respect local religion. Most of the people are Islam. They do not eat pork.
5. The sunset time in Xinjiang is around 10:30pm. There will be 2hrs time difference between Xinjiang and other parts of China. 

Trek: 28km, 7hrs, 900m ↓
Drive: 130km, 3hrs
Meal: BD
Accommodation: Kuqa hotel (twin share)
Altitude: 1000m