• Xinjiang Regional Museum (Qu Bowuguan) - At 9:30 am, the private tour guide will meet guests at their central Urumqi hotel. They will then board a private, climate-controlled vehicle for a brief trip to the Xinjiang Regional Museum (Qu Bowuguan).

The guide will provide a tour of the museum, offering historical insights and background information. A notable feature of the collection is the well-preserved tattooed mummies found in the nearby desert. Be sure to see the Beauty of Loulan, who was buried around 3,800 years ago near Loulan in the Taklamakan Desert and first unearthed in 1980. The hot, dry sands have preserved her facial features exceptionally well in her open coffin, and she remains beautiful today.

• Hongguangshan Scenic Resort - Experience Xinjiang cuisine, an intriguing blend of Turkish and Central Asian influences with Chinese cooking methods and ingredients. The guide will assist in navigating the à la carte menu and suggest dishes to match individual tastes.

A short drive leads to the Hongguang Shan Giant Buddha, which stands approximately 38.8 meters (128 feet) tall, overlooking downtown Urumqi. Capture some photos before proceeding to the Red Hill, where a traditional Chinese-style pagoda sits atop the hill, symbolizing the city.

• Erdaoqiao Market - Finally, relive the enchantment of the old Silk Road with a walk through Erdaoqiao Market, once a bustling trading center for goods from across Central Asia. This is an excellent spot to purchase traditional Uighur souvenirs, and the guide can assist in exploring the stalls.

As this is a private tour, the exact duration is flexible: most guests return to their hotel by 5:30 pm.

• Silkroadtrips - tour operator

• Private tour
• Private guide
• Lunch
• Transport by private vehicle

• Gratuities

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.