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NAVO-Eclipse-002 |
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China 2008 total solar eclipse tour (13 days) |
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The Exclusive itinerary of NAVO.
Hemuhe one day horse riding photography tour
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| Duration |
13 days; 12days and 11nights in China
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| Areas |
Xinjiang
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| Itinerary |
Urumqi/Turpan/Shanshan(Piqan)/Hami/
Yiwu/Balikun(Barkol)/Qitai/Wucaiwan/
Buerjin(Burchin)/Jiadengyu/Hemu/
Wuerhe(Urho Devil’s City)/ Karamay/
Urumqi/Exit
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| Map |
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| Highlights |
Ancient City of Gaochang, Ancient City of Jiaohe, Kurutag Desert Park, Wucai City(Yadan physiognomy) Wucaitan;Hemuhe Country style scene, Wuerhe (Yadan physiognomy); Karamay Oil field.Minority culture:Mongolian; Kazak; Tuwa tribes.
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| Introduction of the itinerary |
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| Itinerary day by day |
| 01(28/07/2008) |
Setting Off |
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| 02(29/07/2008) |
** /Urumiqi |
Hotel |
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Arrived in Urumqi. According to schedule visits.
(NAVO’s service started from Urumqi Jieqiu. If you need, NAVO can help you to arrange the air transference from Beijing / Shanghai /Chengdu to Urumqi)
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| 03(31/07/2008) |
Urumqi / Turpan |
Hotel |
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Head for Turpan: visit the Ancient City of Jiaohe(cross river town). Sugong Tower (for Minda), etc…
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| 04(31/07/2008) |
Turpan/Shanshan/Hami |
Hotel |
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Head for Shanshan: Ancient City of Gaochang. And Astana Tomb. Visit the the Maza villiage in Tuyu Valley,which is the oldest Uygur ethnic villiage in Xinjiang. Visit the Hami King Tomb. Stay overnight in Hami.
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| 05(01/08/2008) |
Hami/Yiwu |
Tent |
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Hear for Yiwu, nearby visit. Observation at evening--total solar eclipse. (Total solar eclipse: 19:08 to 19:09 55 Beijing Time/GMT+8Hour)
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| 06(02/08/2008) |
Yiwu/ Balikun/ Qitai |
Hotel |
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Visit Balikun Lake and head for Qitai
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| 07(03/08/2008) |
Qitai/ Jimsar/ Wucaiwan |
Hotel |
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Visit silicide stone valley.
Visit in the Old City of the North and the West Monastery. If willing, the guest could go to the hot springs. This may be the nearest hot springs from the desert.
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| 08(04/08/2008) |
Wucaiwan/ Buerjin(Burqin) |
Hotel |
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Walk around to visit Wucai City. And then head for Buerjin (Burqin). Can meet Platts Broncos (Prezwalski) with good luck.
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| 09(05/08/2008) |
Wucaiwan/ Jiadengyu |
Hotel |
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Visit Wucaitan in the morning and then head for Jiadengyu. Visit the Stone men on the grassland via the pasturing area of Kazakstan and Mogol herdsmen. Have simple lunch or picnic.
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| 10(06/08/2008) |
Jiadengyu/Hemu Village (Horse riding) |
Hostel |
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Horse riding whole day about 33 KM. Early departures, along Hemu River to Hemu village. Beautiful scenery for photography. 8H-horse around. Have picnic for lunch.
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| 11(07/08/2008) |
Hemu Village/Buerjin(Burqin)/Wuerhe(Urho) |
Hotel |
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Head for Wuerhe(Urho). And visit The Devil’s City in Wuerhe(Urho) Back to hotel after sunset.
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| 12(08/08/2008) |
Wuerhe/ Urumqi |
Hotel |
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Pass the second biggest Desert Gurban Tunggut and the broad oil field.
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| 13(09/08/2008) |
Urumqi/Exit |
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Transfer to airport. And NAVO’s service ends.
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| Price |
| Pax |
2 |
3-5 |
6-9 |
Over 10 |
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| Extra for the single room |
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| The price includes |
| Transport |
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Mini bus
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| Accommodation |
Balikun and Yiwu: Tent
Hotels with 2 or 3 stars or the best local hotels or hostels.
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| Tour guide |
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We could arrange the guide according to the client’s language requirement. But for the French or German group, we could guarantee you the French or Germany speaking guide, only if there’re more than 10 people in your group.
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| Meals |
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BLD
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| Tickets |
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All the entrance fees are included.
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| Individual preparation |
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personal clothes; camera; sunglasses; crutch; suncream; topi; etc
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| The price doesn’t include |
International air tickets.
Tips.
Drinks.
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| The price is not available for: |
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| Remark |
A: NAVO organizations from the beginning of 1998 to explore the depth of Xinjiang Tourism.
B: In September 2007. NAVO do the recce for the first time in the northern Xinjiang area.
C: NAVO’s service started from Urumqi Jieqiu. If you need, NAVO can help you to arrange the air transference from Beijing / Shanghai /Chengdu to Urumqi. D: In the itinerary, there is two days’ visit in the Kanas region, but there is no arrangement for the Kanas Lake. According to our judgment, the lake now has a lot of tourists have been unsuitable for the needs of European and American visitors. If you are to travel to Kanas Lake, please contact us, we will extend one day to visit the Kanas Lake.
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