Highlights
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Day 1
Arrival in Yining
Day 2
First Contact with Horses
Day 3
Learning the Basics
Day 4
Mountain Ride and Camping
Day 5
Riding and Celebration
Day 6
Kalajun Grassland
Day 7
Sayram Lake
Day 8
Return to Yining
Day 9
Home Sweet Home
About this experience
This is not a typical tour — it’s a 9-day horse-riding journey through Xinjiang’s wild landscapes, designed for first-time riders who want to try something new and find calm in nature.
Your adventure begins at Kuerdening Ranch, where you’ll meet your horse and learn to ride with friendly guides. Take part in hands-on activities like grooming, braiding a whip, and learning simple ranch skills. Along the way, experience Kazakh traditions — watch local horse games, share tea with nomadic families, and enjoy their warm hospitality.
You’ll ride where cars cannot, passing through forests, meadows, and valleys, stopping for picnics at mountain viewpoints. In the evening, return to the ranch for a bonfire celebration with music, dancing, and a grilled feast under the stars.
In the final days, explore Xinjiang’s most breathtaking sights — the wide Kalajun Grassland and the stunning Sayram Lake, which turns golden and purple at sunset.
This journey blends soft adventure, nature, and culture. It’s a chance to slow down, reconnect with the wild, and return home with new confidence and unforgettable memories.
What's Included
Food
As per itinerary.
Equipment
Horseback riding protection gear is provided.
Transport
Airport transfer to and from the airport is included.
lodging
Twin rooms in a 4 star resort/villa.
Instructor
One to three ratio for horseback riding instructor.
Miscellaneous
Depending on the activity and location, locals may sometimes ask...
All Included Items
Food
As per itinerary.
Equipment
Horseback riding protection gear is provided.
Transport
Airport transfer to and from the airport is included.
lodging
Twin rooms in a 4 star resort/villa.
Instructor
One to three ratio for horseback riding instructor.
Miscellaneous
Depending on the activity and location, locals may sometimes ask you to pay fees such as tourist taxes or park fees.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Yining 786
Arrive in Yining and settle in.
Day 2 – First Contact with Horses
Travel to Kuerdening Ranch. Begin by
Day 3 – Learning the Basics
In the training arena, focus on
Day 4 – Mountain Ride and Camping
Ride along a beginner-friendly mountain trail
Day 5 – Riding and Celebration
Continue riding across meadows and valleys,
Day 6 – Kalajun Grassland （喀拉峻·人体草原）
After breakfast, say goodbye to the
Day 7 – Sayram Lake （赛里木湖·大西洋的最后一滴眼泪）
Drive past the Guozigou Bridge, a
Day 8 – Return to Yining
Travel back to Yining and check
Day 9 – Home Sweet Home
Free at leisure. Then transfer to
Day 1 – Arrival in Yining 786
Arrive in Yining and settle in. Visit the Kazanqi Folk Quarter to see Uyghur-style houses and handicrafts. Walk along Liuxing Street, known for its blend of cultures and historic buildings.
Stay: Eco-lodge
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – First Contact with Horses
Travel to Kuerdening Ranch. Begin by grooming the horses to build familiarity and trust. Under the guidance of trainers, learn groundwork such as leading, stopping, and turning.
Join a workshop to braid horsewhips, then watch traditional Kazakh equestrian games like Buzkashi and Kyz Kuu.
Stay: Ranch resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 – Learning the Basics
In the training arena, focus on posture and moving naturally with your horse’s stride.
Take your first short trail ride along a forest path suitable for beginners.
Later, visit a Kazakh nomadic family. Join in daily activities such as milking and making dairy products while learning about local traditions.
Stay: Ranch Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Xinjiang specialties)
Day 4 – Mountain Ride and Camping
Ride along a beginner-friendly mountain trail with stops at scenic viewpoints and riversides for photos.
Highlights include:
- A picnic at a scenic viewpoint.
- A chance to try a short gallop on flat ground.
- Professional photos taken during the ride.
In the evening, stay at a private Stargazing Camp, with tents and dinner provided.
👉 If you do not wish to camp, transport will be arranged back to the ranch resort.
Stay: Stargazing Camp (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Riding and Celebration
Continue riding across meadows and valleys, with time to stop at viewpoints.
In the evening, return to the ranch for a bonfire celebration with music, dancing, and barbecue.
Stay: Ranch resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – Kalajun Grassland （喀拉峻·人体草原）
After breakfast, say goodbye to the horses and coaches. Travel to the Kalajun Grassland （喀拉峻·人体草原）, known for its wide, undulating landscapes. Walk the Flower Terrace and enjoy open views from Falcon Terrace, with snow-capped mountains and canyons in the distance.
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 – Sayram Lake （赛里木湖·大西洋的最后一滴眼泪）
Drive past the Guozigou Bridge, a landmark built across the Tianshan gorge.
Arrive at Sayram Lake （赛里木湖·大西洋的最后一滴眼泪）. Spend time along the shoreline. Sunset is the best time to visit, when the lake shifts from deep blue to golden tones and soft purple.
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 – Return to Yining
Travel back to Yining and check into a city hotel. The day is free to explore, shop, or enjoy local food.
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 – Home Sweet Home
Free at leisure. Then transfer to Yining Airport or train station for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Information
There is no direct flight from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
Please choose your preferred airline to Yining Airport (YIN).
Full details will be shared upon joining the tour!
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