China – Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour

Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour

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CHINA – XINJIANG AUTUMN PHOTO TOUR

If you are up for a dramatic scene of greens and blues, you might want to go to Xinjiang, China. Xinjiang has the Kanas Nature Reserve, which is one of its best places to visit. Xinjiang is also a perfect area for a photo tour given how this dramatic place shows a beautiful natural ecosystem formed by different landforms. Hence, we bring you our Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour package! Through this tour, you will be able to experience the peaceful prairie, which is a home to nomads and grazing flocks of sheep and herds of cows. Accordingly, this Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour is an 11-day activity that will let you discover this part of China.

Guided by Award Winning Photographer Joseph Mak, who has been to Xinjiang numerous times, and whose photos have won numerous International Awards, you will have a high chance of capturing these award winning photos yourself!

One of Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour destinations is the Kanas Nature Reserve. This National Park has a special climate, and its geographical position shares borders with Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia. Thus, it gives Kanas Nature Reserve its unique natural landscape. We bet you surely won’t want to miss this place in your Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour!

Furthermore, there are other places included in our Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour, which we can guarantee will amaze you as a photographer and traveler. Specifically, these places are the Koktokay National Geopark, the Five-Colored Hills, Huyangling, Shanshan Desert, and Turpan. With it’s natural beauty and amazing landscapes, each shot taken are postcard-perfect regardless of whether you are an amateur photographer or a professional one. Moreover, we want you to experience the best photo tour with us. Thus, we make sure that we provide you the best locations to capture memorable memories through this Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour!

UNUSUAL EXPEDITION’s trips are well known for accomplishing a lot in just a few days. We pack a lot of content with different themes on a single trip. Likewise, this workshop will be no different. Location shoots each day are dependent on daily weather and lighting conditions.

 

ITINERARY: XINJIANG AUTUMN PHOTO TOUR

DAY 1 – URUMQI

First, you will arrive at the Urumqi Airport in the afternoon. You will then check into a hotel and spend the night there. You’ll have the whole night to rest after a long trip. This can also be your chance to meet your fellow expeditors, and ask our friendly instructors any questions you might have for this trip.  Notably, the next day will be the start of our Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour in Xinjiang, China.

Meals: (D)

XINJIANG, KANAS NATIONAL PARK

DAY 2 – KANAS

We will transfer to the airport for a domestic early morning flight to Kanas. Upon arrival, we will check in at a local hotel as well as prepare ourselves for a sunset shoot. Here, you could indulge yourself in the captivating sunset scene and take beautiful photos to your heart’s content.

(Exact photography locations will depend on weather conditions.)

Meals: (B,L,D)

 

DAY 3 – KANAS

On our 3rd day, we will start with a sunrise shoot at Kanas National Park. The mountains surrounding the lake are covered with dense alpine forests. During the autumn season, the forests provide a vivid backdrop of colors, an unspoiled dazzlingly beauty. Hence, the scene makes perfect photographs. Certainly, we will explore the national park for the entire day so that you will have enough time to immerse and be one with nature.

(Exact photography locations will depend on weather conditions.)

Meals: (B,L,D)

 

HEMU VILLAGE

DAY 4 – KANAS / HEMU VILLAGE

We will again wake up early today for a morning sunrise shoot at Kanas National Park. Afterwards, we will set off to Hemu Village in the afternoon. This is our second destination for our Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour. Upon arrival in Hemu village, we will settle down and prepare for dinner. Finally, you will be given your free time which you can use to explore the rustic village for the rest of the night.

(Exact photography locations will depend on weather conditions.)

Meals: (B,L,D)

 

DAY 5 – HEMU VILLAGE

In the early morning, we will do a sunrise shoot again at the viewing platform above the Hemu Village. You are expect to climb a long flight of stairs to reach the mountain top. Upon arrival, you will be greet with a picturesque landscape with an early morning mist. The rustic Hemu Village as well as the mountains will also serve as the backdrop if weather permits. Descendants of Mongols live in Hemu Village. The Tuwa, as what they are called, live through herding and hunting. They also raise horses, cows, and sheep. Moreover, they live a nomadic life which you can capture through the ethnic group’s lifestyle photos.

(Exact photography locations will depend on weather conditions.)

Meals: (B,L,D)

 

BUERJIN

DAY 6 – HEMU VILLAGE / BUERJIN

On this day, we can take sunrise photos at the viewing platform above the Hemu Village again before we go to the main city, Buerjin. In this place, there is a Five-Colored Hills that have a fascinating combination of colorful rock, riverbed, and greenery. In addition, the sun has a way of causing these rocks to glow with vibrant colors at dawn and dusk. Due to the time, we will proceed to Five-Colored Hills at Buerjin for a sunset shoot before checking in the hotel.

(Exact photography locations will depend on weather conditions.)

Meals: (B,L,D)

 

DAY 7 – BUERJIN / KEKETUOHAI / WUCAICHENG

Again, we will do a sunrise shoot. This time, however, it will be at Koktokay National Geopark. We will have the opportunity to visit the Irtysh Grand Canyon in the park. It sets with a deep gorge, with a clear and fast-flowing river, as well as a backdrop of beautiful mountain peaks. After the morning shoot, we will travel a long distance to reach Wucaicheng. The unique landscape in Wucaicheng is similar to Danxia. Dinosaur fossils can even be found here! This is the reason why scientists have been searching and studying this area for prehistoric geology for years.

(Exact photography locations will depend on weather conditions.)

Meals: (B,L,D)

WUCAICHENG

DAY 8 – WUCAICHENG / HUYANGLING

We will depart early to travel to Huyangling. You will see populus euphratica, which is one of the few trees that can live in the desert. Autumn is the best season when the leaves turn yellow and the forest turns into a golden fairy world. You can enjoy different sceneries according to your preference on this part of our Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour. Indeed, we will spend the whole day in the national park making beautiful pictures.

(Exact photography locations will depend on weather conditions.)

Meals: (B,L,D)

HUYANGLING

DAY 9 – HUYANGLING / SHANSHAN DESERT

We will depart early to travel to Shanshan Desert. Then, we will arrange to shoot the sunset with the scenic desert landscape upon arrival.

(Exact photography locations will depend on weather conditions.)

Meals: (B,L,D)

 

SHANSHAN DESERT

DAY 10 – SHANSHAN DESERT / URUMQI

After an early sunrise shoot, we will proceed back to Urumqi. We will pass by Turpan along the way. Turpan is rich in high-quality grapes of many kinds; thus, it is known as the Hometown of Grapes. After enjoying the beautiful vineyards and the sweet grapes, you can try something different at Flaming Mountain – the hottest place in China. However, you have to remember to bring plenty of sun-block and water when you visit this area.

(Exact photography locations will depend on weather conditions.)

Meals: (B,L,D)

 

URUMQI

DAY 11 – URUMQI

The last day of the Xinjiang Autumn Photo Tour has come. The morning is free for you to explore until noon. Then, we will set off to Urumqi International Airport for our flight back to Singapore. We hope that you enjoy the completion of this tour as much as we enjoy being with you!

Meals: (B)

(Exact photography locations will depend on weather conditions.)

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN XINJIANG AUTUMN PHOTO TOUR IN CHINA?

Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Accommodation based on Twin Sharing

Tour guide

Entrance fees

Land transportation in destination

Group transfer to airport

All meals as stated in itinerary

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN XINJIANG AUTUMN PHOTO TOUR IN CHINA?

Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Return International Air Ticket

Return Domestic Air Ticket (If Any)

Guide Tips – USD$15 per day

Driver Tips

Any Private Expenses

Room Service Expenses

Porter Services

Visa Fees (If Applicable)

Beverages / Alcohol Drinks during Meals

Personal Travel Insurance (Compulsory – Self Purchased)

Photography Setup Fee (If applicable)

Date

8th Nov 2020 – 18th Nov 2020

Room

Twin Sharing with Same Gender, Single Room (With Additional Single Room Supplement)

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These are the Terms and Conditions that will apply to your booking. Please read them carefully as you will be bound by them.

1. BOOKING / NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT

You must pay us a non-refundable deposit of the amount stated in the Tour Description (the “Deposit”) at the time of booking. The Deposit is to be paid when the on-line booking form is filled up and submitted to us. If you are making a booking for a Tour which is scheduled to start in 4 weeks, you must pay us the full amount of the Tour Price.

 

2. CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING

Our receipt of the Deposit and the completed booking form does not mean that your booking is confirmed and accepted. It is only confirmed and accepted when we give you a written confirmation. This written confirmation will also contain details on regarding the payment of the balance of the Tour Price. However, if your booking is not accepted by us, we will refund the Deposit which you have paid to us.

 

3. FINAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE

If the balance of the Tour Price is not paid by the dated specified in the written confirmation referred to in Clause 2, your booking is deemed to be cancelled and we shall forfeit the Deposit.

 

4. PRICES

We conduct various Tours from time to time. The price of each Tour will be specified on our website (“Tour Price”). However, sometimes, due to external factors beyond our control (e.g. increase in transport costs or food costs or external party’s fees or currency fluctuations), the Tour Price may increase even after you have booked for our Tours. Should there be any increase in the Tour Price after you have placed your booking with us, we will notify you of the increase. You have the option of either accepting the change in price or withdraw from the Tour. Should you withdraw from the Tour, we will refund the Deposit to you.

 

5. ROOM ACCOMODATION

Unless otherwise stated, you will be allocated a twin room for twin occupancy. A limited number of single rooms are available at extra cost on a first come, first served basis, and we cannot guarantee its availability.

 

6. AIRFARE AND TRANSFER COSTS

The Tour Price does not include the airfare and other transfer costs and arrangements. You are responsible for your own flight booking and the adverse consequences of flight cancellations and delay. However, if it is specified in the Tour Description that airport/hotel transfers are included in the Tour Price, such transfers are only included when the participants travel on the flights specified by us. Participants arriving or departing on different flights will be responsible for their own transfer costs and arrangements.

 

7. CANCELLATION CHARGES IF YOU CANCEL

If you wish to cancel your booking, the following cancellation charges are applicable and payable to us:

 

– Cancellation 4 weeks or more before Departure/Starting date of Tour as stated in Booking Form: Forfeiture of the Deposit

 

– Cancellation 4 weeks before Departure/Starting date of Tour as stated in Booking Form: 100% of Tour Price

 

8. CANCELLATION BY US

Each Tour that we plan to conduct provides for a minimum number of 10 participants before the Tour can proceed. If the minimum number of participants is not met, we will cancel the Tour.

 

We also reserve the right to cancel any Tour for any other reason.

 

However, rest assured that we will not cancel a Tour less than 4 weeks before Departure/Starting date of Tour as stated in Booking Form except for Force Majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstances beyond or outside our control.

 

If we cancel a Tour, you can either:

 

– Take a substitute Tour if we are able and willing to offer one. If the substitute Tour is lower in price to the one you had originally booked, we will pay you the difference in price. If the substitute Tour is higher in price, you must pay us the difference in price;

 

OR

 

– Obtain from us a full refund of all monies you have paid to us. We are not responsible in any event for any expenses or losses that you may have incurred as a result of our cancellation such as visa, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or rail, non-refundable car parking or other fees, loss of earnings, or loss of enjoyment, etc.

 

9. TRAVEL EXCLUSIONS OR CUTTING SHORT TOUR

If any government issues a travel advisory against non-essential travel due to any war or warlike event, Strike, Riot or Civil Commotion, disease outbreak or unsafe health conditions, impending natural disasters or any other events of similar nature to any country or place where the Tour will be or is held at, we reserve our right to cancel or cut short the Tour. In the event of our cancellation or cutting short the Tour, we will not provide any refund and you will make a claim on your travel insurance policy.

 

In the event that you intend to proceed or continue with the Tour, you agree that you will assume responsibility, indemnify and hold us, our affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, partners, local guides, Tour Leaders and Instructors (“the Indemnified Parties”) harmless at all times against all actions, proceedings, costs, claims, expenses (including legal costs on a fully indemnified basis), losses (whether direct, indirect or inconsequential) and damages (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) whatsoever which the indemnified Parties may sustain, incur, suffer or pay arising out of or in connection with or pursuant to the continuation or proceeding of the Tour. You agree that you will also assume responsibility for your own travel arrangements including but not limited to flight tickets and accommodation and we will not be responsible for any travel delay or any loss, damage and expense arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with the Tour.

 

10. FLEXIBILITY

You understand and acknowledge the nature of a Tour requires considerable flexibility and should allow for reasonable alterations by the Company. You agree that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities, mode of transport and other details listed in the Tour Description may be altered by the Company without prior notice due to local circumstances or events and any other reason whatsoever.

 

11. TRAVEL INSURANCE

You must obtain travel insurance within 7 days upon booking the tour with a minimum medical coverage of SGD 250,000 covering the Tour duration and this insurance must cover personal injury and emergency medical expenses. If requested by us, you must be able to provide proof of Insurance purchase and adequate coverage of the required amount. You are strongly recommended to obtain insurance coverage for any loss, damage and expense arising from, including but not limited to Tour cancellation, lost baggage or personal effects and flight cancellation. We are not liable to you for such loss, damage and expense. We are also not liable to you for any loss or additional expenses incurred by you due to any cause beyond our reasonable control, including without limitation, due to any delay or interruption to the travel services due to Act of God, unusually severe weather, acts of governments, acts of terrorism, hostilities between nations, civil disturbance, boycotts, lockouts, industrial action and labour dispute, strikes, wars, fire, floods, infectious diseases, epidemics or illness as well as travel restrictions due to such events.

 

12. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

It is your responsibility to obtain, prior to departure, the necessary travel documents including a valid passport required for entry, departure and travel through each destination point in the Tour, and all visa, permits and certificates (including medical certificates) required for the whole of the journey. You are solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from missing or defective documentation. Any information or advice given by us regarding visas, vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment, etc. is given in good faith but without responsibility on our part.

 

13. SPECIAL REQUESTS

If you have any special requests including dietary restrictions, you should inform us of these at the time of the booking. We will advise the relevant supplier of your special requests, but we are not liable to you if these requests are not met.

 

14. CLAIMS AND COMPLAINTS

Should you have a complaint during the course of the Tour, you must raise this complaint to the Tour leader at the earliest opportunity to allow him or her to address your complaint. If you fail to indicate your dissatisfaction during the Tour, your ability to claim compensation against us will be extinguished or reduced.

 

15. SUPPLIERS AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

The Tour may be conducted by local guides at the destination country or Tour Leaders or Instructors engaged by us at our discretion dependent on the requirements of the Tour. Any local guides, Tour Leaders or Instructors and they are not our employees. While we endeavour to appoint reputable and competent local guides, Tour Leaders or instructors, we are not liable for the acts and omissions of these independent local guides, Tour Leaders or instructors which may result in loss, damage and expense to you.

 

16. APPLICABLE LAW

The Contract and these Terms and Conditions are subject to Singapore law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Singapore Courts.

 

17. IMAGES AND MARKETING

During the Tour images, photos and/or videos may be taken by our employees and/or other Tour participants that may contain you in part or in whole. You agree and understand that these images, photos and/videos may be reproduced by us in any medium for promotion and publicity purposes.

 

18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and us, relating to the subject matter herein. There is no verbal or written representation, warranty, prior agreement other than as expressed herein.

 

(Last Updated 1st Jan 2020)

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