INT24 – XINJIANG – NO MAN’S LAND (2025)

The most exciting and highly anticipated journey of 2025, featuring numerous photography hotspots and countless opportunities to capture breathtaking shots – a once-in-a-lifetime experience you simply can’t miss! 

Lop Nur’s uninhabited area in Xinjiang boasts globally unique geological landscapes. Every year, we discover new scenery, making this a must-visit destination for every photographer at least once in their lifetime. Photography is a journey of self-discovery, where each shot brings new insight. The desolate beauty of the uninhabited land offers a meditative space, where the rewards are not only stunning photos but also profound reflections on nature and life. 

One photographer remarked, “You haven’t truly lived until you’ve ventured into the uninhabited lands.” Our partner – Luo Jun professional photographer have successfully organized multiple expeditions to these remote areas, with participants winning over 100 awards in international and national photography competitions, including more than 30 gold medals. If you’re interested, sign up quickly – hesitate, and there might be no spots left! 

📢  XINJIANG – NO MAN’S LAND🌌 

📍Creative Route: ✈️Urumqi – Ancient Populus Euphratica in Mulei – Grand Desert Route – Hami Sandaoling Ridge (steam train) – Little South Lake – Great South Lake – Shanshan County – Return to Urumqi Airport🌅 

📆 Departure: 25 Apr – 05 May, 2025 

⏰Duration: 11 days 10 nights 

🙋‍♀️ Group size: 10 pax 

🎁Type tour: VIP 

💰Price: 2300$/per pax 

☎️Hotline: 0912851112/0987277394 Mr. Dũng 

1. HIGHLIGHT 

🌟 NO1: Traverse the world of “Ghost Blows Out the Light” and experience a different kind of mysterious journey 

The movie The Ghost Blows Out the Light: The Ancient City was filmed in Xinjiang, with some scenes shot in ancient desert forts. Let’s join Hu Bayi in exploring the secrets of the desert! 

🌟 NO2: The ever-shifting stars, the unique allure of Lop Nur 

The charm of Lop Nur lies in its endless yellow sand, covering what was once a prosperous land. Without the hustle and bustle, everything is so serene, allowing you to be mesmerized by the craftsmanship of the starry sky. 

🌟 NO3: The ancient path of the Silk Road, the Gobi desert like an ocean 

The Great Sea Route was the shortest road between Dunhuang and Turpan, developed during the Han Dynasty. After the Tang Dynasty, the route gradually faded from public use, becoming a distant memory of the ancient Silk Road. 

🌟 NO4: Ultimate adventure, experience the vastness of a lifeless world 

In a world devoid of life, you will witness vastness, grandeur, and breathtaking beauty. Every moment holds excitement, a race against time. Are you ready to capture those incredible shots? 

 

This itinerary offers incredibly rich photographic opportunities, including: desert camel caravans, ancient desert castles, desert Zen, desert martial arts, Loulan costumes, Silk Road vibes, China’s last steam train, the desert night sky with the Milky Way, castle and camel compositions, and more. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity! 

 

2. ITINERARY 

‼️NOTE:   
  

C = concept   

‼️ THE ITINERARY WILL BE ADJUSTED BASED ON WEATHER CONDITIONS, WITH BACKUP PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS PLANNED. 

 

📌DAY 1 

 Arrival in Urumqi and check-in at the hotel (no meals provided on this day). 

 

📌DAY 2 

Depart for Mulei County. Stay at a city hotel and photograph the sunset at the poplar forest  

C1: Photograph the sunset at the Acient Populus Euphratica in Mulei. 

📌DAY 3:  

Depart early for the Great Sea Road wilderness. Set up camp and photograph the sunset with themes including human form, costumes, and Zen martial arts. 

C2: Photograph the sunset with themes including human form, costumes, and Zen martial arts. 

📌DAY 4:  

A full day of photography in the Great Sea Road wilderness. Camp overnight. 

📌DAY 5:  

Morning sunrise photography in the Great Sea Road, followed by a transfer to the San Dao Ling mining area to shoot environmental portraits. Stay at a hotel, with more costume shoots arranged. 

C3: Sunrise in the Great Sea Road 

C4: Portrait with model and arrange set up at Sandaoling. 

📌DAY 6:  

Continue photographing the last steam train in the morning with models. After lunch, head to the Xiao Nan Hu wilderness area, and photograph Loulan-style costumes and sunset scenes. Camp overnight. 

C5: Capturing the last steam train in the morning with models 

C6: Fill your lens with photograph Loulan-style costumes  

C7: Sunset scenes in Xiao Nan Hu 

📌DAY 7:  

After shooting the sunrise at Xiao Nan Hu, transfer to Da Nan Hu and set up camp. Photography themes include: wilderness sunrise and sunset, desert Zen martial arts, desert fashion, and night sky shoots with the Milky Way and star trails. 

C8: Sunrise at Xiao Nan Hu 

C9: Sunset at Da Nan Hu 

C10: Photoshoot desert Zen martial arts 

C11: Capturing the desert fashion 

C12: Milky Way and star trails. 

📌DAY 8:  

Photograph sunrise at Da Nan Hu, then move to the county town of Shanshan for the night at a hotel. 

C13: Sunrrise at Da Nan Hu  

📌DAY 9:  

Capture the sunrise at the desert fortress of Shanshan, organize a camel caravan shoot, and then head back to Urumqi, arriving at the airport hotel around 5 PM. 

C14: Capture the sunrise at the desert fortress of Shanshan 

C15: A camel caravan shoot 

📌DAY 10:  

Depart to hotel  

City tour Urumqi 

📌DAY 11: 

Departure day (No meal provided) 

Get ready for the flight back home. 

3. SERVICE 

⭕️ Services Included  

• Transportation: High-quality Landcruiser vehicle following the itinerary.  

• Accommodation: Hotel and tent. 

• Meals: Standard meals as per the tour itinerary.  

• Guide: Professional, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and attentive tour guide throughout the trip.  

• Entrance fees: Tickets to all attractions included in the program.  

• Photoshoot setup: As per concept in the program and Models, nearly 50 outfits. 

• Travel insurance  

• Unlimited water: Unlimited water supply on the vehicle.  

 

❌ Services Not Included  

• Personal expenses: Personal expenses and drinks during meals.  

• International flights, China Domestic flight and Visa  

• Transportation tickets for scenic spots. 

• Single supplement: Additional fee for single occupancy.  

• Extra activities: Costs for activities not included in the itinerary.  

Optional activities 

4. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT  

📮 Registration: Please confirm your registration by commenting your full name and phone number on the Firstclass travel Facebook page.  

Or contact Trần Tiến Dũng via phone at 0912851112/0987277394 – Zalo/Viber 📲  

💰 Payment: Cash or bank transfer to Dũng.  

⚠️ Bank account information: Account name: TRẦN TIẾN DŨNG  

✅ Account number: 0451000400210, Vietcombank Thanh Cong Branch  

✅ Account number: 22210000 446595, BIDV Thanh Xuan Branch  

💌Please include the following information when making a transfer: “Code of Photo tour, Full name, Phone number”.  

‼️ Note:  

* The departure time may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and the number of participants.  

*Please inform us of any single room requests 5 days prior to departure.  

 

5. PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT AND ESSENTIALS  

• Tripod Soft release cable or remote (including batteries if applicable)  

• Flashlight  

• Wide-angle and telephoto lenses  

• Drone  

• Memory cards and at least one spare  

• Batteries, chargers, and at least one spare battery  

• Power converter, multi-plug adapter  

• Waterproof clothing and footwear (bring a moderate amount due to the intensive itinerary). 

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Important Notes: 

• Please bring a lightweight down sleeping bag for personal hygiene and comfort. 

• Xinjiang’s weather has large temperature variations, so pack warm clothes, rain gear, and any necessary medication. 

• In the event of changes due to “force majeure,” the organizer has the right to adjust the itinerary. Additional costs will be borne by the participants.