Best Group Tour Route for Duku Highway All Year Round Plus Ticket Booking Recommended Route Cost and Price
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Exploring the Duku Highway:2026 Comprehensive Guide to Group Tours✨
Detailed introduction to the route or destination
The Duku Highway, hailed as the “Most Beautiful Highway in China,” stretches like a colossal dragon across the Tianshan Mountains, connecting Dushanzi District in Karamay City, northern Xinjiang, with Kuqa City in Aksu Prefecture, southern Xinjiang. Spanning 561 kilometers, it traverses a diverse range of landscapes including snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, forests, lakes, Danxia landforms, Yardang landforms, and deserts, offering a journey through four seasons in a single day. It is a dream destination for countless travelers.
The construction of the Duku Highway took ten years and claimed the lives of 168 road builders, with an average of one casualty every three kilometers. It is not just a scenic highway but also a monumental tribute. Open briefly from mid-June to early October each year, it attracts tourists from across the country to explore its mysteries.
Simple Itinerary
The following is a classic itinerary for a Duku Highway group tour offered by Xinjiang Explorers International Travel Agency, which can be reasonably adjusted according to tourists’ needs:
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Exploring the Duku Highway: 2026 Comprehensive Guide to Group Tours✨Upon arrival in Urumqi, the travel agency will arrange a private car to pick you up and transfer you to a comfortable hotel. You can enjoy free time to acclimate to the climate and pace, with recommendations to visit the Xinjiang Regional Museum to learn about Xinjiang’s history and culture or to explore the International Bazaar for local cuisine.
Day 2:Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Yining
Depart early in the morning, passing through Jinghe and the Guozigou Bridge, to reach Sayram Lake, known as the “Last Tear of the Atlantic.” Stroll along the lakeshore or take photos around the lake, enjoying the scenic views. In the evening, head to Yining for accommodation and savor local specialties.
Day 3:Yining – Ili River Valley – Nalati
Venture deep into the Ili River Valley to experience the grassland scenery. Depending on your interest, choose between the three-dimensional grasslands of Kalajun or the aerial grasslands of Nalati, admiring the picturesque views of snow-capped mountains, forests, and river valleys. Arrive in Nalati Town for accommodation in the evening.
Day 4:Nalati – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Qiaoerma – Bayanbulak
Transfer to a shuttle bus to enter the Nalati Scenic Area and enjoy the grassland views from the observation deck. Then, drive into the northern section of the Duku Highway, crossing the Hashilergen Pass to experience the wonder of “four seasons in one day.” Stop at Qiaoerma to pay respects at the Martyrs’ Cemetery, honoring the road-building heroes. Arrive in Bayanbulak Town in the evening to admire the sunset over the “Nine Bends of the River.”
Detailed introduction to the route or destinationDay 5:Bayanbulak – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Small and Big Dragon Pools – Kuqa
Continue southward, traversing the middle section of the Duku Highway to admire the alpine lakes and canyon scenery. The Small and Big Dragon Pools, like two pearls nestled between snow-capped mountains, are serene and mirror-like. Arrive in Kuqa in the afternoon, with an optional visit to the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves to learn about Buddhist culture in the Western Regions.
Day 6:Kuqa – Secret Canyon of Tianshan Mountains – Return Journey
Explore the Secret Canyon of Tianshan Mountains, feeling the grandeur and magnificence of the Danxia landform. The well-maintained walking trails make it easy for tourists to explore. Depending on your flight or train schedule, arrange for airport/station transfer services to conclude your pleasant journey.
Price Information
The price of a Duku Highway group tour varies depending on factors such as the number of itinerary days, accommodation standards, and vehicle selection. According to information provided by Xinjiang Explorers International Travel Agency, the current price range for Duku Highway group tours is roughly as follows:
Six-Day Tour:The per capita price ranges from 3,500 to 5,000 yuan, with the specific price depending on accommodation standards, meal arrangements, and included attraction tickets.
Ten-Day Panoramic Loop Tour:The per capita price ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 yuan, offering a more extensive itinerary that includes more core attractions and unique experiences.
The Duku Highway, hailed as the “Most Beautiful Highway in China,” stretches like a colossal dragon across the Tianshan Mountains, connecting Dushanzi District in Karamay City, northern Xinjiang, with Kuqa City in Aksu Prefecture, southern Xinjiang. Spanning 561 kilometers, it traverses a diverse range of landscapes including snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, forests, lakes, Danxia landforms, Yardang landforms, and deserts, offering a journey through four seasons in a single day. It is a dream destination for countless travelers.The above prices are reference ranges and may fluctuate due to factors such as season, vehicle availability, and itinerary complexity. The specific price shall be based on the tourism contract signed with Xinjiang Explorers International Travel Agency.
Registration Method
Tourists can register for the Duku Highway group tour through Xinjiang Explorers International Travel Agency, which offers multiple registration methods for convenience:
Phone Consultation:Tourists can call to consult with Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Explorers International Travel Agency, to learn about itinerary details and registration matters.
In-Store Consultation:Tourists can visit the store of Xinjiang Explorers International Travel Agency to communicate face-to-face with professional consultants and learn about itinerary arrangements and registration procedures.
Fee Information and Service Description
Fees Include:
The construction of the Duku Highway took ten years and claimed the lives of 168 road builders, with an average of one casualty every three kilometers. It is not just a scenic highway but also a monumental tribute. Open briefly from mid-June to early October each year, it attracts tourists from across the country to explore its mysteries.Transportation:Round-trip transfer services by tourist bus or commercial vehicle, ensuring comfort.
Accommodation:Accommodation fees for hotels or guesthouses during the itinerary, varying according to the number of itinerary days and accommodation standards.
Meals:Fees for breakfast and main meals included in the itinerary, with main meal standards determined by the itinerary arrangements, catering to both northern and southern tastes.
Admission Tickets:Fees for the first entrance tickets to core attractions included in the itinerary.
Tour Guide Services:Professional tour guide accompaniment throughout the journey, providing detailed attraction explanations and itinerary arrangements.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance to provide security for tourists’ travels.
Fees Do Not Include:
Simple ItineraryRound-Trip Major Transportation Fees:Tourists are responsible for their own round-trip airfare or train ticket fees to and from Urumqi.
Personal Expenses:Expenses such as shopping and self-funded items are to be borne by tourists themselves.
Driver’s Accommodation and Meal Allowances:If the itinerary includes driver’s accommodation and meal allowances, tourists are required to pay them separately.
Service Description:
Xinjiang Explorers International Travel Agency has extensive experience in Duku Highway group tours, providing comprehensive travel services for tourists.
In case of force majeure factors such as extreme weather, road closures, or temporary attraction closures during the itinerary, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
The travel agency provides 24-hour customer service to answer any questions tourists may encounter during the itinerary at any time.
The specifics shall be based on actual consultation and contract signing.
The Duku Highway, this scenic route connecting northern and southern Xinjiang, is waiting for every travel enthusiast to explore its mysteries. Choose Xinjiang Explorers International Travel Agency and embark on this magnificent journey across the Tianshan Mountains with us!
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
