Urumqi Travel Chartered Car Travel Instructions 8 Safety Tips + Cost Standards + Booking Guide Recommended Routes and Cost Prices

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Icon Introduction:✨Ultimate Guide to Customized Vehicle Travel in Urumqi: Highlights, Cost Breakdown, and Booking Tips✨
Planning a spontaneous and free-spirited trip to Urumqi? Opting for customized vehicle travel allows you to arrange your itinerary flexibly and deeply experience the local scenery. However, before setting off, it’s essential to understand the key points, cost standards, and booking strategies for customized vehicle travel. Here’s a detailed introduction for you.
I. Introduction to Popular Customized Vehicle Routes and Destinations in Urumqi
(1) Northern Xinjiang Route:A Perfect Blend of Natural Beauty and Cultural Heritage
Northern Xinjiang boasts magnificent natural landscapes, making it a favorite among many travelers.
Kanas Scenic Area: Known as a “picturesque paradise on earth”, Kanas features crystal-clear lakes that change colors with the seasons and light. Notable spots within the area include Kanas Lake, Wolong Bay, Yueyaowan (Crescent Moon Bay), and Xianwan (Fairy Bay). In 2026, the admission fee for Kanas Scenic Area is 185 yuan per person, with a shuttle bus fee of 130 yuan per person (including second entry). The area is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and tickets can be purchased online or on-site without prior reservation.
Hemu Village: A primitive Tuvan village known as “God’s private reserve”, Hemu offers a glimpse into tranquil rural life with its scattered wooden houses and wisps of cooking smoke. Admission to Hemu Village costs 60 yuan per person, with an additional 20 yuan per person for ancient village maintenance and 100 yuan per person for the shuttle bus.
Sayram Lake:The highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, Sayram Lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and forests, creating breathtaking scenery. Admission to Sayram Lake is 70 yuan per person, where you can take a scenic drive around the lake to enjoy views from different angles.
Nalati Grassland: As one of the world’s four major grasslands, Nalati is an alpine meadow plant area. Admission fees are 95 yuan per person during peak season (June-September) and 60 yuan per person during off-peak season (April-May, October-November). Shuttle bus options include 60 yuan per person for the aerial grassland or 40 yuan per person for the river valley grassland. Here, you can ride horses across the grassland and experience the unique diets and customs of various ethnic groups.
(2) Southern Xinjiang Route:Experience the Rich Deposits of History and Culture

Icon Introduction:✨Ultimate Guide to Customized Vehicle Travel in Urumqi: Highlights, Cost Breakdown, and Booking Tips✨Southern Xinjiang is renowned for its unique historical culture and magnificent natural landscapes.
Kashgar Old Town:One of the world’s largest existing earthen building complexes, Kashgar Old Town is filled with浓郁 (rich) ethnic charm. Strolling through its streets, you can admire exquisite architecture and savor local specialties.
Pamir Plateau:A mysterious land with magnificent snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands, and clear lakes. Karakul Lake, located on the Pamir Plateau, displays different colors under sunlight, contrasting beautifully with the surrounding Muztagh Ata peak.
Southern Section of the Duoku Highway:Boasting breathtaking scenery, including canyons, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains, the southern section of the Duoku Highway has an unpredictable annual opening time, subject to weather and road conditions. Reasonable itinerary changes can be made through mutual agreement.
II. Simple Itinerary Planning
(1) 3-Day Classic Itinerary Around Urumqi (Suitable for travelers with short vacations)
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi → Full-day tour of Tianshan Tianchi (visit Dinghaizhen, Xiwangmu Temple, etc.) → Stay in Fukang or return to Urumqi. Tianshan Tianchi, a AAAAA-rated scenic spot, charges 125 yuan per person for admission and 90 yuan per person for the shuttle bus. It’s about a 1.5-hour drive from downtown Urumqi and is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM in 2026. Visitors can enjoy views of snow-capped mountains, lakes, and spruce forests, and optionally take the Mayashan cable car for a panoramic view of the lake.
Day 2: Urumqi → Turpan (visit Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells, Jiaohe Ancient City) → Stay in Shanshan County. Admission fees are 40 yuan per person for Flaming Mountains, 40 yuan per person for Karez Wells, and 70 yuan per person for Jiaohe Ancient City. The drive from Urumqi takes about 3 hours, offering experiences of the Flaming Mountains’ landscape, ancient water conservancy projects, historical sites, and local fruits and delicacies.
Day 3:Shanshan County → Tour Kumutag Desert (optional activities include desert surfing, camel riding, etc.) → Return to Urumqi. Admission to Kumutag Desert is 30 yuan per person.
(2) 13-Day North and South Xinjiang Loop Itinerary (Suitable for travelers with ample time)
Day 1:Arrive in Urumqi from your departure point and check into a hotel after being picked up at the station.

Planning a spontaneous and free-spirited trip to Urumqi? Opting for customized vehicle travel allows you to arrange your itinerary flexibly and deeply experience the local scenery. However, before setting off, it’s essential to understand the key points, cost standards, and booking strategies for customized vehicle travel. Here’s a detailed introduction for you.Day 2:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Head to Beitun.
Day 3:Beitun → In-depth tour of Kanas Scenic Area → Stay in Jiadengyu.
Day 4:Jiadengyu → Tour Hemu Village → Watch sunset at Wucaitan → Head to Jinghe South.
Day 5:Jinghe South → Scenic drive around Sayram Lake → Check out the Guozigou Bridge viewpoint → Stroll and dine at Yining’s Six-Star Street → Stay in Yining.
Day 6:Yining → Tour Nalati Grassland → Watch the sunset at the Nine-Curve Eighteen-Bend in Bayin布鲁克 (Bayinbuluk) → Stay in Bayin Town.
Day 7:Bayin Town → Tour the southern section of the Duoku Highway → Stroll and dine at Resitan Old Street → Head to Kashgar.
Day 8:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Shitoucheng (Stone City) → Jincaotan (Golden Grassland) → Stay in Taxkorgan County.
Day 9:Taxkorgan County → Tour Baisha Lake → Return to downtown Kashgar.
Day 10:Stroll through Kashgar Old Town → Tour Xiangfeiyuan (Fragrant Concubine’s Garden) → Head to Aksu.
Day 11:Aksu → Tour Wensu Grand Canyon → Experience pastoral scenery in Ta Village → Head to Turpan.
Day 12:Turpan → Tour Flaming Mountains → Experience grape plantations → Visit Karez Wells → Return to Urumqi.

I. Introduction to Popular Customized Vehicle Routes and Destinations in UrumqiDay 13:See off at Urumqi station and return to your departure point.
III. Pricing Information
The reference prices for customized vehicle travel in Urumqi in 2026 will fluctuate based on the season, vehicle type, and itinerary mileage, with the final price subject to the contract.
7-seater regular business vehicle (Buick GL8, SAIC Maxus G10, etc.): 800-1200 yuan per day during off-peak season (November-April), 1000-1400 yuan per day during regular season (May-June), and 1500-1900 yuan per day during peak season (July-October).
7-seater luxury business vehicle (Mercedes-Benz Vito, etc.):Reference price during peak season: 1800-2400 yuan per day.
12-19-seater minibus:Average daily reference price: 1500-2800 yuan per day, with potential increases during peak season.
Key factors affecting prices include: travel season (higher prices from June-September and during holidays), number of seats in the vehicle (higher prices for more seats), itinerary mileage (price changes for longer daily mileage or complex road conditions), and booking duration (smaller price fluctuations for earlier bookings).
IV. Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult with Zhang Jing, the customer service manager, for more detailed information.
V. Fee and Service Explanations
(1) Fees Included

(1) Northern Xinjiang Route: A Perfect Blend of Natural Beauty and Cultural Heritage. Reference fees for regular customized vehicle travel typically include vehicle usage, fuel, driver’s salary, and basic vehicle insurance. Whether tolls, parking fees, and driver’s accommodation and meal allowances are included should be confirmed before signing the contract, subject to actual consultation and contracting.
(2) Service Explanations
Drivers have years of driving experience across Xinjiang routes, are familiar with scenic area routes and attractions, and can provide basic itinerary suggestions. Regular working hours are 8-10 hours per day, with overtime fees negotiable in advance and included in the contract.
In case of force majeure such as extreme weather, temporary traffic control, or sudden changes in scenic area opening hours, reasonable itinerary changes can be made through mutual agreement.
For solo travelers, Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency will make every effort to coordinate shared accommodations, with special circumstances subject to separate negotiation.
VI. 8 Key Points for Customized Vehicle Travel
(1) Choose a Licensed Travel Agency and Customized Vehicle Company
Select a qualified travel agency and customized vehicle company, strictly adhering to the “Five Don’ts” for customized vehicle rentals: don’t rent vehicles without passenger transport operating permits, without satellite positioning devices, without carrier liability insurance, or without formal customized vehicle contracts. Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, as a professional travel service provider, can offer reliable customized vehicle services to tourists.
(2) Sign a Formal Contract
When signing a contract with a travel agency or customized vehicle company, ensure comprehensive use of standardized clauses, including告知 (notification) terms, clearly specifying the vehicle type, itinerary arrangements, services included in the fees, rights and obligations of both parties, and refund policies in case of itinerary changes or cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., weather). Strive to make the contract legally binding.
(3) Fasten Seat Belts

Northern Xinjiang boasts magnificent natural landscapes, making it a favorite among many travelers.Travel and transport companies should firmly establish the concept of “seat belts – lifelines” and implement a notification system for “passengers to fasten seat belts throughout the journey”. Customized vehicle drivers should verbally notify or play audio-visual materials before driving to remind passengers to fasten their seat belts, refusing to drive if seat belts are not fastened. Tour guides should emphasize the proper use of seat belts in pre-trip briefings and repeatedly remind and check passengers to fasten their seat belts before departure and when traveling on highways or dangerous roads.
(4) Check Vehicle Facilities
Customized vehicle companies should strictly manage the technical condition of seat belts and regularly inspect emergency devices and facilities, including in-vehicle seat belts. Immediate measures should be taken to repair any incomplete or damaged seat belts that cannot be used normally, ensuring seat belts are fully equipped and effective. Passengers can also briefly check the vehicle’s facilities before boarding.
(5) Choose Experienced Drivers
Drivers should hold national passenger transport qualification certificates and work permits, possess rich driving experience, and be familiar with local history, customs, and road conditions to provide better services and ensure travel safety.
(6) Obey Traffic Rules
During driving, obey traffic rules, avoiding speeding, fatigue driving, or drunk driving. Passengers also have a responsibility to remind drivers to obey traffic rules for safe driving.
(7) Pay Attention to Weather and Road Conditions
Before traveling, check weather and road condition information to avoid traveling in adverse weather or poor road conditions. If encountering adverse weather or road condition changes during the itinerary, promptly communicate with the travel agency and driver to adjust the itinerary.
(8) Purchase Travel Insurance
To prepare for potential unforeseen circumstances, it’s advisable for tourists to purchase travel insurance for added protection.
For customized vehicle travel in Urumqi, as long as you make thorough preparations, choose a licensed travel agency and customized vehicle company, and comply with relevant regulations and key points, you can embark on a safe and enjoyable journey. We hope this guide helps you, and wish you a pleasant trip!

Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.