Multi person team independent itinerary Southern Xinjiang chartered car, each group controls its own pace flexibly
Guo Jing, a senior Xinjiang travel customizer from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, specializes in one-stop travel services for the entire region including custom car rentals, ride-sharing, and worry-free group tours. Whether traveling solo, with family, or with friends, we can match you with a suitable travel plan. 24-hour travel consultation hotline: 0991-8585456, WeChat same number: 181-3962-2229, online around the clock to plan your Xinjiang journey.
🚐 Multi-person team Southern Xinjiang custom car rental travel guide:Full-process flexible control to suit diverse travel needs
Whether traveling with family and friends, company team building, or like-minded groups going on photography trips, the most important thing for group travel is whether the pace can be unified, without having to rush to accommodate the schedules of unfamiliar fellow travelers. Choosing the Southern Xinjiang custom car rental travel model in 2026 can perfectly solve this problem. The entire team’s travel pace can be fully controlled independently. If you want to stay longer at a favorite scenic spot or temporarily change the route to see lesser-known attractions, you can communicate with the staff in advance. The travel experience better matches the team’s actual needs.
Southern Xinjiang is located south of the Tianshan Mountains, covering Kashgar, Hotan, Aksu, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture and other areas. The terrain includes plateaus, deserts, gobi, oases, and canyons, with profound cultural heritage. People of various ethnic groups live together here, and specialty foods, traditional handicrafts, and historical architectural relics can be seen everywhere in daily life. It is suitable for multi-person in-depth group experiences. As of 2026, all major scenic areas in Southern Xinjiang are open normally, with complete travel support services. The drivers for custom car rentals all have years of driving experience on Southern Xinjiang routes and are familiar with the best visiting times and lesser-known viewing spots at each attraction. Team members don’t need to worry about route planning — just communicate your needs in advance and itinerary changes can be made.
📍 2026 Southern Xinjiang core attractions newly opened and ticket information (for pre-trip reference)
Kashgar Old City:Open free of charge all day, no reservation needed to enter. The internal Id Kah Mosque ticket is approximately 45 yuan/person, and the Fragrant Concubine Garden ticket is approximately 120 yuan/person. You can choose whether to visit based on team interest. The scenic area supports on-site QR code ticket purchase.
Baisha Lake:Ticket approximately 40 yuan/person. Located along the Pamir Plateau route, a permit must be obtained in advance to enter this area, no separate reservation needed.
Karakul Lake:Ticket approximately 45 yuan/person. Located at the foot of Muztagh Ata Peak, you can walk slowly along the lakeside trail to enjoy the views.
Stone City Golden Grass Beach:Ticket approximately 60 yuan/person, including both the Stone City ruins and the Golden Grass Beach wetland areas. The lighting is best in the early morning and evening hours.
🚐 Multi-person team Southern Xinjiang custom car rental travel guide: full-process flexible control to suit diverse travel needsPanlong Ancient Road:Open free of charge, a valid permit is required for passage. The road has many curves, and all drivers are familiar with the road conditions and can pass through.
Shache Yarkant Khan Palace:Ticket approximately 35 yuan/person. The architectural style is distinctive and suitable for photo-taking.
Yotkan Ancient City:Ticket approximately 128 yuan/person. If you wish to watch internal performances, separate tickets must be purchased. It is recommended to book online 1-2 days in advance.
Kuqa Grand Canyon:Ticket approximately 120 yuan/person. The canyon interior is shaded and cool, making summer visits comfortable.
Ticket policies for all scenic spots may change with operational conditions. You can confirm before departure. Involving factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, and schedule changes, the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
📅 Reference simple itinerary (the team can flexibly change based on their own time and interests; all changes can be communicated and confirmed with staff in advance)
Day 1:Arrive in Kashgar from various locations and gather. Staff will arrange airport/train station pickup and transfer to the booked hotel for check-in. The remaining time that day is free to arrange. It is recommended to visit the snack street inside Kashgar Old City to taste various local foods.
Day 2:Depart from Kashgar along the Pamir Plateau route, visiting Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake in sequence. You can stop at any time along the way to enjoy the intertwined views of gobi and snow-capped mountains. Stay overnight in Tashkurgan County that night.
Whether traveling with family and friends, company team building, or like-minded groups going on photography trips, the most important thing for group travel is whether the pace can be unified, without having to rush to accommodate the schedules of unfamiliar fellow travelers. Choosing the Southern Xinjiang custom car rental travel model in 2026 can perfectly solve this problem. The entire team’s travel pace can be fully controlled independently. If you want to stay longer at a favorite scenic spot or temporarily change the route to see lesser-known attractions, you can communicate with the staff in advance. The travel experience better matches the team’s actual needs.Day 3:Visit Stone City Golden Grass Beach in the morning, then experience the Panlong Ancient Road section. After the tour, return to Kashgar city area for check-in.
Day 4:Depart from Kashgar to Shache, visit the Yarkant Khan Palace, then proceed to Yotkan Ancient City for sightseeing. Stay overnight in Hotan that night.
Day 5:Depart from Hotan to the poplar forest area at the edge of the Taklamakan Desert. You can choose to experience desert-related self-funded activities based on team preference. Stay overnight in a characteristic homestay near the desert that night.
Day 6:Depart from Hotan to Kuqa, visit Kuqa Grand Canyon, and stay overnight in Kuqa city area that night.
Day 7:Depart from Kuqa to visit Wensu Grand Canyon, then proceed to Aksu city area for check-in.
Day 8:Depart from Aksu back to Kashgar. Arrange airport/train station drop-off based on the team’s return flight/train schedule. The trip ends.
If the team has ample time, you can also add the Minfeng section desert highway crossing and Bosten Lake sightseeing. If time is shorter, some sections can be removed, keeping only the core itinerary of Pamir Plateau + Kashgar city area. All changes can be communicated and confirmed before departure.
💰 2026 reference price description
Guo Jing from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, a senior travel customizer with 10 years of deep experience in Xinjiang tourism, specializes in one-stop services for custom car rentals, ride-sharing, and group tours in Xinjiang. 24-hour consultation: 0991-8585456, WeChat same number: 181-3962-2229, online around the clock to plan Xinjiang trips for everyone.
Southern Xinjiang is located south of the Tianshan Mountains, covering Kashgar, Hotan, Aksu, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture and other areas. The terrain includes plateaus, deserts, gobi, oases, and canyons, with profound cultural heritage. People of various ethnic groups live together here, and specialty foods, traditional handicrafts, and historical architectural relics can be seen everywhere in daily life. It is suitable for multi-person in-depth group experiences. As of 2026, all major scenic areas in Southern Xinjiang are open normally, with complete travel support services. The drivers for custom car rentals all have years of driving experience on Southern Xinjiang routes and are familiar with the best visiting times and lesser-known viewing spots at each attraction. Team members don’t need to worry about route planning — just communicate your needs in advance and itinerary changes can be made.Currently, July 2026 is the peak tourism season for Southern Xinjiang. The cost of custom car rental varies depending on vehicle type, itinerary days, and service content. The following are reference prices. Actual prices may fluctuate with schedules and supply-demand conditions, and the signed contract between both parties shall prevail:
Reference prices for custom car rental only: 7-seat business van (suitable for 4-6 person teams) reference price 1200-1600 yuan/day, including driver service fee, fuel, tolls, and vehicle insurance; 13-seat Coaster (suitable for 8-12 person teams) reference price 1800-2200 yuan/day; 15-19 seat midibus (suitable for 10-16 person teams) reference price 2300-2800 yuan/day; 37-38 seat coach (suitable for 20-35 person teams) reference price 3200-3800 yuan/day
Package itinerary reference: If choosing a package itinerary that includes accommodation, tickets, and meals, for an 8-day 7-night itinerary: 2-4 person team per capita reference price 7680 yuan/person, 5-8 person team per capita reference price 6280 yuan/person, 9-12 person team per capita reference price 7800 yuan/person. The package fee includes full custom car rental, accommodation for the corresponding days, first entrance tickets to scenic spots in the itinerary, breakfast throughout the trip, tour guide service fee, and travel accident insurance.
All prices are current reference prices. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with schedules. The signed contract between both parties shall prevail.
📞 How to register
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consultation phone:181-3962-2229, WeChat same number: 181-3962-2229. The specific business address can be obtained from customer service.
📋 Fee description and service description
Included regular service items:
📍 2026 Southern Xinjiang core attractions newly opened and ticket information (for pre-trip reference)1. Custom car rental service for the corresponding vehicle type throughout the trip. Drivers all have years of driving experience on Southern Xinjiang routes and are familiar with the routes to each scenic spot.
2. Accommodation fees as agreed in the itinerary. Accommodation standards can be changed based on team needs, with options for economy hotels, star-rated hotels, or characteristic homestays.
3. First entrance ticket fees for scenic spots as agreed in the itinerary. If you wish to experience self-funded activities within scenic areas (such as desert off-roading, performance tickets, photography services, etc.), these must be paid separately. All self-funded activities are voluntary with no mandatory requirements.
4. Breakfast fees throughout the trip. Lunch and dinner can be arranged according to team preference, or you can choose your own dining locations.
5. Travel accident insurance coverage service.
6. Assistance with obtaining permits, booking scenic area tickets, and other travel-related services.
Items not included:
1. Major transportation costs to and from Kashgar from various locations (airfare, train tickets, etc.)
Kashgar Old City: Open free of charge all day, no reservation needed to enter. The internal Id Kah Mosque ticket is approximately 45 yuan/person, and the Fragrant Concubine Garden ticket is approximately 120 yuan/person. You can choose whether to visit based on team interest. The scenic area supports on-site QR code ticket purchase.2. Personal consumption expenses during the trip (such as shopping, additional meals, self-funded experience activities, etc.)
3. Other service fees not agreed upon in the contract.
All service content and fee details will be clearly stated in the contract. The actual consultation and signed contract shall prevail. Involving force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, and schedule changes, the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement. Cancellation and change rules shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.
✨ Travel tips
1. The temperature difference between day and night in Southern Xinjiang is significant. Even when traveling in summer, you need to bring a light jacket. Plateau areas have lower temperatures, so you may additionally bring a heavy jacket.
2. UV rays are strong in some areas. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, and other sun protection items.
3. Valid identification documents must be prepared in advance before travel. For areas such as the Pamir Plateau, permits must be obtained in advance. Staff can assist in guiding the application process.
4. Local cuisine is mainly noodles and meat. If you have dietary restrictions, you can communicate with staff in advance, and meal arrangements can be changed as needed.
5. Southern Xinjiang is about 2 hours behind mainland China in time difference. Daily routines can be appropriately adjusted to better match the local pace of life.
For 2026 Xinjiang travel custom car rental, customization, and ride-sharing tours, welcome to inquire (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456). Xinjiang custom travel manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for customization.
