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🌄 Crossing the Tianshan Ridge, Exploring the 2026 Duku Highway – A Complete Guide to Customized Car Free Travel
The Duku Highway, a legendary scenic road spanning the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, is hailed as one of ‘China’s most beautiful roads’. In the summer of 2026, it opens fully once again, becoming a dream destination for countless travelers. Unlike regular group tours or self-driving, choosing customized car services provided by a regular travel agency can both avoid risks of complex road conditions and allow you to stop anytime, deeply experiencing the scenery along the way. Based on the latest traffic and scenic area policies from July 2026, this article sorts out a flexible, compliant customized car route for the Duku Highway.
🌿 Detailed introduction to the route or destination
The Duku Highway (G217 line) is approximately 561 kilometers long, starting from Dushanzi District in Karamay City in the north and ending at Kuqa City in Aksu Prefecture in the south, running through the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains and connecting Ili in northern Xinjiang with Aksu in southern Xinjiang. The entire route integrates snow mountains, canyons, grasslands, lakes, and forests, where one can experience four seasons in a day and different weather every ten li.
The 2026 Duku Highway has been fully opened to traffic since June 1, with the expected traffic period lasting until the end of September. Currently, daily traffic restriction management is implemented, and some sections have time restrictions:
Wusu Post to Kuruli section:Open daily from 8:00-19:00, recommended for small passenger cars with 7 seats or fewer and trucks with a load capacity of 5 tons or less;
Kuruli to Nalati entrance section:Depending on the day’s traffic and weather conditions, the closure time can be flexibly extended to 21:00;
🌄 Crossing the Tianshan Ridge, Exploring the 2026 Duku Highway – A Complete Guide to Customized Car Free TravelFrom June 25 to August 31, the three main entrances in the northern section implement a reservation-based passage mechanism, but entering between 16:00-19:00 daily is exempt from reservation.
Core scenic spots along the route include:
Nalati Grassland:The aerial grassland is vast and magnificent, with lush pastures;
Bayinbulak Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns:At sunset, light and shadow interweave, and Swan Lake is tranquil and serene (requires real-name registration for entry);
Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery:Pay tribute to the road-building heroes and feel the warmth of history;
Big and Small Dragon Pools:High mountain lakes are as clear as mirrors, reflecting snow peaks;
Hashilegen Daban:At an altitude of 3,400 meters, with year-round snow, glacier relics can still be seen in summer.
The Duku Highway, a legendary scenic road spanning the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, is hailed as one of ‘China’s most beautiful roads’. In the summer of 2026, it opens fully once again, becoming a dream destination for countless travelers. Unlike regular group tours or self-driving, choosing customized car services provided by a regular travel agency can both avoid risks of complex road conditions and allow you to stop anytime, deeply experiencing the scenery along the way. Based on the latest traffic and scenic area policies from July 2026, this article sorts out a flexible, compliant customized car route for the Duku Highway.All scenic areas manage reception capacity through dynamic adjustment mechanisms. It is recommended to confirm the day’s entry policy and road conditions through the travel agency before departure.
🗓 ️ Simple itinerary arrangement (reference 7-day loop)
> Note:The following itinerary is organized based on actual traffic conditions in the summer of 2026. Specific arrangements can be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement between both parties.
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi → Take a car to Dushanzi (about 2.5 hours), acclimatize to altitude, check the vehicle;
Day 2:Depart from Dushanzi → Pass through Hashilegen Daban → Visit Qiaoerma → Arrive at Nalati Town (stay overnight);
Day 3:Spend the whole day visiting Nalati Grassland (aerial grassland + river valley grassland) → Head south along the middle section of Duku in the evening;
Day 4:Cross Bayinbulak Grassland → Watch the sunset at Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns → Stay overnight in Bayinbulak Town;
Day 5:Pass through Tielimaiti Daban → Enter southern Xinjiang → Visit Big and Small Dragon Pools → Arrive in Kuqa;
🌿 Detailed introduction to the route or destinationDay 6:Explore Kuqa Grand Canyon (red layer landform wonder) → Visit Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (depending on opening status);
Day 7:Return from Kuqa → Option to fly out or return to Urumqi (about 7 hours by car).
This route balances scenic diversity and driving, with daily driving time controlled at 4-6 hours, suitable for families and friends traveling slowly together.
💰 Price description (2026 reference)
Customized car fees include driver service fee, fuel, and tolls, but do not include driver accommodation and meals (to be borne by guests, standard about 150 yuan/day/person). Vehicle selection must comply with Duku Highway traffic regulations – compliant operating vehicles with 7 seats or fewer are recommended; large vehicles are prohibited from entering.
No worries exploring northern and southern Xinjiang – professional customized car free travel. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency landline hotline: 0991-8866234, dedicated customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (WeChat same number, can be added)
Current mainstream vehicle models and reference prices are as follows:
7-seat comfortable business van:Suitable for 2-6 people, from about 1,500 yuan/day in off-season;
The Duku Highway (G217 line) is approximately 561 kilometers long, starting from Dushanzi District in Karamay City in the north and ending at Kuqa City in Aksu Prefecture in the south, running through the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains and connecting Ili in northern Xinjiang with Aksu in southern Xinjiang. The entire route integrates snow mountains, canyons, grasslands, lakes, and forests, where one can experience four seasons in a day and different weather every ten li.7-seat luxury business van:Spacious interior, strong luggage capacity, price range 1,500-1,800 yuan/day;
7-seat luxury first-class business van:Seats can recline flat, excellent sound insulation, peak season quote 1,800-2,200 yuan/day.
> ⚠️ These quotes are reference vehicle prices only; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!
📞 Registration method
You can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat:181-3962-2233
Address information can be obtained by directly consulting customer service.
The 2026 Duku Highway has been fully opened to traffic since June 1, with the expected traffic period lasting until the end of September. Currently, daily traffic restriction management is implemented, and some sections have time restrictions:📋 Fee description and service description
Vehicle fees include driver wages, fuel, highway tolls, and other basic costs;
Driver accommodation and meals are borne by guests, with transparent standards and no hidden consumption;
Tickets, accommodation, meals, etc. during the trip are self-paid; the travel agency can assist with booking;
For solo registrations, our agency will try its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation;
Due to force majeure factors such as weather, traffic control, or temporary scenic area closures, both parties can reasonably change the itinerary upon mutual agreement;
All service content and prices are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, and strictly comply with the relevant provisions of the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’.
Wusu Post to Kuruli section: Open daily from 8:00-19:00, recommended for small passenger cars with 7 seats or fewer and trucks with a load capacity of 5 tons or less;🚌 Vehicle model recommendation description (recommended for compliant operating vehicles with 7-55 seats)
Although the main line of the Duku Highway recommends vehicles with 7 seats or fewer, the travel agency also provides various vehicle models to suit different needs (such as front and rear section transfers, use on non-Duku sections):
7-seat business series:Main vehicle model, suitable for the entire Duku route, with strong power and good passability;
14-19 seat mid-size bus:Suitable for team transfers on non-Duku sections or intercity transfers;
30-55 seat large bus:Used for large team transportation around Urumqi or in southern Xinjiang plain areas, not allowed to enter the Duku Highway.
When choosing a vehicle, be sure to confirm whether it meets the G217 line traffic standards to avoid being turned back due to non-compliant vehicle models.
The beauty of the Duku Highway lies in its coexistence of ruggedness and gentleness. In the summer of 2026, this heavenly road opens its arms once again, waiting for you to go deep into it with ease. Choosing a regular travel agency for customized car travel not only saves you from the fatigue of self-driving and the hassle of returning a rental car elsewhere, but also relies on the experience of local drivers to avoid congestion and discover niche viewpoints, truly returning the journey to freedom and peace of mind.
If you have travel plans, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233, to get an exclusive customized plan.
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