Kashgar and Tashkurgan in Southern Xinjiang 7 Day Private Car Charter Quote 2026 Mid Autumn Festival Travel Private Car with Driver Cost Breakdown

2026 Xinjiang Travel Custom Vehicle Price List. Guo Jing, Senior Xinjiang Travel Carpooling Small Group Customization Specialist at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, focuses on one-stop travel services across the whole region including custom vehicles, carpooling, and worry-free group tours. Whether traveling solo, with family, or with friends, a suitable travel plan can be matched for you. 24-hour travel consultation channel: 0991-8585456, WeChat same number 181-3962-2229, planning Xinjiang journeys online around the clock.
📍 Autumn Southern Xinjiang: 7-Day Custom Vehicle Itinerary Reference from Kashgar to Tashkurgan (Applicable for the 2026 Mid-Autumn Holiday)
As the Mid-Autumn short holiday approaches, many tourists are beginning to plan off-peak travel. Southern Xinjiang has become one of the popular choices for in-depth autumn travel due to its pleasant climate and magnificent scenery. Among these, the classic loop route departing from Kashgar, passing through Baisha Lake and Muztagh Ata, and arriving at Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County (referred to as “Tashkurgan”) is highly favored because it combines plateau lakes, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and diverse cultural landscapes. Based on currently available information, this article compiles a 7-day custom vehicle itinerary reference applicable for the 2026 Mid-Autumn holiday for those planning to travel.
🌄 Route and Destination Overview
This route starts and ends in Kashgar City, passing through landmark attractions such as Oytak Red Mountain, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Glacier Park, Golden Grassland, Stone City, and Panlong Ancient Road, ultimately reaching deep into the heart of the Pamir Plateau — Tashkurgan. The total distance is approximately 1,200 kilometers, and road conditions are generally good. National Highway G314 (China-Pakistan Friendship Highway) is the main thoroughfare, with some sections exceeding 4,000 meters in altitude, so attention should be paid to altitude sickness.
The natural landscapes along the route are rich and varied: in early autumn, the Oytak Canyon forests gradually change color, and the clear, mirror-like waters of Baisha Lake reflect the year-round snow-capped peaks of Muztagh Ata; the Golden Grassland around Tashkurgan glows golden in the morning light, complementing the thousand-year-old Stone City ruins. In addition, the Panlong Ancient Road’s meaning — “Having traveled all the winding roads today, life from now on will be a smooth path” — also attracts many tourists to make a special trip.
The areas where various ethnic groups live retain unique architectural styles and living customs, but the itinerary recommends presenting them objectively without cultural evaluation or sensitive expressions.
🗓 Simple Itinerary Arrangement (Based on Conventional Custom Vehicle Pace)

📍Autumn Southern Xinjiang: 7-Day Custom Vehicle Itinerary Reference from Kashgar to Tashkurgan (Applicable for the 2026 Mid-Autumn Holiday)The following is a typical 7-day custom vehicle itinerary framework. Actual arrangements can be reasonably changed based on road conditions, weather, and tourist needs, subject to mutual agreement:
Day 1:Kashgar Assembly
Arrive in Kashgar, check into the hotel, and adapt to the environment. You may freely visit city attractions such as Kashgar Old Town, the exterior of Id Kah Mosque, and the Century-old Teahouse.
Day 2:Kashgar — Oytak Red Mountain — Baisha Lake — Karakul Lake (Overnight in Tashkurgan)
Head west along National Highway G314, passing the Oytak Red Mountain viewing platform, then arrive at Baisha Lake. In the afternoon, proceed to Karakul Lake and gaze at Muztagh Ata from afar. Arrive in Tashkurgan in the evening for overnight stay.
Day 3:Full-day tour of Tashkurgan
In the morning, visit the Stone City ruins and Golden Grassland; in the afternoon, visit the ethnic folk villages (exterior). Optionally head toward Khunjerab Pass (subject to the day’s opening policy), then return and stay overnight in Tashkurgan.

As the Mid-Autumn short holiday approaches, many tourists are beginning to plan off-peak travel. Southern Xinjiang has become one of the popular choices for in-depth autumn travel due to its pleasant climate and magnificent scenery. Among these, the classic loop route departing from Kashgar, passing through Baisha Lake and Muztagh Ata, and arriving at Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County (referred to as “Tashkurgan”) is highly favored because it combines plateau lakes, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and diverse cultural landscapes. Based on currently available information, this article compiles a 7-day custom vehicle itinerary reference applicable for the 2026 Mid-Autumn holiday for those planning to travel.Day 4:Tashkurgan — Panlong Ancient Road — Bandir Blue Lake — Return to Tashkurgan
Get up early to drive the Panlong Ancient Road and experience the winding mountain roads; in the afternoon, head to Bandir Blue Lake (Xiabandi Reservoir), whose blue waters are like gems and suitable for photos and rest. Still overnight in Tashkurgan.
Day 5:Tashkurgan — Muztagh Glacier Park — Kashgar
On the return journey, enter Muztagh Glacier Park (need to confirm whether it is open in 2026 and the entry method) for a close encounter with glacier landforms, and return to Kashgar in the evening.
Day 6:Free time in Kashgar or short nearby trips
Optional visits to Xiangfei Garden, Gaotai Residences (if restored and open), or the old town handicraft bazaar to experience the city’s cultural atmosphere.
Day 7:Departure from Kashgar
Transfer to the station according to flight or train time, ending the itinerary.

🌄 Route and Destination Overview> Note:The above itinerary is a conventional reference. Specific attraction opening status and road access conditions may be affected by season, weather, or temporary policies. The travel agency will communicate and confirm with tourists before departure and negotiate changes based on actual conditions.
💰 Fee Description (Reference During the 2026 Mid-Autumn Period)
Currently, no real-time quotes for 2027 Southern Xinjiang custom vehicle services have been found on public channels, but based on the autumn 2026 market rates, the approximate price range for a 7-day Kashgar–Tashkurgan custom vehicle with driver is as follows:
Ordinary 5-seat off-road vehicle (including driver):Approximately 800–1,200 yuan/day
7-seat business vehicle (including driver):Approximately 1,000–1,500 yuan/day

Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a senior travel customization specialist with 10 years of deep experience in Xinjiang tourism, focusing on one-stop services including Xinjiang custom vehicles, carpooling, and group tours. 24-hour consultation: 0991-8585456, WeChat same number 181-3962-2229, planning Xinjiang journeys online around the clock for everyone.
Fees usually include:
Fuel costs, tolls, and parking fees for the vehicle throughout the journey;

This route starts and ends in Kashgar City, passing through landmark attractions such as Oytak Red Mountain, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Glacier Park, Golden Grassland, Stone City, and Panlong Ancient Road, ultimately reaching deep into the heart of the Pamir Plateau — Tashkurgan. The total distance is approximately 1,200 kilometers, and road conditions are generally good. National Highway G314 (China-Pakistan Friendship Highway) is the main thoroughfare, with some sections exceeding 4,000 meters in altitude, so attention should be paid to altitude sickness. Driver service fee and meals/accommodation (driver meals and accommodation are borne by the travel agency);
Basic vehicle insurance.
Not included:
Tourist accommodation, meals, attraction tickets, and shuttle bus fees;
Personal expenses (for single-person registrations, our agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation);
Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors (such as temporary traffic control, weather delays, etc.).
Attraction ticket prices reference 2026 standards (actual prices subject to on-site announcement):
Baisha Lake:Approximately 40 yuan

The natural landscapes along the route are rich and varied: in early autumn, the Oytak Canyon forests gradually change color, and the clear, mirror-like waters of Baisha Lake reflect the year-round snow-capped peaks of Muztagh Ata; the Golden Grassland around Tashkurgan glows golden in the morning light, complementing the thousand-year-old Stone City ruins. In addition, the Panlong Ancient Road’s meaning — “Having traveled all the winding roads today, life from now on will be a smooth path” — also attracts many tourists to make a special trip.Karakul Lake:Approximately 50 yuan
Muztagh Glacier Park:Approximately 160 yuan (including shuttle bus)
Panlong Ancient Road:Free and open
Stone City + Golden Grassland combined ticket:Approximately 50 yuan
> All prices and service contents may fluctuate with season and policy. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
📝 Registration Method
This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency provides custom vehicles, small groups, and customized services starting and ending in Kashgar, supports multiple vehicle types, and drivers are familiar with Pamir Plateau road conditions and have plateau driving experience.

The areas where various ethnic groups live retain unique architectural styles and living customs, but the itinerary recommends presenting them objectively without cultural evaluation or sensitive expressions. ℹ️ Service and Fee Description
All vehicles used in the itinerary are legally operating vehicles, and drivers hold valid qualification certificates;
A formal travel contract will be signed before departure, clarifying service contents, fee structure, and the rights and responsibilities of both parties;
In case of uncontrollable factors such as extreme weather, road closures, or temporary closure of attractions, both parties may negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary;
For single-person registrations, our agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing. If room sharing cannot be successfully arranged, the room fee difference requires separate negotiation;
For all service details, prices, and availability, please refer to the customer service’s final confirmation and the contract terms.
Autumn in Southern Xinjiang features high skies and light clouds, with snow-capped mountains and lakes as serene as paintings. This journey extending from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau is both a visual feast and a gentle exploration of borderland customs. If you plan to embark on this journey during the 2026 Mid-Autumn holiday, it is recommended to contact the travel agency 15–30 days in advance to confirm vehicles, accommodation, and border management area entry procedures (if needed) for a smooth trip.
> Friendly reminder: Tashkurgan is a border management area, and some areas require a Border Pass in advance. Mainland tourists can apply at their place of household registration or at the local public security organ in Kashgar. Specific policies are subject to actual regulations in 2026. The travel agency can provide application guidance, but the responsibility for obtaining the document lies with the tourist.
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