Southern Xinjiang Group Tour Premium Small Group, Private Car Customization, Flexible Route and Duration Options
Xinjiang travel customized vehicle service for a comfortable trip, a licensed fleet with itineraries customized to your wishes, consultation hotline landline: 0991-8866234, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, customization consultant Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (copy and add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
A new choice for Southern Xinjiang group tours:Premium small group customized vehicle service, routes and days freely combined✨
Southern Xinjiang, a land embraced by the Taklamakan Desert and the Pamir Plateau, is renowned for its vast deserts, thousand-year-old cities, and the cultural customs of various ethnic groups. In 2026, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launches a premium small group customized vehicle service for Southern Xinjiang, with flexible routes and days to meet the travel needs of different tourists. Whether it’s a family trip, a gathering of friends, or photography enthusiasts, everyone can find their own Southern Xinjiang journey here.
Detailed introduction to routes or destinations🌄
The premium small group customized vehicle routes in Southern Xinjiang connect core attractions such as the Yotkan Ancient City in Hotan, the Taklamakan Desert Highway, the Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau. These attractions each have their own characteristics, allowing tourists to deeply experience the diverse charm of Southern Xinjiang in a short time.
Yotkan Ancient City in Hotan: As an immersive cultural tourism town open year-round in 2026, the ancient city takes “Sand Sea Glazed Glass” as its theme and restores the architectural complex of the ancient Yutian Kingdom. The light and shadow show “Wanfang Yuezou” performed daily at 11:00, 16:00, and 20:30 brings tourists into a dreamlike world. The reference ticket price is 128 yuan per person, and performance tickets need to be reserved separately.
Taklamakan Desert Highway: Crossing the “Sea of Death,” the world’s second-largest shifting desert, with fully paved roads throughout in 2026 and multiple viewing platforms along the way, where you can photograph the magnificent juxtaposition of the desert highway and poplar forests. This is a paradise for self-driving enthusiasts and an excellent place to experience desert scenery.
Kashgar Old City: This national 5A-level scenic area requires no ticket, but entry time slots need to be reserved through relevant platforms. Strolling through the alleys of the old city, you can feel the rich atmosphere of various ethnic cultures. Areas such as Id Kah Square, the century-old teahouse, and the craftsmen’s street are open for free and are great places to experience the local life of Southern Xinjiang.
A new choice for Southern Xinjiang group tours: premium small group customized vehicle service, routes and days freely combined✨Pamir Plateau: Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Muztagh Ata form the “Three Scenic Spots of the Plateau,” a paradise for photography enthusiasts. In 2026, tourists need to obtain relevant travel permits in advance to enter this mysterious land. The Panlong Ancient Road is fully open, and 7-seat business vehicles can pass smoothly, with multiple viewing platforms along the way for tourists to enjoy the plateau scenery to the fullest.
Simple itinerary🗺️
The premium small group customized vehicle service in Southern Xinjiang offers multiple route options, and tourists can flexibly arrange their itineraries according to their time and interests. Below is an example of a 7-day itinerary:
Day 1:Urumqi→Hotan
Morning:Take a flight to Hotan and check into a downtown hotel.
Afternoon:Visit the Hotan Tuancheng Scenic Area, experience traditional ethnic residences, and taste specialties such as baked samsa and rose jam baked naan.
Evening:Free time to adjust to the time difference.
Southern Xinjiang, a land embraced by the Taklamakan Desert and the Pamir Plateau, is renowned for its vast deserts, thousand-year-old cities, and the cultural customs of various ethnic groups. In 2026, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launches a premium small group customized vehicle service for Southern Xinjiang, with flexible routes and days to meet the travel needs of different tourists. Whether it’s a family trip, a gathering of friends, or photography enthusiasts, everyone can find their own Southern Xinjiang journey here.Day 2:In-depth tour of Hotan
Morning:Visit the Hotan Museum to learn the stories behind cultural relics such as the “Five Stars Rise in the East Benefiting China” brocade armguard.
Afternoon:Head to Yotkan Ancient City to watch the 16:00 light and shadow show and stroll through the antique-style streets to shoot cultural photography.
Evening:Night tour of the Hotan Night Market, tasting baked eggs, thin-skinned samsa, pomegranate juice, and other delicacies.
Day 3:Hotan→Desert Highway→Aral
Morning:Cross the Taklamakan Desert Highway, stopping at Tazhong Town to photograph the desert hinterland scenery.
Afternoon:Arrive in Aral City and visit the 359th Brigade Memorial Hall to learn about the history of garrisoning and developing the frontier.
Evening:Check into a hotel in Aral and taste the local specialty “desert roasted whole lamb.”
Detailed introduction to routes or destinations🌄Day 4:Aral→Kashgar
Morning:Drive to Kashgar, passing through Aksu Apple Orchard (picking experience available in September).
Afternoon:Obtain relevant travel permits and head to Baisha Lake to photograph the wonder of “half lake water, half sand.”
Evening:Check into a downtown Kashgar hotel and enjoy free time.
Day 5:Kashgar→Pamir Plateau
No need to worry about traveling across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, professional customized vehicle service for independent travel, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency landline hotline: 0991-8866234, dedicated customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (same number on WeChat, can be added)
Morning:Cross Karakul Lake, gaze at Muztagh Ata from afar, and arrive in Tashkurgan County.
Afternoon:Visit the Stone City and Golden Grassland, photographing the wetland light and shadow at sunrise.
The premium small group customized vehicle routes in Southern Xinjiang connect core attractions such as the Yotkan Ancient City in Hotan, the Taklamakan Desert Highway, the Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau. These attractions each have their own characteristics, allowing tourists to deeply experience the diverse charm of Southern Xinjiang in a short time.Evening:Check into a hotel in Tashkurgan County and taste yak meat hot pot.
Day 6:In-depth tour of the Pamir Plateau
Morning:Self-drive on the Panlong Ancient Road and take a photo at the sign saying “Today I have traveled all the winding roads, from now on life is a smooth path.”
Afternoon:Return to Kashgar and freely shop for handicrafts such as Yengisar knives and Atlas silk.
Evening:Free time to experience Kashgar’s nightlife.
Day 7:Kashgar→Urumqi
Morning:Visit the Fragrant Concubine Garden and watch the Fragrant Concubine welcome ceremony performance.
Afternoon:Return according to flight time, ending the pleasant Southern Xinjiang journey.
Yotkan Ancient City in Hotan: As an immersive cultural tourism town open year-round in 2026, the ancient city takes “Sand Sea Glazed Glass” as its theme and restores the architectural complex of the ancient Yutian Kingdom. The light and shadow show “Wanfang Yuezou” performed daily at 11:00, 16:00, and 20:30 brings tourists into a dreamlike world. The reference ticket price is 128 yuan per person, and performance tickets need to be reserved separately.Price explanation💰
The price of the premium small group customized vehicle service in Southern Xinjiang varies depending on vehicle type, route, and season. Below are reference vehicle prices for some vehicle types (these quotations are all reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to the customer service quotation):
7-seat business vehicle (such as Maxus G10, Buick GL8): off-season (November-April of the following year) 1100-1300 yuan/day; shoulder season (May, October) 1300-1500 yuan/day; peak season (June-September) 1500-1800 yuan/day.
12-15 seat domestic luxury vehicle:Off-season 1600-1800 yuan/day; shoulder season 1800-2000 yuan/day; peak season 2200-2400 yuan/day.
17-19 seat domestic luxury air-conditioned tour vehicle:Off-season 1500-1600 yuan/day; shoulder season 2000-2200 yuan/day; peak season 2400-2600 yuan/day.
33-38 seat domestic luxury tour coach:Off-season 1800-2200 yuan/day; shoulder season 2800-3000 yuan/day; peak season 3500-3800 yuan/day.
47-55 seat domestic luxury tour coach:Off-season 2400-2600 yuan/day; shoulder season 3500-4000 yuan/day; peak season 5000-5500 yuan/day.
Taklamakan Desert Highway: Crossing the “Sea of Death,” the world’s second-largest shifting desert, with fully paved roads throughout in 2026 and multiple viewing platforms along the way, where you can photograph the magnificent juxtaposition of the desert highway and poplar forests. This is a paradise for self-driving enthusiasts and an excellent place to experience desert scenery.Groups of multiple people can also enjoy preferential policies, subject to the contract. Prices may fluctuate with departure dates, and the signed contract between both parties shall prevail.
Registration method📝
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to learn about specific departure dates and remaining seat information. The customer service manager will provide personalized itinerary plans and quotations according to tourists’ needs and budgets.
Cost explanation and service description📋
Cost includes:Vehicle usage fee, driver’s salary, fuel fee, toll fee, parking fee, full-journey basic insurance (carrier liability insurance ≥5 million), driver’s food and accommodation subsidy (no need for tourists to bear), and assistance in obtaining relevant travel permits.
Cost does not include:Scenic area tickets, shuttle buses, cruise boats, and other self-paid items, meal costs (AA shared meals or self-arranged), accommodation costs (comfortable/high-end hotels can be booked on your behalf), personal travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase yourself).
Service description:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency provides professional driver and guide services and strives to ensure a smooth itinerary for tourists. Both parties may reasonably change the itinerary by mutual agreement to adapt to force majeure factors such as weather and road conditions. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
For single-person registration, our agency will try its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances need to be negotiated separately. During the trip, tourists need to comply with local laws and regulations and scenic area rules, and respect the customs and habits of various ethnic groups. If you have any questions or needs, you can contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at any time for help.
Southern Xinjiang, this land full of mystery and charm, is waiting for your exploration. Choose the premium small group customized vehicle service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to make your Southern Xinjiang journey more worry-free, reassuring, and comfortable!
For Xinjiang travel, look for Pathfinder International Travel Agency; customized vehicle travel is worry-free and reliable, landline: 0991-8866234, customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233
