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🚗 2026 Winter Xinjiang Ice and Snow Duku Surrounding Customized Off-road One-day Tour Practical Guide
Route and Destination Detailed Introduction
The Duku Highway starts from Dushanzi District in Karamay City in the north and ends at Kuche City in Aksu Prefecture in the south, with a total length of about 561 kilometers. Along the way, it passes through various landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons, connecting multiple scenic spots including Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak Swan Lake, and Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon. It is recognized by many tourists as one of the highly regarded cross-northern and southern Xinjiang scenic routes. Due to climatic and geological conditions, the Duku Highway is regularly open from June to mid-October each year. Starting from 20:00 on October 10, 2025, the G217 Duku Highway has been closed for winter as per usual practice. The specific opening time for 2026 will be announced separately by the transportation department.
Many tourists want to experience the ice and snow landscapes along the Duku route in winter. Currently, the market offers customized off-road one-day tours for the Ice and Snow Duku, mainly focusing on the legally open winter sections of the northern Duku Highway within Dushanzi District, while also connecting nearby points such as the Dushanzi Grand Canyon Ice and Snow Theme Scenic Area and suburban snowfield experience zones. Along the way, you can see unique landscapes like frozen waterfalls, ice hangs, snow-covered avalanche galleries, and snow-covered forests, creating a stark contrast with the green summer scenery. This is suitable for tourists who prefer niche ice and snow experiences and want to avoid peak season crowds. In winter, the snow depth along the Duku surrounding sections generally reaches 20 to 50 centimeters, with some shaded sections retaining snow for longer periods. Driving offers a mild off-road fun, with wide views and almost no traffic congestion compared to the peak season, providing a more relaxed travel experience.
Simple Itinerary Reference

🚗 2026 Winter Xinjiang Ice and Snow Duku Surrounding Customized Off-road One-day Tour Practical Guide🌞 Morning Schedule:
8:30 The driver arrives in advance at the pick-up point for tourists in Dushanzi urban area. After checking the vehicle’s anti-skid equipment, the driver explains the day’s itinerary precautions to the tourists, confirms everyone is prepared for warmth, and then departs.
9:00 Officially set off for the winter open experience section of the northern Duku Highway. Along the way, you will pass through the Gobi snow scenery area on the outskirts of Dushanzi. The road conditions are mainly paved roads with a small amount of snow-covered roads, with a drive of about 40 minutes.
9:40 Arrive at the entrance experience area of the northern Duku Highway. Drive slowly on the legally permitted ice and snow sections, stopping at designated bay parking areas along the way to photograph landscapes such as frozen waterfalls and snow-covered avalanche galleries. The total stop time is about 1.5 hours, which can be flexibly adjusted based on tourists’ photography needs.
11:30 Depart from the experience area to the Dushanzi Grand Canyon Ice and Snow Scenic Area, with a drive of about 30 minutes.
12:00 Arrive at a local restaurant near the Dushanzi Grand Canyon Scenic Area for lunch. Tourists can choose their own meals, with a dining time of about 1 hour.

Route and Destination Detailed Introduction🌆 Afternoon Schedule:
13:00 Enter the Dushanzi Grand Canyon Scenic Area for sightseeing. The scenic area features multiple zones such as an ice and snow sculpture exhibition area and a snow play area. Tourists can choose to experience optional paid activities like snowmobiles and ice slides based on their preferences. The stay time in the scenic area is about 2.5 hours.
15:30 Depart from the Grand Canyon Scenic Area to the snowfield experience camp on the outskirts of Dushanzi. You can experience a short-distance light snowfield hike, capturing the expansive views of the Gobi snowfield along the way, with a stay time of about 1 hour.
16:30 Start the return journey to Dushanzi urban area, with a drive of about 40 minutes.
17:10 Arrive at the drop-off point for tourists in the urban area, ending the day’s itinerary.

The Duku Highway starts from Dushanzi District in Karamay City in the north and ends at Kuche City in Aksu Prefecture in the south, with a total length of about 561 kilometers. Along the way, it passes through various landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons, connecting multiple scenic spots including Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak Swan Lake, and Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon. It is recognized by many tourists as one of the highly regarded cross-northern and southern Xinjiang scenic routes. Due to climatic and geological conditions, the Duku Highway is regularly open from June to mid-October each year. Starting from 20:00 on October 10, 2025, the G217 Duku Highway has been closed for winter as per usual practice. The specific opening time for 2026 will be announced separately by the transportation department.⚠ ️ Itinerary Tips:Affected by force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the itinerary can be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement between both parties.

Guo Jing from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, a senior travel customizer with 10 years of experience in Xinjiang tourism, specializes in one-stop services for customized car rentals, carpooling, and group tours in Xinjiang. 24-hour consultation: 0991-8585456, same number on WeChat: 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang trip.
Price Explanation
In winter 2026 (November to April of the following year), the price of customized off-road car rentals in Xinjiang will fluctuate based on vehicle type, service content, and travel date. The following are market reference price ranges, subject to the contract:
Reference price range for a one-day 5-seat hardcore off-road vehicle:600-1100 yuan/day, including vehicle usage fee, fuel cost, road and bridge fees, parking fee, driver’s daily wage, and basic vehicle insurance, suitable for small groups of 2-3 people.
If choosing a 3-person carpooling option, the per-person reference price range is 200-400 yuan/person, which may vary depending on whether additional services like scenic area tickets or meals are included.
Prices and availability may fluctuate with the schedule, and the final terms are based on the contract signed by both parties. If you need to upgrade to snow tires, add emergency rescue support, or other additional services, please inform the staff during consultation to confirm the relevant costs and include them in the contract.

Many tourists want to experience the ice and snow landscapes along the Duku route in winter. Currently, the market offers customized off-road one-day tours for the Ice and Snow Duku, mainly focusing on the legally open winter sections of the northern Duku Highway within Dushanzi District, while also connecting nearby points such as the Dushanzi Grand Canyon Ice and Snow Theme Scenic Area and suburban snowfield experience zones. Along the way, you can see unique landscapes like frozen waterfalls, ice hangs, snow-covered avalanche galleries, and snow-covered forests, creating a stark contrast with the green summer scenery. This is suitable for tourists who prefer niche ice and snow experiences and want to avoid peak season crowds. In winter, the snow depth along the Duku surrounding sections generally reaches 20 to 50 centimeters, with some shaded sections retaining snow for longer periods. Driving offers a mild off-road fun, with wide views and almost no traffic congestion compared to the peak season, providing a more relaxed travel experience. Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For inquiries, call 181-3962-2229, or add the same number on WeChat: 181-3962-2229. For specific address details, consult customer service. If you need a customized multi-day ice and snow itinerary, please provide information such as the number of travelers, travel dates, and preferred points during consultation, and the staff will provide a suitable itinerary plan for reference.
Cost and Service Explanation
The reference price usually includes the following services:Full vehicle usage fee, fuel cost for the day’s itinerary, road and bridge fees, parking fee, driver’s daily labor compensation, and basic vehicle transportation insurance fee.
The reference price does not include:Dushanzi Grand Canyon Scenic Area ticket and shuttle bus fees, personal meal expenses, optional paid activities like snowmobiles and ice slides, and other personal consumption expenses.

Simple Itinerary ReferenceIf tourists have additional service needs, such as adding round-trip transfers from Urumqi to Dushanzi, hotel booking, or scenic area ticket purchasing, please inform the staff in advance during consultation. After mutual agreement, these can be included in the service content. The specific cost inclusions and service details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
❄ ️ Travel Preparation Tips
Winter temperatures in Xinjiang are low, with the lowest temperatures along the Duku surrounding sections potentially reaching around minus 20 degrees Celsius. It is recommended to bring thick down jackets, fleece-lined thermal pants, anti-slip snow boots, ear-protecting hats, gloves, hand warmers, and other warm items. Snow reflection is strong on high-altitude sections, so bring goggles to reduce glare.
Tourists with severe cardiopulmonary diseases, hypertension, or other underlying conditions should inform the staff in advance and carefully consider participating in high-altitude section experience itineraries.
All customized vehicles are equipped with snow chains, emergency rescue tools, and common emergency medicines. Drivers have many years of experience driving on winter ice and snow sections and are familiar with local road conditions and weather changes.
All photo stops during the itinerary will be arranged in designated parking areas. Do not stop randomly in non-parking areas to avoid danger.
If tourists have longer travel plans, they can also combine other popular winter Xinjiang spots like Sayram Lake Blue Ice and Swan Spring to customize exclusive multi-day ice and snow itineraries to meet different travel needs. All itinerary changes and cost confirmations are based on the formal travel contract signed by both parties, with relevant rights and responsibilities governed by contract law, tourism law, and other related legal regulations.
For 2026 Xinjiang travel customized car rentals, customization, and carpooling tours, welcome to inquire (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456). Xinjiang customized travel manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for customization.