Urumqi Departure Xinjiang Loop Private Car Booking Channels and Quotes

Our company offers a variety of travel options for everyone, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car rentals. For detailed inquiries, please call: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices).
🚗 2026 Practical Guide for Booking Customized Car Rentals on Xinjiang Loop Tours from Urumqi
In late spring and early summer of 2026, the popularity of Xinjiang tourism is gradually picking up. Many travelers planning a trip will prioritize loop itineraries starting from Urumqi. Customized car rentals offer a balance of freedom and comfort, free from the constraints of public transport schedules and the hassle of planning routes or dealing with road conditions. This is a recommended option for many groups and families. Below is a compilation of practical information on the latest routes, itineraries, and prices for 2026, for the reference of friends planning a trip.
📌 Detailed Introduction to Popular Loop Routes
Northern Xinjiang Classic Loop:Covers core areas of Altay and parts of Ili, connecting attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Urho Devil City, and Sayram Lake. You can see alpine lakes, primeval forests, grasslands, meadows, yardang landforms, Gobi deserts, and other landscapes. Suitable for first-time visitors to Xinjiang who want to experience natural scenery. Based on 2026 scenic spot ticket prices, the core attractions on this route cost about 1,200 yuan per person for tickets and shuttle buses. Special groups such as children, seniors, disabled individuals, and active military personnel can enjoy corresponding discounts with valid documents. Specific discounts can be confirmed with customer service before departure.
Ili River Valley Grassland Route:The core area is within Ili, including Sayram Lake, Kalajun Grassland, Nalati Sky Grassland, Huocheng Lavender (open for viewing from June to July), Qiongkushitai, and Xiatagudao. In spring and summer, the route features continuous flower seas and lush valley grasslands, suitable for photography enthusiasts, family trips, or those who prefer a slow-paced leisure experience. If you choose to drive into some scenic spots, you can plan your own stop times without being limited by shuttle bus schedules. In 2026, the self-driving entry fee for Nalati and Kalajun is about 200 yuan per car, and for Xiatagudao, it’s 150 yuan per car. You can choose based on your needs.
Southern Xinjiang Cultural Route: Connects attractions like Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau. You can experience Silk Road relics, plateau scenery, and diverse ethnic cultures. Suitable for travelers interested in history, culture, and folk customs. This route has a larger overall span with longer distances between attractions compared to Northern Xinjiang. Customized car rentals allow flexible stop times, avoiding the fatigue of a rushed itinerary.

🚗 2026 Practical Guide for Booking Customized Car Rentals on Xinjiang Loop Tours from UrumqiDuku Highway Experience Route:The Duku Highway is open from June to October each year, connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang. It features significant elevation changes and rich landscapes, passing through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests, and canyons. Suitable for travelers with limited time who want to experience the core highway scenery. Note that the Duku Highway recommends vehicles with 7 seats or fewer. If you plan to take this route, a 7-seat MPV is sufficient. Vehicles with more than 7 seats, such as mid-size buses and large buses, cannot enter. You can confirm this when planning your itinerary.
📅 Sample Itinerary (Taking the 7-Day Northern Xinjiang Classic Loop as an Example)
D1:Urumqi → S21 Desert Highway → Burqin (Total distance about 480 km, driving time about 6 hours)
Depart from downtown Urumqi around 10:00 AM, take the S21 Desert Highway, enjoy the desert highway scenery along the way, arrive at Colorful Beach in the evening to catch the yardang sunset by the Irtysh River. The 2026 ticket price for Colorful Beach is about 45 yuan. Stay overnight in Burqin county town, which offers a variety of dining options.
D2:Burqin → Hemu Highway → Hemu (Total distance about 180 km, driving time about 3.5 hours)
Depart at 9:00 AM, take the Hemu Highway into the Hemu Scenic Area, enjoy the mountain grassland scenery along the way. In the afternoon, stroll around Hemu Village. In the evening, climb the Harden Platform to photograph the sunset and smoke from the wooden houses. The 2026 ticket and shuttle bus price for Hemu is about 100 yuan. Stay overnight in a wooden cabin in Hemu Village.
D3:Hemu → Kanas → Jia Deng Yu (Total distance about 70 km, driving time about 2 hours)

In late spring and early summer of 2026, the popularity of Xinjiang tourism is gradually picking up. Many travelers planning a trip will prioritize loop itineraries starting from Urumqi. Customized car rentals offer a balance of freedom and comfort, free from the constraints of public transport schedules and the hassle of planning routes or dealing with road conditions. This is a recommended option for many groups and families. Below is a compilation of practical information on the latest routes, itineraries, and prices for 2026, for the reference of friends planning a trip.Get up early to photograph the morning mist in Hemu, then take the shuttle bus into the Kanas Scenic Area. Climb the Fish Viewing Platform to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake. In the afternoon, hike to visit the three core spots: Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. The 2026 ticket and shuttle bus price for Kanas is about 160 yuan. Stay overnight in Jia Deng Yu for convenience the next day.
D4:Jia Deng Yu → Urho Devil City (Total distance about 550 km, driving time about 7 hours)
Depart around 8:00 AM, have a simple meal at a roadside restaurant. Arrive at Urho Devil City around 4:00 PM, take the scenic train to tour the area. Wait for sunset at spots like the Sphinx and Fleet Setting Sail. The 2026 ticket and shuttle bus price for Devil City is about 94 yuan. Stay overnight in Urho Town.
D5:Urho → Sayram Lake (Total distance about 460 km, driving time about 6 hours)
Depart at 8:30 AM, arrive at the East Gate of Sayram Lake around 3:00 PM. You can choose to take the shuttle bus or drive around the lake, and visit the Guozigou Bridge viewpoint. The 2026 ticket and shuttle bus price for Sayram Lake is about 145 yuan. Stay overnight in Qingshuihe Town for better value accommodation.
D6:Sayram Lake → Huocheng → Yining (Total distance about 180 km, driving time about 3 hours)
In the morning, you can take additional photos of Sayram Lake’s morning scenery. From June to July, passing through Huocheng, you can view the lavender fields. Arrive in Yining in the evening, visit Liuxing Street, and taste local specialties. Liuxing Street is free to enter. Stay overnight in Yining city.

For more details on Xinjiang special train tours, contact Zhang Jing, Customer Service Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
📌 Detailed Introduction to Popular Loop RoutesD7:Yining → Lianhuo Expressway → Urumqi (Total distance about 600 km, driving time about 7 hours)
Depart at 9:00 AM, return along the Lianhuo Expressway, arrive in downtown Urumqi around 6:00 PM, ending the trip.
The above itinerary is for reference. Subject to weather, road conditions, policies, and scenic spot openings, reasonable changes can be made by mutual agreement. If you have other route needs, you can specify your travel time, group size, and preferred attractions during consultation to customize a unique itinerary.
💰 Reference Price Description for Customized Car Rentals
In 2026, the price for customized car rentals (7-55 seats) departing from Urumqi includes the specified items in the itinerary. Fees generally cover vehicle usage, fuel, tolls, parking, driver wages, and vehicle insurance. Prices may increase by 10%-20% during peak season (June-September). Additional mileage or time requirements can be negotiated separately:
7-Seat Standard MPV:Reference price: 1,200–1,600 yuan/day. Suitable for small groups of 4-6 people or families. Spacious and can pass through restricted sections like the Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway. These are reference prices; the actual price depends on customer service quotes!

Northern Xinjiang Classic Loop: Covers core areas of Altay and parts of Ili, connecting attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Urho Devil City, and Sayram Lake. You can see alpine lakes, primeval forests, grasslands, meadows, yardang landforms, Gobi deserts, and other landscapes. Suitable for first-time visitors to Xinjiang who want to experience natural scenery. Based on 2026 scenic spot ticket prices, the core attractions on this route cost about 1,200 yuan per person for tickets and shuttle buses. Special groups such as children, seniors, disabled individuals, and active military personnel can enjoy corresponding discounts with valid documents. Specific discounts can be confirmed with customer service before departure.7-Seat Luxury MPV:Reference price: 1,800–2,200 yuan/day. Suitable for travelers with higher comfort requirements. Features richer interior configurations for a better long-distance travel experience. These are reference prices; the actual price depends on customer service quotes!
12–15-Seat Mid-Size Bus:Reference price: 1,800–2,200 yuan/day. Suitable for small to medium-sized teams of 8-14 people. Offers better value for money, ideal for group trips with friends or small team-building activities. These are reference prices; the actual price depends on customer service quotes!
17–19-Seat Mid-Size Bus: Reference price: 2,200–2,400 yuan/day. Suitable for teams of 15-18 people, such as company team-building, photography groups, or study tours. Can accommodate more luggage or photography equipment. These are reference prices; the actual price depends on customer service quotes!
33–39-Seat Large Bus:Reference price: 3,000–4,000 yuan/day. Suitable for large groups of 30-38 people, such as school trips or association-organized group outings. These are reference prices; the actual price depends on customer service quotes!
45–55-Seat Extra-Large Bus:Reference price: 4,000–5,500 yuan/day. Suitable for very large teams of 40-53 people. Requires advance booking to reserve the vehicle. These are reference prices; the actual price depends on customer service quotes!
If the itinerary involves overnight stays across counties or cities, the driver’s accommodation and meals can be discussed during consultation and confirmed by mutual agreement.
📞 Registration Method

Ili River Valley Grassland Route: The core area is within Ili, including Sayram Lake, Kalajun Grassland, Nalati Sky Grassland, Huocheng Lavender (open for viewing from June to July), Qiongkushitai, and Xiatagudao. In spring and summer, the route features continuous flower seas and lush valley grasslands, suitable for photography enthusiasts, family trips, or those who prefer a slow-paced leisure experience. If you choose to drive into some scenic spots, you can plan your own stop times without being limited by shuttle bus schedules. In 2026, the self-driving entry fee for Nalati and Kalajun is about 200 yuan per car, and for Xiatagudao, it’s 150 yuan per car. You can choose based on your needs.You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact number:181-3962-2233, same as WeChat: 181-3962-2233. The specific address can be obtained from customer service.
📝 Fee and Service Description
1. All routes, itineraries, and prices above are for reference only. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Prices and availability may fluctuate with schedules, and the contract content signed by both parties shall prevail.
2. For solo registrations, our agency will try to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
3. Customized car rental trips will sign formal travel contracts. All service content and rights and responsibilities are based on the contract and relevant laws such as the Tourism Law and Contract Law.
4. Scenic spot tickets, meals, accommodation, and other expenses involved in the itinerary, except for those included in the contract, can be chosen and consumed according to personal needs.
5. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or temporary changes in scenic spot opening policies, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes to ensure the travel experience.
Before departure, prepare sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and warm clothing. Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so even in summer, it’s recommended to bring a thick jacket. Special groups can prepare relevant documents in advance to enjoy scenic spot ticket discounts. If you have special dietary needs, inform customer service in advance for coordination during the trip.
For more details on Xinjiang special train tours, consult customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary routes and train introductions)