North South Xinjiang Travel Charter Comfortable Trip to Enjoy Xinjiang Scenery

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🚐 If you want to experience the scenery and culture of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one long trip, customized car rental is a natural choice. Xinjiang is vast, with hundreds of kilometers between attractions. Customized car rental reduces the hassle of frequent transfers and allows for a more flexible itinerary, especially suitable for family, friends, or group travel.
This guide focuses on ‘comfortable travel,’ providing practical references for customized car tours in northern and southern Xinjiang, covering destinations, itineraries, prices, and booking methods.
🗺 ️ Quick Overview of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Destinations
Northern Xinjiang:Natural Scenery Feast 🏞️
Northern Xinjiang is dominated by alpine lakes, forests, grasslands, river valleys, and yardang landforms, making it ideal for photography and outdoor enthusiasts.
Kanas Scenic Area:Includes Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village, known as ‘a picturesque wonderland.’ In autumn, the forests are ablaze with color, making it a prime photography season.
Yili River Valley:Home to Sayram Lake (‘the last tear of the Atlantic’), Kalajun Grassland, Nalati Grassland, and Bayinbuluke Grassland. In summer, the green grass is lush and wildflowers bloom everywhere.
Other Highlights:Colorful Beach’s yardang landforms, Urho Devil City’s unique wind-eroded landscapes, and Keketuohai Geopark’s canyons and lakes are all highly representative.
Southern Xinjiang:Cultural Corridor 🕌
Southern Xinjiang is characterized by deserts, plateaus, ancient cities, and Silk Road relics, suitable for travelers interested in history, culture, and ethnic customs.
Deserts and Populus Euphratica:The Taklamakan Desert Highway, Lop Nur Village, and Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park offer a sense of the vast desert and the resilience of the populus euphratica.

🚐 If you want to experience the scenery and culture of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one long trip, customized car rental is a natural choice. Xinjiang is vast, with hundreds of kilometers between attractions. Customized car rental reduces the hassle of frequent transfers and allows for a more flexible itinerary, especially suitable for family, friends, or group travel.Canyons and Historical Sites:Tianshan Grand Canyon and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves showcase magnificent landscapes and ancient Buddhist art.
Ancient Cities and Plateaus:The alleys of Kashgar Ancient City, the cultural stories of Abakh Khoja Tomb, the snow-capped mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau (such as Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake), and the Tajik ethnic customs in Tashkurgan form a unique cultural picture of southern Xinjiang.
Duku Highway:The ‘Scenic Highway’ of Northern and Southern Xinjiang 🛣️
This highway is open for a few months each year (usually June to September) and allows vehicles with 7 seats or fewer. It is a ‘must-visit’ section for many travelers on combined northern and southern Xinjiang itineraries. Along the way, you can experience dramatic landscape changes from snow-capped mountains to canyons, grasslands to lakes.
🗓 ️ Sample Itineraries for Customized Car Tours in Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The following are itinerary frameworks for different durations. Specific arrangements can be adjusted by contacting the travel agency based on your actual situation.
7-Day Northern Xinjiang Natural Scenery Sample Itinerary
D1: Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate.
D2: Urumqi → Burqin/Beitun, enjoy the Gobi and grassland scenery along the way.
D3: Burqin → Kanas Scenic Area (Kanas Lake, Fish Viewing Pavilion), stay in Jiadengyu or within the scenic area.
D4: Kanas → Hemu, enjoy the village at dawn and dusk, experience Tuva culture.
D5: Hemu → Colorful Beach (best in the evening) → Burqin/Beitun.

This guide focuses on ‘comfortable travel,’ providing practical references for customized car tours in northern and southern Xinjiang, covering destinations, itineraries, prices, and booking methods.D6: Burqin → Urho Devil City → Karamay/Kuitun.
D7: Kuitun → Return to Urumqi, end of itinerary.
7-Day Yili Grassland + Sayram Lake Sample Itinerary
D1: Arrive in Urumqi, free time.
D2: Urumqi → Sayram Lake (recommend staying by the lake for sunrise and sunset views).
D3: Sayram Lake → Kalajun Grassland (Kuokesu Grand Canyon or East/West Kalajun).
D4: Kalajun → Nalati Grassland (Sky Grassland and River Valley Grassland).
D5: Nalati → Bayinbuluke (Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns).
D6: Bayinbuluke → Northern section of Duku Highway → Return to Urumqi.
D7: Free time in Urumqi or departure.
15-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop Sample Itinerary
This itinerary is suitable for travelers with ample time, connecting the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang without backtracking.

🗺️ Quick Overview of Northern and Southern Xinjiang DestinationsD1-7: Refer to the ‘7-Day Northern Xinjiang Natural Scenery Sample Itinerary,’ visiting Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Devil City, etc.
D8: Beitun/Burqin → Urumqi, prepare to enter southern Xinjiang.
D9: Urumqi → Korla, visit Lop Nur Village along the way.
D10: Korla → Kuqa, visit Tianshan Grand Canyon and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
D11: Kuqa → Aksu.
D12: Aksu → Kashgar, visit Kashgar Ancient City and Abakh Khoja Tomb.
D13: Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata), stay in Tashkurgan Tajik County.

Explore northern and southern Xinjiang without worry with professional customized car rental and free travel. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Hotline: 0991-8866234, Exclusive Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing Phone: 181-3962-2233 (WeChat same number, can be added).
D14: Tashkurgan → Kashgar, experience the Panlong Ancient Road along the way (depending on road conditions and opening status).
D15: Free time in Kashgar or departure.
💰 Customized Car Rental Price Reference (2026)
The following are reference price ranges for different vehicle types. Actual costs may vary due to season, route, duration, etc. Please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency.
7-Seat Vehicles (Suitable for 4-6 people)

Northern Xinjiang: Natural Scenery Feast 🏞️7-Seat Business Van (Buick GL8, Maxus, Ford, etc.): Peak season approx. 1800-2600 RMB/day, off-season approx. 1000-1800 RMB/day.
7-Seat First-Class Luxury Business Van: Approx. 1800-2600 RMB/day.
9-19 Seat Vehicles (Suitable for small teams/family groups)
9-12 Seat Business Van: Approx. 1500-2400 RMB/day.
14-Seat Business Van: Approx. 1600-2500 RMB/day.
14-17 Seat Luxury Business Van: Approx. 2500-3500 RMB/day.
17-19 Seat Minibus: Approx. 1800-2400 RMB/day.
18-55 Seat Vehicles (Suitable for teams/company outings)
18-Seat Minibus: Approx. 1800-2400 RMB/day.
33-38 Seat Coach: Approx. 2400-3600 RMB/day.
37-Seat Coach: Approx. 2400-3600 RMB/day.
38-Seat Coach: Approx. 2400-3600 RMB/day.

Northern Xinjiang is dominated by alpine lakes, forests, grasslands, river valleys, and yardang landforms, making it ideal for photography and outdoor enthusiasts.55-Seat Coach: Approx. 2800-3800 RMB/day.
> Friendly Reminder:
> * The above are reference prices; specific prices are subject to customer service quotes!
> * Prices usually increase during peak season (June-September, holidays, Duku Highway opening period).
> * Prices typically include vehicle usage fee, fuel, tolls, parking, driver’s salary, and basic insurance. Driver’s meals and accommodation subsidies, overtime, and excess mileage may be charged separately; please confirm before signing.
📞 How to Book and Inquire
You can inquire and book customized car rental services for northern and southern Xinjiang through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone/WeChat: 181-3962-2233
Services: Itinerary customization, vehicle recommendations, price consultation, contract signing, etc.
Get Detailed Quotes: It is recommended to prepare information such as the number of travelers, duration, general route, departure date, and budget range in advance for a more accurate plan.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Items (Usually)

Kanas Scenic Area: Includes Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village, known as ‘a picturesque wonderland.’ In autumn, the forests are ablaze with color, making it a prime photography season.Vehicle Related: Usage fee for licensed tourist vehicles, fuel, tolls, parking.
Personnel Related: Driver’s salary, basic insurance (seat insurance, etc.).
Other: Some itineraries may include simple drinking water, onboard WiFi, etc.
Excluded Items (Pay Special Attention)
Personal Expenses: Attraction tickets, internal scenic area transportation (shuttle buses), meals, personal consumption, etc.
Driver Expenses: For long-distance or loop itineraries, the driver’s meals and accommodation subsidy (commonly 150-200 RMB/day/person, or as per agreement).
Itinerary Changes: Additional costs or itinerary changes due to weather, road conditions, policies, etc.
Services and Notes
Legal Qualifications: Choose a travel agency and vehicles with legal qualifications, and sign a formal travel contract.
Driver Service: Drivers are familiar with the roads and attractions, can provide basic explanations, and assist with issues during the trip.
Itinerary Changes: In case of force majeure (e.g., severe weather, road closures), both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes.
> Important Note:
> All costs, itinerary details, and service standards are subject to the formal travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Please read the contract terms carefully before departure and communicate any questions promptly.
For Xinjiang travel, choose Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Customized car rental is worry-free and reliable. Landline: 0991-8866234. Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing Phone: 181-3962-2233.