North South Xinjiang Travel Charter Silk Road Scenery Full Deep Experience
Xinjiang Customized Travel Car Rental for Comfortable Travel, Regular Fleet with Customizable Itineraries, Consultation Hotline Landline: 0991-8866234 Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, Customized Consultation Manager Zhang Jing Phone: 181-3962-2233 (Copy to add friends for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel routes and prices)
🗺️ Want to experience Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities all at once? The Northern and Southern Xinjiang Silk Road Full Depth Experience Route might be the ideal choice you’re looking for. This route connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes, letting you feel the vastness and diversity of the ‘Silk Road’ on wheels.
📍 Route Highlights and Destination Overview
This route spans the northern and southern sides of the Tianshan Mountains, presenting vastly different landscapes and customs, making it an ideal way to experience Xinjiang’s diversity.
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Between the Altai and Tianshan Mountains, summer grasslands spread like green carpets, and autumn forests are ablaze with color. Representative attractions include Kanas Lake, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and the various grasslands of the Ili River Valley.
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Around the Tarim Basin and Kunlun Mountains, deserts, Gobi, and oases coexist. Representative attractions include Kashgar Old City, the lakes and snow-capped mountains of the Pamir Plateau, and Silk Road relics in Kuqa, Korla, and other places.
Itinerary Pace Reference:
Compact Type:About 10 days, suitable for travelers with limited time and good physical fitness.
In-Depth Type:12-15 days, with a more relaxed pace and deeper experience.
Panoramic Type:15-18 days, connecting core attractions of Northern and Southern Xinjiang without backtracking.
🗓 ️ Northern and Southern Xinjiang Silk Road Charm In-Depth Experience · 12-Day Reference Itinerary
The following is a 12-day reference itinerary for the Northern and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop, which can be adjusted based on your actual situation.
D1:Arrive in Urumqi
Free time after arrival to acclimate to the climate and time difference.
You can visit the International Grand Bazaar to experience the rich Silk Road atmosphere.
🗺️ Want to experience Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities all at once? The Northern and Southern Xinjiang Silk Road Full Depth Experience Route might be the ideal choice you’re looking for. This route connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes, letting you feel the vastness and diversity of the ‘Silk Road’ on wheels.Accommodation:Hotel in Urumqi city center.
D2:Urumqi → Burqin/Beitun
Drive along the highway towards Altay, enjoying the Gobi and grassland scenery along the way.
Arrive in Burqin or Beitun in the evening, where you can visit the night market and try local grilled fish and meat.
Accommodation:Hotel in Burqin/Beitun.
D3:Burqin → Kanas Scenic Area
Enter the Altai Mountains, with forests and river valley views gradually improving along the way.
Arrive at the Kanas Scenic Area, where you can visit Kanas Lake and the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Dragon Bay).
Accommodation:Inside Kanas Scenic Area or in Jiadengyu/Burqin.
D4:Kanas → Hemu
In the morning, you can climb to Fish Viewing Pavilion for a panoramic view of Kanas Lake (weather and scenic area arrangements permitting).
Head to Hemu Village in the afternoon to enjoy the Tuva people’s village and river valley scenery.
Accommodation:Hemu wooden cabin or Jiadengyu.
D5:Hemu → Colorful Beach → Burqin/Beitun
Watch the sunrise and morning mist in Hemu in the early morning (weather permitting).
📍 Route Highlights and Destination Overview On the return trip, visit Colorful Beach to enjoy the interplay of Yadan landforms and the Irtysh River.
Arrive in Burqin/Beitun in the evening for accommodation.
D6:Burqin/Beitun → Urho Devil City → Kuytun
Drive across the Junggar Basin along the highway, enjoying the Gobi and wind-eroded landscapes.
Arrive at Urho Devil City to see the uniquely shaped Yadan ‘castles’.
Accommodation:Hotel in Kuytun or a city along the way.
D7:Kuytun → Sayram Lake → Yining
Travel west along the Tianshan Mountains, entering the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’ Ili River Valley.
Visit Sayram Lake to enjoy the azure waters of the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’.
Arrive in Yining in the evening, where you can stroll through the Kazanqi Folk Street.
Accommodation:Hotel in Yining city.
D8:Yining → Nalati Grassland
Head to Nalati Grassland to enjoy the ‘hanging garden’-like prairie scenery.
Depending on your fitness, you can choose to ride horses, hike, or take a sightseeing car.
Accommodation:Nalati town or hotel near the scenic area.
This route spans the northern and southern sides of the Tianshan Mountains, presenting vastly different landscapes and customs, making it an ideal way to experience Xinjiang’s diversity.D9:Nalati → Bayanbulak
Travel along the northern or middle section of the Duku Highway to Bayanbulak.
Upon arrival, enjoy the sunset at the ‘Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns’ (weather permitting).
Accommodation:Hotel in Bayanbulak town.
D10:Bayanbulak → Kuqa
Continue along the southern section of the Duku Highway to experience the wonderful change of ‘four seasons in one day’.
Along the way, you can see high mountain lakes like Big and Small Dragon Pools.
Arrive in Kuqa, where you can visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon (Kuqa Grand Canyon).
Accommodation:Hotel in Kuqa city.
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D11:Kuqa → Kashgar
Travel west along the southern edge of the Tarim Basin, with mostly Gobi and oases along the way.
Arrive in Kashgar, apply for a permit (if heading to the Pamir Plateau).
In the evening, you can visit the Kashgar Old City night market and taste authentic local cuisine.
Accommodation:Hotel in Kashgar Old City or city center.
D12:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Northern Xinjiang Scenery: Between the Altai and Tianshan Mountains, summer grasslands spread like green carpets, and autumn forests are ablaze with color. Representative attractions include Kanas Lake, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and the various grasslands of the Ili River Valley.Drive along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau.
Visit Baisha Lake to enjoy the unique scenery of sand dunes reflecting in the lake.
Continue to Karakul Lake, with a distant view of ‘Father of Glaciers’ Muztagh Ata Peak.
Return to Kashgar in the evening, ending the trip.
Accommodation:Hotel in Kashgar city center.
💰 Price Explanation
The following are reference price ranges for 2026. Actual costs may vary due to season, vehicle type, number of days, etc. Please refer to the final contract.
1. Customized Car Rental Fee Reference
7-Seat Minivan:Approximately 1000–1800 RMB/day
9–12-Seat Minibus:Approximately 1500–2400 RMB/day
14-Seat Minibus:Approximately 1600–2500 RMB/day
14–17-Seat Vehicle:Approximately 2500–3500 RMB/day
17–19-Seat Vehicle:Approximately 1800–2400 RMB/day
20–23-Seat Vehicle:Approximately 2500–3800 RMB/day
33–38-Seat Vehicle:Approximately 2400–3600 RMB/day
Southern Xinjiang Charm: Around the Tarim Basin and Kunlun Mountains, deserts, Gobi, and oases coexist. Representative attractions include Kashgar Old City, the lakes and snow-capped mountains of the Pamir Plateau, and Silk Road relics in Kuqa, Korla, and other places.53–59-Seat Vehicle:Approximately 2800–3800 RMB/day
> Note:The above are 2025 reference prices. 2026 prices may fluctuate with schedules. Please refer to customer service for the specific vehicle price!
2. Other Fee Reference
Tickets:Kanas Loop approximately 700 RMB/person, Ili Grassland Loop approximately 600 RMB/person, Southern Xinjiang Line approximately 700 RMB/person, Full Northern and Southern Xinjiang approximately 1500 RMB/person. Advance booking required during peak season.
Accommodation:Peak season three-star hotel in scenic area approximately 600–1000 RMB/night, three-star hotel in cities along the way approximately 280–400 RMB/night.
Meals:Daily approximately 30–50 RMB/meal, specialty meals (e.g., whole roasted lamb) approximately 150–200 RMB/person.
3. Budget Reference
10-Day Itinerary:Per person budget approximately 15,000–20,000 RMB.
12–15-Day Itinerary:Per person budget approximately 20,000–25,000 RMB or higher.
🚌 Vehicle Selection Guide
Choosing the right vehicle based on team size can make the trip more comfortable and convenient.
7-Seat Minivan:Suitable for small teams of 2-6 people, high flexibility, good for roads with better conditions.
13-15-Seat Minibus:Suitable for teams of 8-14 people, spacious seating, ample luggage space.
18-19-Seat Midibus:Suitable for teams of 15-18 people, balancing comfort and cost-effectiveness, a common choice for small to medium teams.
37-38-Seat Coach:Suitable for teams of about 30 people, spacious, ideal for long-distance travel.
Itinerary Pace Reference:55-Seat Coach:Suitable for large teams of over 40 people, an ideal choice for large groups or conference travel.
> Note:All vehicle quotes are reference prices. Please refer to customer service for the specific vehicle price!
📞 Registration and Consultation
You can inquire and register for the [Northern and Southern Xinjiang Customized Travel Car Rental Silk Road Charm Full Depth Experience] route through the following methods:
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Travel Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
When consulting, it is recommended to prepare the following information in advance:
Number of travelers and age groups
Planned travel dates
Interested route (e.g., 12-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop)
Specific requirements for accommodation and vehicle
📝 Fee and Service Description
Fee Includes:Typically includes vehicle usage fee, fuel cost, road and bridge tolls, parking fees, driver’s salary, and insurance. Some products may include accommodation, tickets, meals, etc., subject to product description and contract.
Fee Excludes:Personal expenses, tickets not mentioned in the itinerary, self-funded items, etc.
Service Standards:Regular operating vehicles, drivers with licenses, familiar with road conditions. The travel agency provides itinerary planning, hotel booking, ticket assistance, and other services.
Important Notes:Specific itinerary, fees, and service details are subject to actual consultation and contract. In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
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
