Southern Xinjiang Group Tour Rural Charm Farmhouse Experience 8 Day Relaxing Short Trip Official Group Joining Process Reference Recommended Itinerary Price

Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send itinerary and quotation.

8-Day Rural Experience Tour in Southern Xinjiang: Immerse Yourself in Pastoral Idyll
I. Itinerary Highlights: Unlock Multiple Ways to Experience Rural Southern Xinjiang
The charm of Southern Xinjiang extends beyond snow-capped mountains, lakes, and ancient cities; it also lies in the vibrant rural life. The newly upgraded 8-day Rural Experience Tour in Southern Xinjiang for 2026 focuses on “slow travel + in-depth experiences,” connecting three major regions: Kashgar, Aksu, and Hotan. It covers oasis villages on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, local homes at the foot of the Pamir Plateau, and traditional handicraft hubs of various ethnic groups. During the trip, travelers will stay in characteristic homestays renovated from traditional dwellings, participate in farming activities, learn intangible cultural heritage skills, listen to elders playing the Twelve Muqam under grape trellises, bargain with locals at bazaars, and experience the most vivid life in Southern Xinjiang.
II. Simple Itinerary: Unique Themed Experiences Every Day
[Day 1: First Encounter with Kashgar]
Morning: Arrive in Kashgar and visit the Kashgar Old Town, focusing on the Century-Old Tea House and Kantuman Bazaar (Blacksmith Street). Take folk-style photos in Rainbow Lane.
Afternoon: Visit the Kashgar Grand Bazaar to experience the fun of “market day.” Recommended purchases include handmade copperware and Edles silk scarves.
Dinner: Enjoy roasted pigeon and pot-cooked meat with窝窝馕 (窝窝 nang, a type of bread) at the “Blue Ram Roasted Pigeon” restaurant in the old town.
Accommodation: Characteristic homestay in Kashgar Old Town (includes breakfast in the style of various ethnic groups).
[Day 2: Pastoral Poetry of the Desert Oasis]
Morning: Travel by car to the Aksu region, passing by the Tomur Grand Canyon to capture stunning shots of Danxia landforms and the Gobi Desert highway.

8-Day Rural Experience Tour in Southern Xinjiang: Immerse Yourself in Pastoral IdyllAfternoon: Arrive in Kekeai Town, Wensu County, and visit a vast apple orchard. Participate in farming activities like thinning flowers and fruits, and learn to make dried apples.
Dinner: Savor roast whole lamb and lagman (hand-pulled noodles) with homemade pomegranate wine at a farmhouse near the orchard.
Accommodation: Starry sky homestay renovated from an apple orchard (each room equipped with a star-gazing telescope).
[Day 3: Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Day]
Morning: Visit the Kuqa Grand Nang City to watch the making of a “giant nang” with a diameter of 1 meter and try your hand at making small nang bread.
Afternoon: Learn the art of mulberry paper-making, from stripping bark and boiling to paper-making, guided by intangible cultural heritage inheritors throughout the process.
Dinner: Taste roasted baozi (stuffed buns),凉粉 (liangfen, cold jelly), and pigeon soup at the Kuqa Old Town night market.
Accommodation: Traditional dwelling of various ethnic groups in Kuqa Old Town (traditional earthen kang beds, ethnic costumes provided for photos).
[Day 4: Pastoral Song of the Pamir Plateau]
Morning: Travel by car along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to Tashkurgan County, passing by Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake to capture reflections of Muztagh Ata.
Afternoon: After arriving in Tashkurgan, visit the Stone City ruins, then head to the homes of local residents to learn milking yaks and making dried yak meat.

I. Itinerary Highlights: Unlock Multiple Ways to Experience Rural Southern XinjiangDinner: Enjoy yak meat hot pot and奶皮子 (naipizi, milk skin) at a local home and participate in ethnic eagle flute dances.
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel in Tashkurgan (equipped with oxygen supply to alleviate altitude sickness).
[Day 5: Survival Wisdom on the Desert’s Edge]
Morning: Visit the Mulberry Paper Street in Moyu County, Hotan, to observe the entire process of ancient paper-making.
Afternoon: Enter a village on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert to learn weaving baskets from red willow branches and experience desert planting (planting saxaul seedlings).
Dinner: Savor roasted pigeon and roasted pumpkin at a desert camp, and stargaze at night.
Accommodation: Desert tent camp (provides sand-proof sleeping bags and warm air blowers).
[Day 6: Bazaar Day Carnival]
Morning: Visit the Hotan Jade Bazaar to learn how to identify genuine jade (recommended visit with no sales pressure).
Afternoon: Participate in the “Friday Grand Gathering” at the Hotan Grand Bazaar, watch cockfighting and pigeon racing, and taste roasted eggs and nut cake.
Dinner: Taste roasted baozi,面肺子 (mianfeizi, lamb lung with noodles), and rose jam-roasted nang at the night market.

The charm of Southern Xinjiang extends beyond snow-capped mountains, lakes, and ancient cities; it also lies in the vibrant rural life. The newly upgraded 8-day Rural Experience Tour in Southern Xinjiang for 2026 focuses on “slow travel + in-depth experiences,” connecting three major regions: Kashgar, Aksu, and Hotan. It covers oasis villages on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, local homes at the foot of the Pamir Plateau, and traditional handicraft hubs of various ethnic groups. During the trip, travelers will stay in characteristic homestays renovated from traditional dwellings, participate in farming activities, learn intangible cultural heritage skills, listen to elders playing the Twelve Muqam under grape trellises, bargain with locals at bazaars, and experience the most vivid life in Southern Xinjiang.Accommodation: Hotel in downtown Hotan (includes buffet breakfast).
[Day 7: Slow Life in the Oasis Orchard]
Morning: Visit a grape plantation in Pishan County to learn pruning grapevines and making raisins.
Afternoon: Experience “ethnic afternoon tea” in the orchard, tasting fresh grapes, walnuts, figs, and mint tea.
Dinner: Savor roasted fish and pilaf at a farmhouse near the orchard.
Accommodation: Grape orchard homestay (each room equipped with a grape trellis courtyard).
[Day 8: Departure and Souvenirs]
Morning: Based on flight time, enjoy free activities or visit the Kashgar International Grand Bazaar to buy souvenirs (recommended: dried figs, rose jam).
Afternoon: Airport/train station drop-off to end the trip.
III. Price Description: Transparent Pricing, No Hidden Fees
The reference price range for the 8-day Rural Experience Tour in Southern Xinjiang for 2026 is 5,280 to 6,980 yuan per person, with specific costs fluctuating based on the following factors:

II. Simple Itinerary: Unique Themed Experiences Every DayAccommodation Standards: Comfortable homestays (3 nights) + characteristic hotels (4 nights). Upgrading to a 5-diamond hotel requires an additional fee.
Transportation: Official tourist bus for the entire trip (including fuel and toll fees), with 7-seat commercial vehicles used in the Pamir Plateau section.
Meal Arrangements: Includes 7 breakfasts and 12 main meals, with main meal standards ranging from 40 to 60 yuan per person, including special dishes like roast whole lamb and roasted pigeon.
Tickets and Experiences: Covers all first-entry tickets to attractions, material fees for intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences, and tool fees for farming activities.
Special Notes: The price does not include round-trip transportation (airfare/train tickets), personal expenses (such as souvenir purchases), or optional self-funded projects within scenic areas (such as desert off-road vehicles). The final price is subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, and available spots may fluctuate. Early consultation is recommended.
IV. Registration Method: Professional Team Escorts Your Journey
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, and Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will provide one-on-one consultation. The registration process is as follows:
Consult Itinerary: Inform us of the number of travelers, dates, and special needs (such as traveling with elders/children).
Confirm Details: Customer service sends an electronic itinerary, cost breakdown, and contract template.
Sign Contract: After both parties confirm no errors, sign an electronic or paper contract.
Pay Deposit: Pay the deposit as stipulated in the contract (usually 30% of the total cost).

[Day 1: First Encounter with Kashgar]Pre-Trip Preparation: Customer service sends the “Southern Xinjiang Travel Recommendation List,” “Clothing Guide,” and “Altitude Sickness Handbook.”
V. Fee and Service Description: Details Determine Experience
Fees Included: Transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, experiential activities, guide services, and travel accident insurance within the itinerary.
Fees Excluded: Round-trip transportation, personal expenses, optional self-funded projects within scenic areas, and costs for itinerary changes due to weather/policies.
Service Standards: New vehicles within 3 years of use, certified guides, no more than 25 people per group, equipped with first aid kits, mobile toilets (Duku Highway section), and satellite phones (Pamir Plateau section).
Special Circumstances: If natural disasters or policy changes necessitate itinerary changes, both parties can agree to switch to equivalent attractions or experiences.
VI. Pre-Trip Recommendations: Be Well-Prepared for a Worry-Free Trip
Documents: Valid ID, travel permit (required for visiting Tashkurgan; can be entrusted to the travel agency for processing).
Clothing: Onion-style dressing (short-sleeve + fleece + windbreaker), with a thin down jacket needed for the Pamir Plateau section.
Medications: Altitude sickness medication (rhodiola, glucose oral solution), gastrointestinal medicine, and motion sickness medicine.
Others: Sunscreen (SPF50+), sunglasses, thermos, power bank, and a small amount of cash (some bazaars do not support mobile payments).
The rural areas of Southern Xinjiang are poems written by time, blending the wisdom and lives of various ethnic groups. In 2026, follow Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency to spend 8 days exploring the essence of this land and experiencing the most authentic Southern Xinjiang. For specific itinerary details, prices, and available spots, please consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing.

Contact Manager Maizi at 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send itinerary and quotation.