12 Day Private Car Tour of All Xinjiang Exploring Local Night Markets and Tasting Western Region Specialties, Real Time Online Quotes for Tour Costs and Recommended Itinerary Prices
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
Star Recommendation✨:12-Day Customized Car Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’s Local Flavors | A Map of Western Regional Tastes in Night Market Hustle and Bustle
I. Key Highlights of the Itinerary: Measuring Xinjiang with Your Taste Buds
This itinerary is specially designed for food enthusiasts, avoiding the conventional tourist group’s ‘sightseeing checkpoints’ and using the characteristic night markets of various ethnic groups as clues to connect the精华 (best) cities of northern and southern Xinjiang. During the trip, you can taste traditional snacks such as baked buns, hand-pulled rice, and pot meat, discover innovative delicacies like Marren Sugar (cut cake) at the night market cultural and creative market, and even have the opportunity to delve into local communities to visit handmade yogurt workshops and nang pit roast meat workshops, experiencing the ‘intangible cultural heritage on the tip of the tongue.’
II. Simple Itinerary Reference (Example: June 2026)
[Days 1-2 Urumqi:Initial Experience of the Grand Bazaar and Night Market]
Daytime:After arrival, free activities are recommended. Visit the International Grand Bazaar to select figs and almonds in the dried fruit section and admire Atlas silk in the handicraft section.
Evening:Head to the Consulate Lane Night Market, focusing on checking in at:
▪️ Abula’s Nang:A ‘giant nang’ with a diameter of 50 centimeters
▪️ Alijiang Baked Buns:Crispy skin as thin as a cicada’s wing, with juicy lamb filling
▪️ Locals’ Hidden Gem:The ‘Three Cool’ shop on Hotan Street (cold skin, cold noodles, cold jelly)
[Days 3-4 Ili River Valley:Dual Gifts of Grasslands and Night Markets]
Daytime:Cross the Guozigou Bridge, visit Sayram Lake, and experience milking cows and making nang at a local family’s lakeside home.
Night:Upon arrival in Yining City, head straight to the Liuxing Street Night Market:
Star Recommendation✨: 12-Day Customized Car Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’s Local Flavors | A Map of Western Regional Tastes in Night Market Hustle and Bustle▪️ Popular Recommendation:Gulandam Handmade Ice Cream (customizable with fruit jam)
▪️ Specialty:Nutty Big Bread from the Russian Bread Workshop
▪️ Hidden Menu:‘Marren Sugar’ made on-site by aunties from various ethnic groups
[Days 5-6 Kashgar Old City:A Living Museum of a Millennium-Old Night Market]
Daytime:After obtaining a pass, photograph traditional pottery making in the old city’s alleys.
Night:Kashgar Night Market Guide:
▪️ Golden Stall:Opposite the ‘Century-Old Tea House’ beside Id Kah Square, where pot meat soup is the most delicious
▪️ Innovative Delicacy:Grilled eggs (quail/chicken/goose) with saffron salt
▪️ Cultural and Creative Experience:Customize copperware at the ‘Bazaar Handicrafts’ stall
[Days 7-8 Pamir Plateau:Night Market Encounters at 3,000 Meters Above Sea Level]
Daytime:Cross Baisha Lake and have lunch with locals from various ethnic groups at the foot of Muztagh Ata.
Night:Specialties of the Taxkorgan Night Market:
▪️ Yak Meat Hand-Pulled Rice:Tender meat with rice absorbing the meat’s aroma
▪️ Highland Barley Nang:A coarse grain cake made from crops unique to the plateau
I. Key Highlights of the Itinerary: Measuring Xinjiang with Your Taste Buds▪️ Warming Beverage:Hot camel milk
[Days 9-10 Turpan:Cool Night Markets Under the Flaming Mountains]
Daytime:Visit the grape drying houses in Grape Valley to learn the production process of seedless white raisins.
Night:Must-tries at the Flaming Mountain Night Market:
▪️ Mulberry Paste:Made from fresh mulberries, can be soaked in water or eaten directly
▪️ Bean Noodles:Thick noodle soup made with chickpeas
▪️ Creative Dessert:Raisin ice cream with nang cubes
[Days 11-12 Changji/Tekes:Innovative Samples of Night Market Economy]
Changji Options:
▪️ Jiangyu Bazaar Night Market:Enjoy stir-fried beef tripe while watching ethnic songs and dances
▪️ Wanshidaji Night Market:Experience the ‘night market + cultural and creative’ model at the Tacheng Road Linear Park
Tekes Options:
▪️ Qianjie Night Market:Purchase Marren Sugar with the pattern of the Bagua City as a souvenir
This itinerary is specially designed for food enthusiasts, avoiding the conventional tourist group’s ‘sightseeing checkpoints’ and using the characteristic night markets of various ethnic groups as clues to connect the精华 (best) cities of northern and southern Xinjiang. During the trip, you can taste traditional snacks such as baked buns, hand-pulled rice, and pot meat, discover innovative delicacies like Marren Sugar (cut cake) at the night market cultural and creative market, and even have the opportunity to delve into local communities to visit handmade yogurt workshops and nang pit roast meat workshops, experiencing the ‘intangible cultural heritage on the tip of the tongue.’▪️ Night Market Photography:Capture the smiles of girls from various ethnic groups under colored lights
III. Price Description (Reference Range for 2026)
[Customized Car Rental Fees] (Example: 7-seater business vehicle)
Low Season (November-April of the following year):1,000-1,300 yuan/day
Peak Season (May-October):1,500-1,800 yuan/day
Included Items:Vehicle usage fee, driver’s salary, fuel fee, road and bridge fee, parking fee, basic insurance
Excluded Items:Driver’s accommodation and meals (suggested subsidy of 150-200 yuan/day or assistance in arranging accommodation)
[Food Special Budget]
Average night market consumption:30-80 yuan/meal (including 1-2 special snacks + beverages)
Special Dining Experiences:
▪️ Whole Roast Lamb:1,500-2,000 yuan/lamb (suitable for 6-8 people)
▪️ Handmade Ice Cream Workshop Experience:80 yuan/person (including production instruction)
▪️ Grape Valley Farmhouse Fun:100 yuan/person (including 4 seasonal dishes + fruits)
[Total Budget Reference] (Example: Group of 4)
II. Simple Itinerary Reference (Example: June 2026)Customized car rental for 12 days:18,000-21,600 yuan
Dining expenses:1,440-3,840 yuan
Tickets and others:Around 2,000 yuan (including scenic spot tickets and experience items)
Average total budget per person:5,300-7,100 yuan
Note:Prices may fluctuate with market supply and demand. Please refer to the real-time quotation provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for specifics.
IV. Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for the latest departure dates and discount information.
V. Fee and Service Description
Fees Include:
▪️ 12-day usage rights for the vehicle model
▪️ Dedicated driver service (including basic explanation)
▪️ Vehicle insurance (compulsory traffic insurance + third-party liability insurance)
▪️ 24-hour emergency support
[Days 1-2 Urumqi: Initial Experience of the Grand Bazaar and Night Market]Fees Exclude:
▪️ Driver’s accommodation and meal subsidies
▪️ Scenic spot tickets and shuttle bus fees
▪️ Personal consumption and insurance upgrade fees
Service Commitments:
▪ No arranged consumption points throughout the entire journey
▪ Daily itinerary can be negotiated and changed (need to notify 6 hours in advance)
▪ Free electronic version of the ‘Xinjiang Food Map’
▪ Assistance in booking seats at special restaurants (3 days in advance required during peak season)
VI. Special Tips
Night Market Operating Hours:Most night markets operate from 18:00-24:00, and some night markets inside scenic spots may close earlier.
Diet:It is recommended to choose stalls with hygiene licenses and avoid raw food.
Cultural Etiquette:Obtain consent before photographing local residents. Photography is prohibited in some folk culture venues.
Equipment Suggestions:Bring sunscreen, a thermos (hot water needed in highland areas), and gastrointestinal medicine.
This itinerary combines ‘food + night markets + culture’ in-depth, allowing travelers to feel the vibrancy of Xinjiang while understanding the life wisdom of various ethnic groups. Whether it’s the morning mist by the shores of Kanas Lake or the lamp shadows in Kashgar Old City, they all tell the diverse charm of this land. For specific itinerary details and fees, it is recommended to directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for a customized plan.
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
