15 Day Private Car Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Cultural Exploration, Ancient Rock Art, and Historical Sites to Trace Ancient Civilizations, Overall Quotation and Online Registration Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
“Exploring the Civilization of the Western Regions:A 15-Day In-Depth Customized Vehicle Tour of Ancient Sites in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026″
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[Route Highlights:A Civilizational Dialogue Across Time and Space]
This route centers on “ancient rock art and ancient ruins,” connecting over 20 high-quality cultural heritage sites in Xinjiang and covering the civilization from the Paleolithic Age to the Tang Dynasty. The journey spans both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, offering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, Gobi deserts, and Yardang landforms along the way. With the interpretation of professional guides, you can decipher the survival codes of local ethnic groups in the rock art and feel the historical warmth on the ancient city walls.
Key Landmarks to Visit:
▶ Kangjia Shimenzi Rock Art:The world’s largest group of rock art depicting fertility worship, with over 3,000 carvings recording the daily life of ancient people
▶ Jiaohe Ancient City:The largest and best-preserved earthen architecture city in existence, listed as a World Cultural Heritage site
▶ Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves:China’s earliest large-scale grotto complex, predating the magnificent Dunhuang Grottoes by 300 years
▶ Niya Site:The location of the ancient kingdom of Jingjue, where the “Five Stars Aligning to Benefit China” brocade unearthed shocked the world
▶ Loulan Ancient City Protected Area:A secret site requiring special approval to enter, witnessing the rise and fall of the 36 kingdoms in the Western Regions
[2026 Simple Itinerary Reference]
“Exploring the Civilization of the Western Regions: A 15-Day In-Depth Customized Vehicle Tour of Ancient Sites in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026” (Designed according to the latest traffic control policies and cultural relic protection requirements)
Days 1-3:Cultural Journey Begins in Urumqi
▷ Visit the Xinjiang Museum, focusing on the Loulan mummy and the Princess of Xiaohe exhibits
▷ Explore the Yamalik Mountain Rock Art Group, with on-site interpretation of symbols by archaeologists
▷ Visit Kangjia Shimenzi Rock Art and stay overnight in a yurt on the Hutubi Grassland
Days 4-6:Eastern Tianshan Civilization Belt
▷ Cross the Junggar Basin and visit the Petrified Wood National Geopark along the way
▷ Take an in-depth tour of Jiaohe Ancient City and participate in a special nighttime light show
▷ Explore the Astana Ancient Tomb Group in Turpan and observe Tang Dynasty murals and documents
Days 7-9:Southern Xinjiang Oasis Corridor
▷ Expert-led tour of the Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves in Kuqa (requires reservation 30 days in advance)
▷ Investigate the Subashi Buddhist Monastery ruins and interpret records from “Records of the Great Tang Dynasty on the Western Regions”
(Icon: 🚗✨) ▷ Cross the Taklimakan Desert Highway and stay overnight at a desert camp for stargazing
Days 10-12:Hotan Civilization Convergence Zone
▷ Archaeological experience at the Niya Site (limited to 200 people per day, requires approval from cultural relic authorities)
▷ Visit the jade exhibition hall at the Hotan Museum to learn about the history of the “Jade Road”
▷ Explore the Damagou Buddhist Site Group and observe the restoration of thousand-year-old murals
Days 13-15:Lop Nur Mystery Land
▷ Special investigation of the Loulan Ancient City (requires a pass and cultural relic permit)
▷ Research the Milan Ancient City ruins and interpret the textual remains of the Shanshan Kingdom
▷ Return to Urumqi and hold a screening of the journey documentary
[Price Description (2026 Reference)]
Basic Customized Vehicle Package:38,800 yuan per vehicle (including 15-day use of a Toyota Prado, fuel costs, and toll fees)
Cultural Service Package:12,800 yuan per person (including archaeological expert interpretation, special permits for ruins, and cultural relic protection equipment)
[Route Highlights: A Civilizational Dialogue Across Time and Space]Comprehensive Service Fee:6,800 yuan per person (including 14 nights in four-star hotels, 23 main meals, and first admission tickets to scenic spots)
⚠ ️ Special Notes:
1. Prices may fluctuate with fuel prices and are subject to final contract confirmation
2. Additional cultural relic protection fees are required for special areas such as the Niya Site and Loulan Ancient City
3. A 10% discount is available for groups of 4 or more, subject to actual consultation and contract signing
[Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and need to provide:
① Scanned copies of valid identification ② Health commitment letter ③ Special site entry application form
Staff will provide feedback on the approval results within 3 working days. It is recommended to book 60 days in advance.
[Fee and Service Description]
Included Items:
This route centers on “ancient rock art and ancient ruins,” connecting over 20 high-quality cultural heritage sites in Xinjiang and covering the civilization from the Paleolithic Age to the Tang Dynasty. The journey spans both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, offering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, Gobi deserts, and Yardang landforms along the way. With the interpretation of professional guides, you can decipher the survival codes of local ethnic groups in the rock art and feel the historical warmth on the ancient city walls.✔ Professional driver service throughout the journey (with cultural relic protection practitioner qualification)
✔ Portable oxygen equipment and first aid medicine
✔ Drone aerial photography service (limited to non-restricted flight zones)
✔ Daily itinerary documentary filming
Excluded Items:
✖ Personal expenses ✖ Round-trip transportation ✖ Insurance fees
✖ Special exhibition tickets ✖ (Single registrants will be coordinated for shared rooms as much as possible; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
Service Guarantees:
Each vehicle is equipped with a satellite phone and emergency supplies
Establish emergency channels with cultural relic protection units along the way
Send location reports to family members after the end of each day’s itinerary
Reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made upon mutual agreement
Key Landmarks to Visit:[Professional Support System]
▶ Academic Team:Establish cooperation with the Xinjiang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, arranging 3 special lectures during the journey
▶ Technical Support:Use the latest rock art scanning equipment, and participants can obtain digital replica files
▶ Policy Coordination:Update the opening policies of cultural relic protection units in real-time to ensure compliance with the itinerary
▶ Emergency Mechanism:Establish a green channel with top-tier hospitals in Urumqi and set up 12 emergency contact points across Xinjiang
[Seasonal Tips]
The best travel times in 2026 are May-June and September-October. Note:
In July-August, the surface temperature in the Lop Nur area can reach 70°C, and some ruins are closed
In winter (November-March), snow may accumulate on northern Xinjiang roads, requiring snow tires to be replaced
The peak period for sandstorms is April-May, and the itinerary may be temporarily changed to indoor investigation sites
[Special Reminder]
This route involves 8 World Cultural Heritage sites and 3 high-quality cultural relic protection units. Participants need to sign a “Cultural Relic Protection Commitment Letter” and are prohibited from using flash photography for rock art or touching any historical relics. The specific open areas are subject to the notification of the cultural relic authorities on the day. If there are policy changes, they will be replaced with equivalent investigation sites.
(Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for the latest departure dates and availability information. Prices and availability are subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates, with the contract signed by both parties taking precedence.)
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
