2026 North and South Xinjiang 11 Day Group Tour in Late Autumn Enjoy Golden Poplars and Colorful Mountain Scenery, Detailed Pricing for Quick Booking Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
[Golden Autumn Secret Realm · 11-Day North and South Xinjiang Loop] A symphony of autumn poplars and multicolored mountains in late autumn
✨ Route Highlights:A time-traveling autumn画卷 (meaning ‘picture scroll’ or ‘panorama’)
As Kanas in northern Xinjiang sheds the hustle and bustle of summer, the banks of the Tarim River in southern Xinjiang are staging the year’s most splendid golden fairy tale. This newly upgraded 11-day north and south Xinjiang loop for 2026 will take you from the crisp autumn hues of the Altai Mountains southward to the sea of poplar forests at the edge of the Taklimakan Desert,串联 (meaning ‘linking together’) the finest autumn landscapes of Xinjiang over 11 days. The itinerary is specially designed to offer the temperature difference experience of ‘wearing a cotton-padded jacket in the morning and a thin纱 (meaning ‘gauze’ or here, ‘shawl’) in the afternoon,’ watching wooden houses amid morning mist in Hemu Village, capturing golden reflections in the Luntai Poplar Forest, and experiencing the traditional life of various ethnic groups in the Old Town of Kashgar, making every frame a hit for likes on social media.
🗺 ️ Detailed Route Introduction
[Northern Xinjiang Section:Autumn Whispers of the Altai Mountains]
Kanas Lake (4 days):Currently open from 8:30-19:30, the scenic area will implement a timed reservation system in 2026 with a daily limit of 12,000 visitors. It is recommended to visit Guanyu Platform early in the morning to photograph the morning mist, take the shuttle bus to explore the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay) in the afternoon, and experience the yurt culture of various ethnic groups in Jiadenyu in the evening.
Hemu Village (2 days): This Tuvan village surrounded by birch forests will have a new star observation base in 2026. It is recommended to stay in a characteristic wooden house, hike to the Haden Platform at 6 a.m. to photograph the cluster of wooden houses amid morning mist, experience the making of traditional fur skis in the afternoon, and participate in a bonfire party to taste roast whole lamb in the evening.
Baihaba Village (1 day):A permit must be obtained in advance (consult Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency). In 2026, the scenic area will open drone aerial photography services. It is recommended to bring a telephoto lens to photograph the border landscape of the China-Kazakhstan border and take a commemorative photo in front of the ‘No. 1 Village in the Northwest’ stone monument.
[Southern Xinjiang Section:Golden Carnival by the Tarim River]
[Golden Autumn Secret Realm · 11-Day North and South Xinjiang Loop] A symphony of autumn poplars and multicolored mountains in late autumnLuntai Poplar Forest (2 days): The prime viewing period is currently from October 20th to November 5th, and the scenic area will add a sightseeing train route in 2026. It is recommended to photograph the reflections of golden poplars and the Tarim River early in the morning, experience off-road vehicles crossing the edge of the Taklimakan Desert in the afternoon, and enjoy desert barbecue at the starry sky campsite within the scenic area in the evening.
Kashgar Old Town (1.5 days):In 2026, the old town scenic area will implement ‘one household, one policy’ protective development and add 12 intangible cultural heritage experience workshops. It is recommended to participate in the opening ceremony early in the morning, visit a century-old tea house in the afternoon to listen to the rubab performance, and photograph the pottery workshop amid the setting sun’s glow in the high-platform residential area in the evening.
Pamir Plateau (0.5 days):A permit must be obtained in advance, and the road section from Taxkorgan County to the Khunjerab Pass will be paved with asphalt in 2026. It is recommended to photograph the snow-capped mountain reflections at Baisha Lake and experience the horseback culture of various ethnic groups at the foot of Muztagh Ata.
📅 Simple Itinerary Arrangement
D1-4:Urumqi → Kanas Lake (stay in Jiadenyu)
Highlights:Guanyu Platform morning mist, Three Bays hiking, Tuvan family visit
D5-6:Kanas → Hemu Village (stay in characteristic wooden house)
Highlights:Haden Platform sunrise, birch forest sketching, bonfire party
D7:Hemu → Baihaba Village (stay in border wooden house)
Highlights:China-Kazakhstan border landscape check-in, border market treasure hunting
✨ Route Highlights: A time-traveling autumn画卷 (meaning ‘picture scroll’ or ‘panorama’)D8:Baihaba → Burqin → Urumqi (stay near the airport)
Highlights:Colorful Beach sunset (seasonal limited), Burqin night market cuisine
D9:Urumqi → Korla → Luntai (stay in Poplar Forest scenic area)
Highlights:Tarim River boat tour, desert off-road experience
D10:Luntai → Kashgar (stay near the old town)
Highlights:Kashgar Old Town opening ceremony, century-old tea house experience
D11:Kashgar → Return
Highlights:Feeding pigeons at Id Kah Square, shopping for specialties at the Grand Bazaar
💰 Price Description (2026 reference)
Basic Package:Starting from 6,980 yuan/person (including 10 nights’ accommodation, full transportation, first entrance tickets to scenic areas, 10 breakfasts and 15 main meals)
As Kanas in northern Xinjiang sheds the hustle and bustle of summer, the banks of the Tarim River in southern Xinjiang are staging the year’s most splendid golden fairy tale. This newly upgraded 11-day north and south Xinjiang loop for 2026 will take you from the crisp autumn hues of the Altai Mountains southward to the sea of poplar forests at the edge of the Taklimakan Desert,串联 (meaning ‘linking together’) the finest autumn landscapes of Xinjiang over 11 days. The itinerary is specially designed to offer the temperature difference experience of ‘wearing a cotton-padded jacket in the morning and a thin纱 (meaning ‘gauze’ or here, ‘shawl’) in the afternoon,’ watching wooden houses amid morning mist in Hemu Village, capturing golden reflections in the Luntai Poplar Forest, and experiencing the traditional life of various ethnic groups in the Old Town of Kashgar, making every frame a hit for likes on social media.Upgraded Package:Starting from 9,980 yuan/person (adding small transportation within Kanas/Hemu/Luntai scenic areas, special dining experiences, and professional photography services to the basic package)
Special Notes:
Prices may fluctuate depending on the departure date and are subject to the contract or confirmation on the day.
A peak season surcharge of 300 yuan/person will be added for the prime viewing period from October 20th to November 5th.
The child price (under 12 years old, not occupying a bed) is reduced by 800 yuan, totaling 1,200 yuan for the entire trip.
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing.
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency by providing ‘name + valid ID number + contact information + travel date’ to customer service manager Zhang Jing for completion of registration. A daily limit of 30 orders is accepted, and it is recommended to make a reservation 15 days in advance. During the Golden Week period, seats must be confirmed 30 days in advance.
💡 Fee Description and Service Description
Included Services:
🗺️ Detailed Route IntroductionRound-trip transportation by 15-seat commercial vehicle/38-seat tourist bus (allocated according to the number of people)
10 nights’ comfortable hotel accommodation (including breakfast)
Professional driver + licensed guide services
First entrance tickets to scenic areas and shuttle bus fees
10 breakfasts and 15 main meals (including 3 special meals)
Travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 yuan/person)
Excluded Items:
Round-trip major transportation from various places to Urumqi
Secondary consumption items within scenic areas
Personal consumption and self-funded items outside the itinerary
[Northern Xinjiang Section: Autumn Whispers of the Altai Mountains] Permit processing fees (if required)
Special Tips:
For single registrants, efforts will be made to coordinate room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
In case of force majeure factors such as weather/policies, both parties can reasonably modify the itinerary by mutual agreement.
Specific service content is subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
🌄 Late Autumn Travel Tips
Equipment Suggestions:For the northern Xinjiang section, bring a windbreaker + fleece liner; for the southern Xinjiang section, prepare a thin down jacket + sun protection items.
Photography Guide:For Hemu Village, it is recommended to bring a 70-200mm telephoto lens; for the Luntai Poplar Forest, it is recommended to use a polarizing filter to eliminate water surface reflections.
Food Guide:Don’t miss the grilled dogfish at the Burqin night market, the pot meat in the old town of Kashgar, and the desert roast whole lamb in Luntai.
Cultural Experience:It is recommended to learn simple greetings from various ethnic groups in advance and prepare small gifts for home visit exchanges.
As the autumn wind of October sweeps across the Junggar Basin, the poplar forests on both banks of the Tarim River are adorned with golden armor, the spruce and birch of the Altai Mountains interweave colorful patches, and the snow-capped mountains of the Pamir Plateau shine with holy light under the sunlight. This 11-day north and south Xinjiang loop will take you through three climatic zones, experiencing the finest autumn hues from grasslands to deserts, from forests to snow-capped mountains. Now call and consult customer service manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency to have a professional team customize an exclusive golden journey for you, encountering Xinjiang’s most touching autumn poem amid the multicolored mountains.
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
