How Much Does a Guided Tour from Chongqing to Xinjiang Cost 2026 Departure Expenses + Package Comparison Recommended Itinerary Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
Exploring the Western Regions:In-Depth Analysis of Chongqing to Xinjiang Group Tour (2026 Updated Version)
🌄 [Itinerary Highlights:In-Depth Experience of the Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Loop]
Xinjiang, China’s largest provincial administrative region by land area, is renowned for its natural landscapes in northern Xinjiang, including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and forests. The 2026 group tour itinerary from Chongqing to northern Xinjiang typically adopts a design of “entering and exiting through Urumqi, with a loop tour,” connecting core attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Koktokay, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland. The entire journey avoids backtracking, with daily driving time controlled within 4 hours and rest stops set every 2 hours, balancing scenic density with travel comfort.
Taking the “10-Day In-Depth Loop of Northern Xinjiang” offered by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency as an example, the itinerary includes:
Natural Wonders:Kanas Three Bays (Fairy Bay Morning Mist, Crescent Moon Bay S-shaped River Bend, and Wolong Bay), Sayram Lake Loop Tour, and Nalati Sky Grassland
Cultural Experiences:Living in a Tuwa wooden house in Hemu, checking in at the China-Kazakhstan border landscape in Baihaba Village, and photographing the Yardang landform at Urho Ghost City
Special Arrangements:Ascending the Kanas Fish-Viewing Platform, photographing the starry sky in Hemu, and staying at the Sayram Lake RV campground
📅 [Simple Itinerary:10-Day, 9-Night Classic Loop]
Day 1:Chongqing → Urumqi
Transportation:Optional flight (about 4 hours) or train (Train T379, 31 hours 6 minutes, hard sleeper from 278.5 yuan)
Accommodation:Four-diamond hotel in downtown Urumqi
Activities:Free time, recommended to taste baked buns and handmade ice cream at the International Bazaar
Exploring the Western Regions: In-Depth Analysis of Chongqing to Xinjiang Group Tour (2026 Updated Version)Day 2:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Fuyun
Driving Time:About 5 hours
Attractions:Tianshan Tianchi (including shuttle bus, 2-hour tour), enjoying the Gobi scenery of the Junggar Basin along the way
Accommodation:Three-diamond hotel in Fuyun County
Day 3:Fuyun → Koktokay → Burqin
Driving Time:About 4 hours
Attractions:Koktokay National Geological Park (including shuttle bus, 3-hour tour), viewing Zhongshan and the Irtysh River Canyon
Accommodation:Four-diamond hotel in Burqin County
Day 4:Burqin → Kanas
Driving Time:About 3 hours
Attractions:Kanas Lake (including shuttle bus, full-day tour), ascending the Fish-Viewing Platform for a panoramic view of the lake, hiking the Three Bays in the evening
Accommodation:Four-diamond hotel in Jiadengyu
Day 5:Kanas → Hemu
🌄[Itinerary Highlights: In-Depth Experience of the Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Loop]Driving Time:About 2 hours
Attractions:Hemu Village (including shuttle bus, full-day tour), experiencing life in a Tuwa wooden house, photographing the mountain morning mist in the early morning
Accommodation:Hemu characteristic wooden house (with bathroom)
Day 6:Hemu → Baihaba → Urho
Driving Time:About 5 hours
Attractions:Baihaba Village (passport required), checking in at the China-Kazakhstan border landscape; Urho Ghost City (including shuttle bus, 2-hour tour)
Accommodation:Three-diamond hotel in Urho District
Day 7:Urho → Sayram Lake
Driving Time:About 6 hours
Attractions:Sayram Lake (including lake loop shuttle fee, full-day tour), staying at the RV campground, photographing the lake sunset in the evening
Accommodation:Sayram Lake RV campground
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati
Xinjiang, China’s largest provincial administrative region by land area, is renowned for its natural landscapes in northern Xinjiang, including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and forests. The 2026 group tour itinerary from Chongqing to northern Xinjiang typically adopts a design of “entering and exiting through Urumqi, with a loop tour,” connecting core attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Koktokay, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland. The entire journey avoids backtracking, with daily driving time controlled within 4 hours and rest stops set every 2 hours, balancing scenic density with travel comfort.Driving Time:About 5 hours
Attractions:Nalati Grassland (including shuttle bus, full-day tour), optional horseback riding or hiking on the sky grassland
Accommodation:Four-diamond hotel in Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati → Duku Highway → Urumqi
Driving Time:About 8 hours (returning along the northern section of the Duku Highway)
Attractions:Snow-capped mountains and canyon landscapes along the Duku Highway (seasonally open, itinerary can be changed by mutual agreement)
Accommodation:Four-diamond hotel in downtown Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi → Chongqing
Activities:Transfer to airport/station according to flight/train schedule
💰 [Price Description:Transparent Pricing with No Hidden Fees]
The price of the 2026 group tour from Chongqing to northern Xinjiang varies by package type. Taking Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency as an example:
Economy Package:Approximately 4,800-5,500 yuan per person
Includes:Round-trip transportation (economy class flight or hard sleeper train ticket), tourist bus for the entire northern Xinjiang journey, 3-diamond hotel + 1 night in a Hemu wooden house + 1 night in a Sayram Lake RV, 8 breakfasts and 14 main meals (including special dishes like roast whole lamb and hand-pulled rice), first entrance tickets and shuttle buses for all core attractions, guide service fee, and travel accident insurance.
Taking the “10-Day In-Depth Loop of Northern Xinjiang” offered by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency as an example, the itinerary includes:Quality Package:Approximately 6,200-7,500 yuan per person
Upgrades:Upgrade round-trip flights to business class, 4-diamond hotels throughout the journey, upgrade main meal standard to 50 yuan per person per meal, add Kanas VIP viewing spot, and gift two river night cruise tickets.
Premium Package:Approximately 8,800-10,000 yuan per person
Upgrades:5-diamond hotels throughout the journey, exclusive driver-guide service, private horseback riding experience on Nalati Grassland, and Sayram Lake helicopter tour (advance reservation required).
❗ Special Notes:
Prices may fluctuate based on travel dates (e.g., 20%-30% increase during summer vacation or National Day) and availability, subject to contract confirmation.
Child prices (ages 2-12) usually do not include a bed and are reduced by 800 yuan, including entrance tickets, meals, and seat fees.
Single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible; a supplement (about 1,200 yuan for the entire journey) may be required in special cases.
📞 [Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for specific travel dates, availability, and discount information.
📝 [Fee Description and Service Description]
Fees Include:
Natural Wonders: Kanas Three Bays (Fairy Bay Morning Mist, Crescent Moon Bay S-shaped River Bend, and Wolong Bay), Sayram Lake Loop Tour, and Nalati Sky GrasslandTransportation:Round-trip transportation between Chongqing and Urumqi (flight/train ticket), fully air-conditioned tourist bus for the entire northern Xinjiang journey (with a 20% empty seat rate).
Accommodation:Standard rooms at hotels listed in the itinerary (with bathroom and 24-hour hot water).
Meals:Daily breakfast (hotel buffet) + main meals (8 dishes and 1 soup, including 3 special meals).
Entrance Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle buses for Tianshan Tianchi, Koktokay, Kanas, Hemu, Baihaba, Ghost City, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland.
Services:Licensed guide + driver service fee throughout the journey, travel accident insurance (coverage of 1 million yuan per person), passport processing fee, and emergency medicines in the vehicle.
Fees Do Not Include:
Personal Expenses:Hotel laundry fees, personal consumption, and self-paid items inside scenic areas (e.g., horseback riding in Nalati).
：A supplement may be required when room sharing is not possible for single travelers.
Others:Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors (e.g., weather, policies).
🔍 [Notes]
Document Preparation:Original valid ID (strictly checked in Xinjiang, electronic valid IDs are not accepted), passport (required for Baihaba Village, assisted by the travel agency).
Climate Adaptation:Large temperature differences between day and night in northern Xinjiang require bringing a windbreaker, sunscreen (SPF50+), sunglasses, and comfortable hiking shoes.
Policy Changes:Scenic area opening hours and Duku Highway accessibility may change seasonally; the itinerary can be reasonably changed by mutual agreement.
Subject to actual consultation and contract signing; recommended to register 30 days in advance to secure discounted travel dates.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
