2026 7 Day Private Car Tour of Northern Xinjiang’s Original Villages Grassland Herdsmen Villages, Pristine Scenery, Car Rental Quotes and Recommended Itinerary Prices
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.
Exploring Northern Xinjiang:7-Day In-Depth Custom Vehicle Tour of Original Villages and Grassland Pastoral Songs
🌄 [Route Highlights:Excellent Integration of Original Scenery and Cultural Experience]
Summer in Northern Xinjiang is a fairy tale woven with grasslands and snow-capped mountains, a picturesque scene where locals dance with cattle and sheep. In 2026, this 7-day custom vehicle tour will take you deep into Altay and the Ili River Valley, visiting underdeveloped original villages, experiencing the simple lives of local people of various ethnic groups, and exploring classic landscapes such as Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu, while also discovering lesser-known secrets like Qiongkushitai and Akhtas Grassland. The entire journey uses formal custom tourist vehicles, equipped with local drivers familiar with the road conditions, allowing flexible itinerary changes to avoid peak tourist times, making the trip more free and in-depth.
📅 [Simple Itinerary:Daily Key Arrangements and Practical Tips]
Day 1:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Fuyun County
Morning:Depart from Urumqi and arrive at Heavenly Lake of Tianshan by car in about 1.5 hours. This mountain lake at an altitude of 1,910 meters is famous for its snow-capped mountain reflections and forest surroundings. It is recommended to take the shuttle bus directly to the mountaintop to save energy.
Afternoon:Drive for 4 hours to Fuyun County, enjoying the magnificent scenery alternating between the Gobi Desert and snow-capped mountains along the way. Upon arrival in the evening, you can taste the local specialty,大盘鸡 (big plate chicken).
Tips:Admission to Heavenly Lake of Tianshan is 125 yuan per person, and the shuttle bus is 90 yuan per person; for accommodation in Fuyun County, economy hotels are recommended, priced at about 200-300 yuan per night.
Day 2:Fuyun → Koktokay → Burqin
Exploring Northern Xinjiang: 7-Day In-Depth Custom Vehicle Tour of Original Villages and Grassland Pastoral SongsMorning:Visit Koktokay National Geopark, focusing on the Bell Mountain and the Irtysh Grand Canyon. You can hike or take the shuttle bus within the scenic area. Admission is 126 yuan per person (including shuttle bus).
Afternoon:Drive for 3 hours along the Irtysh River to Burqin, and head straight to the五彩滩 (Colorful Beach) upon arrival in the evening. The Yadan landform and the Irtysh River complement each other beautifully at sunset. Admission is 45 yuan per person.
Accommodation:Hotels in Burqin County, priced at about 300-400 yuan per night. It is recommended to visit the riverside night market to taste grilled taimen.
Day 3:Burqin → Kanas → Jadenyu
Full Day:Go deep into the Kanas Scenic Area. It is recommended to take the shuttle bus to the Guanyu Platform first to overlook the lake scenery, and then hike from Moon Bay to Wolong Bay (about 2 kilometers, gentle and easy to walk). If time permits, visit the Kanas Lake Pier to experience a boat tour (280 yuan per person).
Accommodation:Economy hotels in Jadenyu, priced at about 250-350 yuan per night. Accommodation prices within the scenic area are higher and need to be booked in advance.
Tips:Admission to Kanas is 185 yuan per person, and the shuttle bus is 130 yuan per person; private vehicles are prohibited within the scenic area, and shuttle buses are required.
Day 4:Jadenyu → Hemu Village
Morning:Take a 2-hour car ride to Hemu Village and transfer to a shuttle bus to enter the village. In the afternoon, stroll through the birch forest and Hemu Bridge, and climb the Haden Platform to photograph the morning mist (requires an early rise the next morning).
Experience:You can ride a horse to Meilifeng (about 200 yuan per hour) or participate in home visits to local families of various ethnic groups to taste baursak and milk tea.
🌄[Route Highlights: Excellent Integration of Original Scenery and Cultural Experience]Accommodation:Hemu wooden cabins, priced at about 400-600 yuan per night, some equipped with floor heating and humidifiers.
Day 5:Hemu → Urho Devil City → Karamay
Morning:Leave Hemu and drive for 6 hours to Urho Devil City. The light and shadows are most stunning in the evening. Admission is 62 yuan per person, and the shuttle bus is 20 yuan per person.
Experience:Take a small train through the Yadan landform and take silhouette photos among the “castles.”
Accommodation:Hotels in Karamay City, priced at about 300-500 yuan per night.
Day 6:Karamay → Sayram Lake → Yining
Morning:Take a 5-hour car ride to Sayram Lake, drive around the lake or take a custom vehicle tour (24-hour valid ticket 145 yuan per person). Focus on visiting the Qinshuitan, Moon Bay, Kele Yongzhu, and other viewpoints, stopping and playing as you go.
Afternoon:Drive for 3 hours to Yining City, stopping at the Guozigou Bridge along the way to overlook the canyon scenery.
Accommodation:Comfortable hotels in Yining City, priced at about 400-600 yuan per night.
Day 7:Yining → Qiongkushitai Village → Urumqi
Summer in Northern Xinjiang is a fairy tale woven with grasslands and snow-capped mountains, a picturesque scene where locals dance with cattle and sheep. In 2026, this 7-day custom vehicle tour will take you deep into Altay and the Ili River Valley, visiting underdeveloped original villages, experiencing the simple lives of local people of various ethnic groups, and exploring classic landscapes such as Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu, while also discovering lesser-known secrets like Qiongkushitai and Akhtas Grassland. The entire journey uses formal custom tourist vehicles, equipped with local drivers familiar with the road conditions, allowing flexible itinerary changes to avoid peak tourist times, making the trip more free and in-depth.Morning:Take a 3-hour car ride to Qiongkushitai Village, an ancient village of various ethnic groups hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains, famous for its wooden houses, spruce forests, and snow-capped mountain canyons. You can ride a horse through the back mountain or hike to the ancient trail entrance.
Afternoon:Return to Urumqi to end the itinerary.
Tips:Qiongkushitai Village is free to enter, but you need to drive a rugged off-road vehicle or choose a custom vehicle to get there. The mountain roads are winding and steep, so drive carefully.
💰 [Price Description:Transparent Consumption, No Hidden Fees]
Basic custom vehicle fee (7-seat business vehicle, 6-day itinerary)
Low Season (November-April of the following year):1200-1500 yuan/day
Regular Season (May, September-October):1500-1800 yuan/day
Peak Season (June-August, National Day):1800-2200 yuan/day
Fees Include:Vehicle usage fee, fuel fee, highway toll fee, parking fee, driver service fee, basic insurance.
Fees Do Not Include:Tourist admissions, meal fees, accommodation, personal consumption, driver’s accommodation and meals (usually requires tourist assistance in arrangement or a subsidy of 150-200 yuan/day according to industry practice).
📅[Simple Itinerary: Daily Key Arrangements and Practical Tips]Total Reference Cost (taking a regular season 7-seat business vehicle as an example)
Custom Vehicle Fee:1500 yuan/day × 6 days = 9000 yuan
Driver’s Accommodation and Meal Subsidy:150 yuan/day × 6 days = 900 yuan
Admissions and Experiences:Combined ticket for Kanas + Hemu + Devil City + Sayram Lake is about 600 yuan per person, and special experiences (horse riding, boat tours, etc.) are about 500 yuan per person.
Meals:Average meal cost is 50-80 yuan per person per meal, about 800 yuan per person for 7 days.
Accommodation:Economy to comfortable hotels, about 2000-3000 yuan per person for 7 days.
Tips:Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with the schedule, with the contract signed by both parties taking precedence.
📝 [Registration Method and Service Description]
Registration Channel:You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, which provides one-stop services including itinerary customization, vehicle dispatch, and contract signing.
Service Guarantee:
Day 1: Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Fuyun CountyVehicle Qualifications:All vehicles hold a Road Transport Certificate and are equipped with million-yuan seat insurance.
Driver Screening:Drivers hold more than 5 years of driving experience, have no major accident records, and are familiar with the road conditions in Northern Xinjiang.
Contract Signing:Provide electronic or paper contracts with an official seal, clarifying fees, itinerary, and rights.
Itinerary Changes:Due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, both parties can reasonably change the itinerary by mutual agreement.
The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
💡 [Special Tips]
Single Registration:Our agency will do its best to coordinate room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Document Requirements:Some scenic areas require real-name reservations, so it is recommended to bring the original valid documents.
Border Pass:If you plan to visit border areas such as Baihaba Village, you need to apply for a border pass in advance. The travel agency can assist and guide the process.
Consultation Method:Consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency.
The beauty of Northern Xinjiang lies in its vastness and purity. The 7-day itinerary includes both the lake and mountain scenery of Kanas and the morning mist and starry sky of Hemu; both the deep blue of Sayram Lake and the原始 (original) tranquility of Qiongkushitai. Choose formal custom vehicle services to let professional drivers take you through grasslands and over snow-capped mountains, encountering surprises at every turn. In the summer of 2026, why not embark on this in-depth journey about nature and culture with family and friends!
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.
