North & South Xinjiang Expedition | 12-Day Journey

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North & South Xinjiang Expedition

12 days · A journey to shape around your time

A 12-day starting route through Northern and Southern Xinjiang. Shape the connections, stays and daily rhythm around your group.

Make this journey your own. We’ll confirm your stays, access and inclusions for your dates before you book.

RV + MPV + Intra-Xinjiang Flights · may to october

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Less Road. More Xinjiang.

Your journey, in five answers.

Who is this journey for?

Couples, families and friends who want a driver-led RV experience. Discuss passenger seating, beds and camp facilities for your group.

Why is this route different?

An RV chapter in Ili and a flight from Urumqi to Kashgar join grassland camps with the old city and Pamir.

How do we make the most of your time?

TIME AT A GLANCE

Sayram Lake · Days 6–7

On the road
RV arrival & returnDriving hours confirmed for your dates
In the destination
Sunset + next morningTime to explore
Overnight
Dianjiangtai RV CampLakeside camp

See how these days balance travel and exploring. Timing varies with the season, traffic and opening hours.

Connections on this route
Flight connectionDay 8 · Ürümqi → Kashgar by Flight

Your journey includes private transfers and local touring. We’ll help you plan each travel day, including station or airport connections and stops.

Where do you sleep?

  • Nalati, Kuerdening & Karajun camps
  • Sayram Lake · Dianjiangtai Camp
  • Kashgar hotel
  • Tashkurgan hotel

Your proposal will name your hotel or camp and outline its facilities.

What does a day actually feel like?

Day 6 Yining → Guozigou Bridge → Sayram Lake

RV via Guozigou Bridge to Sayram Lake. VIP direct entry, lake circuit, Swan Lake. Overnight at Dianjiangtai RV Camp – sunset and stars.

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Your route, day by day

Tap a day for the details. Hotels, access and inclusions are confirmed for your dates.

Day 1Arrive in Ürümqi

Private business van pickup and transfer to a 5-star hotel in Ürümqi.

Day 2Ürümqi → Dushanzi Grand Canyon → Duku Highway → Nalati Grassland

RV to Dushanzi Grand Canyon and Duku Highway. VIP access to Nalati River Valley Camp. Sleep in RV with sunset and stargazing.

Day 3Nalati → Xinyuan County → Kurdning

Early sunrise, VIP access to Nalati Sky Grassland. Afternoon VIP entry to Kurdning – overnight in RV at a glamping camp.

Day 4Kurdning → Karajun Grassland

Morning sunrise, RV to Karajun Grassland with VIP direct vehicle access. Overnight in RV at Karajun glamping camp.

Day 5Karajun → Tekes Bagua City → Six-Star Street → Yining

Sunrise at Karajun, visit Falcon Terrace. Drive through Tekes Bagua City, evening at Six-Star Street. Overnight at 5-star hotel in Yining.

Day 6Yining → Guozigou Bridge → Sayram Lake

RV via Guozigou Bridge to Sayram Lake. VIP direct entry, lake circuit, Swan Lake. Overnight at Dianjiangtai RV Camp – sunset and stars.

Day 7Sayram Lake → Ürümqi

Sunrise with golden mountain views. VIP lake circuit including Songshutou, Keleyongzhu, Swan Leshui. Return to Ürümqi for a 5-star hotel.

Day 8Ürümqi → Kashgar by Flight

Private van to Ürümqi airport, flight to Kashgar. Pickup and transfer to a 5-star hotel in Kashgar.

Day 9Kashgar Old City

Private van to Kashgar Old City, opening ceremony, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Id Kah Mosque. Overnight at a 5-star hotel in Kashgar.

Day 10Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → White Sand Lake → Karakul Lake → Tashkurgan

Private van to Pamir Plateau, visit White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake. Overnight at a 4- or 5-star hotel in Tashkurgan.

Day 11Tashkurgan → Dragon Road → Bandir Blue Lake → Kashgar

Private van to Dragon Road and Bandir Blue Lake. If road closed, alternate to Golden Grassland & Stone Fort. Return to Kashgar for a 5-star hotel.

Day 12Free Day & Departure from Kashgar

No vehicle service – free day in Kashgar. Private van transfer to airport per flight schedule. End of trip.

Get to know your journey.

A route around your time

Tell us about your Xinjiang trip.

Your dates. Your companions. The places you want to stay. We’ll suggest how to connect them.

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