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Xinjiang Grand Discovery

14 days · A journey to shape around your time

A 14-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.

MPV + Intra-Xinjiang Flights + High-Speed Rail · all year

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Your journey, in five answers.

Who is this journey for?

Travellers with two weeks who want several distinct regions and are comfortable changing bases. We can trim the route for a slower family trip.

Why is this route different?

Kashgar–Kuqa and Kuqa–Yining flights connect the regions; a second morning at Sayram Lake comes before the rail return.

How do we make the most of your time?

TIME AT A GLANCE

Sayram Lake · Days 11–12

On the road
Private transfers + onward railDriving hours confirmed for your dates
In the destination
Lake tour + extra morningTime to explore
Overnight
Sayram Lake area stayInside the lake area

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

Connections on this route
Flight connectionDay 5 · Kashgar → Kuqa (flight)
Flight connectionDay 8 · Kuqa → Yining (flight) → Six‑Star Street free time
Rail connectionDay 12 · Sayram Lake → extra lakeside time → Bortala → high‑speed train → Urumqi

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?

  • Tashkurgan hotel
  • Kuqa & Yining hotel bases
  • Nalati Town hotel
  • Stay inside the Sayram Lake area

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

What does a day actually feel like?

Day 12 Sayram Lake → extra lakeside time → Bortala → high‑speed train → Urumqi

Extra morning at Sayram Lake, then private transfer to Bortala for a high‑speed train to Urumqi. Overnight at a 5‑star hotel in Urumqi.

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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 Kashgar

Private business vehicle pickup, check into a 5‑star hotel in Kashgar.

Day 2Old City → Id Kah Mosque → Fragrant Concubine Park → Old Teahouse

Full day by private business vehicle: Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Fragrant Concubine Park and the century‑old teahouse. Stay another night at the same 5‑star hotel.

Day 3Kashgar → Karakoram Highway → Pamir Plateau → Muztagh Ata (distant view) → Karakul Lake → Baisha Lake → Tashkurgan

Drive the Karakoram Highway onto the Pamir Plateau, view Muztagh Ata from afar, and visit Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake. Overnight at a 4‑star hotel in Tashkurgan (floor heating / oxygen supply recommended).

Day 4Tashkurgan → Dragon Road (Panlong) → Bandir Blue Lake → Back to Kashgar

Private vehicle to the winding Dragon Road and Bandir Blue Lake, then drive back to Kashgar for a 5‑star hotel night.

Day 5Kashgar → Kuqa (flight)

Private vehicle transfer to Kashgar airport for a direct flight to Kuqa. Upon arrival, private pickup and check into a 5‑star hotel in Kuqa.

Day 6Kuqa → Taklamakan Desert → Shaya Poplar Forest → Kuqa

Private vehicle to the Taklamakan Desert and Shaya Poplar Forest (best in early November). Return to Kuqa for a 5‑star hotel.

Day 7Kuqa → Grand Canyon → Kuqa Prince’s Mansion → Kuqa

Private vehicle to the Tianshan Grand Canyon and Kuqa Prince’s Mansion. Overnight at a 5‑star hotel in Kuqa.

Day 8Kuqa → Yining (flight) → Six‑Star Street free time

Private transfer to Kuqa airport, flight to Yining. Upon arrival, private pickup and free time to explore Six‑Star Street. Stay at a 5‑star hotel in Yining.

Day 9Yining → Nalati Grassland (VIP access) → Nalati Town

Private vehicle to Nalati Grassland with VIP entry, spend about 6 hours inside. Overnight at a 4‑star hotel in Nalati Town.

Day 10Nalati → more park time → afternoon return to Yining

Extra morning inside Nalati Grassland, then private vehicle back to Yining in the afternoon. Check into a 5‑star hotel in Yining.

Day 11Yining → Guozigou Bridge → Sayram Lake VIP lakeside tour (4h)

Private vehicle via Guozigou Bridge to Sayram Lake, enjoy the 90km VIP lakeside road for a minimum of 4 hours. Stay inside the lake area.

Day 12Sayram Lake → extra lakeside time → Bortala → high‑speed train → Urumqi

Extra morning at Sayram Lake, then private transfer to Bortala for a high‑speed train to Urumqi. Overnight at a 5‑star hotel in Urumqi.

Day 13Urumqi → Tianshan Lake or Xinjiang Regional Museum

Private vehicle to either Heavenly Lake (weather permitting) or the Xinjiang Regional Museum (indoor option). Stay another night at a 5‑star hotel in Urumqi.

Day 14Urumqi → airport drop‑off

Private vehicle transfer to Urumqi airport according to your flight. End of services.

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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