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Grand Xinjiang North & South

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.

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?

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?

Begin with the Pamir, fly Kashgar–Urumqi for an Ili RV chapter, then fly Yining–Altay for the northern cabins.

How do we make the most of your time?

TIME AT A GLANCE

Hemu · Days 12–13

On the road
Private vehicle transfersDriving hours confirmed for your dates
In the destination
Afternoon → next morningTime to explore
Overnight
Hemu log cabinVillage stay

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 → Urumqi
Flight connectionDay 10 · Yining → Altay

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
  • Nalati & Sayram Lake RV camps
  • Kanas log cabin
  • Hemu log cabin

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

What does a day actually feel like?

Day 12 Kanas → Hemu

Free morning in Kanas. Afternoon business car to Hemu. Visit Hemu Viewing Platform and Hemu Bridge. Overnight in a Hemu log cabin with stargazing.

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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 Kashgar

Private business car transfer to your 5-diamond hotel in Kashgar. Free time.

Day 2Kashgar Old City Day Tour

Business car tour of Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Park, and the century-old teahouse. Stay at the same 5-diamond hotel.

Day 3Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Tashkurgan

Business car to the Pamir Plateau. Views of Muztagh Ata, plus Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake. Overnight at a 4-diamond hotel in Tashkurgan.

Day 4Tashkurgan → Kashgar

Visit Stone City and Golden Grassland. Tajik home visit with eagle dance, milk tea, and hand-pulled rice. Return to Kashgar for a 5-diamond hotel.

Day 5Kashgar → Urumqi

Private transfer to Kashgar airport for flight to Urumqi. Private pickup and 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi.

Day 6Urumqi → Dushanzi Canyon → Duku Highway → Nalati

RV to Dushanzi Canyon, then drive the northern Duku Highway. VIP entry to Nalati for sunset and stargazing. Overnight at Nalati RV camp.

Day 7Nalati → Yining

Morning VIP access to Nalati: Sky Grassland and Valley Grassland. Afternoon RV drive to Yining. 5-diamond hotel.

Day 8Yining → Sayram Lake

RV to Sayram Lake with VIP direct entry and lake loop. Stop at Swan Lake. Overnight at RV camp – sunset and stargazing.

Day 9Sayram Lake → Yining

Morning golden sunrise on the lake. VIP lake tour continues – Songshutou, Kle Springs, Swan Paradise. Drive over Guozigou Bridge, then visit Kazanqi Village (Uyghur courtyard home visit). 5-diamond hotel in Yining.

Day 10Yining → Altay

Private transfer to Yining airport for direct flight to Altay. Private pickup and 5-diamond hotel.

Day 11Altay → Kanas

Business car to Kanas. Deep tour including Tuvan home visit and Kanas Lake. Leisurely walk of Three Bays: Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Dragon Bay. Overnight in a Kanas log cabin.

Day 12Kanas → Hemu

Free morning in Kanas. Afternoon business car to Hemu. Visit Hemu Viewing Platform and Hemu Bridge. Overnight in a Hemu log cabin with stargazing.

Day 13Hemu → Altay

Morning fog and sunrise over Hemu from the viewing platform. Afternoon business car back to Altay city. 5-diamond hotel.

Day 14Departure from Altay

Private transfer to Altay airport according to your 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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