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NobleVoya · Less Road. More Xinjiang.
Northern Xinjiang Wilderness Expedition
10 days · A journey to shape around your time
A 10-day starting route through Northern 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 + High-Speed Rail · may to october
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Browse the landscapes and travel moments. Scenery changes with the season.
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?
A rail desert excursion precedes the RV chapter, with Nalati, Qaxi and Sayram Lake camps shaping the overnight experience.
How do we make the most of your time?
TIME AT A GLANCE
Nalati Grassland · Days 5–6
- On the road
- Local RV touring + onward transferDriving hours confirmed for your dates
- In the destination
- Sunrise → sunset; sunrise next dayTime to explore
- Overnight
- Nalati scenic-area RV campsiteInside the scenic area
See how these days balance travel and exploring. Timing varies with the season, traffic and opening hours.
Connections on this route
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 scenic-area RV campsite
- Qaxi Prairie glamping site
- Sayram Lake · Dianjiangtai Camp
- Yining & Urumqi hotels
Your proposal will name your hotel or camp and outline its facilities.
What does a day actually feel like?
Day 5 Full Day at Narat Grassland
Early morning sunrise, RV Visit Narat Scenic Area, visit Sky Meadow and Valley Grassland, enjoy sunset and stargazing, stay at the Narat RV campsite within the scenic area
Your route, day by day
Tap a day for the details. Hotels, access and inclusions are confirmed for your dates.
Day 1Arrival in Urumqi
Fly to Urumqi on your own, private 7-seat business van pick-up, check in to a 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi
Day 2Urumqi to Tianshan Tianchi
By business van to Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area, return to Grand Bazaar for local food in the evening, stay at a 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi
Day 3Urumqi to Shanshan Desert
Business van transfer to railway station, high-speed rail to Shanshan County, private van pick-up then VIP access to Kumtag Desert Scenic Area, visit Tuyugou Grand Canyon and Grape Valley, return by high-speed rail to Urumqi, stay at a 5-diamond hotel
Day 4Urumqi to Duku Highway to Narat
By RV to Dushanzi Grand Canyon and Duku Highway, then to Narat Grassland with VIP access, stay at a 4-diamond hotel in Narat
Day 5Full Day at Narat Grassland
Early morning sunrise, RV VIP access to Narat Scenic Area, visit Sky Meadow and Valley Grassland, enjoy sunset and stargazing, stay at the Narat RV campsite within the scenic area
Day 6Narat to Qaxi Prairie
Early morning sunrise, RV departure to Qaxi Prairie with VIP direct drive-in access, stay at a glamping site in Qaxi Prairie
Day 7Qaxi Prairie to Yining
Sunrise at Qaxi Prairie, RV departure to Yining’s Six-Star Street, check in to a 5-diamond hotel in Yining
Day 8Yining to Sayram Lake
By RV via Guozigou Bridge, VIP direct access to Sayram Lake Scenic Area, lakeside tour, Swan Lake, sunset and stargazing, stay at the Dianjiangtai RV Camp
Day 9Sayram Lake Loop to Urumqi
Morning sunrise with golden mountain views, VIP direct in-site lake loop tour visiting Songshutou, Kele Yongzhu, and Swan Paradise, return to Urumqi, stay at a 5-diamond hotel
Day 10Urumqi Airport Drop-off
Based on flight schedule, private 7-seat business van transfer to the airport
Get to know your journey.
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Tell us about your Xinjiang trip.
Your dates. Your companions. The places you want to stay. We’ll suggest how to connect them.