Private Xinjiang tours
10D Xinjiang Luxury Tour: Bullet Train & Altay Flight with Kanas, Ili & VIP Access
High-speed train to Sayram Lake and a flight to Kanas & Hemu – see more in less time.
Why this route works
- Time‑saving combo: High‑speed train (Urumqi→Bole) + direct flight (Yining→Altay) – cut long drives and spend more time at sights.
- VIP access: Skip shuttle buses at Sayram Lake and Kuerdunin/Nalati.
- Full highlights: Tianchi, Sayram Lake circle, Kuerdunin spruce forest (or Nalati), Hemu morning mist, Kanas Three Bays & lake.
- Quality flexible stays: 4‑ or 5‑star hotels plus log cabins in Hemu & Kanas – best available option at booking.
- Free day in Yining: Explore Kazaqan Folk Street or Liuxing Street on your own.
Detailed itinerary
Private van pickup. Check into a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel in Urumqi.
Private van to Tianshan Tianchi. Return to Urumqi, stay at a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel.
Private van to train station, high-speed train to Bole. Van pickup then VIP access to Sayram Lake for lake circle tour. Stay at a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel at Sayram Lake East Gate.
Continue lake tour by van (Songshutou, Kele Yongzhu, Swan Paradise, etc.). Drive to Yining, check into a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel.
Private van to Kuerdunin (or Nalati). VIP access for spruce forest or grassland views. Return to Yining, stay at a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel.
Free day in Yining. Private van to Yining airport, fly to Altay. Van pickup upon arrival. Check into a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel in Altay.
Private van to Hemu Scenic Area. Stay in a traditional log cabin in Hemu.
Free exploration in Hemu. Private van to Kanas Scenic Area. Visit Kanas Three Bays and Kanas Lake. Overnight in a Kanas log cabin.
Free exploration in Kanas. Private van back to Altay. Flight to Urumqi (according to schedule). Van pickup upon arrival. Stay at a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel in Urumqi.
Private van transfer to Urumqi airport according to your flight schedule. End of tour.
Pricing logic
The final quote depends on travel dates, group size, domestic flights, hotel level, vehicle type and route feasibility. The sales team will confirm all inclusions before payment.
Usually included
- Transportation
- 24-hour exclusive airport & railway station transfer service: airport pick-up & drop-off in Urumqi and Altay, airport drop-off in Yining; high-speed train pick-up at Bole Railway Station and drop-off at Urumqi Railway Station.High-speed train arrangement: Urumqi to Bole City.Flight tickets included: Yining to Altay, Altay to Urumqi.Vehicle: Dedicated business car for the entire itinerary.
- Accommodation
- 9 nights’ accommodation in total:3 nights at 4-diamond or 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi;1 night at 4-diamond or 5-diamond hotel near the East Gate of Sayram Lake;2 nights at 4-diamond or 5-diamond hotel in Yining;1 night at 4-diamond or 5-diamond hotel in Altay;1 night at wooden chalet in Hemu;1 night at wooden chalet in Kanas.
- Scenic Spots
- Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Sayram Lake, Kuerdening, Narat, Hemu, Kanas, Three Bays of Kanas, Kanas Lake
- Tour Guide
- Professional driver-cum-tour guide provides exclusive private tour service.
- Meals
- Daily complimentary breakfast at hotels; 15 lunches and dinners included at a dining standard of RMB 50 per person per meal.
- Insurance
- Full-trip comprehensive travel accident insurance is covered.
- Note
- Wooden chalet: standard English for scenic area log cabin (Hemu & Kanas local cottages).
Usually excluded
- Transportation: Round-trip international/domestic air tickets.
- Accommodation: Surcharge for single room, personal expenses (laundry service, minibar).
- Sightseeing: Optional activities and unplanned scenic spots.
- Tour Guide Tip: Voluntary tour guide gratuity.
- Insurance: Additional personal insurance.