Private Xinjiang tours
12-Day Xinjiang Private Chauffeur Tour: Cross-Region Flight Transit & 100% VIP Scenic Entry
VIP access to Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake and Nalati, plus Duku Highway – the ultimate northern & central Xinjiang loop.
Why this route works
- Full panorama: Kanas + Hemu + Rainbow Beach in the north, Sayram Lake + Nalati in Ili, plus Tianchi and Turpan desert – three regions in one trip.
- VIP access: Skip shuttle bus queues at Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland and Kumtag Desert – more time exploring.
- Smart flight connection: Fly from Altay to Yining (flight & private transfers included) – save long driving hours.
- Quality stays: Mostly 5‑star hotels in Altay, Yining and Urumqi, plus scenic log cabins in Kanas and Hemu.
- Duku Highway experience: Return to Urumqi via the northern section, visit Qiao’erma and Dushanzi Grand Canyon.
Detailed itinerary
Fly into Altay Xuedu Airport on your own ticket. Private van pickup. Check into a 5‑star hotel in Altay.
Private van to Kanas Scenic Area. Visit Guanyu Pavilion and Kanas Lake. Overnight in a log cabin inside Kanas.
Visit Kanas Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Yueliang Bay, Wolong Bay). Afternoon van transfer to Hemu Scenic Area. Stay in a Hemu log cabin.
Sleep in at Hemu, enjoy morning mist/sunrise and free exploration. Afternoon van to Rainbow Beach Scenic Area. Return to Altay, check into a 5‑star hotel.
Private van to Altay airport, fly to Yining (flight cost: self‑arranged or as per package). Private van pickup. Check into a 5‑star hotel in Yining. Evening food tasting at Liuxing Street.
Private van to Sayram Lake. VIP access for lake circle tour. Return to Yining, stay at a 5‑star hotel.
Private van to Nalati Grassland. VIP access for River Valley Meadow. Stay at a 4‑star hotel in Nalati Town.
Private van to Nalati again (VIP access) for Sky Meadow. Stay at a 4‑star hotel in Nalati Town.
Private van via Duku Highway and Qiao’erma. Visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon. Return to Urumqi, check into a 5‑star hotel.
Private van to Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area. Return to Urumqi, stay at a 5‑star hotel.
Private van to Turpan. VIP access to Kumtag Desert. Visit Tuyugou Grand Canyon, Flaming Mountains, and Grape Valley. Return to Urumqi, stay at a 5‑star hotel.
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
- Exclusive 24-hour airport pick-up and drop-off services in Altay, Yining and Urumqi are provided. Flight ticket from Altay to Yining is included. Dedicated business vehicle is available for the entire trip.
- Accommodation
- 11 nights’ accommodation in total:2 nights at a 5-diamond hotel in Altay;1 night at wooden chalet in Kanas;1 night at wooden chalet inside Hemu Scenic Area;2 nights at a 5-diamond hotel in Yining;2 nights at a 4-diamond hotel in Narat Town;3 nights at a 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi.
- Scenic Spots
- Kanas, Fish-Watching Platform, Kanas Lake, Three Bays of Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Liuxing Street, Sayram Lake, Narat Grassland, Duku Highway, Qiaerma, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Kumtag Desert, Tuyugou Grand Canyon, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley
- Tour Guide
- Professional driver-cum-tour guide provides exclusive private tour service.
- Meals
- Daily breakfast at hotels included; a total of 19 lunches and dinners are covered with a dining standard of RMB 50 per person per meal.
- Insurance
- Comprehensive full-trip travel accident insurance is included for the whole journey.
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.