14-Day Xinjiang Private Tour: 2 Domestic Flights & Bullet Train Transit with 100% VIP Entry

Nalati Grassland cattle grazing among golden trees in autumn, Xinjiang

Sayram Lake Green Meadow Hike in Summer, Xinjiang

Karakul Lake Karakuli Snow Capped Blue, Xinjiang

Karakul Lake Karakuli Blue Water Glacier, Xinjiang

Wensu Grand Canyon Offroad Buses Dusty Adventure, Xinjiang

A once‑in‑a‑season journey across the Pamir Highway and the Tianshan valleys, designed for travellers who value deep culture, premium hotels and private comfort.

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North + South Xinjiang

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Why this route works

Private business vehicle throughout with 5‑star hotels in Kashgar, Kuqa, Yining and Urumqi; 4‑star with floor heating / oxygen supply in Tashkurgan and Nalati
Pamir highlights: Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata, Dragon Road, Bandir Blue Lake
Seasonal poplar forest (early November) combined with Taklamakan Desert in Shaya
Sayram Lake VIP lakeside road (90km) for a relaxed 4‑hour tour, with an extra morning for more exploration
High‑speed train from Bortala to Urumqi to cut long drives; 1.5 days for Nalati Grassland

Detailed itinerary

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.

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 pick-up and drop-off services are available in Kashgar, Kuqa, Yining and Urumqi; high-speed rail/train rides from Bole to Urumqi; flight tickets arranged between Kashgar–Kuqa and Kuqa–Yining; private business vehicle service throughout the whole journey.
Accommodation
13 nights’ lodging in total for the itinerary: 3 nights at 5-diamond hotel in Kashgar, 1 night at 4-diamond hotel in Tashkurgan County, 3 nights at 5-diamond hotel in Kuqa, 2 nights at 5-diamond hotel in Yining, 1 night at 4-diamond hotel in Narat Town, 1 night at lakeside resort inside Sayram Lake Scenic Area, 2 nights at 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi.
Attractions
Kashgar Ancient City, Id Kah Mosque, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Centennial Old Teahouse, China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, Pamir Plateau, Muztagh Ata Glacier, Karakul Lake, White Sand Lake, Panlong Ancient Road, Bandir Blue Lake, Taklamakan Desert, Shaya Populus Euphratica Forest, Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Palace, Liuxing Street, Narat Scenic Spot, Guozigou Bridge, Sayram Lake, Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
Tour Guide
Professional driver-cum-tour guide providing bespoke private tour service.
Meals
Daily complimentary breakfast at hotels; lunch and dinner included (24 set meals in total) at a dining standard of RMB 50 per person per meal.
Insurance
Comprehensive travel accident insurance covering the entire trip.

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