Private Xinjiang tours
14D13N Luxury Xinjiang Private Holiday: Kashgar Magic, Kanas Fairy & Ili Wonders via Premium VIP
From northern lakes and forests to the Pamir Plateau in the south, with three internal flights for a relaxed pace.
Why this route works
- Full North-South Xinjiang coverage: VIP loop at Sayram Lake, wooden cabins in Hemu & Kanas, classic Pamir scenery
- Three internal flights (Yining→Altay→Kashgar) to eliminate long driving days
- High-speed train + business vehicle combo: Urumqi to Bortala by train, then private vehicle to Sayram Lake
- 4-5 star hotels throughout, signature wooden cabins in Kanas & Hemu, 5-star with oxygen in Tashkurgan
- Road closure backup: if Dragon Road is closed, switch to Stone Fort, Golden Grassland & Tajik home visit
Detailed itinerary
Private business vehicle pickup, check into a 4-5 star hotel in Urumqi.
Private vehicle to Heavenly Lake for sightseeing, then return to Urumqi for a 4-5 star hotel.
Private transfer to Urumqi station, high-speed train to Bortala. Private pickup then drive to Sayram Lake for VIP lakeside tour. Stay at a 4-5 star hotel near the east gate.
Private vehicle continues the lakeside tour in the morning, then drive to Yining in the afternoon. Check into a 4-5 star hotel in Yining.
Private vehicle to either Kuerdun or Nalati Grassland (choose one), VIP entry to see the spruce forests. Return to Yining for a 4-5 star hotel.
Free time in Yining, then private transfer to the airport for a direct flight to Altay. Upon arrival, private pickup and check into a 4-5 star hotel in Altay.
Private vehicle to Hemu Scenic Area. Overnight in a signature wooden cabin in Hemu.
Free morning in Hemu. Afternoon private vehicle to Kanas: visit the Three Bays and Kanas Lake. Overnight in a Kanas wooden cabin.
Free morning in Kanas. Afternoon private vehicle back to Altay for a 4-5 star hotel.
Private transfer to Altay airport for a direct flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, private pickup and check into a 4-5 star hotel in Kashgar.
Private vehicle day tour: Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Fragrant Concubine Park, and the century-old teahouse. Stay at a 5-star hotel in Kashgar.
Private vehicle to the Pamir Plateau: distant view of Muztagh Ata glacier, then Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake. Check into a 5-star hotel in Tashkurgan (oxygen supply included).
Private vehicle to Dragon Road. If road is closed, alternative visit to Stone Fort and Golden Grassland. Afternoon Tajik home visit (eagle dance, milk tea, hand-pulled rice). Return to Kashgar for a 5-star hotel.
Private vehicle transfer to Kashgar 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 covered in Urumqi, Bole, Yining, Altay and Kashgar. High-speed EMU train tickets between Urumqi and Bole are included; flight tickets are arranged for Yining – Altay and Altay – Kashgar. Dedicated business car service is available throughout the entire itinerary.
- Accommodation
- Total 13 nights of accommodation in the trip:
- 2 nights at 4 or 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi,
- 1 night at 4 or 5-diamond hotel near the east gate of Sayram Lake,
- 2 nights at 4 or 5-diamond hotel in Yining,
- 2 nights at 4 or 5-diamond hotel in Altay,
- 1 night at wooden chalet in Hemu,
- 1 night at wooden chalet in Kanas,
- 3 nights at 4 or 5-diamond hotel in Kashgar,
- 1 night at 5-diamond hotel in Tashkurgan County.
- Attractions
- Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Sayram Lake, Kuerdening, Narat, Hemu, Kanas, Three Bays of Kanas, Kanas Lake, Kashgar Ancient City, Id Kah Mosque, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Centennial Old Teahouse, Pamir Plateau, Muztagh Ata Peak, Karakul Lake, White Sand Lake, Panlong Ancient Road, Stone City, Golden Grassland.
- Tour Guide
- Professional driver-cum-tour guide to provide exclusive private service.
- Meals
- Daily breakfast is included at hotels; all lunches and dinners are covered, with a total of 22 formal meals at a dining standard of RMB 50 per person per meal.
- Insurance
- Comprehensive travel accident insurance covering 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.