Private Xinjiang tours
15-Day Luxury Xinjiang Private Tour: 2 Smart Flights with VIP Entry & Immersive Cultural Experiences
The ultimate loop across the Tianshan Mountains, blending RV privacy with business vehicle comfort, designed for nature and culture lovers.
Why this route works
- Full coverage of North and South Xinjiang: Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Pamir Plateau
- RV for Duku Highway section for added comfort; business vehicle for the rest for efficiency
- 5-star hotels in Urumqi, Yining, Altay and Kashgar; signature wooden cabins in Kanas and Hemu
- VIP access to Kumtag Desert, Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland – skip the queues
- Three internal flights (Yining→Altay, Altay→Kashgar) to cut long driving days
Detailed itinerary
Private business vehicle pickup, check into a 5-star hotel in Urumqi.
Private vehicle to Turpan: VIP access to Kumtag Desert, Tuyugou Valley (chance to see local weddings), and Grape Valley. Return to Urumqi for a 5-star hotel.
RV departure: Dushanzi Grand Canyon, scenic drive along the Duku Highway, then VIP entry to Nalati Grassland for sunset and stargazing. Stay at a 5-star hotel in Nalati Town.
RV morning inside Nalati Grassland (Sky Meadow, Valley Meadow), then afternoon drive to Yining. Check into a 5-star hotel in Yining.
RV direct to Sayram Lake: VIP lakeside route, stop at Swan Lake, enjoy sunset and stargazing. Overnight at Sayram Lake RV Camp.
RV morning: sunrise over the golden mountain, then continue VIP lakeside tour to Songshutou, Kele Yongzhu and Swan Paradise. Afternoon via Guozigou Bridge to Kazanqi Village for Uyghur courtyard visit. Stay at a 5-star hotel in Yining.
Private business vehicle to Yining airport for direct flight to Altay. Upon arrival, private pickup and check into a 5-star hotel in Altay.
Private vehicle to Kanas. Deep tour: Tuva family visit, Kanas Lake, and a slow walk along Three Bays (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay). Stay in a signature wooden cabin in Kanas.
Free morning inside Kanas (no vehicle included). Afternoon transfer to Hemu: Hemu Viewing Platform and Hemu Bridge. Overnight in a signature wooden cabin, enjoy the Milky Way.
Early morning mist and sunrise at Hemu Viewing Platform. Afternoon private vehicle back to Altay for a 5-star hotel.
Private vehicle to Altay airport for direct flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, private pickup and check into a 5-star hotel in Kashgar.
Private vehicle day tour: Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Fragrant Concubine Park, and the century-old teahouse. Stay another night at the same 5-star hotel.
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.
Private vehicle to Stone Fort and Golden Grassland, then a Tajik home visit with eagle dance, milk tea and hand-pulled rice. Return to Kashgar for a 5-star hotel.
Private business 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 pick-up and drop-off service is available in Urumqi, Yining, Altay and Kashgar. Two domestic air tickets are included: direct flight from Yining to Altay and direct flight from Altay to Kashgar. Business vehicles are arranged throughout the whole trip, with an upgrade to RVs for the Urumqi-Yining leg on Days 3 to 6.
- Accommodation
- Total 14 nights’ accommodation throughout the tour:
- 2 nights at 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi,
- 1 night at 5-diamond hotel in Narat Town,
- 2 nights at 5-diamond hotel in Yining,
- 1 night at RV campsite beside Sayram Lake,
- 2 nights at 5-diamond hotel in Altay,
- 1 night at wooden chalet in Kanas,
- 1 night at wooden chalet in Hemu,
- 3 nights at 5-diamond hotel in Kashgar,
- 1 night at 5-diamond hotel in Tashkurgan County.
- Sightseeing Attractions
- Kumtag Desert, Tuyugou Grand Canyon, Grape Valley, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Duku Highway, Narat Scenic Area (Sky Grassland & River Valley Grassland), Sayram Lake Scenic Area, Swan Lake, Pine Head, Keleyongzhu, Swan Wetland, Guozigou Bridge, Kazanqi Folk Village, Kanas Scenic Area, Tuvan Family Visit, Kanas Lake, Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, Wolong Bay, Hemu Scenic Area, Hemu Viewing Platform, Hemu Bridge, Kashgar Ancient City, Id Kah Mosque, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Centennial Old Teahouse, Muztagh Ata Peak, Karakul Lake, White Sand Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland, Tajik Family Visit
- Tour Guide Service
- Professional driver-cum-tour guide provides exclusive private tour service.
- Meals
- Daily breakfast included at respective hotels; all lunches and dinners are covered with a total of 25 formal meals at a dining standard of RMB 50 per person per meal.
- Insurance
- Comprehensive travel accident insurance valid for the entire 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.