Private Xinjiang tours
12-Day Xinjiang Private Tour: 2 Domestic Flights & Bullet Train Transit with 100% VIP Entry
Three flights connect Kashgar’s culture, Pamir highs, Kuqa canyons & Ili grasslands – perfect for first‑time explorers.
Why this route works
- Three smart flights: Kashgar→Kuqa→Yining – skip 2,000+ km of driving and connect South Xinjiang & Ili.
- Diverse landscapes: Pamir’s Baisha Lake/Karakul Lake/Muztagh Ata, Shaya poplar forest (autumn), Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuerdunin spruce forest, Sayram Lake circuit.
- VIP access: Skip shuttle buses at Kuerdunin and Sayram Lake.
- Cultural immersion: Old Kashgar, Id Kah Mosque, Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb, century‑old teahouse, plus Yining’s Liuxing Street and Kazanqi Village.
- Quality stays: Mostly 5‑star hotels plus a log cabin inside Kuerdunin.
Detailed itinerary
Private van pickup. Check into a 5‑star hotel in Kashgar.
Private van tour: Old Kashgar, Id Kah Mosque, Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb, Century‑Old Teahouse. Stay another night at the same 5‑star hotel.
Drive on Karakoram Highway to Pamir Plateau. Views of Muztagh Ata Glacier, Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake. Return to Kashgar 5‑star hotel.
Private van to airport, direct flight to Kuqa. Van pickup upon arrival. Check into a 5‑star hotel in Kuqa.
Private van to Taklamakan Desert and Shaya Poplar Forest (best in early November). Return to Kuqa 5‑star hotel.
Private van to Tianshan Grand Canyon and Kuqa King’s Palace. Stay at a 5‑star hotel in Kuqa.
Van to airport, flight to Yining. Van pickup. Free time at Liuxing Street and Kazanqi Folk Village. Stay at a 5‑star hotel in Yining.
Private van to Kuerdunin. VIP access. Explore spruce forest and snow mountains (approx. 6 hrs). Overnight in a log cabin inside the park.
Morning further exploration in Kuerdunin. Afternoon return to Yining then drive to Sayram Lake. Stay at a 5‑star hotel outside Sayram Lake East Gate.
VIP access to Sayram Lake for a 90km lake circle tour (approx. 4 hrs). Pass Guozigou Bridge, then take high‑speed train to Urumqi. Check into a 5‑star hotel.
Private van to Tianshan Tianchi or Xinjiang Regional Museum. Stay at a 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
- Exclusive 24-hour airport and railway station pick-up & drop-off services are available in Kashgar, Kuqa, Yining and Urumqi. Two flight segments are included: direct flight from Kashgar to Kuqa and flight from Kuqa to Yining. High-speed train tickets from Yining back to Urumqi are arranged. A dedicated business vehicle is provided throughout the entire trip.
- Accommodation
- 11 nights of accommodation in total:3 consecutive nights at a 5-diamond hotel in Kashgar;3 consecutive nights at a 5-diamond hotel in Kuqa;1 night at a 5-diamond hotel in Yining;1 night in wooden chalet inside Kuerdening Scenic Area;1 night at a 5-diamond hotel outside the East Gate of Sayram Lake Scenic Area;2 consecutive nights at a 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi.
- Scenic Spots
- Kashgar Ancient City, Id Kah Mosque, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Centennial Old Teahouse, China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, Muztagh Ata Peak, Karakul Lake, White Sand Lake, Taklamakan Desert, Shaya Poplar Forest, Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Mansion, Liuxing Street, Kazanqi Folk Custom Village, Kuerdening, Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
- Tour Guide
- Professional driver-cum-tour guide offers exclusive private tour service.
- Meals
- Daily breakfast served at hotels is included; a total of 20 lunches and dinners are covered at a dining standard of RMB 50 per person per meal.
- Insurance
- Comprehensive full-journey travel accident insurance is included for the whole itinerary.
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.