Overview
Arrival and airport pickup – Urumqi Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Kelameili Desert Park – Ulungur Lake (Golden Coast) – Altay (540 km, approx. 7.5 hrs) Altay – Ahe Highway – Beautiful Peak horseback riding – Hemu Village (210 km, approx. 6 hrs)
Recommended for: Ages 18–65 Customization available
Highlights
- VIP Self-Drive · Sayram Lake, Kurdining and Nalati; direct scenic-area access without shuttle transfers
- Signature Experience · Horseback riding at Beautiful Peak
- Scenic Roads · S21 Desert Highway, Ahe Highway and northern Duku Highway
- Comfortable Stays · Four nights in 4-diamond hotels, two nights in scenic-area cabins and three nights in guesthouses near scenic areas
- Complimentary Extras · Daily bottled water, snacks, travel pillow and souvenir
- Professional Service · Local driver with DSLR and photography assistance
- Small Group · 2–6 guests with a 24-hour trip concierge
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival and airport pickup – Urumqi
Day 2
Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Kelameili Desert Park – Ulungur Lake (Golden Coast) – Altay (540 km, approx. 7.5 hrs)
Day 3
Altay – Ahe Highway – Beautiful Peak horseback riding – Hemu Village (210 km, approx. 6 hrs)
Day 4
Hemu – Kanas Lake – Climb 1,086 steps for a panoramic view – Kanas Village (65 km, approx. 2 hrs)
Day 5
Kanas – Fairy Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay – Karamay (425 km, approx. 6 hrs)
Day 6
Karamay – Sayram Lake VIP self-drive – Sayram Lake East Gate (445 km, approx. 5.5 hrs)
Day 7
Sayram Lake – Kurdining VIP self-drive – Kurdining (375 km, approx. 5.5 hrs)
Day 8
Kurdining – Nalati VIP self-drive – Nalati
Day 9
Nalati – Northern Duku Highway – Urumqi (490 km, approx. 8 hrs)
Day 10
Airport transfer
Includes & Excludes
What's Included
- Travel Insurance
- Complimentary Snacks & Bottled Water
- Attraction Tickets
- Pick-up & Drop-off Service
What's Not Included
- Optional Activities & Experiences (Extra Cost)
- Lunch & Dinner Expenses
- Round-Trip Transportation To Xinjiang
FAQ
How Do I Choose The Right Xinjiang Tour?
Xinjiang offers different landscapes and experiences across Northern Xinjiang, Ili, Southern Xinjiang and beyond. Our local team helps you choose the right route based on your travel time, interests and preferred travel style.
What Makes Pangcheng Travel Different?
With years of experience in Xinjiang travel, we focus on authentic routes, local insights, small group experiences and transparent services to create a more comfortable journey.
Can I Customize My Xinjiang Trip?
Yes. We create personalized Xinjiang journeys for families, couples, photography lovers and private groups, with flexible itineraries designed around your needs.