Overview
Airport pickup in Urumqi Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Jiangjun Mountain sunset or Birch Forest Park café – Altay (500 km, approx. 5.5 hrs) Altay – Ahe Highway, if open – Hemu (220 km, approx. 4.5 hrs)
Recommended for: Ages 18–65 Customization available
Highlights
- VIP Self-Drive · Mengket Ancient Trail, Nalati, Kurdining and Sayram Lake; direct scenic-area access
- Signature Experiences · Beautiful Peak horseback riding and a Nalati family visit
- Scenic Roads · S21 Desert Highway, Ahe Highway, Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway, subject to opening
- Comfortable Stays · Nine nights in recently opened 4-diamond hotels, two nights in scenic-area cabins and one night in a nearby guesthouse
- Complimentary Extras · Jiangjun Mountain sunset cable car or Birch Forest café, plus 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
Airport pickup in Urumqi
Day 2
Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Jiangjun Mountain sunset or Birch Forest Park café – Altay (500 km, approx. 5.5 hrs)
Day 3
Altay – Ahe Highway, if open – Hemu (220 km, approx. 4.5 hrs)
Day 4
Hemu – Kanas – Baihaba (70 km, approx. 3 hrs)
Day 5
Baihaba – Naren Pasture – Karamay (520 km, approx. 7 hrs)
Day 6
Karamay – Duku Highway – Mengket Ancient Trail VIP self-drive – Nalati (360 km, approx. 5.5 hrs)
Day 7
Nalati VIP self-drive – Kurdining (180 km, approx. 3.5 hrs)
Day 8
Kurdining VIP self-drive – Qiapuqihai – Heavenly Horses river-crossing show, time permitting – Xiata (240 km, approx. 5 hrs)
Day 9
Xiata – Yizhao Highway – Yining (200 km, approx. 4.5 hrs)
Day 10
Yining – Sayram Lake VIP self-drive – Jinghe (330 km, approx. 4.5 hrs)
Day 11
Jinghe – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi (420 km, approx. 5 hrs)
Day 12
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.