How Much Does a Group Tour to Xinjiang from Kunming Cost 8 Day Expenses and Route Recommendations Cost and Price of Recommended Routes
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.
Tonghui · Explore Xinjiang: An 8-Day In-Depth Tour from Kunming – Complete Guide
🌄 [Itinerary Highlights:Essence Loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang]
This 8-day itinerary, specially designed for tourists from Kunming, follows a “loop route without backtracking” design, connecting core landscapes of both northern and southern Tianshan Mountains:From the scorching red rocks of Turpan to the azure glaciers of Sayram Lake, from the green pastoral songs of Nalati Grassland to the winding sunset of Bayinbuluk, the daily driving distance is controlled within 4 hours, balancing landscape density with travel comfort.
The itinerary covers three major geographical units:
Altay Mountain Region:Kanas Lake, Hemu Village
Tianshan Mountain Region:Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluk Grassland
Eastern Xinjiang Region:Turpan Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells
Special Arrangements:
Cycling experience around Sayram Lake (includes professional mountain bikes)
Folk home visit in Nalati Grassland (taste cheese made from freshly milked cow’s milk)
Stargazing photography lesson in Bayinbuluk (equipped with professional astronomical telescopes)
🗺 ️[Simplified Itinerary]
Day 1:Kunming → Urumqi
Transportation:Direct flight on China Eastern Airlines MU5633 (08:15-13:45)
Afternoon:Free time at International Bazaar (recommended to try roasted stuffed buns on Lingguan Lane)
Accommodation:Hampton by Hilton Urumqi (includes breakfast)
Tonghui · Explore Xinjiang: An 8-Day In-Depth Tour from Kunming – Complete GuideDay 2:Urumqi → Turpan (200km)
Morning:Flaming Mountains Geopark (surface temperature measured at 62°C)
Afternoon:Karez Well Park + Grape Valley farm picking (includes 1kg seedless white grapes)
Special Experience:Pottery-making experience with local ethnic groups
Accommodation:Turpan Volcano Red Hotel (hot spring access in room)
Day 3:Turpan → Sayram Lake (580km)
Highlight:Guozigou Bridge viewpoint for photography (most beautiful cable-stayed bridge in Xinjiang)
Afternoon:Sayram Lake loop tour (14:00-18:00 golden hours)
Special Arrangement:Afternoon tea at lakeside RV camp
Accommodation:Sayram Lake RV Camp (includes hotpot dinner)
Day 4:Sayram Lake → Yining (150km)
Morning:Huocheng Lavender Manor (flowering season June-July)
Afternoon:Kazanqi Folk Village (take a six-rod carriage tour)
Special Meal:Ili River Fish Feast (naturally grown five-black fish)
Accommodation:Yining Tianyuan International Hotel
Day 5:Yining → Nalati (260km)
Core Experience:Horseback riding on Nalati Sky Grassland (2-hour professional trail)
🌄[Itinerary Highlights: Essence Loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang]Afternoon:Valley grassland hiking (with guide + first aid kit)
Special Arrangement:Yurt banquet with local ethnic groups (hand-grabbed mutton + kumis)
Accommodation:Nalati Birui Camp (starry sky tents)
Day 6:Nalati → Bayinbuluk (90km)
Highlight:Southern section of Duku Highway crossing (9:00-11:00 excellent photography time)
Afternoon:Sunset photography at Nine Curves Eighteen Bends (19:30-20:30 golden hours)
Special Service:Windproof jacket rental available
Accommodation:Bayinbuluk Muxin Hotel
Day 7:Bayinbuluk → Urumqi (520km)
Morning:Visit Huangmiao Temple in Hejing County (largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Xinjiang)
Afternoon:Dabancheng wind farm photography (largest wind power plant in Asia)
Special Experience:Salt lake floating experience (with professional life jackets)
Accommodation:Conrad Urumqi
Day 8:Urumqi → Kunming
Morning:Xinjiang Museum (free guided tour service)
Afternoon:Return flight on China Eastern Airlines MU5634 (14:45-19:30)
💰 [Cost Explanation] (subject to contract confirmation)
This 8-day itinerary, specially designed for tourists from Kunming, follows a “loop route without backtracking” design, connecting core landscapes of both northern and southern Tianshan Mountains: From the scorching red rocks of Turpan to the azure glaciers of Sayram Lake, from the green pastoral songs of Nalati Grassland to the winding sunset of Bayinbuluk, the daily driving distance is controlled within 4 hours, balancing landscape density with travel comfort.Basic Package:6,980 RMB/person
Includes:Round-trip economy class flights, all accommodations, 15-seat business van, 8 dinners 7 breakfasts, first entrance tickets to attractions
Upgrade Package:9,980 RMB/person
Additional Items:
Sayram Lake sailing experience (180 RMB/person)
Nalati helicopter tour (680 RMB/10 minutes)
Bayinbuluk hot air balloon (480 RMB/person)
Full-time photographer follow (30 retouched photos)
Cost Explanation:
Child Price (under 12):1,200 RMB reduction (no bed)
：2,200 RMB (full itinerary)
Price valid until October 31, 2026
Holiday periods may increase by 15%-20%
📝 [Service Standards]
Transportation Guarantee:
15-seat Ford Transit business van (equipped with USB ports + car fridge)
Itinerary covers three major geographical units: Daily vehicle disinfection records displayed before departure
Drivers certified by Xinjiang Culture and Tourism Department
Accommodation Standards:
5 nights at four-star hotels (includes breakfast)
2 nights at特色 accommodations (RV/yurt/starry sky tent)
Daily bottled water + seasonal fruits provided
Dining Arrangements:
Main meal standard:8 dishes 1 soup (4 meat 4 vegetable)
Special meals:Roast whole lamb, naturally grown fish feast, hand-grabbed rice
Vegetarian/special requests must be reported 3 days in advance
Tour Guide Service:
Certified guide accompanies throughout (equipped with megaphone + first aid kit)
Safety briefing before each day’s itinerary
Hotel duty until 22:00 at night
📞 [Registration Method]
Register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency, consult customer service manager Zhang Jing for specific departure dates and availability information.
⚠ ️[Important Reminders]
Altay Mountain Region: Kanas Lake, Hemu VillageDocument Requirements:Carry original valid ID, children need household registration book
Permit:Required for Baihaba and other areas (travel agency can assist)
Equipment Suggestions:Sunscreen SPF50+, sunglasses, windbreaker, comfortable hiking shoes
Special Notes:
Duku Highway open period:June 1 – October 15 (subject to traffic management notice)
Sayram Lake cycling requires advance reservation (limited to 20 spots daily)
Children must be at least 12 years old for Nalati horseback riding
🌈 [Seasonal Tips]
June:Huocheng lavender flowering, Nalati purple clover blooming
July-August:Kanas Lake at its clearest, fewest mosquitoes in Bayinbuluk
September:Autumn colors in Hemu Village, Duku Highway forest in full color
October:Golden period for southern Xinjiang poplar forests (requires itinerary change)
📜 [Contract Notes]
Final price subject to signed “Tourism Service Contract”
Voluntary participation in shopping stops (Hetian Jade Museum) mentioned in itinerary
Itinerary changes due to force majeure to be resolved through mutual consultation
Specific service standards subject to “Itinerary Confirmation” provided by travel agency
This carefully designed loop route will take you through Xinjiang’s three major geographical units in 8 days, with daily driving distances kept reasonable, balancing landscape density with travel comfort. All prices and service standards have been strictly verified, subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
Contact Manager Yang Jia at 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.
