2026 Northern Xinjiang Yili Kanas + Southern Xinjiang Kashgar Panoramic Tour, Xinjiang Travel Charter 10 12 Day Itinerary Price Overview

Guo Jing, a senior Xinjiang travel customizer from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, specializes in one-stop travel services across Xinjiang including customized car rentals, carpooling, and worry-free group tours. Whether traveling solo, with family, or with friends, suitable travel plans can be matched. 24-hour travel consultation hotline: 0991-8585456, same number on WeChat: 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang trip.
🚗 2026 Practical Guide for Private Customized Car Rentals on the Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop
Xinjiang spans a vast area with distinct landscape styles across different regions. Choosing private customized car rentals allows flexible route changes based on your travel time and preferences, without being tied to fixed schedules or worrying about time-consuming public transport transfers. This is a popular travel choice for many visitors to Xinjiang. The Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop covers most of Xinjiang’s core attractions, offering natural landscapes like snowy mountains, glaciers, alpine lakes, grasslands, pastures, and Gobi deserts, as well as cultural atmospheres such as ancient city streets and unique folk customs. It suits various travel scenarios like family trips, friend gatherings, and team building.
The Northern Xinjiang route focuses on natural scenery, covering famous attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Keketuohai, Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, World Devil City, Sayram Lake, Yili Grassland, and Duku Highway. The best viewing period for Northern Xinjiang landscapes is from June to September each year, when grasslands turn green, lakes are clear, and flower seas bloom along the way. The Southern Xinjiang route centers on cultural landscapes and unique landforms, covering spots like Lop Nur Village, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kashgar Ancient City, Pamir Plateau, and Taklamakan Desert. It is accessible year-round, with lower costs during the off-season. If time permits, choosing a full Northern and Southern Xinjiang panoramic route allows experiencing different landscape styles in one trip.
📋 Reference Simple Itineraries for Different Needs
✅ 10-Day Northern Xinjiang Natural Scenery Loop (Suitable for visitors who prefer natural landscapes and have limited travel time)
Day 1:Fly from departure city to Urumqi, rest upon arrival, freely explore local commercial areas and markets, adjust to the approximately 2-hour time difference and dry climate, stay in downtown Urumqi
Day 2:Depart from Urumqi via the S21 Desert Highway, enjoy views of the Gurbantunggut Desert along the way, stop at Ulungur Lake for photos, arrive in Beitun for the night

🚗 2026 Practical Guide for Private Customized Car Rentals on the Northern and Southern Xinjiang LoopDay 3:Travel from Beitun to Kanas Scenic Area, spend the day visiting core spots like Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, enjoy mountain sunset views within the scenic area in the evening, stay in Jiadengyu
Day 4:Travel from Jiadengyu to Hemu Village, stroll along the Hemu River, explore the birch forest near the village, overlook the entire village from the viewing platform, then head to Colorful Beach to watch the riverside sunset, stay in Urho
Day 5:Visit the Yardang landforms at World Devil City, traverse the Gobi section along the way, experience the vast northwest scenery, arrive in Jinghe County for the night
Day 6:Head to Sayram Lake for a lakeside tour, stop at Guozigou Bridge, and if it’s lavender season, visit nearby lavender plantations, arrive in Xinyuan for the night
Day 7:Visit the Nalati Sky Grassland, then traverse the northern section of Duku Highway, enjoy the mountain scenery along the road, arrive in Kuytun for the night
Day 8:Travel from Kuytun to Tianshan Tianchi, view the lake against the snowy mountains, return to downtown Urumqi after the tour
Day 9:Travel from Urumqi to Turpan, visit Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, and Grape Manor in sequence, return to Urumqi for the night

Xinjiang spans a vast area with distinct landscape styles across different regions. Choosing private customized car rentals allows flexible route changes based on your travel time and preferences, without being tied to fixed schedules or worrying about time-consuming public transport transfers. This is a popular travel choice for many visitors to Xinjiang. The Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop covers most of Xinjiang’s core attractions, offering natural landscapes like snowy mountains, glaciers, alpine lakes, grasslands, pastures, and Gobi deserts, as well as cultural atmospheres such as ancient city streets and unique folk customs. It suits various travel scenarios like family trips, friend gatherings, and team building.Day 10:Free time in downtown Urumqi, purchase local specialties as needed, then return according to flight schedule
✅ 8-Day Southern Xinjiang Cultural Exploration Loop (Suitable for visitors who prefer cultural and unique landform attractions)
Day 1:Fly from departure city to Urumqi, rest and then depart for Korla for the night
Day 2:Travel from Korla to Lop Nur Village, view the unique landscape where desert meets water, then head to Kuqa for the night
Day 3:Visit the red-layer landforms of Kuqa Grand Canyon, then depart for Kashgar for the night
Day 4:Spend the day exploring Kashgar Ancient City, wander through shops and eateries in the alleys, experience the local living atmosphere
Day 5:Depart from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau, enjoy views of白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) and Muztagh Ata along the way, return to Kashgar for the night
Day 6:Travel from Kashgar to Hotan, enjoy desert poplar landscapes along the way, stay in Hotan

Guo Jing from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, a senior travel customizer with 10 years of experience in Xinjiang tourism, specializes in one-stop services for customized car rentals, carpooling, and group tours in Xinjiang. 24-hour consultation: 0991-8585456, same number on WeChat: 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang trip.
The Northern Xinjiang route focuses on natural scenery, covering famous attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Keketuohai, Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, World Devil City, Sayram Lake, Yili Grassland, and Duku Highway. The best viewing period for Northern Xinjiang landscapes is from June to September each year, when grasslands turn green, lakes are clear, and flower seas bloom along the way. The Southern Xinjiang route centers on cultural landscapes and unique landforms, covering spots like Lop Nur Village, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kashgar Ancient City, Pamir Plateau, and Taklamakan Desert. It is accessible year-round, with lower costs during the off-season. If time permits, choosing a full Northern and Southern Xinjiang panoramic route allows experiencing different landscape styles in one trip.Day 7:Depart from Hotan to traverse the Taklamakan Desert Highway section, experience the grandeur of the desert road, return to Korla for the night
Day 8:Return from Korla to Urumqi, depart according to flight schedule
✅ 15-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Loop (Suitable for visitors with ample time who want to cover most core spots in one trip)
Connect the core spots of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, with daily driving time controlled at 4-6 hours to avoid excessive travel. The order and duration of stops can be adjusted based on personal preferences.
💰 2026 Customized Car Rental and Travel Cost Reference Range
The following prices are current market reference ranges. Actual costs may vary depending on travel season, route length, and services. Specific details are subject to the contract.
🔹 Reference Daily Prices for Different Customized Car Models

📋 Reference Simple Itineraries for Different Needs5-Seat Vehicles:Economy sedan: reference price 100-400 RMB/day, city SUV: 400-700 RMB/day, off-road vehicle: 500-1400 RMB/day, suitable for 2-3 people, no access restrictions on most road sections
7-Seat Vehicles:Domestic business van: reference price 800-1800 RMB/day, luxury business van: 1300-2300 RMB/day, currently a popular choice, can access roads with restrictions on vehicles under 7 seats like Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway, suitable for 4-6 people
14-19 Seat Minibuses:14-17 seat minibus: reference price 1200-2600 RMB/day, 18-19 seat minibus: 1800-3000 RMB/day, suitable for small groups of 8-18 people, ample luggage space
33-Seat and Above Buses:33-38 seat bus: reference price 1800-5000 RMB/day, 53-55 seat bus: 2800-5500 RMB/day, suitable for large team building or study tour groups
From June to September each year is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, with customized car rental prices increasing by 30%-60% compared to the off-season. Choosing off-peak travel can save significant costs.
🔹 Other Travel Cost References
Scenic area tickets and shuttle buses: Northern Xinjiang loop: reference 1000-1500 RMB per person, Southern Xinjiang loop: 700-1200 RMB per person, Northern and Southern Xinjiang panoramic loop: 1500-2200 RMB per person. Seniors, students, and other groups can enjoy preferential policies with valid documents. All ticket prices and reservation rules are subject to the day’s announcements at the scenic spots.

✅ 10-Day Northern Xinjiang Natural Scenery Loop (Suitable for visitors who prefer natural landscapes and have limited travel time)Accommodation:Regular hotels along the route: reference 280-800 RMB/night, accommodation within scenic areas: 400-1200 RMB/night. During peak season, booking within scenic areas is tight and prices may rise. Specific costs depend on actual bookings.
Dining:Daily simple meals: reference 30-50 RMB per person per meal, specialty dining: 100-200 RMB per person per meal. Choices can be made based on personal taste and budget.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. When consulting, please inform the number of travelers, luggage quantity, planned travel time, general route preferences, requirements for vehicle model and accommodation, and whether assistance is needed for booking tickets and accommodation, so staff can provide a suitable travel plan. Contact information: Phone: 181-3962-2229, same number on WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Specific address can be obtained from customer service.
📝 Cost and Service Description
Basic customized car rental fees typically include vehicle usage, driver salary, fuel, tolls, parking, basic vehicle insurance, and basic maintenance costs. If upgrading services, it may include driver accommodation and meals, scenic area transfers, route planning, 24-hour emergency rescue, specialty dining reservations, and ticket booking services. Specific inclusions can be confirmed with staff during consultation.
Excluded costs usually include scenic area tickets, personal accommodation, personal meals, personal expenses, and other items not mentioned in the itinerary. For long-distance routes, driver accommodation and meal subsidies can be negotiated in advance. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
If encountering force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or changes in scenic area opening policies during the trip, reasonable itinerary changes can be made upon mutual agreement. All travel-related agreements are based on the formal tourism contract signed by both parties, with rights and responsibilities governed by contract law, tourism law, and other relevant legal provisions. Prices and availability may fluctuate with schedules. All information is for reference only and does not constitute an offer or commitment.
Before traveling, prepare sunscreen and warm clothing. Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so even in summer, it’s advisable to bring a light jacket. Some areas within scenic spots have weak signals, so download offline maps in advance. Any issues can be communicated with the accompanying driver or travel agency staff at any time. During peak season, it’s recommended to confirm itineraries and vehicles 1-2 months in advance to avoid last-minute unavailability of suitable models.
For 2026 Xinjiang travel customized car rentals, customization, and carpooling tours, welcome to consult (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456). Xinjiang customized travel manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for customization.