Xinjiang Travel Charter Car Full Coverage of Northern and Southern Xinjiang

Customized car rental for comfortable travel in Xinjiang, with regular fleets and flexible itineraries. Consultation hotline landline: 0991-8866234. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, customized consultation Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel routes and prices).
🗺️ If you plan to travel across Xinjiang from north to south in one trip, then ‘customized car rental for the entire northern and southern Xinjiang’ is an unavoidable topic. This guide doesn’t talk nonsense; it starts with the three core issues of ‘time + budget + vehicle type’ to help you clarify your thoughts and plan a route that truly suits you.
📍 What can you actually explore across the entire northern and southern Xinjiang?
Xinjiang is divided by the Tianshan Mountains, with distinct differences in scenery and culture between the north and south. A customized car rental loop allows you to experience completely different landscapes in one go.
Northern Xinjiang:Natural scenery feast 🏞️
Kanas region:A classic scenic belt integrating high mountains, lakes, forests, and grasslands. Main attractions include Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Baihaba Village, Colorful Beach, and the Urho Devil City.
Yili River Valley:Known as ‘the Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall,’ with summer grasslands, flower seas, and lakes complementing each other. Main attractions include Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kalajun Grassland, Bayinbuluke Grassland, and the northern section of the Duku Highway.
Other classics:Tianchi Lake starting from Urumqi and the Keketuohai Geopark are common combinations on northern Xinjiang routes.
Southern Xinjiang:Interweaving of culture and landscapes 🕌
Desert and Populus euphratica:The Taklamakan Desert Highway, Luobu Village, and Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park are ideal for experiencing the vastness of the desert and the golden hues of autumn populus euphratica.
Silk Road historical sites:Kuqa Grand Canyon and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves showcase the Buddhist art and geological wonders of the ancient Silk Road.
Pamir Plateau:Centered around Kashgar Old City, connecting白沙湖 (White Sand Lake),卡拉库里湖 (Karakul Lake), and Taxkorgan, offering experiences of plateau scenery and diverse ethnic cultures.
Northern and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop:See it all in one trip 🚗
Route features:Connects core attractions like Kanas and Yili in northern Xinjiang with Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, forming a grand loop without backtracking.

🗺️ If you plan to travel across Xinjiang from north to south in one trip, then ‘customized car rental for the entire northern and southern Xinjiang’ is an unavoidable topic. This guide doesn’t talk nonsense; it starts with the three core issues of ‘time + budget + vehicle type’ to help you clarify your thoughts and plan a route that truly suits you.Itinerary pace:The entire trip typically requires at least 14 days; if time permits, arranging 16-18 days allows for a more relaxed experience.
Suitable for:Travelers with ample time who wish to deeply experience the diverse landscapes of Xinjiang.
🗓 ️ Reference for a simple itinerary for customized car rental across northern and southern Xinjiang
The following itinerary is a reference for the northern and southern Xinjiang grand loop; specific arrangements can be flexibly adjusted based on your days and interests.
Option 1:16–18 day northern and southern Xinjiang panoramic grand loop
D1 Arrive in Urumqi:Acclimate to the climate, free time, prepare supplies.
D2 Urumqi—Burqin/Beitun:Travel along the highway towards the Altay region, enjoying the transitional scenery of Gobi and grasslands along the way.
D3 Burqin—Kanas Scenic Area:Enter the Kanas Scenic Area, visit Kanas Lake and the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay).
D4 Kanas in-depth tour:Head to Hemu Village to enjoy morning and evening scenery; optionally visit Baihaba Village (confirm access policies in advance).
D5 Hemu—Colorful Beach—Burqin:Morning photos at Hemu, then return to enjoy sunset at Colorful Beach in the evening.
D6 Burqin—Urho Devil City—Karamay:View the yardang landforms and experience the sunset and night views of ‘Devil City.’
D7 Karamay—Urumqi:Return to Urumqi, with optional rest or a short stop along the way.
D8 Urumqi—Sayram Lake:Travel along the highway into the Yili River Valley, stopping at ‘the last tear of the Atlantic.’

📍 What can you actually explore across the entire northern and southern Xinjiang?D9 Sayram Lake—Yining:Circumnavigate the lake; in the afternoon, head to Yining city to experience local culture.
D10 Yining—Nalati/Kalajun Grassland:Enter the grassland area, enjoy activities like horseback riding and photography.
D11 Nalati—Bayinbuluke:Enjoy river valleys and grasslands along the way, and watch the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns in Bayinbuluke.
D12 Bayinbuluke—Northern section of Duku Highway—Kuqa:Drive along the northern section of the ‘most beautiful highway in China,’ the Duku Highway, experiencing the landscape changes of four seasons in one day.
D13 Kuqa—Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon—Aksu:Explore the canyon landforms and feel the vastness and depth of southern Xinjiang.
D14 Aksu—Kashgar:Arrive at the key city of southern Xinjiang, Kashgar, to prepare for exploring the old city.
D15 Kashgar Old City and surroundings:Slowly tour the old city, visit艾提尕尔 (Id Kah Mosque) and香妃墓 (Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb), and experience the rich folk atmosphere.
D16 Kashgar—Pamir Plateau (Taxkorgan):Travel along the plateau highway to Taxkorgan County, enjoying the magnificent views of白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) and卡拉库里湖 (Karakul Lake) along the way.
D17 Taxkorgan—Kashgar:Depending on road conditions and weather, arrange sections like the Panlong Ancient Road, then return to Kashgar for rest.
D18 Depart from Kashgar:End the trip from Kashgar based on flight or train times.
Option 2:12–14 day compact northern and southern Xinjiang loop
Approach:Focus on core experiences (Kanas, Yili grasslands, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau) while appropriately compressing time at single stops or reducing some secondary attractions.
Suggestion:This option requires higher daily driving distances and is more suitable for groups with good stamina who want to ‘see more.’ Specific trade-offs can be discussed with the travel agency for customization.
Option 3:8–10 day single route for northern or southern Xinjiang

Xinjiang is divided by the Tianshan Mountains, with distinct differences in scenery and culture between the north and south. A customized car rental loop allows you to experience completely different landscapes in one go.Northern Xinjiang single route:Refer to the combination of ‘Kanas + Yili + Duku Highway,’ such as Urumqi—Kanas—Hemu—Sayram Lake—Nalati—Bayinbuluke—Duku Highway—Urumqi, suitable for first-time visitors with limited time.
Southern Xinjiang single route:Refer to the combination of ‘Kashgar + Pamir Plateau + Desert Highway,’ such as Kashgar—Taxkorgan—Kashgar—Kuqa—Korla—Urumqi, suitable for travelers more interested in culture and desert scenery.
💰 2026 price reference for customized car rental in northern and southern Xinjiang
The following are price ranges for mainstream vehicle types for customized car rental around 2026, for your reference. Note that prices may fluctuate due to factors like season, route, and days; specific details are subject to the contract.
7-seat vehicles
Domestic 7-seat business vans (e.g., Maxus G10, Buick GL8):
Off-peak season (May, September): Approximately 1000–1600 RMB/day
Peak season (July, August): Approximately 1800–2300 RMB/day

No worries about exploring northern and southern Xinjiang; professional customized car rental for free travel. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency landline hotline: 0991-8866234, dedicated customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (WeChat same number, addable).
Luxury 7-seat business vans (e.g., Mercedes Vito):
Price range approximately 1300–2400 RMB/day, higher during peak season.
13–15 seat vehicles
12–15 seat domestic luxury vehicles:
Off-peak season (May): Approximately 900–1000 RMB/day

Northern Xinjiang: Natural scenery feast 🏞️Peak season (July, August): Approximately 1300–1800 RMB/day.
18–19 seat vehicles
17–19 seat domestic tourist air-conditioned vehicles:
Off-peak season (May): Approximately 1000–1200 RMB/day
Peak season (July, August): Approximately 1800–2300 RMB/day.
37–38 seat vehicles
33–38 seat buses:
Standard price approximately 1800–3500 RMB/day.
Peak season or long-distance routes may approach 4000 RMB/day.
55-seat vehicles
53–59 seat buses:
Price range approximately 2800–3800 RMB/day, higher during peak season or long-distance routes.
Total cost estimate for northern and southern Xinjiang grand loop (16 days as example)
7-seat business van:Approximately 32,000 – 46,000 RMB (excluding accommodation, meals, and tickets)

Kanas region: A classic scenic belt integrating high mountains, lakes, forests, and grasslands. Main attractions include Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Baihaba Village, Colorful Beach, and the Urho Devil City.18–19 seat minibus:Approximately 26,000 – 37,000 RMB (excluding accommodation, meals, and tickets)
37–55 seat bus:Approximately 45,000 – 60,000 RMB (excluding accommodation, meals, and tickets)
> Warm reminder:The above quotes are reference vehicle prices; specific vehicle prices are subject to customer service quotes!
📞 How to register and inquire
You can inquire and register for customized car rental services across northern and southern Xinjiang through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to communicate the following information in advance for a more accurate plan and quote:
Travel information:Planned travel dates, number of days, number of people, and luggage quantity.
Itinerary preferences:Preference for natural scenery or cultural experiences, whether the Duku Highway is a must, etc.
Special needs:Whether there are elderly, children, pregnant women, or other special members, and requirements for accommodation and dining.
Contact information
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Registration process:Contact customer service to communicate needs → Obtain customized plan and quote → Confirm itinerary details → Sign travel contract and pay deposit → Coordinate driver and vehicle information before departure.
About the address
The specific meeting point (e.g., airport, train station, or hotel) can be confirmed with customer service during registration; customer service will arrange pick-up and drop-off services based on your itinerary.

Yili River Valley: Known as ‘the Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall,’ with summer grasslands, flower seas, and lakes complementing each other. Main attractions include Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kalajun Grassland, Bayinbuluke Grassland, and the northern section of the Duku Highway.📝 Fee and service description
Included items
Vehicle-related:Usage fee for regular tourist transport vehicles, fuel costs, tolls, parking fees, vehicle maintenance and cleaning fees.
Personnel-related:Driver service fee, driver accommodation and meals (borne by the travel agency, not charged separately to tourists).
Insurance-related:Basic insurance such as compulsory traffic insurance, third-party liability insurance, and passenger seat insurance.
Excluded items
Personal round-trip transportation costs to Xinjiang (airfare, train tickets, etc.).
Scenic area entrance fees and shuttle bus tickets involved in the itinerary.
Hotel accommodation costs.
Personal meals, consumption, and other discretionary expenses.
Service description
Driver qualifications:Cooperative drivers all hold passenger transport qualification certificates, with years of driving experience on Xinjiang routes, familiar with road conditions and scenic areas.
Itinerary changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, both parties can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
Room sharing tip:For solo registrants, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if not possible, a supplement is required, subject to the contract.
> Important note: All prices, itineraries, and service details are subject to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and the confirmation on the day. If you have any questions, please contact customer service at 181-3962-2233 (phone/WeChat) at any time.
For Xinjiang travel, choose Pathfinder International Travel Agency; customized car rental is worry-free and reliable. Landline: 0991-8866234. Customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233