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Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.

Star Recommendation✨:17-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang · Joyful Group Travel for Multiple People (2026 New Itinerary)
[Itinerary Highlights]🌄
This 17-day loop tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang is meticulously designed by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, connecting the natural wonders of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural secrets of Southern Xinjiang, covering six major landscape types: snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities. The itinerary adopts a “land + special train” combination mode, allowing for in-depth exploration of core attractions during the day and traveling to the next destination by special train at night, reducing fatigue from long-distance travel. Suitable for family trips, travel with friends, and photography enthusiasts, the tour is equipped with professional guides and emergency support teams throughout to ensure a worry-free journey.
[Itinerary Design Logic]🚂
▶ Scientifically Allocate Daily Driving Time:Limit daily driving time to within 4 hours to avoid fatigue driving
▶ Alternate Presentation of Landscape Types:Natural scenery and cultural experiences are arranged in a 2:1 ratio
▶ Seasonal Adaptation Optimization:Focus on grassland flower fields from June to August, and enhance autumn colors and poplar forest landscapes from September to October
▶ Tiered Accommodation Configuration:Arrange characteristic homestays, in-scenic-area hotels, and comfortable city hotels based on the characteristics of the attractions
[Simple Itinerary]📅
〈Days 1-3:Gathering in Urumqi · Initial Exploration of Northern Xinjiang〉
▶ Day 1:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations, check into a four-star hotel in the city center. Recommended free activities include visiting the International Bazaar and Xinjiang Museum
▶ Day 2:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan (3 hours)
▷ Visit the Mayashan Cable Car and West Queen Mother Temple, enjoy a lunch featuring cold-water fish from Heavenly Lake
▷ Take the special train to Fuyun County in the evening

Star Recommendation✨: 17-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang · Joyful Group Travel for Multiple People (2026 New Itinerary)▶ Day 3:Koktokay Geopark (4 hours)
▷ Explore Zhongshan and the Irtysh Grand Canyon, head to Burqin County in the evening
〈Days 4-7:Secret Realm of Kanas · Fairy Tale of Hemu〉
▶ Day 4:Kanas Lake (Full day)
▷ Take the shuttle bus to visit the Three Bays (Wolong Bay/Moon Bay/Fairy Bay), ascend Guanyu Platform for a panoramic view
▷ Stay overnight in a characteristic wooden house within the scenic area
▶ Day 5:Hemu Village (Full day)
▷ Horseback ride through the birch forest, ascend Hadeng Platform to photograph morning mist, experience Tuwa culture
▷ Take the special train to Karamay City in the evening
▶ Day 6:Urho Devil City (3 hours)
▷ Photograph the sunset over the Yardang landform, experience off-road driving through the Gobi Desert
▶ Day 7:Sayram Lake (5 hours)
▷ Drive around the lake, pass by the Guozigou Bridge, stay overnight in Yining City
〈Days 8-11:Ili Valley · Pastoral Song of the Grasslands〉
▶ Day 8:Nalati Grassland (Full day)

[Itinerary Highlights]🌄▷ In-depth exploration of the aerial grassland, experience home visits with local ethnic groups
▶ Day 9:Bayinbuluk Wetland (4 hours)
▷ Photograph the sunset over the winding river, visit the Swan Lake Nature Reserve
▶ Day 10:Northern Section of the Duku Highway (Full day)
▷ Traverse snow-capped mountains and canyons, stop at the Qoerma Martyrs Cemetery and Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery along the way
▶ Day 11:Take the special train to Kuqa City
〈Days 12-14:Cultural Heritage of Southern Xinjiang · Ancient Silk Road Path〉
▶ Day 12:Kuqa Grand Canyon (3 hours)
▷ Explore the secrets of the Tianshan Grand Canyon, visit the Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves
▶ Day 13:Kashgar Old City (Full day)
▷ Experience pottery-making in the high-platform dwellings, observe ceremonies at the Id Kah Square, enjoy tea at a century-old teahouse
▶ Day 14:Baisha Lake & Pamir Plateau (6 hours)
▷ Traverse the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, photograph the reflection of Muztagh Ata, stay overnight in Taxkorgan County
〈Days 15-17:Desert Poplars · Return Journey〉
▶ Day 15:Taklimakan Desert (4 hours)

This 17-day loop tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang is meticulously designed by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, connecting the natural wonders of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural secrets of Southern Xinjiang, covering six major landscape types: snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities. The itinerary adopts a “land + special train” combination mode, allowing for in-depth exploration of core attractions during the day and traveling to the next destination by special train at night, reducing fatigue from long-distance travel. Suitable for family trips, travel with friends, and photography enthusiasts, the tour is equipped with professional guides and emergency support teams throughout to ensure a worry-free journey.▷ Desert off-road surfing, visit the Luntai Poplar Forest Park (special arrangement for October departures)
▶ Day 16:Take the special train back to Urumqi
▶ Day 17:Depart from Urumqi, receive a complimentary gift package of Xinjiang specialties
[Price Explanation]💰
〈Basic Tour Type〉
▶ Economy Comfort Tour:Starting from 5980 yuan/person (15% increase from June to August)
▷ Includes:Special train soft sleeper berth, land transportation, economy hotel, team meals, first admission tickets
▶ Quality Premium Tour:Starting from 8980 yuan/person
▷ Upgrade:Four-star hotel, specialty dining, in-scenic-area accommodation, professional photography guidance
〈Price Fluctuation Explanation〉
▶ June to August is the peak tourist season, with a 10%-20% price increase
▶ An additional 300 yuan/person landscape maintenance fee is required for the October poplar forest season
▶ Prices for Spring Festival/National Day and other holidays are calculated separately
▶ Prices and availability are subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates

[Itinerary Design Logic]🚂[Registration Method]📞
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing for a detailed itinerary manual and contract template.
[Price Explanation and Service Standards]📋
〈Included Items〉
▶ Transportation:Special train soft sleeper berth + land tour bus
▶ Accommodation:16 nights of accommodation (including 3 nights of in-scenic-area characteristic accommodation)
▶ Dining:15 breakfasts + 25 main meals (including 8 specialty meals)
▶ Admission Tickets:All first admission tickets to scenic areas within the itinerary
▶ Services:Professional guide + 24-hour emergency support
〈Excluded Items〉
▶ Round-trip transportation to Urumqi
▶ Secondary consumption items within scenic areas
▶ Personal consumption and insurance
▶ (Single registrants will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible; special circumstances require negotiation for price difference)
〈Special Explanation〉

▶ Scientifically Allocate Daily Driving Time: Limit daily driving time to within 4 hours to avoid fatigue driving ▶ Groups of 10 or more people can be formed; early bird discounts available for registrations 30 days in advance
▶ Student ID/Senior Citizen Card holders are eligible for admission ticket discounts (price difference refunded on-site)
▶ In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary through mutual agreement
▶ Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing
[Pre-Trip Recommended Checklist]🧳
▶ Documents:Valid ID, health code, 48-hour proof (subject to policy changes)
▶ Clothing:Windbreaker, sun protection clothing, comfortable sports shoes, folding umbrella
▶ Medications:Gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, altitude sickness medication (for Pamir Plateau section)
▶ Electronics:Power bank, offline map, spare camera battery
▶ Others:Moisturizing skincare products, sunglasses, folding water cup
[Professional Support System]🛡️
▶ Vehicle Support:Use vehicles less than 5 years old for land segments, with mandatory rest every 4 hours
▶ Medical Support:Equip the team with an AED defibrillator and a common medication box
▶ Dining Support:Team meal ingredients are retained for 48 hours; priority is given to restaurant arrangements
▶ Emergency Support:Establish 24-hour emergency contact points in Urumqi/Kashgar
This 17-day loop tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang has been optimized through on-site inspections by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. As of 2026, 23 successful departures have been made, with a tourist satisfaction rate of 98.7%. Whether you are a photography enthusiast wanting to capture the morning mist of Kanas or a traveler eager to deeply experience the cultures of various ethnic groups, you can find your own Western Region memories on this route.

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.