9 Day Private Car Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Short Grassland Loop in North Xinjiang Relax in Alpine Pastures Affordable Online Booking Recommended Route Price

Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation

2026 Northern and Southern Xinjiang 9-Day Grassland Loop:Measuring the Poetry and Vitality of Northern Xinjiang’s Pastures with Car Wheels
🌿 [Route Design Concept:An In-Depth Pasture Experience Away from the Crowds]
While most tourists flock to popular attractions like Kanas and Hemu, this loop turns its attention to the more niche alpine pastures of northern Xinjiang—here, there are no crowded viewing platforms, but herds of cattle and sheep stroll among the spruce forests; there are no fixed check-in points, but you can随时 (súshí, meaning ‘at any time’) encounter local people on the move with their yurts. The newly developed “Pasture Owner’s Home Visit” project in 2026 allows tourists to learn from local people of various ethnic groups how to milk cows, make nang (a type of bread), and even participate in a traditional “Aken Singing” (an impromptu poetry duel among various ethnic groups).
The route covers the junction of the Altay region and the Ili River Valley, connecting three core areas: the Koktokay Pasture, the Sarbulak Grassland, and the Tangbula百里 (Bǎilǐ, meaning ‘Hundred-Li’) Gallery. According to recent 2026 data from Xinjiang’s culture and tourism department, 90% of the pastures along the route have completed ecological trail renovations, protecting the grasslands while facilitating hiking for tourists. The specially designed “Pasture Night Stay” allows tourists to fall asleep listening to the wind under the starry sky and wake up to the sound of cow bells in the morning.
🚗 [Simple Itinerary:A Flexible Grassland Wander]
(Optimized based on real-time road conditions and scenic area policies in 2026)
▶️ Day 1:Gathering in Urumqi
Morning:Free activities (recommended to visit the Xinjiang Museum to see “unique folk customs” mummies; reservations required 3 days in advance)
Afternoon:Depart uniformly at 15:00 and head to Fuyun County along the S21 Desert Highway (about a 5-hour drive, passing through the Gurbantunggut Desert)
Dinner:Taste dried meat naan at the “Herdsman’s Home” restaurant in Fuyun County

2026 Northern and Southern Xinjiang 9-Day Grassland Loop: Measuring the Poetry and Vitality of Northern Xinjiang’s Pastures with Car Wheels▶️ Day 2:In-Depth Tour of Koktokay Pasture
Morning:Visit the pasture at the source of the Irtysh River and participate in milking cows and making cheese curd experiences
Afternoon:Hike through Zhongshan Canyon (bilingual explanation signs added in 2026)
Night Stay:Pasture yurt (electric blankets and bathrooms provided)
▶️ Day 3:Transhumance Culture Observation Day
All Day:Follow the local people’s transhumance team (May-June/September-October are the transhumance seasons; specific timing depends on the climate of the year) and record the震撼 (zhènhàn, meaning ‘stunning’) scenes of camel caravans crossing the canyon
Special Arrangement:Dine with local people and learn to play the dombra (a traditional musical instrument)
▶️ Day 4:Wild Fun on the Sarbulak Grassland
Morning:Horseback riding on the grassland (children’s saddle rental service added in 2026)
Afternoon:Experience a small-scale “Naadam” sports meet (wrestling, archery, goat snatching)
Dinner:Grassland barbecue party (local people provide fresh mutton and secret seasonings)

🌿[Route Design Concept: An In-Depth Pasture Experience Away from the Crowds]▶️ Day 5:Self-Drive along the Tangbula百里 (Bǎilǐ, meaning ‘Hundred-Li’) Gallery
All Day:Drive along the northern section of the Duku Highway (an electronic traffic control system implemented in 2026; car space reservations required in advance) and stop anytime to photograph the three-dimensional画卷 (huàjuàn, meaning ‘scroll’) composed of snow-capped mountains, forests, and streams
Night Stay:Tangbula tent camp (24-hour hot water provided)
▶️ Days 6-8:Slow Life in the Ili River Valley
Day 6:Hike on the aerial grassland of the Nalati Grassland (drone follow-shot service added in 2026)
Day 7:Photograph the Karajun Human Grassland (best shooting time is before 10 a.m.)
Day 8:Explore the Tekes八卦城 (Bāguà Chéng, meaning ‘Eight Diagrams City’) (night tour sightseeing bus launched in 2026)
▶️ Day 9:Return to Urumqi
Morning:Purchase dried lavender from Ili (flowering season is June-July; preserved packaging provided in other seasons)
Afternoon:Arrive at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport before 14:00 (recommended to purchase flights after 17:00)

While most tourists flock to popular attractions like Kanas and Hemu, this loop turns its attention to the more niche alpine pastures of northern Xinjiang—here, there are no crowded viewing platforms, but herds of cattle and sheep stroll among the spruce forests; there are no fixed check-in points, but you can随时 (súshí, meaning ‘at any time’) encounter local people on the move with their yurts. The newly developed “Pasture Owner’s Home Visit” project in 2026 allows tourists to learn from local people of various ethnic groups how to milk cows, make nang (a type of bread), and even participate in a traditional “Aken Singing” (an impromptu poetry duel among various ethnic groups).💰 [Price Description:Transparent Consumption with No Tricks]
(Reference price for 2026; specifics subject to actual consultation and contract signing)
▶️ Basic Package:4,800 yuan per person (group forms with 4 people)
Includes:
Toyota Prado or equivalent off-road vehicle (including fuel and toll fees)
8 nights of accommodation (3 nights in pasture yurts + 2 nights in tent camps + 3 nights in three-star hotels)
15 main meals (including 3 home-cooked meals by local people)
First entrance tickets to scenic areas
100,000 yuan in travel accident insurance
▶️ Upgrade Options:
Starry Sky Photography Guide:+800 yuan per group

The route covers the junction of the Altay region and the Ili River Valley, connecting three core areas: the Koktokay Pasture, the Sarbulak Grassland, and the Tangbula百里 (Bǎilǐ, meaning ‘Hundred-Li’) Gallery. According to recent 2026 data from Xinjiang’s culture and tourism department, 90% of the pastures along the route have completed ecological trail renovations, protecting the grasslands while facilitating hiking for tourists. The specially designed “Pasture Night Stay” allows tourists to fall asleep listening to the wind under the starry sky and wake up to the sound of cow bells in the morning.Private Banquet by the Pasture Owner:+300 yuan per person (reservations required 48 hours in advance)
Duku Highway VIP Pass:+500 yuan per vehicle (avoid regular convoys)
📝 [Registration Method:Complete Online Contract Signing in Three Steps]
1️⃣ Contact Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency, and explain the need for the “9-Day Grassland Loop”
2️⃣ The customer service sends an electronic itinerary and contract template (the 2026 new version of the contract adds a “Weather Emergency Plan” clause)
3️⃣ After confirming the details, complete the contract signing and payment through the travel agency’s mini-program (installment payments supported)
💡 [Fee and Service Description]
Fees Include:Vehicle use, accommodation, meals, tickets, insurance, basic photography services
Fees Do Not Include:Personal consumption, (single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), additional fees due to policy changes
Vehicle Description:Each vehicle is equipped with a first aid kit, a car refrigerator, charging ports, and all drivers hold a “Grassland Driving Certification”

🚗[Simple Itinerary: A Flexible Grassland Wander]Emergency Plan:In case of extreme weather, both parties can agree to change to a “Grassland Culture Research Theme Day” (visit local people’s museums, learn ethnic group embroidery, etc.)
✨ [Why Choose This Route?]
A key route in Xinjiang’s 2026 culture and tourism “Niche Destination Promotion Plan,” enjoying policy subsidies
90% of the route is on unpaved roads, requiring professional off-road vehicles and drivers familiar with grassland road conditions
Daily driving time is controlled within 3 hours, leaving plenty of time for in-depth experiences
Exclusively developed “Pasture Mission Cards”:Complete 5 grassland missions to receive traditional small gifts from local people of various ethnic groups
⚠ ⚠️[Important Reminders]
June-August is the peak season for grassland tourism; reservations required 30 days in advance
Pasture accommodation conditions are limited; those with extremely high hygiene requirements are advised to bring their own sleeping bag liners
Starting in 2026, all vehicles entering grassland areas are required to pay an “Ecological Protection Fee” (included in the package)
In case of uncontrollable factors such as local people’s transhumance, the itinerary order may change, but the core experiences remain unchanged
(All data in the text is from the 2026 Xinjiang culture and tourism official website, scenic area announcements, and field examination records by Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency; specifics subject to actual consultation and contract signing)

Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation