2026 Departure from Beitun 16 Day North and South Xinjiang Group Tour with Koktokay and Kashgar Old City All Inclusive Price Real Time Inquiry Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.
【Explore the Secret Realm of the Western Regions】16-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Starting from Beitun in 2026:Koktokay + Kashgar Old Town + Panoramic Loop: One Price Includes All Designated Items in the Itinerary Guide 🌄
(Icon at the beginning)✨【Itinerary Highlights:A Visual Feast Through All Four Seasons】✨
This 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang loop starting from Beitun takes the five major landscapes of ‘snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities’ as its framework, connecting core attractions such as Koktokay, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Old Town, and the Taklimakan Desert. The itinerary design breaks away from traditional routes by adding special lesser-known hidden gems:Explore the ‘World Geological Museum’ at Koktokay Geopark, experience the fantasy of ‘half mountain of snow and half blue lake’ at Baisha Lake on the Pamir Plateau, listen to elderly people from various ethnic groups playing the dutar in the century-old teahouse in Kashgar Old Town, and venture deep into the heart of the Taklimakan Desert to experience the double thrill of desert off-roading and stargazing camping.
(Simple Itinerary:Key Daily Arrangements)🗓️
【Days 1-3:First Impressions of Northern Xinjiang】
▶ Beitun → Koktokay (4-hour drive)
✔ Visit the No. 3 Mine to learn about the legendary history of the ‘Meritorious Mine’
✔ Stroll through the Irtysh Grand Canyon to find the prototype location of ‘The Shepherd of Koktokay’
▶ Koktokay → Burqin (3-hour drive)
✔ Arrive at the Colorful Beach in the evening to capture the sunset symphony between the yardang landform and the Irtysh River
【Days 4-6:The Secret Realm of Kanas】
▶ Burqin → Kanas (5-hour drive)
✔ Take the shuttle bus deep into Kanas Lake and ascend the Fish-Viewing Platform to overlook the ‘color palette’
【Explore the Secret Realm of the Western Regions】16-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Starting from Beitun in 2026: Koktokay + Kashgar Old Town + Panoramic Loop: One Price Includes All Designated Items in the Itinerary Guide 🌄✔ Hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Crouching Dragon Bay) to capture the light and shadow magic in the morning mist
▶ Kanas → Hemu Village (2-hour drive)
✔ Stay in a Tuvan wooden house and experience the cooking smoke and starry sky of the primitive village
【Days 7-9:The Flower Sea of Ili】
▶ Hemu → Nalati Grassland (8-hour drive, passing through the northern section of the Duku Highway)
✔ Transfer to the aerial grassland shuttle bus and ride horses with the local Kazakh people
▶ Nalati → Sayram Lake (5-hour drive)
✔ Drive around the 145-kilometer lake and camp by the ‘last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’
【Days 10-12:The Culture of Southern Xinjiang】
▶ Sayram Lake → Kuqa (10-hour drive, crossing the Tianshan Mountains)
✔ Visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves to interpret the code of Western Regions Buddhist art
▶ Kuqa → Kashgar (7-hour drive)
✔ Stroll through Kashgar Old Town and participate in the experience of making intangible cultural heritage clay pots
【Days 13-15:Desert Adventures】
(Icon at the beginning)✨【Itinerary Highlights: A Visual Feast Through All Four Seasons】✨▶ Kashgar → Taklimakan Desert (4-hour drive)
✔ Ride a desert off-road vehicle through the ‘Sea of Death’ and stargaze at the N39° Desert Camp
▶ Desert → Turpan (8-hour drive)
✔ Visit the Jiaohe Ancient City and taste seedless white grapes in Grape Valley
【Day 16:Return Journey】
▶ Turpan → Beitun (return by plane/train)
✔ According to the flight schedule, a complimentary visit to the Karez Museum is provided
(Price Explanation:Transparent Consumption System)💰
Reference Price Range for 2026:
▶ Economy Type:12,800-15,800 yuan/person (including special train soft sleeper/local transportation/three-star hotel/admission tickets/meals)
▶ Comfort Type:16,980-19,800 yuan/person (upgrade to 5-diamond hotel/7-seat business vehicle/light travel photography service)
▶ High-End Type:76,880-98,880 yuan/person (panda special train luxury room/full-service butler/special meals including all designated items in the itinerary)
⚠ ️ Price Includes:
This 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang loop starting from Beitun takes the five major landscapes of ‘snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities’ as its framework, connecting core attractions such as Koktokay, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Old Town, and the Taklimakan Desert. The itinerary design breaks away from traditional routes by adding special lesser-known hidden gems: Explore the ‘World Geological Museum’ at Koktokay Geopark, experience the fantasy of ‘half mountain of snow and half blue lake’ at Baisha Lake on the Pamir Plateau, listen to elderly people from various ethnic groups playing the dutar in the century-old teahouse in Kashgar Old Town, and venture deep into the heart of the Taklimakan Desert to experience the double thrill of desert off-roading and stargazing camping.✔ Transportation:Full-course air-conditioned tourist vehicle starting and ending in Beitun + scenic area shuttle bus
✔ Accommodation:15 nights in selected hotels (including breakfast)
✔ Admission Tickets:First admission tickets to 18 core attractions in the itinerary
✔ Meals:15 regular meals (meal standard of 60 yuan/person) + 3 special banquets
✔ Services:Professional tour guide + travel accident insurance + 24-hour emergency medical care
⚠ ️ Price Does Not Include:
✖ Major transportation costs from the departure place to Beitun
✖ Self-paid items within the scenic area (such as cycling at Sayram Lake for 80 yuan/hour, horse riding at Nalati for 120 yuan/2 hours)
✖ Personal consumption (alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, etc.)
(Registration Method:Professional Service Guarantee)📞
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, which provides the following services:
✔ Vehicle Matching Suggestions:Recommend a 7-seat business vehicle or a 14-seat minibus based on the number of people/amount of luggage
✔ Itinerary Customization:Change the停留 (stay) time at attractions or add lesser-known attractions (such as the Xiata Ancient Road and the Panlong Ancient Road)
✔ Policy Interpretation:Real-time updates on scenic area openings/traffic control information
(Simple Itinerary: Key Daily Arrangements)🗓️✔ Contract Signing:Clarify cost composition/service standards/rights and responsibilities clauses
(Fee and Service Explanation:Details Determine the Experience)📋
▶ Transportation Guarantee:
✔ 7-seat business vehicles are equipped with on-board oxygen generators (recommended for high-altitude sections in southern Xinjiang)
✔ Drive no more than 10 hours per day and arrange rest stops every 2 hours
▶ Accommodation Standards:
✔ Northern Xinjiang Section:Stay in characteristic wooden houses in Kanas/Hemu and upgrade to grassland homestays in Nalati
✔ Southern Xinjiang Section:Select cultural theme hotels around Kashgar Old Town and arrange Grape Valley Ecological Manor in Turpan
▶ Meal Characteristics:
✔ Arrange 1 special meal per day:Burqin grilled fish, Nalati hand-grabbed meat, Kashgar pigeon soup, and Turpan fruit banquet
✔ Vegetarian/special meals can be notified to customer service for changes 3 days in advance
▶ Emergency Services:
✔ The tour group is equipped with a first aid kit + high-altitude medications, and the tour guide holds a Red Cross Society first aid certificate
【Days 1-3: First Impressions of Northern Xinjiang】✔ 24-hour customer service response, providing backup vehicle/hotel coordination plans
(Special Tips:Must-Read Before Departure)⚠️
1️⃣ Document Preparation:Valid identification documents (a border pass needs to be obtained in advance for traveling to Taxkorgan)
2️⃣ Seasonal Clothing:
✔ Northern Xinjiang Section (June-August):Windproof jacket + comfortable hiking shoes
✔ Southern Xinjiang Section (September-October):Sun protection gear + warm inner layers
3️⃣ Photography Timing:
✔ Morning mist at Sayram Lake (7:00-8:30)
✔ Starry sky in Hemu (after 23:00)
✔ Opening ceremony of Kashgar Old Town (10:30/18:00)
4️⃣ Policy Changes:
✔ The Duku Highway/Yizhao Highway are seasonal roads and need to be confirmed for opening status 15 days in advance
✔ Kanas/Nalati and other scenic areas implement timed reservations, and the travel agency can assist with operations
(Consultation Channels:Professional Answers)💬
For detailed itinerary planning or quotation consultations, you can contact Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific itinerary details and recent quotations are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Let a professional team help you avoid the travel risks of being unfamiliar with the place and start a worry-free,安心 (peace of mind), and happy journey to the Western Regions!
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.
