2026 Urumqi 10 Day Southern Xinjiang In Depth Group Tour with Kashgar, Baisha Lake, Muji Volcano, Full Loop Itinerary Latest Price Inquiry Recommended Itinerary Price

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✨ 【2026 Departure from Urumqi · 10-Day In-Depth South Xinjiang Full Loop Tour】✨
——Explore the ancient city of Kashgar, the picturesque scenery of Baisha Lake, and the wonders of Muji Volcano, unlocking multiple ways to experience the Pamir Plateau.
【Itinerary Highlights:Why choose this loop route?】
🌄 A double feast of nature and culture
Depart from Urumqi and traverse four major landscapes—gobi deserts, sandy deserts, snow-capped mountains, and lakes—while connecting core attractions in South Xinjiang such as the ancient city of Kashgar, Baisha Lake, Muji Volcano Crate, Karakul Lake, and the Taklimakan Desert Highway. Enjoy the comfortable experience of “four seasons in one day.”
🚗 Transportation Upgrade:Flexible combination of private car and business van
The Urumqi to Kashgar section uses high-speed rail/airplane for quick connections, while the South Xinjiang section is fully equipped with 7-seater business vans, allowing stops for photos and avoiding the fatigue of long-distance buses.
📸 Photography-themed itinerary
Special arrangements include sunrise at the north shore of Baisha Lake, starry sky photography at Muji Volcano Crate, aerial photography on the Wensu Ancient Road, and professional photographer follow-shots (optional upgrade service) to easily impress your friends on social media.
🍜 Culinary delights of South Xinjiang
Savor specialties such as Kashgar banquets, Hotan rose-petal baked naan, Taxkorgan yak hotpot, and Korla pear feasts, with 1-2 local-flavor meals arranged daily.

✨【2026 Departure from Urumqi · 10-Day In-Depth South Xinjiang Full Loop Tour】✨【Simple Itinerary:10-day, 9-night immersive experience】
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Arrive and enjoy free time; recommended to visit the International Bazaar, taste baked buns and pilaf, and adjust to the time difference.
Day 2:Urumqi → Korla (by high-speed rail/airplane)
Morning:Take high-speed rail/airplane to Korla (about 3.5 hours) to reduce long-distance travel.
Afternoon:Tour Bosten Lake, take a boat to view the lotus sea, and enjoy the night view along the Peacock River in the evening.
Day 3:Korla → Kuqa →阿拉尔 (Alaer)
Morning:Traverse the Luntai poplar forest (lush green in summer, golden in autumn).
Afternoon:Visit the Kuqa Grand Canyon and arrive in Alaer in the evening, checking into a hotel on the edge of the desert.
Day 4:阿拉尔 (Alaer) → Hotan (crossing the desert highway)
Full day:Cross the Taklimakan Desert Highway, stop at desert viewpoints along the way, and visit the Yotkan Ancient City in Hotan at night.

——Explore the ancient city of Kashgar, the picturesque scenery of Baisha Lake, and the wonders of Muji Volcano, unlocking multiple ways to experience the Pamir Plateau.Day 5:Hotan → Kashgar
Morning:Visit the Hotan jade market (not a shopping spot, but to learn about jade culture).
Afternoon:Take high-speed rail/airplane to Kashgar and stroll through the ancient city of Kashgar in the evening, listening to the tambur performance at the century-old teahouse.
Day 6:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Muji Volcano Crate → Taxkorgan
Full day:Follow the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, visit Baisha Lake and the Aoyitake Red Valley, explore Muji Volcano Crate in the afternoon (requires a 4WD vehicle), and arrive in Taxkorgan in the evening.
Day 7:In-depth tour of Taxkorgan
Morning:Visit the Stone City and Golden Meadow, and in the afternoon, challenge the Wensu Ancient Road (take photos with the slogan “After today’s winding roads, life will be smooth sailing”).
Day 8:Taxkorgan → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Full day:On the way back to Kashgar, visit Karakul Lake, overlook Muztagh Ata, and enjoy free time in the evening (recommended to visit the Id Kah Square).
Day 9:Kashgar → Urumqi (return day)
Morning:Freely shop for handicrafts from various ethnic groups, and in the afternoon, take a flight/high-speed rail back to Urumqi.
Day 10:Return from Urumqi

【Itinerary Highlights: Why choose this loop route?】Transfer to the station/airport according to flight/train schedules to end the journey.
【Price Information:Average per person reference range】
Based on data from the latest 2026 tour schedules, prices for the 10-day South Xinjiang loop group tour are as follows (specifics subject to contract):
🏨 Accommodation standards:
Economy:Approximately 4200-4800 yuan per person (includes comfortable hotels, business vans, and first entrance tickets to scenic spots)
Comfort:Approximately 5200-6000 yuan per person (upgrade to 4-diamond hotels, includes some special meals, and photography services)
Luxury:Approximately 6800-8000 yuan per person (5-star hotels, full professional photography follow-shots, and private car services)
🎫 Ticket references:
Baisha Lake:40 yuan per person
Muji Volcano Crate:39.8 yuan per person (includes shuttle bus)
Karakul Lake:50 yuan per person

🌄 A double feast of nature and cultureAncient City of Kashgar:Free (some experience projects charge extra)
⚠ ️ Price fluctuation explanation:
June-September is peak season, with prices increasing by 10%-15%; November-March is off-season, with prices decreasing by 10%-20%.
Children’s policy:Free admission for children under 6, half-price for ages 6-12, and a 300 yuan/day reduction for no bed occupancy.
【Registration Method】
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for tour schedule availability and contract details.
【Fee Explanation and Service Description】
Fees include:
Full transportation (high-speed rail/airplane + business van), accommodation, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, 9 breakfasts and 16 main meals, professional driver and guide services, and travel accident insurance.
Fees exclude:
Driver’s food and accommodation subsidy (100 yuan/day), permit processing fee (20 yuan/person), personal expenses, and self-funded items outside the itinerary.

Depart from Urumqi and traverse four major landscapes—gobi deserts, sandy deserts, snow-capped mountains, and lakes—while connecting core attractions in South Xinjiang such as the ancient city of Kashgar, Baisha Lake, Muji Volcano Crate, Karakul Lake, and the Taklimakan Desert Highway. Enjoy the comfortable experience of “four seasons in one day.”Service guarantees:
1. Dual guide service (1 team leader + 1 local guide) with 24-hour emergency response.
2. No arranged shopping stops throughout the journey, ensuring a no-forced-consumption travel experience.
3. For solo registrants, efforts will be made to arrange room-sharing; supplements may apply in special cases (specifics subject to contract).
⚠ ️ Important reminders:
1. The Pamir Plateau has a high altitude; it is recommended to prepare anti-altitude sickness medication in advance.
2. The Muji Volcano Crate section requires a 4WD vehicle; the itinerary may change due to weather conditions.
3. Specific itinerary details, schedule availability, and prices are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
【Why choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency?】
🔹 Qualification guarantees:A well-established local travel agency in Xinjiang with 12 years of experience in South Xinjiang routes.
🔹 Flexible customization:Supports small group departures of 2-6 people, with itineraries that can be slightly adjusted (e.g., adding the Tasha Ancient Road or the Wakhan Corridor).
🔹 Transparent pricing:All fees are clearly priced with no hidden tricks, and electronic contracts are supported.
This summer, join Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for a 10-day journey through the four seasons of South Xinjiang, seeking poetry and distant places in the reflection of Baisha Lake! 🌄🚗📸

Contact Manager Maizi at 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.