2026 Xinjiang Charter Tour Quotation Sheet Understand the Cost of Chartering a Car for the North and South Xinjiang Loop Route at a Glance Recommended Routes and Prices

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

A Journey Accompanied by Stars and Moon:In-Depth Guide to Custom Vehicle Use for the 2026 Xinjiang Northern and Southern Circuit Tour✨
[Detailed Introduction to Itinerary or Destination]
The Xinjiang Northern and Southern Circuit Tour is known as a ‘condensed geography textbook.’ The northern route primarily features natural landscapes, while the southern route excels in cultural history. The northern circuit covers core attractions such as Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, and the Duoku Road, offering views of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests, lakes, and Yardang landforms. The southern circuit connects Kashgar Old Town, the Pamir Plateau, the Taklimakan Desert, and the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, allowing visitors to experience the traditional cultures of various ethnic groups, Silk Road civilization relics, and desert and gobi scenery.
Core Attractions in Northern Xinjiang
Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain:A mountain lake at an altitude of 1,910 meters. In summer, visitors can take the Mayashan Cable Car to overlook the lake, and in winter, they can enjoy the snowy scenery.
Kanas Lake:Famous for its ‘color-changing lake,’ it is open from May to October. Surrounding areas include Hemu Village and Baihabba Village, inhabited by the Tuwa people.
Sayram Lake:The ring-lake highway is 90 kilometers long. From June to September, wildflowers bloom along the lakeshore, making it ideal for self-driving or cycling.
Duoku Road:Open from June to September each year, it connects northern and southern Xinjiang, offering views of canyons, glaciers, grasslands, and other landscapes along the way.
Core Attractions in Southern Xinjiang
Kashgar Old Town:The opening ceremony is held daily at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Visitors can stroll through centuries-old streets and taste specialties such as baked buns and pot-cooked meat.
Pamir Plateau:A permit is required in advance. Visitors can tour attractions such as Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata Peak, and the Panlong Ancient Road.
Taklimakan Desert:Visitors can choose to self-drive on the desert highway or experience desert off-roading and starry sky camping.
Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves:Closed on Mondays, with 349 existing caves, it is an important relic of Buddhist culture in the Western Regions.
[Simple Itinerary Reference]
10-Day Northern Xinjiang Circuit Itinerary
Day 1:Gathering in Urumqi
Morning:Purchase dried fruits at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar. The ‘Abula’s Nang’ brand is recommended.
Afternoon:Visit the ‘Distinctive Folklore’ mummy exhibition at the Regional Museum (free admission, advance reservation required).
Accommodation:Four-star hotel near Hongguangshan Scenic Area.
Day 2:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain – Fuyun
Driving Distance:Approximately 480 kilometers, 6 hours of driving.

A Journey Accompanied by Stars and Moon: In-Depth Guide to Custom Vehicle Use for the 2026 Xinjiang Northern and Southern Circuit Tour✨Highlights:Mayashan Cable Car at Heavenly Lake (110 yuan one-way), Fuyun County’s特色 dog鱼宴 (dogfish feast, 80 yuan per person).
Day 3:Fuyun – Koktokay – Burqin
Driving Distance:Approximately 380 kilometers, 5 hours of driving.
Must-Play:No. 3 Mine Pit (80 yuan admission, additional fee for mine tunnel experience), grilled dogfish at the Burqin River Embankment Night Market (35 yuan per fish).
Day 4:Burqin – Kanas – Hemu
Driving Distance:Approximately 180 kilometers, 4 hours of driving.
Experience:Home visit to a Tuwa family in Hemu Village (100 yuan per person), stay in a Hemu wooden cabin (300 yuan per night in the off-season, 800 yuan per night in the peak season).
Day 5:Hemu – Urho Ghost City – Karamay
Driving Distance:Approximately 400 kilometers, 6 hours of driving.
Photography Spot:Sunset at Urho Ghost City (120 yuan admission + shuttle bus), dinner recommendation: Karamay cold noodles (‘Hongshan Cold Noodles’ old shop).
Day 6:Karamay – Sayram Lake – Yining
Driving Distance:Approximately 550 kilometers, 7 hours of driving.
Play:Self-drive around the lake (enter from the East Gate – exit from the South Gate), stay in a homestay on Yining’s Six-Star Street (400 yuan per night in the off-season, 1000 yuan per night in the peak season).
Day 7:Yining – Yizhao Highway – Zhaosu
Driving Distance:Approximately 180 kilometers, 4 hours of driving.
Highlights:Yizhao Highway (recommended open from June to September), views of rape flower fields and grassland scenery along the way.
Day 8:Zhaosu – Xiata Ancient Path – Tekes
Driving Distance:Approximately 150 kilometers, 3 hours of driving.
Experience:Hiking on the Xiata Ancient Path (80 yuan admission), night view of Tekes Bagua City.
Day 9:Tekes – Kalajun Grassland – Nalati
Driving Distance:Approximately 280 kilometers, 5 hours of driving.

[Detailed Introduction to Itinerary or Destination]Play:Horseback riding on Kalajun Grassland (100 yuan per hour), aerial grassland at Nalati Grassland (95 yuan admission).
Day 10:Nalati – Duoku Road – Urumqi
Driving Distance:Approximately 500 kilometers, 8 hours of driving.
Highlights:Scenery of the northern section of the Duoku Road, stop at the Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery along the way.
12-Day Southern Xinjiang Circuit Itinerary
Day 1:Urumqi – Korla
Driving Distance:Approximately 470 kilometers, 6 hours of driving.
Highlights:Korla fragrant pear picking (September to October), night view of the Peacock River.
Day 2:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kuqa
Driving Distance:Approximately 380 kilometers, 5 hours of driving.
Experience:Sand sliding at Lop Nur Village (50 yuan per person), Kuqa Big Nang City (20 yuan per nang with a diameter of 1 meter).
Day 3:Kuqa – Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves – Aksu
Driving Distance:Approximately 260 kilometers, 4 hours of driving.
Popular Recommendation:Cave 38, the ‘Music Cave,’ at the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Aksu冰糖心 apple picking (October to November).
Day 4:Aksu – Kashgar
Driving Distance:Approximately 460 kilometers, 6 hours of driving.
Highlights:Opening ceremony at Kashgar Old Town, tea drinking at the Century-Old Tea House (20 yuan per person).
Day 5:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Tashkurgan
Driving Distance:Approximately 300 kilometers, 5 hours of driving.
Experience:Photography at Baisha Lake (no admission fee), Tashkurgan Stone City ruins (30 yuan admission).
Day 6:Tashkurgan – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar

The Xinjiang Northern and Southern Circuit Tour is known as a ‘condensed geography textbook.’ The northern route primarily features natural landscapes, while the southern route excels in cultural history. The northern circuit covers core attractions such as Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, and the Duoku Road, offering views of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests, lakes, and Yardang landforms. The southern circuit connects Kashgar Old Town, the Pamir Plateau, the Taklimakan Desert, and the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, allowing visitors to experience the traditional cultures of various ethnic groups, Silk Road civilization relics, and desert and gobi scenery.Driving Distance:Approximately 360 kilometers, 6 hours of driving.
Highlights:Check-in at the ‘Today, I’ve walked through all the winding roads; from now on, my life will be smooth sailing’ sign on the Panlong Ancient Road.
Day 7:Kashgar – Hotan
Driving Distance:Approximately 500 kilometers, 7 hours of driving.
Experience:Grilled pigeon at the Hotan Night Market (10 yuan each), jade picking at the Yulongkashi River (tools required).
Day 8:Hotan – Taklimakan Desert – Minfeng
Driving Distance:Approximately 300 kilometers, 5 hours of driving.
Play:Desert off-roading (300 yuan per vehicle), starry sky camping (tents and sleeping bags provided).
Day 9:Minfeng – Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest – Korla
Driving Distance:Approximately 550 kilometers, 8 hours of driving.
Highlights:Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest (mid-to-late October to early November is the best viewing period).
Day 10:Korla – Turpan
Driving Distance:Approximately 380 kilometers, 5 hours of driving.
Experience:Grape picking in Turpan’s Grape Valley (August to September), Kanerjing Park (40 yuan admission).
Day 11:Turpan – Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain – Urumqi
Driving Distance:Approximately 180 kilometers, 3 hours of driving.
Highlights:Winter snowy scenery at Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain, purchase handicrafts at the Urumqi International Grand Bazaar.
Day 12:Return from Urumqi
Morning:Free activities. The Hongshan Park is recommended for an overview of the city.
Afternoon:Return according to flight or train schedule.
[Price Description]

Core Attractions in Northern XinjiangThe cost of custom vehicle use for the 2026 Xinjiang Northern and Southern Circuit Tour varies greatly depending on vehicle type, season, and service content. The following are reference price ranges (subject to contract):
Vehicle Classification and Average Daily Cost
Five-seater economy SUV (e.g., Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4):
Off-season (November to April of the following year):400 to 700 yuan/day
Peak season (June to October):700 to 1000 yuan/day
Seven-seater domestic commercial vehicle (e.g., Maxus G10, Trumpchi M8):
Off-season:800 to 1100 yuan/day
Peak season:1500 to 1700 yuan/day
Seven-seater luxury commercial vehicle (e.g., Mercedes-Benz Vito, high-end Buick GL8):
Off-season:1300 to 1500 yuan/day
Peak season:1800 to 2300 yuan/day
14-seater to 17-seater minibus:
Off-season:1500 to 1600 yuan/day
Peak season:2000 to 2600 yuan/day
Off-road vehicle (e.g., Toyota Prado, Tank 300):
Off-season:1000 to 1500 yuan/day
Peak season:1800 to 2500 yuan/day
Seasonal Price Fluctuations
Peak season (June to October):Prices increase by 30% to 50%, with some high-end models increasing by up to 60%.
Regular season (April to May, mid-to-late October):Base price.
Off-season (November to March of the following year):Prices decrease by 20% to 40%.

Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain: A mountain lake at an altitude of 1,910 meters. In summer, visitors can take the Mayashan Cable Car to overlook the lake, and in winter, they can enjoy the snowy scenery.Items Included in the Cost
Vehicle use fee, fuel fee, road and bridge fee, parking fee, driver’s salary, vehicle insurance (compulsory traffic insurance + commercial insurance, third-party liability ≥ 2 million yuan, seat insurance ≥ 500,000 yuan per seat).
Basic vehicle maintenance, emergency simple fault handling.
Free itinerary planning, airport/station transfers, daily check-ups.
24-hour emergency rescue, spare vehicle allocation for vehicle faults (formal travel agency).
Items Not Included in the Cost
Attraction admission fees and shuttle bus fees (e.g., 230 yuan per person for Kanas, 145 yuan per person for Sayram Lake).
Visitors’ personal meals and accommodation fees.
Driver’s daily food and accommodation subsidy (if not included, an additional payment of approximately 150 to 200 yuan/day is required).
[Registration Method]
You can register through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for information on vehicle types, prices, available vehicle periods, and itinerary suggestions.
[Cost Description and Service Description]
Items Included in the Cost:Vehicle use fee, fuel fee, road and bridge fee, parking fee, driver’s salary, vehicle insurance, basic vehicle maintenance, emergency rescue service.
Items Not Included in the Cost:Attraction admission fees, shuttle bus fees, visitors’ personal meals, accommodation, driver’s food and accommodation subsidy (if not included).
Service Standards:The driver works 8 to 10 hours daily. Overtime can be negotiated at an additional fee (approximately 50 to 100 yuan/hour).
Single Registration:Our agency will do its best to coordinate shared rooms. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
The actual consultation and contract signing shall prevail. Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with class periods. The contract signed by both parties shall be the primary basis.
[Precautions]
Weather and Road Conditions:Some sections in Xinjiang are greatly affected by weather (e.g., the Duoku Road and Yizhao Highway are recommended for summer travel). Reasonable itinerary changes can be made by mutual agreement.
Attraction Opening:Traffic control is implemented in the Kanas Scenic Area from October 1 to 15, requiring a transfer to shuttle buses. The Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves are closed on Mondays.
Policy Changes:A permit is required in advance for the Pamir Plateau. Specific policies are subject to local department requirements.
Vehicle Selection:Off-road vehicles are suitable for complex road conditions such as the Duoku Road, Tashkurgan County, and deserts. Regular commercial vehicles are suitable for urban and paved road travel.
Contract Signing:A written contract must be signed with the travel agency before registration, clarifying cost details, service standards, liability for breach of contract, and other terms.

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