Urumqi Long Distance Group Tour Registration Fee Standard Reference Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
🌄 Reference for registration fee standards for long-distance group tours departing from Urumqi in 2026
🗺 ️ Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The long-distance group tours departing from Urumqi in 2026 mainly cover two core areas for sightseeing: Eastern Xinjiang and Northern Xinjiang, catering to travel needs for different lengths of holidays. For shorter trips lasting 5 to 7 days, you can explore the areas along the route of Turpan and Heavenly Lake in Eastern Xinjiang. For longer trips lasting 9 to 12 days, you can deeply visit core scenic spots in Northern Xinjiang such as Kanas and Hemu in Altay. The scenic spots connected along the way are all compliant and open as usual in 2026, and the roads have been renovated and maintained in recent years, ensuring smooth and stable conditions and significantly improving the comfort of long-distance travel.
The route combining Turpan and Heavenly Lake in Eastern Xinjiang features a travel mode that combines short and long distances, suitable for tourists with limited holidays. The scenic spots covered along the way include Heavenly Lake, Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells, Grape Valley, Kumutag Desert, Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park, Xinjiang Museum, etc. According to the latest ticket information for scenic spots in 2026, the reference price for tickets to Heavenly Lake is 125 yuan per person, with a shuttle bus fee of 90 yuan per person; tickets to Flaming Mountains are 40 yuan per person; tickets to Karez Wells are 40 yuan per person; tickets to Grape Valley are 75 yuan per person; tickets to Kumutag Desert are 30 yuan per person; and spots such as Xinjiang Museum and International Bazaar can be visited for free. The regular opening hours for all spots are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with some desert spots extending their opening hours to 10 p.m. in summer. The suitable travel period for this route is from May to October, during which the climate is comfortable and various seasonal fruits are ripe, allowing you to taste fresh grapes, Hami melons, and other special fruits.
The long route of about 10 days to Altay in Northern Xinjiang is suitable for tourists with sufficient holidays who want to deeply experience the natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang. Starting from Urumqi and heading north, the journey passes through the Gurbantunggut Desert, Talamaili Nature Reserve, and the Devil City in Karamay, ultimately reaching the Altay region. The scenic spots covered include Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Baihaba, Colorful Beach, and Koktokay. According to the latest ticket information for 2026, tickets to Kanas are 185 yuan per person, with a shuttle bus fee of 130 yuan per person (including second entry); tickets to Hemu are 60 yuan per person, with a village maintenance fee of 20 yuan per person and a shuttle bus fee of 100 yuan per person; tickets to Colorful Beach are 50 yuan per person; tickets to the Devil City are 46 yuan per person, with a shuttle bus fee of 52 yuan per person; and tickets to Koktokay are 90 yuan per person, with a shuttle bus fee of 50 yuan per person. In terms of commuting time for this route, it takes about 4 hours by car from Urumqi to Karamay, about 3.5 hours from Karamay to Burqin, and about 2.5 hours from Burqin to Kanas. Regular group tours do not arrange night driving to ensure safety during the journey.
📅 Simple Itinerary Reference
🌄 Reference for Registration Fee Standards for Long-Distance Group Tours Departing from Urumqi in 20266-Day, 5-Night Itinerary for Turpan and Heavenly Lake in Eastern Xinjiang
Day 1:Arrive in Urumqi from various places, arrange for airport/station pickup, check into a hotel in the city center, and freely visit the International Bazaar and Hetian Second Street to experience local daily life.
Day 2:Depart from Urumqi at 8 a.m., travel for 1.5 hours by car to Heavenly Lake, visit spots such as the lake surface of Heavenly Lake and West Small Heavenly Lake, and return to Urumqi city center for accommodation in the afternoon.
Day 3:Depart from Urumqi at 8 a.m., travel for 2 hours by car to Turpan, visit the Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells, and Grape Valley in sequence, experience the local folk customs of various ethnic groups, and check into a characteristic homestay near Grape Valley in the evening.
Day 4:Travel for 1 hour by car to Kumutag Desert, visit the unique landscape where the city connects with the desert, optionally experience self-paid projects such as sand sliding and desert cycling, and check into a hotel in Shanshan County in the evening.
Day 5:Travel for 2.5 hours by car back to Urumqi, visit Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park, view displays of petrified wood and Ferghana horses, and check into a hotel in Urumqi city center in the evening.
🗺️ Detailed Introduction to Routes and DestinationsDay 6:Visit Xinjiang Museum in the morning to learn about the history and culture of the Western Regions, freely purchase local specialties in the afternoon, and then arrange for station drop-off to conclude the itinerary.
10-Day, 9-Night Itinerary for Altay in Northern Xinjiang
Day 1:Arrive in Urumqi from various places, arrange for airport/station pickup, check into a hotel in the city center, and freely visit spots in Urumqi city center.
Day 2:Depart from Urumqi at 8 a.m., pass through the Gurbantunggut Desert and Talamaili Nature Reserve, head to Karamay to visit the Devil City, and check into a hotel in Karamay city center in the evening.
Day 3:Depart from Karamay to Burqin, visit Colorful Beach, appreciate the landscape combining yardang landforms and rivers, and check into a hotel in Burqin County in the evening.
Day 4:Depart from Burqin to Hemu Village, visit the village scenery, freely stroll through the birch forest, and check into a characteristic homestay in Hemu Village in the evening.
The long-distance group tours departing from Urumqi in 2026 mainly cover two core areas for sightseeing: Eastern Xinjiang and Northern Xinjiang, catering to travel needs for different lengths of holidays. For shorter trips lasting 5 to 7 days, you can explore the areas along the route of Turpan and Heavenly Lake in Eastern Xinjiang. For longer trips lasting 9 to 12 days, you can deeply visit core scenic spots in Northern Xinjiang such as Kanas and Hemu in Altay. The scenic spots connected along the way are all compliant and open as usual in 2026, and the roads have been renovated and maintained in recent years, ensuring smooth and stable conditions and significantly improving the comfort of long-distance travel.Day 5:Watch the morning mist in Hemu Village in the morning, then depart for Kanas Scenic Area, visit spots such as the Three Bays and Kanas Lake, and check into a hotel near Kanas Scenic Area in the evening.
Day 6:Enter Kanas Scenic Area for the second time, optionally hike or take a cruise ship to experience the lake scenery from different perspectives, then depart for Baihaba Village to visit, and return to Burqin for accommodation in the evening.
Day 7:Depart from Burqin to Koktokay Scenic Area, visit spots such as the source of the Irtysh River and Mine Pit No. 3, and check into a hotel in Fuyun County in the evening.
Day 8:Depart from Fuyun County back to Karamay, visit the Heiyoushan Scenic Area along the way, and check into a hotel in Karamay in the evening.
Day 9:Depart from Karamay back to Urumqi, stop to visit the city scenery of Shihezi along the way, and check into a hotel in Urumqi city center in the evening.
Day 10:Freely visit the city center to purchase local specialties in the morning, then arrange for station drop-off to conclude the itinerary.
The route combining Turpan and Heavenly Lake in Eastern Xinjiang features a travel mode that combines short and long distances, suitable for tourists with limited holidays. The scenic spots covered along the way include Heavenly Lake, Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells, Grape Valley, Kumutag Desert, Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park, Xinjiang Museum, etc. According to the latest ticket information for scenic spots in 2026, the reference price for tickets to Heavenly Lake is 125 yuan per person, with a shuttle bus fee of 90 yuan per person; tickets to Flaming Mountains are 40 yuan per person; tickets to Karez Wells are 40 yuan per person; tickets to Grape Valley are 75 yuan per person; tickets to Kumutag Desert are 30 yuan per person; and spots such as Xinjiang Museum and International Bazaar can be visited for free. The regular opening hours for all spots are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with some desert spots extending their opening hours to 10 p.m. in summer. The suitable travel period for this route is from May to October, during which the climate is comfortable and various seasonal fruits are ripe, allowing you to taste fresh grapes, Hami melons, and other special fruits.💴 Price Explanation
The prices for long-distance group tours departing from Urumqi in 2026 are reference ranges and may vary depending on the itinerary length, configuration level, and travel period. All prices are reference prices, and the specific prices shall be subject to the contract:
Reference price for the 6-day, 5-night Eastern Xinjiang route: ranging from 1,800 yuan to 3,200 yuan per person, with the economy level ranging from 1,800 yuan to 2,200 yuan per person, suitable for students and young travelers with limited budgets; the comfort level ranging from 2,200 yuan to 2,800 yuan per person, suitable for family trips and groups of friends; and the high-end level ranging from 2,800 yuan to 3,200 yuan per person, suitable for groups seeking higher travel comfort. Students, elderly people, and other groups eligible for scenic spot preferential policies can enjoy corresponding ticket reductions with valid certificates, and the actual tour fees can be adjusted accordingly.
Reference price for the 10-day, 9-night Northern Xinjiang Altay route:Ranging from 4,500 yuan to 12,000 yuan per person, with the economy level ranging from 4,500 yuan to 6,500 yuan per person, focusing on visiting core scenic spots with high cost-effectiveness; the comfort level ranging from 6,500 yuan to 8,500 yuan per person, balancing comfort and cost-effectiveness, suitable for the choices of most ordinary tourists; and the high-end level ranging from 8,500 yuan to 12,000 yuan per person, suitable for groups seeking high-quality experiences, photography enthusiasts, and business travelers.
📋 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
The long route of about 10 days to Altay in Northern Xinjiang is suitable for tourists with sufficient holidays who want to deeply experience the natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang. Starting from Urumqi and heading north, the journey passes through the Gurbantunggut Desert, Talamaili Nature Reserve, and the Devil City in Karamay, ultimately reaching the Altay region. The scenic spots covered include Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Baihaba, Colorful Beach, and Koktokay. According to the latest ticket information for 2026, tickets to Kanas are 185 yuan per person, with a shuttle bus fee of 130 yuan per person (including second entry); tickets to Hemu are 60 yuan per person, with a village maintenance fee of 20 yuan per person and a shuttle bus fee of 100 yuan per person; tickets to Colorful Beach are 50 yuan per person; tickets to the Devil City are 46 yuan per person, with a shuttle bus fee of 52 yuan per person; and tickets to Koktokay are 90 yuan per person, with a shuttle bus fee of 50 yuan per person. In terms of commuting time for this route, it takes about 4 hours by car from Urumqi to Karamay, about 3.5 hours from Karamay to Burqin, and about 2.5 hours from Burqin to Kanas. Regular group tours do not arrange night driving to ensure safety during the journey.📝 Fee Explanation and Service Explanation
The service configurations corresponding to different levels of group tours vary, and the specifics shall be subject to actual consultation and contract signing:
Economy-level group tour: Accommodation is selected from chain hotels or ordinary homestays, which are clean, tidy, and close to transportation hubs; transportation uses regular air-conditioned tourist buses with on-board explanations, emergency tools, and oxygen-making equipment, including airport/station pickup and drop-off and round-trip transportation between scenic spots; meals consist of home-cooked dishes with a combination of meat and vegetables, including Xinjiang specialties such as hand-grabbed rice, big-plate chicken, and baked stuffed buns, with a meal standard of 40-50 yuan per person per meal; first-entry tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary are included, and for shuttle buses in some scenic spots, self-payment will be notified in advance.
Comfort-level group tour: On the basis of the economy level, accommodation is upgraded to business boutique hotels, and some routes include 1 night of accommodation in a homestay inside a scenic spot, eliminating the need for round-trip commuting and saving commuting time to and from the scenic spot; transportation is upgraded to 7-9-seat luxury commercial vehicles with more spacious seating space, separate guides and drivers, and more meticulous service; the meal standard is increased to 60-80 yuan per person per meal, including more characteristic catering categories; characteristic experience projects are added to the itinerary, and at some spots, fast entry channels can be enjoyed to avoid peak人流 (renliu, meaning crowds).
High-end-level group tour:Accommodation is fully upgraded to high-end hotels or boutique homestays inside scenic spots, meals consist of customized characteristic dishes, and transportation uses exclusive vehicles for small groups, allowing flexible changes to the停留 (tingliu, meaning停留 time, or停留 duration) at scenic spots to meet personalized needs such as deep sightseeing and photography.
For single travelers, our agency will do its best to coordinate room-sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. Uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic spot opening situations, and schedule changes involved in the itinerary can be reasonably changed through mutual agreement between both parties. All refund and change rules shall be subject to relevant laws and regulations such as the Tourism Law and the Contract Law.
If you need to know more details about group tour levels, specific travel schedules, suitable groups of people, and other information, you can consult Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Relevant address information can be inquired from the customer service.
Before traveling, you can prepare comfortable sports shoes, sun hats, sunscreen, thin coats, and other items in advance. There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang, so you can appropriately add or remove clothing according to the travel period. During the sightseeing process, respect the customs and habits of local ethnic groups and jointly maintain a good travel environment.
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation

