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🚗 2026 Southern Xinjiang Old Town and Ancient Village Folk Custom Scenery Custom Vehicle Travel Guide
Many friends planning to visit Southern Xinjiang in 2026 prefer to avoid crowded网红 (internet-famous) check-in spots and opt for a slow-paced exploration of pristine old towns and ancient villages, immersing themselves in the local atmosphere. This custom vehicle travel guide, tailored around the theme of old towns and ancient villages, covers all the information you care about, including itineraries, schedules, prices, registration, and more, for your reference as needed.
📍 Detailed Introduction to Core Destinations of the Itinerary
This itinerary focuses on an in-depth experience of the old towns and ancient villages in different cities of Southern Xinjiang, without arranging high-intensity travel schedules. Each old town has ample time reserved for exploration, allowing you to leisurely stroll through the unique shops in the streets and alleys and sample local snacks.
1. Moyu Old Town ✨
As a national 4A-level scenic spot, Moyu Old Town is currently open to visitors free of charge and can be entered throughout the day. It retains a very pristine old town landscape, with contiguous yellow-walled old houses featuring distinctive carved balconies and winding streets and alleys. Climbing onto the observation deck offers a panoramic view of the staggered yellow roofs of the entire old town, creating a visually stunning experience. The scenic area features a Wall Museum and an Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Zone, where you can observe the on-site production processes of mulberry paper and Atlas silk. Interested visitors can also participate in some of the production steps. The Love Lane within the area is a pink-themed district decorated with flower walls, perfect for taking photos. After dusk, you can directly visit the Bulak Night Market next to the old town, where you can enjoy dozens of specialty snacks such as “three eggs with one star,” watermelon-grilled meat, red willow-grilled meat, and yogurt zongzi, as well as beverages like freshly squeezed pomegranate juice, homemade yogurt, and Museles wine. Within the old town, there are 67 specialty stores selling Atlas silk, handmade carpets, wood carvings, mulberry paper, and other unique items at reasonable prices, suitable as souvenirs. The area has also added many travel photography studios and cafes, where you can rest whenever you get tired. It is generally recommended to stay for 4-6 hours, following a rhythm of exploring the streets and alleys in the afternoon, capturing sunset views of the old town in the evening, and enjoying the night market at night.
2. Kuqa Restan Old Street 🧱
Restan Old Street is located in the core area of Kuqa’s old town, retaining a large number of traditional-style residential buildings along the street, with hand-carved decorative patterns on the door frames and window lattices. There are many手工 (handmade) copperware stores and specialty clothing stores that have been in operation for over a decade, as well as numerous snack stalls selling handmade ice cream, baked stuffed buns, and lamb lung skewers. While strolling, you often encounter local residents resting in the shade at the alley entrances, creating a strong sense of everyday life. Deep within the old street, there are also many traditional-style old teahouses where you can order a bowl of herbal tea for just a dozen yuan and sit down to experience the slow pace of the old town.

🚗 2026 Southern Xinjiang Old Town and Ancient Village Folk Custom Scenery Custom Vehicle Travel Guide3. Kashgar Old City 🕌
Kashgar Old City is a well-known old town scenic spot in Southern Xinjiang, with a maze of intersecting streets and alleys lined with numerous specialty food stores, handicraft workshops, and intangible cultural heritage experience points. Fixed-time opening ceremonies can be watched daily, and the bazaars within the old city offer a variety of specialty dried fruits and handmade accessories for selection. In the evening, you can climb to a high point in the old city to watch the sunset染 (dye) the entire old town’s roofs in warm golden hues.
4. Yotkan Ancient City 🏯
Yotkan Ancient City reconstructs the architectural style of ancient Khotan, featuring silk road-themed performances and various folk custom experience projects within the scenic area, allowing you to intuitively feel the cultural characteristics of the ancient Silk Road. The food street within the scenic area also offers a variety of Southern Xinjiang specialty snacks.
📅 Simple Itinerary Reference (9-day, 8-night In-depth Old Town and Ancient Village Itinerary)
Day 1:Arrive in Urumqi, arrange for airport pickup and check into a downtown hotel for rest. For free activities, you can explore the surrounding dining districts to sample local dishes like大盘鸡 (big plate chicken) and手抓饭 (hand-pilaf).
Day 2:Urumqi → Korla → Tour Bosten Lake, arrive in Kuqa in the evening, and check into a hotel in downtown Kuqa.
Day 3:Full-day in-depth exploration of Kuqa’s old town, visit Restan Old Street, check in at intangible cultural heritage handicraft stores, experience making nang (traditional bread) at Kuqa Big Nang City in the evening, and stroll through the Kuqa Night Market at night.
Day 4:Kuqa →阿拉尔 (Alaer) → Traverse the southern section of the Desert Highway, enjoying the scenery of the Taklimakan Desert along the way, arrive in Hotan in the evening, and check into a hotel in downtown Hotan.

Many friends planning to visit Southern Xinjiang in 2026 prefer to avoid crowded网红 (internet-famous) check-in spots and opt for a slow-paced exploration of pristine old towns and ancient villages, immersing themselves in the local atmosphere. This custom vehicle travel guide, tailored around the theme of old towns and ancient villages, covers all the information you care about, including itineraries, schedules, prices, registration, and more, for your reference as needed.Day 5:Hotan → In-depth exploration of Moyu Old Town, visit the intangible cultural heritage experience zone and Love Lane in the morning, have a specialty meal in the old town at noon, and stroll through the Bulak Night Market at night.
Day 6:Hotan → Tour Yotkan Ancient City, experience folk custom projects, depart for Kashgar in the afternoon, and check into a hotel in downtown Kashgar.
Day 7:Full-day in-depth exploration of Kashgar Old City, watch the opening ceremony, check in at specialty handicraft stores, sample old city cuisine, and watch the sunset from a high point in the old city in the evening.
Day 8:Free activities in downtown Kashgar, with options to visit surrounding specialty villages or experience travel photography in the old city and purchase souvenirs.
Day 9:Kashgar airport/train station drop-off, ending the itinerary.
Tips:In cases involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, or schedule changes, both parties can reasonably modify the itinerary through mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Custom Vehicle Travel Reference Prices
The reference prices for the 2026 Southern Xinjiang Old Town and Ancient Village-themed custom vehicle tours vary based on the group size:

📍 Detailed Introduction to Core Destinations of the ItinerarySmall groups of 2-4 people:Per capita reference price: 9,800 yuan
Small groups of 5-8 people:Per capita reference price: 8,600 yuan
Small groups of 9-12 people:Per capita reference price: 7,800 yuan
The above prices are reference ranges for the non-peak season in 2026. Prices may fluctuate based on factors such as travel dates, upgraded accommodation standards, and itinerary changes. The final price will be based on the contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, and consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing from Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency for details about the itinerary. Specific questions regarding itinerary customization, address inquiries, and other related issues can be communicated and confirmed with the staff.
📝 Fee Explanation and Service Explanation
✅ Reference included items:
1. Full itinerary formal tourism custom vehicle services, including driver labor fees, fuel costs, toll fees, and parking fees. The drivers are all local drivers familiar with the road conditions in Southern Xinjiang and can help recommend reliable local dining and sightseeing spots during the itinerary.

This itinerary focuses on an in-depth experience of the old towns and ancient villages in different cities of Southern Xinjiang, without arranging high-intensity travel schedules. Each old town has ample time reserved for exploration, allowing you to leisurely stroll through the unique shops in the streets and alleys and sample local snacks.2. Accommodation for 8 nights throughout the itinerary, with options to choose from different tiers such as regular hotels and specialty homestays based on needs, and the possibility to upgrade accommodation standards as required.
3. Breakfast provided throughout the itinerary as indicated, with some lunches and dinners coordinated and arranged in advance based on needs to accommodate different taste preferences.
4. First admission tickets to all scenic areas within the itinerary, with the option to include or exclude scenic area shuttle bus fees as needed.
5. Itinerary concierge consultation services to assist with obtaining relevant travel documents.
6. Travel accident insurance, with basic supplies such as first aid kits, mineral water, and disposable raincoats provided in the vehicle.
7. Free airport/train station pickup and drop-off services, eliminating the need to take a taxi to the hotel upon arrival.
❌ Reference excluded items:
1. Round-trip transportation costs from your departure location to Xinjiang, which can be booked independently or with assistance from the staff.

1. Moyu Old Town ✨2. Self-paid experience projects within the scenic areas, such as desert off-roading, travel photography, and specialty experience activities, are all voluntary choices with no mandatory consumption.
3. Personal expenses outside the itinerary, such as independently purchased souvenirs and meal expenses.
For solo registrants, our agency will make every effort to coordinate shared rooms. Special circumstances will require separate negotiation.
The above service content serves as a reference scope, with specifics based on actual consultation and contract signing. All itinerary and fee-related agreements will be based on the contract signed by both parties.
💡 Practical Travel Tips
1. Southern Xinjiang has significant temperature variations between day and night. Even during summer travel, it is advisable to carry a light jacket. The desert areas have strong sunlight, so it is recommended to carry high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat to prevent sunburn.
2. When touring old towns, please respect the living habits of the local ethnic groups and obtain consent from local residents before taking photos of them.
3. Some old towns have uneven street and alley surfaces, so it is advisable to wear comfortable flat shoes for travel to avoid fatigue from walking.
4. Southern Xinjiang covers a vast area, and some road sections have long driving distances. You can prepare a small amount of snacks and drinking water in the vehicle in advance to replenish energy during the journey.
5. Most of the scenic areas involved in the itinerary currently do not require advance reservations and allow on-site ticket purchases for entry. In case of scenic area policy changes, the staff will notify you in advance of the modification plan. If you wish to add additional sightseeing spots, you can also communicate with the staff in advance to negotiate itinerary changes.

Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send itinerary and quote