18-Day Ultimate Xinjiang: North and South Loop
Why choose this itinerary?
- Pamir Plateau: Panlong Ancient Road & Snow Lakes
- South Xinjiang History: Kashgar Old City & Kizil Caves
- North Xinjiang Wonders: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village & Five-Colored Beach
- Natural Heritage: Tianshan Heavenly Lake & Wensu Grand Canyon
- Premium Transport: First-Class Coach & Intercity Train
Visual Itinerary
Click on the days below to explore the route on the map.
- Route Overview
- Day 1: Depart Home City for Kashgar (KHG)
- Day 2: Arrival in Kashgar, Welcome Dinner
- Day 3: Exploring Kashgar's Old City and Cultural Landmarks
- Day 4: Karakoram Highway to Tashkurgan (Taxian)
- Day 5: Panlong Ancient Road and Karakul Lake, Return to Kashgar
- Day 6: Visit Fragrant Concubine Park (Xiangfei Garden), Travel to Aksu
- Day 7: Wensu Grand Canyon and Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves
- Day 8: Kuche Prince Mansion and Grand Nang City, Travel to Korla
- Day 9: Bosten Lake Grand River Mouth, Travel to Urumqi
- Day 10: Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area, Travel to Yining
- Day 11: Spring Beauty of Nalati Air Grassland
- Day 12: Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge, Travel to Kuitun
- Day 13: Yardang Landforms at Ghost City and Five-Colored Beach
- Day 14: God's Reserved Land: Hemu Scenic Area
- Day 15: Kanas Lake: Beautiful and Mysterious
- Day 16: Keketuohai National Geopark
- Day 17: Tianshan Heavenly Lake and Farewell Dinner
- Day 18: Urumqi Airport Transfer (URC)
Daily Discovery Log
Our itinerary is moderately paced, ensuring you can deeply experience the charm of each location.
Insights From Our Expert
Why Choose This Trip?
- Pamir Plateau: Panlong Ancient Road & Snow Lakes
- South Xinjiang History: Kashgar Old City & Kizil Caves
- North Xinjiang Wonders: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village & Five-Colored Beach
- Natural Heritage: Tianshan Heavenly Lake & Wensu Grand Canyon
- Premium Transport: First-Class Coach & Intercity Train
Who is This Trip For?
- Culture
- Adventure
- Nature
- Classic
Real Traveler Reviews
See what other travelers have to say!
陳先生
This 18-day South and North Xinjiang tour was a dream come true! From the magnificent snow-capped mountains on the Karakoram Highway to the tranquil pastoral scenery of Hemu Village, every turn was a new painting. I particularly enjoyed the cultural depth of Kashgar Old City and the driving experience on the Panlong Ancient Road. The guide was knowledgeable, the arrangements were meticulous, and the deluxe coach made the long journeys very comfortable.
王女士
The itinerary covered the essence of Xinjiang, and the high density allowed me to see both South Xinjiang's culture and North Xinjiang's nature at once. The only slight drawback was the long travel time between some attractions; although the coach was comfortable, I wish there was more time allocated to top-tier scenic spots like Kanas Lake.
What's Included
- Accommodation: Twin-sharing rooms at listed hotels
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as listed in the itinerary
- Entrance Fees: First entrance ticket for all listed attractions, including shuttle bus and carriage ride
- Transportation: Deluxe First-Class Coach transportation
- Transportation: Urumqi to Yining intercity train ticket (Second Class)
- Guide: Excellent Chinese/English speaking guide service
- Water: 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day
What's Not Included
- All airfare and taxes, visa fees
- Any personal expenses (e.g., alcohol, beverages, long-distance calls, etc.)
- Any services not mentioned above
- Gratuities: $360 per person
- Single room supplement: $780 per person
Mandatory Fees
- Gratuities: $360 per person
Optional Fees
- Single room supplement: $780 per person
- Optional activities/fees not mentioned in the itinerary