The beauty of Xinjiang is well known. The area of Xinjiang is unexpectedly large. Do you want to travel to Xinjiang? It's hard to see all the scenic spots in Xinjiang in some days, let alone travel in depth, so many people will choose to take a chartered tour. Here we recommend a chartered tour strategy for you to travel to Xinjiang. The most classic route recommendation for chartered tour in Xinjiang
Xinjiang is divided into southern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang. The southern Xinjiang is dominated by cultural landscapes and cultural relics. The main destinations are Kashgar, Hotan and Kuqa, and the scenic spots are represented by Uygur folk customs, Buddhist sites, plateau scenery and desert scenery. Northern Xinjiang is dominated by natural scenery, and its main destinations are Kanas and Ili, and the scenic spots are represented by lakes, forests and grasslands. From June to September every year, the natural scenery in northern Xinjiang is the most beautiful season, so traveling in northern Xinjiang is the choice of most tourists at this time. Therefore, the following recommended routes are mainly in northern Xinjiang.
5-7 days charter route recommendation
If you only have about 5-7 days, I suggest you choose a destination in northern Xinjiang for in-depth sightseeing: Kanas Lake or Yili Grassland. They all start and end in Urumqi, and the distance to and from Urumqi is about 22 kilometers. The specific itinerary is as follows:
5-day tour of Kanas Lake Ring Road
Day 1: Urumqi-Brzin (take the East Route No.216 National Road)
Day 2: Brzin-Kanas (it is recommended to live in the scenic area)
Day 3: Kanas-Fish Observation Platform-Hemu
Day 4: Hemu-Rainbow Beach-. These scenic spots include lakes, forests, primitive villages, Yadan landforms and other scenery with the most Xinjiang characteristics.
If you have six days, you can go to Keketuo Sea along National Highway 216 on the first day, and then go to Brzin on the second day (Keketuo Sea, commonly known as "Little Kanas", is characterized by geological canyons and virgin forest scenery, and was rated as a world-class geological park by UNESCO in May 217).
If you have 7 days, it is suggested that you stay in Kanas Lake for one more night on the basis of 6 days, and you can visit Baihaba Village, so that you can deeply experience all the beautiful scenery of Kanas Grand Scenic Area, and the trip will be very easy, which is suitable for the elderly and their families. Baihaba village is also a primitive village, known as "the first village in northwest China". Compared with Hemu village, it has more abundant scenery, not only the original natural scenery, but also the Sino-Kazakhstan Grand Canyon and Sino-Kazakhstan boundary markers. At the same time, it is also the location shooting of "Where is Dad?" in 216.
5-day panoramic tour of Yili Grassland Loop:
Day 1: Urumqi-Sailimu Lake (staying by the lake and watching the sunrise or sunset)
Day 2: Sailimu Lake-Karajun Grassland (Karajun is divided into two parts: Kuoksu Grand Canyon and East-West Karajun Grassland. In June, it is recommended to visit East-West Karajun, and in July/August/September, it is recommended to visit Kuoksu Grand Grassland. It is recommended to see all of them)
Day 4: Nalati-Bayinbuluke (Swan Lake and Jiuqu 18 Bend, the best viewing effect is in the evening)
Day 5: Bayinbuluke-Duku Highway-Urumqi (cars with less than 7 seats are allowed to pass, and it is recommended to divide them into two cars for more than 6 people)
Yili and Yining make many people confused and think they are two places. In fact, "Ili" is a general term for a region, the full name is "Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture", and the seat of his state capital is "Yining City". Ili area is commonly known as "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall", and the whole area is dominated by grassland scenery. There are five or six grasslands, large and small, but they have different styles. If you have enough time, it is recommended to choose three or four in-depth tours, and you will be amazed at the different amazing things that each grassland brings to you.
If you have six days, it is suggested to add a Zhaosu grassland the next day. The rape fields in Zhaosu are very spectacular in July.
If you have 7 days, it is suggested to add a scenic spot of Kurdnin on the day from Karajun to Nalati. The scenery of snowy spruce in Kurdnin is very unique.
If you want to see the northern Xinjiang (Kanas Lake and Yili Grassland) in 7 days, it is not impossible to travel by car all the way, but the distance is more than 5 kilometers every day, which is a real tour.
there is another way to travel around northern Xinjiang in seven days, that is, to use a two-way plane, which will not be so hard, but some scenery along the way must also be abandoned, such as the Duku Highway.
The specific way is as follows:
Day 1: Urumqi-Kanas (by plane)
Day 2: Kanas-Hemu
Day 3: Hemu-Brzin
Day 4: Brzin-ghost city-Kuitun
Day 5: Kuitun-Sailimu Lake-Yining. Previously, only Xinjiang natives could understand the meaning of this word. In recent years, with the development of tourism, people who come to Xinjiang are no longer satisfied with just looking at the small circular tour such as Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain, Flame Mountain in Turpan, Grape Valley and Lake Monsters in Kanas. More people come to Xinjiang, hoping to see the natural scenery that best represents Xinjiang's characteristics, such as lakes, forests and grasslands. As a result, the products of Kanas Lake+Yili Grassland Great Loop Line are favored more and more. Kanas+Ili, on the other hand, represents most of the natural scenery of Xinjiang's "Northern Xinjiang".
"Northern Xinjiang", in the mouth of Xinjiang natives, generally refers to a large area, that is, the north of Tianshan Mountain is called Northern Xinjiang. Previously, only Xinjiang natives could understand the meaning of this word. In recent years, with the development of tourism, people who come to Xinjiang are no longer satisfied with just looking at the small circular tour such as Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain, Flame Mountain in Turpan, Grape Valley and Lake Monsters in Kanas. More people come to Xinjiang, hoping to see the natural scenery that best represents Xinjiang's characteristics, such as lakes, forests and grasslands. As a result, the products of Kanas Lake+Yili Grassland Great Ring Road are more and more favored. Kanas+Ili, on the other hand, represents most of the natural scenery of Xinjiang's "Northern Xinjiang".
If you have 8-1 days, you can choose to plan the two scenic spots in northern Xinjiang (Kanas Lake and Yili Grassland). After all, it is not easy to come to Xinjiang once.
The specific route is as follows:
The first day: Urumqi-Brzin (take the East Line and National Highway 216)
The second day: Brzin-Kanas (it is recommended to live in the scenic spot).
Day 3: Kanas-Fish Watching Platform-Hemu
Day 4: Hemu-Rainbow Beach-Habahe
Day 5: Habahe-ghost city-Kuitun
Day 6: Kuitun-Sailimu Lake-Nalati
Day 7: Nalati-Bayinbuluke < The most economical time schedule in northern Xinjiang is 8 days, because the cost of accommodation and car use will be reduced by one day, but the best time schedule suggestion is 9-1 days, so it will not be too tired.
11-15 days charter tour route
If you have about 11-15 days, you can plan a small circular tour of north and south Xinjiang. This loop has visited the most representative scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, and there is no turning back in the whole process.
The specific reference route is as follows:
The first day: Urumqi-Brzin (take the East Line and National Highway 216)
The second day: Brzin-Kanas (it is recommended to live in the scenic spot).
Day 3: Kanas-Fish Watching Platform-Hemu
Day 4: Hemu-Rainbow Beach-Habahe
Day 5: Habahe-ghost city-Kuitun
Day 6: Kuitun-Sailimu Lake-Yining
Day 7: Yining-Karajun-Tex < -Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuqa
Day 11: Kuqa-Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave-Korla
Day 12: Korla-Luobu Village-Urumqi Xinjiang charter tour probably costs
Charter tour costs
Xinjiang charter tour costs are higher than other places. The reason is very simple. Xinjiang has a long journey and high cost.
Generally, the cost of a five-seater car is around 1,-1,2 yuan a day, which includes the driver's labor, fuel and tolls. Does not include the driver's room and board expenses. If the travel agency books the hotel, the hotel and the travel agency have a room-accompanying agreement, some of which are free, and some only charge 8-1 yuan for the bed, which is more cost-effective. The cost of this chartered car is basically not limited to the number of kilometers per day, as long as you don't run the overnight train, there is no problem.
the cost of a 5-seat SUV is slightly higher, about 1-15 yuan per day. The general models are domestic Harvard, Huanghai, Landwind or joint venture Hyundai and Kia.
The price of five-seater off-road vehicles is higher, such as Toyota Cool Road Ze, which is often used, with an average of about 1,6-1,9 yuan a day. It is also an all-inclusive price.
Ticket cost
Tickets for Xinjiang scenic spots are relatively expensive, and most scenic spots are equipped with shuttle buses. The price of all tickets and shuttle buses for Kanas Ring Road is around 9 yuan, and that for Yili Grassland Ring Road is around 7 yuan, so the price of all tickets and shuttle buses for Beijiang Ring Road needs to be around 1,6 yuan.
Accommodation cost
There is a certain gap between accommodation conditions in Xinjiang and those in the mainland, especially in scenic spots, which are relatively low. But the price is not low at all, especially July/August/September is the peak season in Xinjiang, and the accommodation in the scenic spot is ridiculously high. Kanas scenic area can be regarded as a three-star standard, which costs about 8-1 yuan/room a night and about 1,5 yuan for four stars. And hotel accommodation along the way, Samsung standard is generally around 28-4 yuan. Therefore, when you budget your accommodation expenses, it is more reliable to budget according to 2 yuan.
Eating expenses
Xinjiang's diet is mainly pasta, with beef and mutton, and the taste is biased. The most common fast food such as mixed noodles (commonly known as noodles), fried noodles, pilaf, meatball soup and so on. Generally, you can eat enough in 2-25 yuan. Sichuan cuisine is also very popular in Xinjiang, with per capita consumption around 3-5 yuan. It is suggested that it is best to focus on fast food in the scenic spot, and don't try the so-called characteristics easily. The price is very expensive and it may not be authentic. On the contrary, there will be some special snacks and delicious food in the cities or some small counties along the way, which the driver's master generally knows and can be taken by the driver to taste. Several points to pay attention to when you come to Xinjiang for a chartered tour
Plan the route and book the hotel in advance
Before you leave, you must do a good job of raiders, determine the itinerary, and then implement the accommodation as soon as possible. Because after the arrival of the peak season in Xinjiang, it is often the case that all rooms from the inn to the five-star hotel are full. It's best not to have the idea of making a decision here.
Don't try to find a cheap car directly.
Some black car drivers will post private car rental information online, claiming that they can help you design your itinerary and book a hotel for free, but the actual situation is often to temporarily break the contract or hand you over to other drivers before departure (it may exist, but it is not common, just as a reminder to prevent finding such a black car driver).
The biggest hidden danger of directly hiring a black car driver is that there is no service guarantee during the trip. Once there is a dispute, you can only look at your own fate (there are still good black car drivers, take a chance, not all drivers in Xinjiang are like this. Just give a hint to prevent finding such a black car driver).
With the discount certificate, the discount of tickets is still very attractive.
Tickets in Xinjiang scenic spots are expensive, but for children and the elderly, the discount is still very strong. Children under 1.2 meters, tickets and shuttle bus fees are basically free, and tickets for the elderly over 7 years old are also free, with half price or 2% discount for those over 65 years old. In addition, the military disability certificate and press card are also free (tickets are basically free before May 1, 221, and it is estimated that traveling around northern Xinjiang can save 5+ tickets).
With the increasingly developed traffic, you can choose to take all kinds of shuttle buses to help yourself, or you can choose to go directly to your destination by train or plane. But as I said before, "the most beautiful scenery is on the road" in Xinjiang. If you really want to appreciate the beautiful scenery in Xinjiang, I suggest you choose a chartered tour! Damei Xinjiang is waiting for you.