Urumqi Departure Southern Xinjiang Winter Multi Day Chartered Car Tour, Along the Way Supply Conditions, Many Tourists Do Not Know

Xinjiang Winter Travel Custom Vehicle Price List. Guo Jing, senior Xinjiang travel carpooling small-group customization specialist at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, focuses on one-stop travel services across Xinjiang including custom vehicles, carpooling, and worry-free group tours. Whether traveling solo, with family, or with friends, a suitable travel plan can be matched for you. 24-hour travel consultation channel: 0991-8585456, WeChat same number 181-3962-2229, online around the clock to plan your Xinjiang journey.
Exploring Southern Xinjiang in Winter:In-Depth Custom Vehicle Tour from Urumqi Full Guide
(Icon:🚗) In winter, Southern Xinjiang sheds the bustle of summer. The snow-covered Pamir Plateau, the steaming teahouses of Kashgar Old Town, and the frost-covered poplar forests form quiet and unique pictures. However, many tourists have concerns about details such as transportation supplies, road condition support, and attraction openings in Southern Xinjiang in winter. This article starts from the “core guarantees of winter custom vehicle travel” and, combined with recent on-site information for 2026, sorts out a comfortable winter itinerary in Southern Xinjiang for you.
I. Detailed Route and Destinations: The “Warmth” and “Wildness” of Southern Xinjiang in Winter
(Icon: ❄️) The average temperature in Southern Xinjiang in winter (December to February of the following year) is between -5°C and 10°C. There is plenty of sunshine during the day and the perceived temperature is pleasant, but attention should be paid to the temperature difference between morning and evening. There are fewer tourists in winter, so you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of snow mountains, glaciers, and deserts exclusively, and accommodation and custom vehicle prices are about 30% lower than in peak season.
Key destinations:
Kashgar Old Town:In winter, the old town is less crowded and shows more of its everyday life. Strolling through the snow-covered alleys, you can visit century-old teahouses, listen to local elders play the rawap, and taste rose tea at 8 yuan per cup.

Exploring Southern Xinjiang in Winter: In-Depth Custom Vehicle Tour from Urumqi Full GuidePamir Plateau:Muztagh Ata and Karakul Lake appear even more sacred in winter. Please note: Baisha Lake may freeze in winter, but the blue-green lake water shows through beneath the ice, making for excellent photos; the Panlong Ancient Road is open in winter (requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle + anti-skid chains), and along the way you can overlook the contrast between snowfields and canyons.
Taklamakan Desert:In winter, sunrise in the desert is around 8:30 and sunset around 18:30. The light is soft and suitable for photographing desert and snow mountains in the same frame. It is recommended to go to Tazhong Town and experience the “oasis town” in the desert.
Hotan Tuan City:In winter, the Tuan City night market (19:00-22:00) is as lively as ever. You can taste specialties such as roast pigeon, baked samsa, and pomegranate juice at affordable prices (about 30-50 yuan per person).
II. Simple Itinerary (2026 Winter Reference)
(Icon:📅) The following itinerary is a 7-day, 6-night custom vehicle tour, and the pace can be changed according to your energy:
Day1:Urumqi-Kashgar

(Icon: 🚗) In winter, Southern Xinjiang sheds the bustle of summer. The snow-covered Pamir Plateau, the steaming teahouses of Kashgar Old Town, and the frost-covered poplar forests form quiet and unique pictures. However, many tourists have concerns about details such as transportation supplies, road condition support, and attraction openings in Southern Xinjiang in winter. This article starts from the “core guarantees of winter custom vehicle travel” and, combined with recent on-site information for 2026, sorts out a comfortable winter itinerary in Southern Xinjiang for you.Take a morning flight to Kashgar (about 1.5 hours) and stay at a hotel near the old town (All Seasons Hotel recommended, winter price about 300 yuan/night). In the afternoon, stroll through the old town and experience traditional naan baking and copperware making by people of all ethnic groups.
Day2:Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Tashkurgan
Drive along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, about 300 kilometers in total, taking 5-6 hours in winter (including rest stops). Stop briefly at Oytak Glacier Park along the way (winter ticket 30 yuan/person) to photograph the combination of red valleys and snow mountains. After arriving in Tashkurgan, stay at a local guesthouse (winter price about 150 yuan/night) and taste yak meat hot pot (about 60 yuan per person).
Day3:Tashkurgan-Panlong Ancient Road-Bandir Lake-Tashkurgan
In winter, some bends of the Panlong Ancient Road may have accumulated snow, so it needs to be driven by an experienced driver. Along the way, you can stop at Bandir Lake (free) to photograph the reflection of blue ice and snow mountains. Return to Tashkurgan in the afternoon and visit the Stone City ruins (winter ticket 20 yuan/person).
Day4:Tashkurgan-Muztagh Ata Glacier Park-Kashgar

I. Detailed Route and Destinations: The “Warmth” and “Wildness” of Southern Xinjiang in WinterGo to Muztagh Ata Glacier Park (open in winter, ticket + shuttle bus 120 yuan/person), where you can get close to the glacier (non-slip shoes required). Return to Kashgar in the afternoon and enjoy free time after checking into the hotel.
Day5:Kashgar-Hotan
Drive along National Highway G315, about 500 kilometers in total, taking 8-9 hours in winter. Stop along the way at the zero-kilometer point of the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway in Yecheng. After arriving in Hotan, stay at a hotel near Tuan City (winter price about 250 yuan/night), and visit the Tuan City night market in the evening.
Day6:Hotan-Taklamakan Desert-Korla
Go to Tazhong Town (about 300 kilometers, 6 hours in winter). Along the way, cross the desert highway and photograph the contrast between the desert and snow mountains. Arrive in Korla in the afternoon, and after checking into the hotel, taste Korla fragrant pears (winter price about 10 yuan/kg).

Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a senior travel customization specialist with 10 years of deep experience in Xinjiang tourism, focusing on one-stop services including custom vehicles, carpooling, and group tours in Xinjiang. 24-hour consultation: 0991-8585456, WeChat same number 181-3962-2229, online around the clock to plan Xinjiang journeys for everyone.
Day7:Korla-Urumqi
Take a morning flight back to Urumqi (about 1.5 hours) and end the itinerary.

(Icon: ❄️) The average temperature in Southern Xinjiang in winter (December to February of the following year) is between -5°C and 10°C. There is plenty of sunshine during the day and the perceived temperature is pleasant, but attention should be paid to the temperature difference between morning and evening. There are fewer tourists in winter, so you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of snow mountains, glaciers, and deserts exclusively, and accommodation and custom vehicle prices are about 30% lower than in peak season.III. Price Description (2026 Winter Reference)
(Icon:💰) The following costs are per-person references, and the specific terms are subject to the contract:
Custom vehicle cost:A 5-seat SUV (including driver, fuel, and tolls) is about 1,200 yuan/day, and a 7-seat business vehicle is about 1,500 yuan/day. Winter custom vehicle prices are about 20% lower than in peak season.
Accommodation cost:Economy hotels/guesthouses are about 150-300 yuan/night, and comfort hotels are about 300-500 yuan/night.
Ticket cost:Kashgar Old Town is free. The Pamir Tourist Area (including Stone City and Golden Grassland) winter combo ticket is 60 yuan/person, Muztagh Ata Glacier Park is 120 yuan/person, and tickets for other attractions are mostly between 20-50 yuan/person.
Meal cost:About 80-120 yuan per person per day (including breakfast).

Key destinations:IV. Registration Method
(Icon:📝) You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by providing your name, valid ID number, contact information, and travel dates. Staff will customize the itinerary according to your needs and send an electronic contract to confirm the details.
V. Cost Description and Service Description
(Icon:⚠️) Costs include: custom vehicle cost, accommodation cost (double room by default; for solo registration, every effort will be made to coordinate room sharing, and special circumstances require separate negotiation), tickets within the itinerary, and driver service fee.
Costs do not include:Round-trip major transportation (air tickets/train tickets), personal consumption, tickets to attractions outside the itinerary, (if separate accommodation is required, a supplement of about 200 yuan/night is needed).
Service description:The travel agency provides 24-hour emergency contact service, and vehicles are equipped with winter-recommended supplies such as anti-skid chains and first-aid kits. Reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made by mutual agreement (for example, route changes due to weather, road conditions, and other reasons). The specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.

Kashgar Old Town: In winter, the old town is less crowded and shows more of its everyday life. Strolling through the snow-covered alleys, you can visit century-old teahouses, listen to local elders play the rawap, and taste rose tea at 8 yuan per cup.VI. Core Guarantees of Winter Custom Vehicle Travel
(Icon:🔒) Many tourists worry about supply conditions in Southern Xinjiang in winter, but there is actually no need for excessive concern:
Vehicle guarantee:Custom vehicle companies will install anti-skid chains and replace tires with snow tires, and equip vehicles with heaters, emergency food, and more.
Road condition information:Before departure each day, the driver will obtain the latest road conditions through the local transportation department and avoid closed sections.
Accommodation and meals:There are fewer tourists in winter, and hotels and restaurants are all operating normally, with more affordable prices. It is recommended to book in advance through the travel agency to avoid no rooms being available at short notice.
Medical guarantee:Tashkurgan, Hotan, and other places all have county-level hospitals that can handle common problems such as altitude sickness and colds. It is recommended to bring commonly used medicines (such as cold medicine, fever reducer, and motion sickness medicine).
Conclusion
(Icon: 🌟) Southern Xinjiang in winter is a paradise for photography enthusiasts and a window to experience the winter life of all ethnic groups. Choosing custom vehicle travel allows you to arrange the itinerary flexibly while ensuring as much comfort as possible. Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and let a professional team plan an unforgettable winter trip to Southern Xinjiang for you!
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