DAY 01
Home city → Urumqi
Transfer to your hotel on arrival in Urumqi and prepare for the motorhome trip.
Meals:No meals included
Accommodation:Twin room in a Urumqi hotel rated four diamonds on an online travel platform
TRAVEL MAMA · CHINA PRIVATE TOUR
Northern Xinjiang & Yili 10-Day Private Motorhome Tour
Hemu, Kanas and grassland camping
Link Rainbow Beach, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake and Nalati over ten days by motorhome. Nine nights include four motorhome camping nights, with the others in hotels or log cabins, combining Northern Xinjiang sights and Yili camping in one holiday.
10 days / 9 nightsSample itinerary
From HK$12,580Per adult · 4 travellers · twin sharing
Available for a minimum of 2Private small-group tour
Meet in UrumqiFinish in Urumqi
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Meeting & finish points
Meeting point | Urumqi
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies.
Finish | Urumqi
Airport or station drop-off follows the final day's itinerary and must allow for the day's driving time. Flights and return trains to the destination are not included.
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies. A private vehicle does not mean exclusive activities or venues. Public scenic shuttles, cable cars, listed high-speed trains, boats and performances operate under their own arrangements and may be shared with other visitors.
No guide is included for parties of 2 to 6. A guide or specified language service can be quoted separately for the departure date. The driver provides transport and general assistance, normally stays outside attractions and does not provide professional commentary.
The listed Xinjiang grassland BBQ is self-service, with a separate table for your group and no table sharing with other bookings. The venue is not exclusively reserved.
SCENES ALONG THE WAY
Scenery along the way
Urumqi→Rainbow Beach→Hemu→Kanas→Sayram Lake→Nalati
Journey highlights
One motorhome per party and four motorhome camping nights
Hemu, Kanas and Sayram Lake
Nalati horse riding, barbecue and Tianshan hot springs
DAY BY DAY
10 days / 9 nights · sample itinerary
The sightseeing order, attraction access and driving times may be adjusted for weather, traffic and reservations.
DAY 02
Urumqi → S21 Desert Highway → Rainbow Beach → Burqin
Follow the S21 Desert Highway to Rainbow Beach, then continue to Burqin's motorhome camp. Allow approximately seven hours of driving; sunset at Rainbow Beach depends on arrival time and weather.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Motorhome camping at Burqin camp
DAY 03
Burqin → Hemu village
Visit Hemu village for a casual photo session with 8 image files, then stay in a log-cabin guesthouse. Scenic-area transfers follow local regulations.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room in a Hemu log-cabin guesthouse
DAY 04
Hemu → Kanas (approximately 1.5 hours to the entrance, then 1 hour by scenic-area transport) → Burqin
Visit Kanas using public scenic-area vehicles, then return to Burqin for motorhome camping. Breakfast is excluded today. The Fish Watching Pavilion requires a separate reservation and payment.
Meals:Not included
Accommodation:Motorhome camping at Burqin camp
DAY 05
Burqin → World Ghost City → Wilderness-camp afternoon tea → Karamay
Visit World Ghost City and enjoy wilderness-camp afternoon tea, then stay at a hotel in Karamay.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room in a Karamay hotel rated four diamonds on an online travel platform
DAY 06
Karamay → Sayram Lake → Sayram Lake camping parking zone
Travel to Sayram Lake and circle it under the vehicle-entry permit, then camp in the motorhome in the designated parking zone.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Motorhome camping in Sayram Lake's parking zone
DAY 07
Sayram Lake sunrise → Guozigou Bridge → Yining
Wait for sunrise at Sayram Lake as weather permits, then travel via Guozigou to a hotel in Yining.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room in a Yining hotel rated four diamonds on an online travel platform
DAY 08
Yining → Nalati VIP vehicle route → Kazakh family visit → Sunset barbecue → Motorhome camping
Enter Nalati by motorhome for a family visit, nang-bread making, dancing and other experiences, followed by one self-service barbecue and motorhome camping.
Meals:Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation:Motorhome camping in Nalati
The listed Xinjiang grassland BBQ is self-service, with a separate table for your group and no table sharing with other bookings. The venue is not exclusively reserved.
DAY 09
Nalati horse riding → Duku Highway → Shawan
Ride horses for one hour in Nalati, then follow the Duku Highway to a hotel in Shawan and use confirmed hot-spring benefits.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room in a Shawan hotel rated four diamonds on an online travel platform
DAY 10
Shawan → Anjihai Grand Canyon → Tour ends in Urumqi
Visit Anjihai Grand Canyon, then return to Urumqi for the included private airport or station transfer reserved for your booking. Canyon access and stopping points follow local road arrangements.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Tour ends; no overnight accommodation
PRICE REFERENCE
Compare prices by party size
Reference prices are in HKD per adult, based on two adults sharing a room. Campsite accommodation on motorhome routes is specified in the daily itinerary. Departure date, hotel room type and public holidays affect the quotation.
1 June – 15 June25 August – 24 September
- 2 travellers
- HK$18,880Per adult
- 4 travellersReference party size
- HK$12,580Per adult
16 June – 25 August24 September – 1 October
- 2 travellers
- HK$21,580Per adult
- 4 travellersReference party size
- HK$13,980Per adult
Only 2-person and 4-person prices are shown; enquire separately for other party sizes and motorhome arrangements. Confirm the single-room supplement against actual hotels and campsites. Children are quoted by age, height, bed use and breakfast/admission differences.
What's included & excluded
Included
- The itinerary's private vehicle and local driver for your own party.
- Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies.
- Standard twin accommodation: 1 night each in four-diamond online-platform-rated hotels in Urumqi, Yining and Karamay, and a similarly rated Shawan hot-spring hotel; 1 night in a Hemu log-cabin guesthouse; 2 motorhome camping nights at Burqin vehicle camp; 1 at Nalati vehicle camp; and 1 in Sayram Lake scenic area's parking zone.
- Includes 8 breakfasts, excluding Hemu, and 1 special meal.
- Rainbow Beach admission; Hemu, Kanas and World Ghost City admission and scenic-area transport; Sayram Lake admission and vehicle circuit fee; Nalati vehicle-entry ticket.
Excluded
- Flights or trains between your home city and the destination, except itinerary transport specifically listed as included.
- Main meals, drinks, personal spending and extra activities not listed as included.
- Supplements for single occupancy, children's beds, occupancy above the specified room allowance and room upgrades.
- Professional guides, ski instructors, equipment hire not listed as included, and other additional services.
- Kanas Fish Watching Pavilion requires a separate reservation and payment.
- Travel insurance, visas/travel-document applications and any costs not expressly included.
Complimentary experiences & hotel benefits
- Disposable tableware, toothbrush, slippers, small soap and tissues.
- Xinjiang snack pack: dates, raisins, melon seeds and walnuts.
- Use of outdoor tables, chairs and a portable gas stove.
- Daily drinking water.
- Afternoon tea at a wilderness camp.
- Drone filming at two locations, subject to weather; no take-off in strong winds or rain.
- Casual Hemu photography, with 8 image files.
- Kazakh family visit, meeting lambs, making nang bread and learning a dance.
- Self-service sunset barbecue in Nalati.
- One hour of horse riding in Nalati.
- One Tianshan hot-spring experience.
Complimentary experiences and hotel benefits are subject to season, weather, operations, reservations, age, height and room occupancy limits. Unused or unavailable complimentary items generally have no separate cash refund. The confirmation must specify the actual arrangements and conditions.
Vehicles, accommodation & travel information
A private vehicle for your own party
Your party uses one Iveco 3.0T motorhome with a driver. Fuel, road fees and the driver's meals and accommodation are included. Reference per-person prices are shown for parties of 2 and 4; beds, luggage and campsite facilities will be specified in the quotation.
No guide is included for parties of 2 to 6. A guide or specified language service can be quoted separately for the departure date. The driver provides transport and general assistance, normally stays outside attractions and does not provide professional commentary.
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies. A private vehicle does not mean exclusive activities or venues. Public scenic shuttles, cable cars, listed high-speed trains, boats and performances operate under their own arrangements and may be shared with other visitors.
Accommodation & travelling together
Prices are based on two adults sharing a room. Reference hotels and room types are subject to availability. Diamond ratings quoted by the supplier are online-platform ratings, not official star ratings.
Children are quoted individually by age, height, bed use and room occupancy. A child's basic fare does not mean free participation; breakfast, admission, scenic-area transport, rafting, hot springs and resort benefits may require supplements.
Confirm departure dates and seasonal facilities before booking. Snow conditions, flowering, sunrise/sunset, rime, aerial photography and scenic-road access are not guaranteed on every day.
Before booking, provide the actual entry and travel documents each traveller will use so hotel, attraction and regional reception requirements can be checked. Eligibility for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and other passport holders cannot be inferred from ethnic Chinese identity alone.
Payment, cancellation, amendment and non-refundable confirmed-resource conditions will be stated before booking. Confirmed hotels, admission and activities may incur actual losses. Travel Mama’s quotation and booking confirmation terms apply.
More scenery from the journey
Frequently asked questions
How many people can travel?
Private arrangements are available from 2 travellers. Prices depend on party size, rooms and departure date; the headline starting price on this page is based on 4 travellers.
Are flights included?
Flights or trains to and from the destination are excluded, except itinerary transport specifically listed as included. Confirm transfer cities and timings before arranging flights.
Does a guide accompany the whole tour?
No guide is included for parties of 2 to 6. A guide or specified language service can be quoted separately for the departure date. The driver provides transport and general assistance, normally stays outside attractions and does not provide professional commentary.
Will we share the vehicle with other travellers?
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies. A private vehicle does not mean exclusive activities or venues. Public scenic shuttles, cable cars, listed high-speed trains, boats and performances operate under their own arrangements and may be shared with other visitors.
How are hotel ratings and complimentary activities confirmed?
Diamond ratings for reference hotels are online-platform ratings, not official star ratings. Complimentary activities, ski areas, cable cars and seasonal scenery depend on opening, weather and reservations. The quotation and booking confirmation specify the final arrangements.
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Enquire about Northern Xinjiang & Yili 10-Day Private Motorhome Tour
Please provide your departure date, numbers of adults and children, room requirements and arrival city. The Travel Mama team will quote according to the actual arrangements.