Xinjiang is outlined by the Altai Mountains to the north, Altun to the east, Pamirs to the west, and Kunlun to the south, cradling diverse landscapes like snowy peaks, forests, lakes, grasslands, deserts, Yardang formations, and canyons. It is also the homeland of 13 Chinese ethnic minorities.
- North Xinjiang: Nomadic cultures with a free-living feel and romantic temperament.
- South Xinjiang: Oasis cultures and the Silk Road with an exotic and profound backdrop.
No matter whether you are attracted by Xinjiang's fantastic landscapes, its ancient culture, or its ethnic minority flavor, we are well prepared to offer the best suggestions according to your schedule and interests.
With China Highlights, your travel will be:
- FlexibleTravel at your own pace and make last-minute changes.
- ReliableWith over 20 years of experience, we provide 24/7 private advisor assistance.
- No obligatory visits to tourist shopsWe do not organize visits to tourist shops unless you request them.
Top Private Xinjiang Tours
The suggested itineraries below cover the most popular destinations in Xinjiang. All of them can be customized into your own personalized Xinjiang tour.
Urumqi, Turpan, and Kashgar
Urumqi, Sayram Lake, Kalajun Grassland, Heavenly Mountains, and Yining
Urumqi, Turpan, Korla, Kuqa, Alear City, Khotan, and Kashgar
Urumqi, Burqin, Kanas, Hemu, and Karamay
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Amazing time in Beijing
Tom has been an amazing guide during our trip to Beijing. He explained us a lot about all the attractions we have visited, giving details about the history behind.Always on time, always flexible to accomodate our needs and requests. He gave us a lot of great suggestions about what to do in the free time and about restaurants.Has been a real pleasure to have him as guide, hope everyone can have someone like him during their time in Beijing. more
Aug 2025, giulio
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Experienced and knowledgeable private guide
Mark is a knowledgeable private guide with good English skills. He always had a story or tips to share at each location we visited. Also he and Mr Joe the driver were very flexible. We were there leading up to a military parade and so some locations were restricted around Tiananmen Square and so they worked late to help us navigate the situation and accomplish our goal to see the square. more
Aug 2025, taylor kevin
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Best Experience Ever! (Thanks Bruce!)
We had the chance for traveling to the Great Wall (Mutianyu section) and we really enjoyed the experience.Bruce was our guide and was absolutely helpful and supportive.And also a great photographer! more
Aug 2025, giorgiocY8586FY
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Classic Silk Road Tours including Xinjiang
The following routes are examples to help you extend your Xinjiang tour to make a Silk Road tour. All these tour packages can be changed according to your needs.
Xi'an, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, and Kashgar
Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, and Shanghai
Beijing, Xi'an, Dunhuang, Urumqi, and Shanghai
Xi'an, Lanzhou, Linxia, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Chengdu, and Lhasa
Xi'an, Tianshui, Linxia, Xiahe, Dunhuang, Turpan, and Urumqi
Xining, Qinghai Lake, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan, and Urumqi
Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Urumqi, Turpan, and Kashgar
Xi'an, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan, Kashgar, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan
FAQ for Xinjiang Travel
Yes, Xinjiang is safe to visit. The Uyghur people are friendly and hospitable. Most visitors feel it is totally safe in the main tourist areas, though there may be an elevated police presence.
During your Xinjiang tour with China Highlights, you will have a personal guide and driver. They will escort you to make sure your tour goes smoothly and resolve any problems, though there seldom are any. Your guide will advise you on local customs to avoid any awkwardness.
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