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Xinjiang
China Destination Guide
Xinjiang
Silk Road landscapes on a grand scale
Discover Xinjiang through desert roads, mountain lakes, ancient trade routes, oasis towns and dramatic frontier scenery.
Destination Overview
A considered introduction to Xinjiang
Xinjiang offers travelers a distinctive way to experience China through culture, scenery, local life and carefully paced private travel. CHINA FACE designs journeys here for international travelers who want more than a checklist of attractions. Our local specialists connect the destination’s essential landmarks with quieter neighborhoods, meaningful encounters and practical on-the-ground support.
Whether you are planning a first visit to China, a regional extension, a business-related journey or a deeper cultural escape, Xinjiang can be shaped around your interests and travel rhythm. We focus on elegant routing, trusted guides, comfortable logistics and experiences that reveal the destination with context and care.
Why Visit
Why travel to Xinjiang
Silk Road Heritage
Follow routes shaped by trade, culture, markets and oasis towns.
Private Comfort
Careful planning makes long-distance travel smoother and more rewarding.
Distinctive Culture
Experience food, music and local traditions unlike anywhere else in China.
Signature Experiences
Travel deeper than the highlights
Editorial-style experiences designed around culture, local insight and memorable pacing.
Private Silk Road route through oasis towns
Designed as a private experience with local context, flexible pacing and seamless support.
Desert, canyon and mountain landscape journey
Designed as a private experience with local context, flexible pacing and seamless support.
Local market, cuisine and cultural discovery
Designed as a private experience with local context, flexible pacing and seamless support.
Featured Tours
Featured Xinjiang journeys
Four handpicked private itineraries with flexible pacing, local guides and full customization.
6 Days / 5 Nights
Xinjiang Urumqi, Turpan & Heavenly Lake Journey
Discover Xinjiang’s accessible highlights through alpine Heavenly Lake, Turpan’s oasis heritage and Urumqi’s vibrant Silk Road culture.
8 Days / 7 Nights
Northern Xinjiang Lakes & Grasslands Journey
Journey across northern Xinjiang to blue lakes, open grasslands, Kazakh culture and the storybook landscapes around Kanas.
9 Days / 8 Nights
Xinjiang Ili Valley, Sayram Lake & Nalati Journey
Explore the Ili Valley through brilliant alpine lakes, flower-filled grasslands, scenic mountain roads and encounters with Kazakh pastoral culture.
10 Days / 9 Nights
Southern Xinjiang Silk Road & Pamir Adventure
Follow the southern Silk Road from Kashgar toward the Pamirs, with desert oases, mountain lakes, ancient towns and deep cultural encounters.
Travel Information
Plan your Xinjiang journey
Best TimeMay to October
Duration8-12 days
TransportPrivate car, rail or flight depending on route.
LanguageMandarin with English-speaking guide support.
CurrencyChinese Yuan (CNY / RMB).
Gallery
A visual sense of Xinjiang
FAQ
Xinjiang travel questions
How many days should I spend in Xinjiang?
Eight to twelve days is recommended because distances are large and the best routes need careful pacing.
When is the best time to visit Xinjiang?
May to October is generally best, with different routes suited to spring, summer and autumn.
Is Xinjiang suitable for luxury private travel?
Yes. With good planning, Xinjiang can be a spectacular private journey focused on comfort, scenery and culture.
Can CHINA FACE arrange a private guide in Xinjiang?
Yes. We can arrange English-speaking guides, private transfers and local specialists based on your travel style.
Can Xinjiang be combined with other China destinations?
Yes. Xinjiang can be combined with other destinations in a tailor-made China itinerary using rail, flights or private transfers.
Start Your Journey
Ready to discover Xinjiang?
Tell us how you want to travel. Our local specialists will shape a private China journey around your interests, schedule and travel style.
Discover Urumqi's Silk Road character through bazaars, Uyghur food traditions, local neighborhoods and the stories of a multicultural frontier city.
Duration
1 Day
Explore the Ili Valley through brilliant alpine lakes, flower-filled grasslands, scenic mountain roads and encounters with Kazakh pastoral culture.
Duration
9 Days