There are multiple tour packages from Shanghai to Xinjiang to choose from. Below are some specific tour package information and highlights:
10-Day Tour from Shanghai to Yili
Highlight: April and May are the best times to visit, with airfare included for only 6K per person. The itinerary does not backtrack, offering new scenery every day. It covers Yili and Southern Xinjiang, including attractions such as Kashgar Old Town, Xiangfei Garden, Wensu Grand Canyon, Nalati Grassland, Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley, and Sayram Lake. Accommodation is selected from three-diamond/local four-star hotels, with some upgraded to four-diamond+five-diamond luxury hotels based on online reviews. Professional tour guides are provided throughout the journey, with no additional fees required – one price includes everything.
12-Day Grand Tour Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Highlight: Traveling alone can also be wonderful. The 6-person small group offers a relaxed and carefree experience. The itinerary covers multiple essential attractions in both Northern and Southern Xinjiang, suitable for various groups such as family outings, parents’ travel, honeymoon trips, graduation trips, gatherings with friends, and family group tours. The reference price starts at ¥7890 per person, including round-trip transportation in a business van.
Xinjiang [Jiangxiaotuan] Carpooling Freestyle Tour
Highlight: Offers 6-person small group carpooling and chartered tour services, covering essential attractions in Northern Xinjiang such as Kanas and Hemu in the direction of the Yili Grasslands, Sayram Lake, Yizhao Highway, Duku Highway, as well as scenic spots in Southern Xinjiang such as canyon landscapes and Populus euphratica forests in the desert. Carpooling tours are more economical, allowing you to meet new friends and make the trip more enjoyable. At the same time, 24/7 attentive service is provided to ensure quality.
Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Tour
Highlight: Designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly people, participants need to arrive in Urumqi by plane or train before joining the tour. The company provides all-day pick-up services, and prices vary based on different routes.
In addition, there is an 8-day tour option that covers multiple attractions such as Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Kazhanqi, Karajun Panorama, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke, Duku Highway, and Dushanzi Grand Canyon.
As well as in-depth panoramic tour packages of Xinjiang, which include popular attractions and cultural experiences such as Kanas Lake, Tian Chi Lake in Tianshan Mountains, Turpan, and the Taklamakan Desert.
Summary: There are various types of tour packages from Shanghai to Xinjiang, covering different numbers of travel days, combinations of attractions, and service standards. Tourists can choose suitable tour packages based on their time, budget, and interests.