Fully Guided Tours & Trips in Xinjiang
Select from our extensive range of 14 fully guided tours to enjoy a worry-free experience through Xinjiang with our expert guides leading the way.
10 best fully guided Xinjiang tours
Compiled by

MelissaXinjiang travel expert at TourRadar
- Comfort 8-Day Xinjiang Tour: Urumqi, Tianchi, Turpan, Kashgar, Karakul, Taxkorgan
- Express 4-Day Kanas Tour from Urumqi in Northern Xinjiang
- Heavenly Lake, Hot Spring in Gurbantunggut Desert and Turpan Tour from Urumqi
- Amazing Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Tour: Urumqi, Tianchi, Hemu, Kanas, Ghost City, Dushanzi Canyon
- Heavenly Lake and Turpan Cultural Tour from Urumqi 5 Days
- Travel Around Southern Xinjiang
- Best of Xinjiang 18 Days: Urumqi, Kanas, Yili, Kuqa, Hotian, Kashgar etc.
- Xinjiang Panorama 21 Days
- Mengkede Ancient Trail Trekking Tour | Epic 8-Day Xinjiang Adventure (Silk Road Expedition)
- Bogda Peak Trek- Epic 7-Day Xinjiang Hiking Tour with Expert Guides
This tour takes you through Xinjiang's ancient Silk Road sites with local English-speaking guides, starting from Urumqi and heading to the UNESCO-adjacent Stone City ruins in Taxkorgan. You'll see the Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves carved into the Flaming Mountain valley, walk across the golden sands of Kumtag Desert, and visit the 2,000-year-old Ancient City of Jiaohe perched on its river terrace.
Duration 8 days Destinations Urumqi, Turpan, Heavenly Lake, Kashgar, Tashkurgan Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Silk Road Trips From
- US$1,499
Expert English-speaking guides navigate visitors through Xinjiang's remote landscapes. In-depth interpretation covers geological marvels, from yardan formations to alpine lakes.
Duration 4 days Destinations Urumqi Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Silk Road Trips From
- US$1,099
Skilled English-speaking guides lead private tours through Xinjiang's remarkable sites. Rich commentary enhances visits to UNESCO locations, ancient ruins, and natural wonders, with personalized attention throughout.
Duration 5 days Destinations Urumqi, Heavenly Lake, Turpan Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Silk Road Trips From
- US$1,089
Local English-speaking guides lead comprehensive 8-day expeditions. Their expertise encompasses Xinjiang's varied terrain from desert to mountains, while handling logistics and sharing cultural wisdom.
Duration 8 days Destinations Urumqi Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Silk Road Trips From
- US$1,999
Seasoned English-speaking guides illuminate Xinjiang's rich history and culture. Detailed commentary enriches visits to archaeological sites, UNESCO locations, and traditional markets, with flexible itineraries tailored to guests' interests.
Duration 5 days Destinations Urumqi, Turpan, Heavenly Lake Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Silk Road Trips From
- US$999
Duration 17 days Destinations Urumqi, Heavenly Lake, Turpan, Korla, Ruoqiang, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Aksu, Kuqa Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Silk Road Trips From
- US$3,899
This 18-day guided tour takes you to Stone City ruins in Tashkurgan, the 2,000-year-old Ancient City of Jiaohe in Turpan, and beautiful Sayram Lake in the Yili Valley. You'll stay in 4-star hotels throughout, have traditional Uyghur meals at a local family home in Kashgar, and visit the Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves with all entrance fees and private transport included.
Duration 18 days Destinations Urumqi, Hemu, Kuqa, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Heavenly Lake, Turpan Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Silk Road Trips From
- US$4,999
Local guides take you through Kashgar's Apa Hoja Mausoleum built in 1640, the ancient Buddhist Kizil Grottoes that predate Mogao Caves, and Jiaohe Ancient City's 2,000-year-old ruins near Turpan. You'll have lunch at a local Uyghur family's home with hand-stretched noodles and pilau, then head to Kuqa Museum to learn about Buddhist state history.
Duration 21 days Destinations Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Kuqa, Hemu, Heavenly Lake, Urumqi, Turpan Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Silk Road Trips From
- US$7,419
Regional specialists guide groups with dual Chinese-English language expertise. Teams carry satellite communications and emergency equipment, while sharing extensive knowledge of local history and terrain.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Urumqi Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Doufeng Adventure
No departure dates availableDuration 7 days Destinations Urumqi Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, Chinese Operator Doufeng Adventure





















