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Top Things to Do in Xinjiang

We compared all 16 experiences in Xinjiang so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★5.0 16 experiences from US$ 50 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences
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Must-do experiences

3-Day Urumqi, Heavenly Lake & Turpan Tour: Ancient Ruins
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Most booked
3-Day Urumqi, Heavenly Lake & Turpan Tour: Ancient RuinsThree-day tour from Urumqi to Heavenly Lake and Turpan with private transport and English-speaking guide. Trek alpine meadows.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3d
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 533per person
2-Day Tashkorgan Tour: Karakul Lake & Stone Fort
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★Top rated
2-Day Tashkorgan Tour: Karakul Lake & Stone Fort2-day tour from Kashgar to Tashkorgan with Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake and the ancient Stone Fort. Air-conditioned vehicle.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2d
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 299per person
Turpan Private Day Trip: Bezklik Grottoes & Silk Road Ruins
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Best value
Turpan Private Day Trip: Bezklik Grottoes & Silk Road RuinsPrivate tour from Urumqi to Turpan's Buddhist grottoes and ancient ruins, with hotel pickup, lunch, and return transport on a 3-hour drive.
7 reviews
4.86★
Duration
12h–13h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 269per person

Recommended (7)

Karakul Lake Day Trip from Kashgar: Private Car, No Guide
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Travelers' pick
Karakul Lake Day Trip from Kashgar: Private Car, No Guide
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h–11h
fromUS$ 269per group
Heavenly Lake of Tianshan from Urumqi: Private guide, no shops
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Travelers' pick
Heavenly Lake of Tianshan from Urumqi: Private guide, no shops
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 297per group
Urumqi Private City Tour: Red Hill Park, Museum & Bazaar
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Travelers' pick
Urumqi Private City Tour: Red Hill Park, Museum & Bazaar
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 192per group
Private Urumqi City Tour: Markets, Culture & Cuisine
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Private Urumqi City Tour: Markets, Culture & Cuisine
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h–12h
fromUS$ 160per person
Urumqi Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Pickup
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Urumqi Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Pickup
1 review
5.00★
Duration
40m
fromUS$ 88per group
Kuqa Private Day Tour: Kizil Caves & Tianshan Canyon
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Travelers' pick
Kuqa Private Day Tour: Kizil Caves & Tianshan Canyon
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 235per person
Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Private Tour: Lakes & Nature
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Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Private Tour: Lakes & Nature
Duration
8d
Every day
08:00
fromUS$ 498per person

More options (5)

Nanshan & Erdaoqiao Bazaar Day Tour: Uyghur Show with Dinner
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Nanshan & Erdaoqiao Bazaar Day Tour: Uyghur Show with DinnerStart at 10:30am from your Urumqi hotel for a 12-hour private tour: climb into Nanshan's Baiyanggou valley to see the Tianshan Mountains and grassland.
Duration
12h
Every day
10:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 189per person
Kashgar Day Tour: Apa Hoja Tomb, Id Ghar Mosque & Old Town
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Kashgar Day Tour: Apa Hoja Tomb, Id Ghar Mosque & Old TownPrivate day tour in Kashgar starting at 10am with hotel pickup, visiting Apa Hoja Tomb, Id Ghar Mosque, and the old town's handicraft workshops.
Duration
8h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 212per person
Kashgar Airport Transfer to Hotel: Private Vehicle
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Kashgar Airport Transfer to Hotel: Private VehiclePrivate airport transfer from Kashgar to downtown hotels with a Chinese-speaking driver, bottled water and hotel check-in included.
Duration
30m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per group
8-day Xinjiang tour: Sayram Lake, Kazakh wedding
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8-day Xinjiang tour: Sayram Lake, Kazakh weddingEight days exploring Northern Xinjiang's alpine lakes and grasslands with Kazakh wedding attendance, nomadic family stays.
Duration
8d
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 2,999per person
Private Urumqi Day Tour: Silk Road Market & Desert Mummies
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Private Urumqi Day Tour: Silk Road Market & Desert MummiesPrivate full-day Urumqi tour with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and lunch included.
Duration
1d
Tue–Sun
09:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 266per person

Xinjiang at a glance ✓ 2026-11-04

  • Most booked: 3-Day Urumqi, Heavenly Lake & Turpan Tour: Ancient Ruins, US$ 533 (3d, 5.00★ · 9).
  • Top rated: 2-Day Tashkorgan Tour: Karakul Lake & Stone Fort, US$ 299 (2d, 5.00★ · 7).
  • Best value: Turpan Private Day Trip: Bezklik Grottoes & Silk Road Ruins, US$ 269 (12h–13h, 4.86★ · 7).

Of the 16 experiences: 16 with free cancellation, 16 with instant confirmation, 16 with hotel pickup and 8 bookable last-minute.

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