Travel Guide

Documents, deposit, fuel costs, overtime fees, pickup and return procedures, and classic routes in North and South Xinjiang—all explained in one article.

What documents are needed for self-driving in Xinjiang, how deposits are collected and refunded, who bears fuel costs, and how to avoid section speed checks—explained item by item.

Choose a vehicle type based on the number of travelers, what the charter fee includes, who covers the driver's meals and accommodation, and how mileage is calculated—all explained clearly at once.

When the Duku Highway is passable, where the high-altitude passes are, how to arrange a one-day crossing, and how to detour when the road is closed.

How to plan the classic North Xinjiang loop, how many kilometers to drive each day, the best seasons for grasslands and lakes, and how to choose accommodation along the way.

How to travel the South Xinjiang route, the altitude and altitude sickness on the Pamir Plateau, what procedures are needed for Tashkurgan, and how to obtain a border permit.

The best months to visit Xinjiang, seasonal differences between North and South Xinjiang, how to dress for the day-night temperature difference, and how to cope with rain, snow and dust storms.

What to prepare for airport pickup, which positions to photograph during inspection, how to avoid deposit disputes at return, and how overtime fees are calculated.

Distribution of gas stations in Xinjiang, how to plan driving range, how section speed checks are calculated, and how to prevent long-distance fatigue.