Información local

The grassland season and National Day are peak periods for vehicle use in Xinjiang, with tight availability of vehicles and drivers. Booking in advance allows you to choose a more suitable vehicle model.

The Duku Highway is a seasonal road, with different opening and closing dates each year. Navigation showing it as passable does not mean it is actually open.

Taking photos at pickup can effectively avoid deposit disputes at return. The checklist lists the locations that must be photographed.

In winter, Xinjiang roads are icy and mountain areas have snow; self-drivers must confirm the vehicle is equipped with snow tires or anti-skid chains.

Altitude rises rapidly along the China-Pakistan Highway, with Tashkurgan at about 3200 meters. Allow time for acclimatization and obtain a border permit before going to the plateau.

In Xinjiang's deserts and mountains, gas stations can be 100–200 km apart; be sure to fill up before entering no-man's land.

Autumn colors in Kanas and Hemu are concentrated from mid-September to early October, which is the peak photography season. Accommodation and vehicles need to be arranged in advance.

The vehicle deposit is collected by the store at pickup and refunded after vehicle inspection upon return; it is not included in the online payment amount.

Chartered cars with a driver usually have a agreed daily mileage limit, with excess charged per kilometer. For long-distance routes, please inform the itinerary in advance.

Driving experience, documents, itinerary intensity, and number of companions are the four most practical points for choosing self-drive or chartered car.