Are you sure you don't want to visit Xinjiang this summer?

A few days ago, I took my little "money-gobbling monster" who just graduated from kindergarten on an impromptu trip 🎒!

Why Xinjiang? Let's just say I was completely enchanted by the photos of vast grasslands, blue lakes, and mouthwatering sweet grapes!

Since I was traveling with a child, considering that kids don't have the same stamina as adults and might struggle to keep up with tour groups 👣...

And Xinjiang is so vast, with complicated transportation 🚗 between attractions. I was really worried about getting lost in an unfamiliar place with my child, so I decided to book a private car tour on 🐬. Having someone who could serve as both driver and guide, recommend authentic local scenery and food, help with luggage, and handle the entire itinerary made things much easier, allowing me to focus on taking care of my child.

Overall, the private car experience was really nice 👌—professional and attentive service throughout the journey.

We hired a local driver-guide who was very talkative and down-to-earth. When he first met my daughter, he even prepared a cute ethnic-style hat for her, and she immediately took a liking to him.

Along the way, our guide shared so much about Xinjiang's history and culture ✨—his knowledge was like an "encyclopedia"! Thanks to his explanations, I gained a deeper understanding of Xinjiang. The advantage of having a local guide is that he knew all the hidden local eateries—affordable yet delicious—and my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the meals.

During our trip, I didn't 🙅 need to plan anything. The guide arranged the itinerary based on our preferences, keeping it flexible yet well-paced, giving me more time to soak in Xinjiang's beauty.

Knowing my daughter loves animals and hands-on experiences, he specially arranged interactive activities like getting up close with lambs and learning to make traditional naan bread. He also thoughtfully avoided overly strenuous hiking routes to keep her engaged.

Concerned that we might not be used to local flavors, he introduced us to rich but non-gamey handmade yogurt, sweet and soft Hami melons, and kid-friendly baked buns. He even found a hidden jam stall in the market, a favorite among local moms.

Plus, he always timed our visits perfectly to avoid crowds, ensuring my daughter had a fun and safe experience (like having the serene Sayram Lake all to ourselves at dawn or avoiding the scorching midday heat at Flaming Mountain).

If unexpected situations arose (like my daughter suddenly wanting to spend more time with the lambs), he quickly adjusted the route without disrupting the overall schedule.

Most importantly, he doubled as a knowledgeable guide, enriching my daughter's experience with educational insights—no need for extra school study trips! One payment covered multiple services—what a great deal!

Seriously, moms traveling to Xinjiang with kids—trust me! A reliable local driver-guide will elevate your experience to new heights 🛫!

Bonus tip~ Our guide was also a great photographer! He took some amazing shots—I got my best live photos ever!