2026 Anyi Train Xinjiang Tour Price and Booking Guide 16 Day Tour to Yili Nalati Grassland Sayram Lake Duku Highway Bayanbulak Ticket Booking Instructions and Price Quotation All Inclusive
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.
“Anyi Express” Xinjiang Special Train:Complete Guide to the 16-Day Panoramic Journey Through the North and South of Tianshan Mountains
🌄 Route Highlights:See 80% of Xinjiang’s core landscapes in one trip
As a highly anticipated long-haul product in Xinjiang’s tourism market for 2026, the “Anyi Express” special train is designed as a “moving landscape hotel,” connecting the forests and lakes of Northern Xinjiang with the deserts and humanities of Southern Xinjiang. The train features all-soft-sleeper compartments equipped with large scenic windows, bathrooms, and a 24-hour oxygen supply system, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family trips. The itinerary covers three iconic Xinjiang water areas: Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), Kanas Lake, and Sayram Lake, traverses the entire Duku Highway, and delves into areas inhabited by various ethnic groups, offering a comfortable experience of “wearing a fur coat in the morning and a thin纱 (silk) at noon, eating watermelon around a stove.”
🚂 Train Facilities and Service Upgrades
The newly upgraded “Anyi Express” for 2026 features a double-decker design, with the lower deck as accommodation and the upper deck housing a scenic dining room, KTV entertainment room, and medical room. Each carriage is staffed with a dedicated butler providing 24-hour hot water, luggage storage, and emergency medical response services. The train departs at 20:00 every evening and arrives at new destinations the next morning, minimizing long-distance travel fatigue. The specially designed “slow travel mode” allows tourists 6 hours of in-depth exploration in Hemu Village and the opportunity to experience morning fog photography at Kanas Lake.
📅 2026 Pricing and Group Schedule Information
According to the recent announcement by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency:
First Group:Departure on May 20
Leisure Return Pavilion (Economy Quad):Upper Bunk: 8,480 yuan/person | Lower Bunk: 9,280 yuan/person
Panda Return Pavilion (Standard Quad):Upper Bunk: 15,980 yuan/person | Lower Bunk: 16,980 yuan/person
Panda Elegant Suite (Deluxe Quad):Upper Bunk: 26,980 yuan/person | Lower Bunk: 27,980 yuan/person
“Anyi Express” Xinjiang Special Train: Complete Guide to the 16-Day Panoramic Journey Through the North and South of Tianshan MountainsPanda Elegant Residence (Deluxe Quad):Upper Bunk: 27,980 yuan/person | Lower Bunk: 28,980 yuan/person
Panda Joyful Mansion (Deluxe Double):59,980 yuan/person
Groups 2 to 8:Departures on June 6 / June 23 / July 10 / July 27 / August 13 / August 30 / September 16
Leisure Return Pavilion:Upper Bunk: 8,480 yuan/person | Lower Bunk: 9,280 yuan/person
Panda Return Pavilion:Upper Bunk: 16,980 yuan/person | Lower Bunk: 17,980 yuan/person
Panda Elegant Suite:Upper Bunk: 27,980 yuan/person | Lower Bunk: 28,980 yuan/person
Panda Elegant Residence:Upper Bunk: 28,980 yuan/person | Lower Bunk: 29,980 yuan/person
Panda Joyful Mansion:69,980 yuan/person
Special Notes:Prices include transportation, accommodation, meals, and first admission tickets to attractions, excluding personal expenses and secondary consumption items within scenic areas. Due to limited seats on the special train, it is recommended to book at least 30 days in advance through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Specific availability is subject to customer service confirmation.
🗺 ️Detailed Explanation of the 16-Day Panoramic Itinerary
Day 1:Lanzhou/Chengdu → Urumqi (Special Train Departure)
🌄Route Highlights: See 80% of Xinjiang’s core landscapes in one tripDay 2:Free time in Urumqi (recommended: International Bazaar experience)
Day 3:In-depth tour of Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) (including Mayashan Cable Car) → Welcome Dinner → Depart for Beitun
Day 4:Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village (arranged Tuwa family visit)
Day 5:Kanas Lake boat tour (hiking at Three Bays) → Overnight stay in Jiadengyu
Day 6:Visit to families of various ethnic groups → Sunset at Colorful Beach → Return to Beitun
Day 7:Circumnavigation of Sayram Lake (120 km self-drive experience) → Depart for Yining
Day 8:Nalati Grassland Sky Grassland Route → Bayanbulak Town
Day 9:Crossing the Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Depart for Kuqa
Day 10:Kuqa → Karakul Lake (reflection of Muztagh Ata) → Visit to families of various ethnic groups
Day 11:Taxkorgan → Golden Grassland → Stone City → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar Old Town (Gaotai Residential Buildings + Century-Old Tea House) → Depart for Turpan
Day 13:Uyghur family visit in Grape Valley → Flaming Mountains Geological Park
As a highly anticipated long-haul product in Xinjiang’s tourism market for 2026, the “Anyi Express” special train is designed as a “moving landscape hotel,” connecting the forests and lakes of Northern Xinjiang with the deserts and humanities of Southern Xinjiang. The train features all-soft-sleeper compartments equipped with large scenic windows, bathrooms, and a 24-hour oxygen supply system, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family trips. The itinerary covers three iconic Xinjiang water areas: Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), Kanas Lake, and Sayram Lake, traverses the entire Duku Highway, and delves into areas inhabited by various ethnic groups, offering a comfortable experience of “wearing a fur coat in the morning and a thin纱 (silk) at noon, eating watermelon around a stove.”Day 14:Karez Cultural Park → Special Fruit Feast → Special Train Return
Days 15-16:Arrival in Lanzhou/Chengdu (End of Itinerary)
🍇 Enhanced Special Experiences
The 2026 itinerary includes special additions:
1. Morning fog photography at Kanas Lake (with professional photography guide)
2. Horseback riding lessons on Nalati Grassland (including insurance and equipment)
3. Eagle flute making experience with families of various ethnic groups
4. Grape picking in Turpan’s Grape Valley (2 kg can be taken away)
5. Observance of the opening ceremony of Kashgar Old City
📝 Registration Method and Process
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, requiring the following materials:
🚂Train Facilities and Service Upgrades1. Scanned copies of both sides of valid identification
2. Emergency contact information
3. Special dietary requirements explanation
4. Signing of an electronic travel contract
Staff will confirm seat availability within 3 working days and send the tour notice. It is recommended that tourists apply for a travel permit in advance (can be done at their place of residence or in Urumqi). For specific requirements, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
💰 Fee Explanation and Service Standards
Fees Include:
Special train soft-sleeper accommodation (including bathroom)
15 breakfasts and 28 main meals throughout the trip (including 8 special meals)
First admission tickets to attractions and shuttle buses
Professional guide and accompanying doctor services
The newly upgraded “Anyi Express” for 2026 features a double-decker design, with the lower deck as accommodation and the upper deck housing a scenic dining room, KTV entertainment room, and medical room. Each carriage is staffed with a dedicated butler providing 24-hour hot water, luggage storage, and emergency medical response services. The train departs at 20:00 every evening and arrives at new destinations the next morning, minimizing long-distance travel fatigue. The specially designed “slow travel mode” allows tourists 6 hours of in-depth exploration in Hemu Village and the opportunity to experience morning fog photography at Kanas Lake. Travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 yuan)
Fees Exclude:
(Charged according to actual occurrence)
Personal expenses and self-funded items
Additional expenses due to force majeure factors
Special Notes:Due to the特殊性 (uniqueness) of the special train product, transportation such as high-speed trains and buses involved in the itinerary adopts a customized vehicle mode, subject to actual consultation and contracting. In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties can reasonably modify the itinerary through mutual agreement.
⚠ ️Travel Information
1. There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland. It is recommended to gradually adjust your schedule.
2. July-August is the peak tourist season. Bring sunscreen (SPF50+) and moisturizing skincare products.
3. The Duku Highway is recommended to be open from June to September, with specific dates subject to announcement.
4. Consumption within scenic areas is personal behavior. Please consume rationally.
5. Bring common medications (such as cold medicine, stomach medicine).
This 16-day journey through the north and south of Tianshan Mountains will take you to appreciate the geographical changes from the Junggar Basin to the Tarim Basin and experience the cultural charm of ethnic integration. Whether it’s the emerald waters of Kanas, the sky grassland of Nalati, or the millennium charm of Kashgar Old City, they will become the most brilliant pearls in your memory. Act now and start your Xinjiang legend!
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.
