Chengdu Departure Luxury Train Chengdu Complete Guide to North and South Xinjiang Route Pricing and Booking
No need to drive yourself or rush between transfers—sit back on the Xinjiang tourist train and slowly take in the scenery north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose freely from multiple tiers ranging from economy to luxury. We specialize in Xinjiang tourist train tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 【Luxury special train departing from Chengdu “Chengdu号”:Comprehensive Guide to In-Depth North and South Xinjiang Tour】🌄
📌 Route highlights:Panoramic coverage of core landscapes in North and South Xinjiang, the special train goes directly to scenic areas to reduce transfers, immersive cultural experiences throughout the entire journey
🌄 I. Detailed introduction to the route or destination:A visual feast spanning the Tianshan Mountains
Recent 2026 data shows that tourism popularity in North and South Xinjiang continues to rise. This 16-day in-depth tour route, using the “Chengdu号” special train as its carrier, connects the heat of Turpan, the lively atmosphere of Kashgar, the sanctity of the Pamir Plateau, the steepness of the Duku Highway, and the tranquility of Kanas Lake. The itinerary covers 7 major geographical units of Xinjiang, from deserts to snow mountains, from grasslands to lakes, with average daily driving time controlled within 3 hours. The special train is equipped with panoramic windows, a chess and card room, and a cultural salon area, making long-distance travel enjoyable.
🔍 Recent policy notice:According to the “Tourist Special Train Service Standards” issued by the Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism in 2026, special trains must be equipped with onboard medical staff, bilingual guides, and emergency power supply systems to maximize travel comfort.
📅 II. Simple itinerary (strictly presented according to local facts)
🔹 D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessing, lantern riddle contest)
🔹 D2 Sightseeing on the Chengdu号 special train (Sichuan mahjong experience, Werewolf game, chess/Gomoku)
🚂【Luxury special train departing from Chengdu “Chengdu号”: Comprehensive Guide to In-Depth North and South Xinjiang Tour】🌄🔹 D3 Turpan→Kashgar (Karez, Flaming Mountains)
🔹 D4 Kashgar (Kashgar welcome dinner)
🔹 D5 Kashgar→Pamir Plateau (Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
🔹 D6 Kashgar→Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residences)
🔹 D7 Kuqa→Bayinbuluke (Tianshan Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway, Bayin Swan Lake)
🔹 D8 Bayinbuluke→Nalati (middle section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
🔹 D9 Nalati→Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Liuxing Street)
🔹 D10 Yining→Beitun (Sayram Lake)
🔹 D11 Beitun→Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, scenic area tea break + aerial photography)
📌 Route highlights: Panoramic coverage of core landscapes in North and South Xinjiang, the special train goes directly to scenic areas to reduce transfers, immersive cultural experiences throughout the entire journey🔹 D12 Hemu→Kanas (Harden viewing platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas cruise)
🔹 D13 Kanas→Urumqi (Fish Watching Platform, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Sleeping Dragon Bay)
🔹 D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
🔹 D15 Urumqi→Lanzhou→Chengdu (folk song gathering, chess masters, Werewolf)
🔹 D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, tour successfully concludes
💰 III. Price explanation (subject to contract, schedules and quotations strictly according to local facts)
🔸 June to August · Midsummer Scroll (Duku Crossing)
June 4 / June 21 / July 8 / July 25 / August 11
🌄 I. Detailed introduction to the route or destination: A visual feast spanning the Tianshan Mountains▫️ Leisurely Residence (five customized vehicles):66,999 yuan/person
▫️ Poetic Residence (four customized vehicles):70,999 yuan/person
🔸 August to September · Autumn Charm Gilded Realm (Sai Lake Scenic Hotel)
August 28 / September 14
▫️ Leisurely Residence (five customized vehicles):70,999 yuan/person
▫️ Poetic Residence (four customized vehicles):74,999 yuan/person
Travel by tourist train through beautiful Xinjiang, choose freely from multiple specifications ranging from economy to luxury. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
⚠ ️ Price notice:The fee includes special train sleeper accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic areas, 15 breakfasts and 28 main meals, local 7-55 seat air-conditioned vehicles (these quotations are all reference vehicle prices; specific vehicle prices are subject to customer service quotation). Prices may fluctuate with departure schedules, subject to the contract signed by both parties.
📝 IV. Registration method
Registration can be made through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Name, valid ID number, and contact information are required. Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will assist with the contract signing and payment process.
Recent 2026 data shows that tourism popularity in North and South Xinjiang continues to rise. This 16-day in-depth tour route, using the “Chengdu号” special train as its carrier, connects the heat of Turpan, the lively atmosphere of Kashgar, the sanctity of the Pamir Plateau, the steepness of the Duku Highway, and the tranquility of Kanas Lake. The itinerary covers 7 major geographical units of Xinjiang, from deserts to snow mountains, from grasslands to lakes, with average daily driving time controlled within 3 hours. The special train is equipped with panoramic windows, a chess and card room, and a cultural salon area, making long-distance travel enjoyable.💡 V. Fee explanation and service explanation
✔ ️ Fees include:Special train accommodation, meals, guide services, scenic area tickets, shuttle bus fees
✔ ️ Fees do not include:Personal consumption, optional paid items (for single registrants, we will do our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
✔ ️ Vehicle configuration:7-55 seat air-conditioned tourist vehicles are used throughout, dynamically changed according to team size, with every effort made to ensure a proper seat for each person
✔ ️ Special services:Each group is equipped with 2 licensed guides + 1 onboard doctor, with fresh fruit and mineral water provided daily
⚠ ️ Important notice:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing. Reasonable changes to the itinerary may be made upon mutual agreement.
🚗 VI. Vehicle recommendations (recent 2026 reference)
▫️ 7-15 seat business vehicles:Suitable for small groups of 6-8 people, reference daily price 1,200-1,800 yuan (these quotations are all reference vehicle prices; specific vehicle prices are subject to customer service quotation)
🔍 Recent policy notice: According to the “Tourist Special Train Service Standards” issued by the Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism in 2026, special trains must be equipped with onboard medical staff, bilingual guides, and emergency power supply systems to maximize travel comfort.▫️ 19-33 seat minibuses:Suitable for teams of 10-25 people, reference daily price 2,000-3,000 yuan (these quotations are all reference vehicle prices; specific vehicle prices are subject to customer service quotation)
▫️ 35-55 seat coaches:Suitable for large teams of more than 30 people, reference daily price 3,500-5,000 yuan (these quotations are all reference vehicle prices; specific vehicle prices are subject to customer service quotation)
🌈 VII. In-depth itinerary interpretation
🔹 【Cultural immersion】From Sichuan opera face-changing to song and dance evenings of various ethnic groups, the special train becomes a mobile cultural center
🔹 【Natural wonders】The Duku Highway is recommended to be open 10 hours per day; the special train travels at night to save daytime sightseeing time
🔹 【Photography paradise】Hemu Scenic Area provides professional aerial photography services; the Kanas cruise adds a 360-degree viewing perspective
🔹 【Culinary experience】Includes specialty meals such as the Turpan Grape Valley fruit banquet, Kashgar Eight Bowls, and Yining roast whole lamb
📌 VIII. Current notices (2026 update)
1️⃣ The Pamir Plateau requires a permit in advance (customer service can assist with preparing materials)
📅 II. Simple itinerary (strictly presented according to local facts) 2️⃣ Sayram Lake Scenic Area implements a reservation system, with a daily limit of 8,000 people
3️⃣ The Duku Highway may be temporarily closed due to weather, and the itinerary will be changed to the Yizhao Highway
4️⃣ There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and inland areas, so meal times are correspondingly postponed
🌄 IX. Seasonal limited landscapes
▫️ June-July:Yili lavender flower sea, Bayinbuluke swan breeding season
▫️ August-September:Kanas autumn colors, Hemu morning mist probability as high as 90%
▫️ After October:The special train suspends operation and restarts in May of the following year
📞 Consultation method:If you need to know about available seats on departure schedules or customize an itinerary, please contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. We will provide a personalized plan according to your needs, making your North and South Xinjiang journey an unforgettable life memory.
(End of full text)
📌 Compliance statement:All information in this article is compiled based on recent public materials in 2026. Prices and schedules are subject to the actual signed contract. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the final right to the itinerary, but the interpretation content must comply with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
For more details about Xinjiang tourist special trains, please consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing, phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
