Silk Road Dream Panoramic Silk Road Tourist Train Itinerary Details
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
🚂 The 2026 Silk Road Dream No. Panoramic Silk Road Tourism Special Train features a comfortable travel model of ‘day tours and night stays, luggage stays put,’ connecting core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, covering diverse scenes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, cultural relics, and Danxia landforms. It’s ideal for tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang without the hassle of frequent hotel changes and long drives.
✨ Route and Destination Highlights
This special train route covers most core tourist areas in northern and southern Xinjiang, with unique viewing experiences at each stop:
Tianshan Tianchi: Around April 2026, there will be a limited blue ice landscape; after May, the lake fully thaws. The included boat tour lets you get close to the clear lake, surrounded by spruce trees, with the snow-capped Bogda Peak in the distance. Different seasons offer different viewing experiences.
Nalati Grassland: As a sky grassland in the Tianshan hinterland, wildflowers bloom in spring and summer, with cattle and sheep scattered across the meadows. The local specialty meals arranged on the trip allow you to taste authentic grassland dishes like hand-grabbed meat and milk curds. Remember to bring a windproof jacket and high-SPF sunscreen, as the grassland has strong UV rays and large temperature differences between day and night.
Sayram Lake:Known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean,’ the lake has several photo spots along its shore, including Moon Bay, Waterfront Beach, Swan Music, and the General’s Platform. In summer, you can see swans swimming on the lake. The local cold-water fish, high white salmon, is also a specialty. The weather around the lake is changeable, so it’s advisable to bring rain gear and a warm jacket.
Kanas and Hemu:Core natural scenic areas in northern Xinjiang, with log-built villages scattered in river valleys. In autumn, the forests are colorful; in summer, they are lush green. In the morning, you can see mist covering the river, and in winter, it’s a snowy wonderland. Accommodation in the scenic area is mostly unique resort homestays, offering a strong experiential feel.
Kashgar Area: Includes cultural attractions like Gaotai Folk Houses, Yingjisha Knife Museum, Id Kah Mosque, and Kashgar Old City. The streets are filled with various handicraft shops and specialty dining spots, where you can taste local foods like baked buns, hand-grabbed rice, and pot meat. Along the Pamir Plateau, White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake have clear waters, with distant snow-capped mountains creating a strong visual impact.
Turpan Area:Features famous attractions like Grape Valley, Flaming Mountain, and Karez Well. You can experience the unique landforms of a hot region and the construction wisdom of the underground water conservancy project, Karez Well. During grape season, you can taste various fresh grape varieties.
🚂 The 2026 Silk Road Dream No. Panoramic Silk Road Tourism Special Train features a comfortable travel model of ‘day tours and night stays, luggage stays put,’ connecting core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, covering diverse scenes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, cultural relics, and Danxia landforms. It’s ideal for tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang without the hassle of frequent hotel changes and long drives.The opening status and tour programs of the above scenic spots may change due to weather, policies, and other factors. Both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
D1:National – Urumqi (exclusive airport pickup, hotel check-in, hotel buffet dinner) | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch self-care, Dinner included | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or similar
D2:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi (including boat tour) – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Lunch: Yaochi Banquet, Dinner: Dawazi Welcome Banquet) | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or similar
D3:Urumqi – Silk Road Dream No. – Kuytun – Duku North Section – Nalati | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Lunch: train lunch, Dinner: local specialty meal) | Accommodation: Nalati Jinling Mountain Villa or similar
D4:Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Yining InterContinental or similar
D5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Lunch: local specialty meal, Dinner: train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream No.
D6:Beitun City – Hemu | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Hemu Resort or similar
D7:Hemu – Kanas | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Manyunjian or similar
D8:Kanas – Beitun City – Korla | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: hotel breakfast, Lunch: local specialty meal, Dinner: train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream No.
✨ Route and Destination HighlightsD9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream No. (Foreigner replacement attractions: Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum)
D10:Kashgar – Gaotai Folk Houses – Yingjisha Knife Museum – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: train breakfast, Lunch: local specialty meal, Dinner: Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet) | Accommodation: Kashgar Radisson or similar
D11:Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Kashgar Radisson or similar
D12:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar Old City – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: hotel breakfast, Lunch: specialty meal, Dinner: train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream No.
D13:Turpan – Grape Valley – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Turpan Hengze International or similar
D14:Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or similar
D15:Urumqi – National (exclusive airport drop-off, can sleep in) | Meals: Breakfast included, Lunch/Dinner self-care | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 Price Description
The following are reference prices for different departures. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departures. Specific details are subject to the contract or confirmation on the day, and the final contract signed by both parties prevails:
1. Silk Road Dream 0614 Starry Territory Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic 16-Day Tour
Our agency offers various travel options, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car rentals. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (copy to add as friend for detailed Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
This special train route covers most core tourist areas in northern and southern Xinjiang, with unique viewing experiences at each stop:Qingya Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Qinzi Xuan unified reference price:69999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite reference price:299999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
2. Silk Road Dream 0902 Silk Road Corridor Panoramic 14-Day Tour
Qingya Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Qinzi Xuan unified reference price:49999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite reference price:219999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
3. Silk Road Dream No. Dunhuang Northern Xinjiang Western Corridor 2026 September 28 Urumqi Assembly
Qingya Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Qinzi Xuan unified reference price:45999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite reference price:199999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
📞 Registration Method
Tianshan Tianchi: Around April 2026, there will be a limited blue ice landscape; after May, the lake fully thaws. The included boat tour lets you get close to the clear lake, surrounded by spruce trees, with the snow-capped Bogda Peak in the distance. Different seasons offer different viewing experiences.You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Inquiry phone:181-3962-2233, same WeChat number: 181-3962-2233. Specific address can be obtained from customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include the following:
Accommodation costs for designated train berths or land hotels as per the itinerary
Meal costs as per the itinerary
First admission ticket costs for listed attractions (excluding self-funded items, internal transportation, etc.)
Ground transportation costs as per the itinerary
Service fees for staff throughout the trip
Travel accident insurance costs
Costs typically do not include the following:
Nalati Grassland: As a sky grassland in the Tianshan hinterland, wildflowers bloom in spring and summer, with cattle and sheep scattered across the meadows. The local specialty meals arranged on the trip allow you to taste authentic grassland dishes like hand-grabbed meat and milk curds. Remember to bring a windproof jacket and high-SPF sunscreen, as the grassland has strong UV rays and large temperature differences between day and night.Round-trip transportation costs from departure point to Urumqi assembly point
Self-funded items, internal transportation, personal expenses within scenic areas
Other costs not specified in the itinerary
Regarding:For solo travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation.
The above service content is a general reference. Specific reception standards, hotel room types, and attraction visit order are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. All regulations follow contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws. If the itinerary encounters force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, or changes in scenic area opening status, both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
💡 Travel Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with temperature differences of 10-15 degrees Celsius between day and night. It is recommended to bring a windproof warm jacket, comfortable hiking shoes, and high-SPF sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, and other sun protection items. Some areas have strong UV rays.
Some sections have high altitudes. If you have special health conditions, please inform the travel agency staff in advance. You can bring common medications, and the special train is equipped with basic medical support.
Please bring valid identification documents for relevant verification procedures.
Cancellation and change rules will strictly follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law to protect tourists’ legal rights.
Currently, there is high demand for 2026 first-half departures. Tourists planning to travel can contact staff in advance to learn about the latest availability and itinerary details.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
