Tianshan No. 13 Day Panoramic Tour｜Registration Channel + Booking Guide
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, please contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
🚞 2026 Tianshan No. 13-Day Panoramic Tour: Explore Xinjiang’s Core Scenery in One Go
Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang in 2026 worry about inconvenient intercity transportation, complicated scenic spot reservations, and time-consuming route planning. The Tianshan No. 13-Day Panoramic Tour is a product tailored to these needs, with accommodation, transportation, and tickets fully arranged, allowing tourists to simply enjoy the scenery. The route covers the alpine lakes, grasslands, and river valleys of Northern Xinjiang, as well as the plateau scenery and cultural old towns of Southern Xinjiang, adapting to the landscape features of different travel seasons. It is suitable for various travel scenarios such as family trips, group outings with friends, and solo travel.
✨ Key Highlights of the Route
This route connects multiple highly recognizable natural and cultural attractions in Xinjiang, allowing tourists to experience the collision of different landscapes and customs in one go:
👉 Tianshan Tianchi Lake:As one of Xinjiang’s most famous scenic spots, Tianchi Lake still has partially melted snow in spring. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes and prepare for cold weather during visits. In summer, the temperature is cool but UV rays are strong, so bring sunscreen and a light jacket to cope with weather changes.
👉 Kanas and Hemu Scenic Areas:From May 1, 2026, they will enter the summer operation period. The scenic areas implement a real-name reservation and ticket purchase system, with a maximum daily capacity of 55,000 people. During operation, entry and exit times are 08:00–20:00, and village bus operation hours are 08:00–24:00. The terrain is mountainous with steep slopes and sharp turns, so caution is needed when driving. The temperature difference between day and night is significant, so it is recommended to bring warm, sun-protective, and rainproof gear, as well as common medicines. Do not enter undeveloped or unopened areas, and do not touch or feed wild animals.
👉 Sayram Lake:Nestled in the Tianshan Mountains, it is one of Xinjiang’s largest and highest-altitude alpine cold-water lakes, offering different scenery in each season: from April to May, the lake gradually thaws, and wildflowers bloom along the shore; from June to August, the lakeside grasslands stretch endlessly with cool weather; from September to October, the grasslands turn golden, contrasting beautifully with the blue lake; in winter, you can see blue ice landscapes. The lake’s ring road is about 90 kilometers long. Tourists can take sightseeing buses or drive around the lake, recommended to enter from the east gate and exit from the south gate, traveling clockwise. Pay attention to weather changes before traveling, and even in summer, bring thick clothing to cope with temperature drops.
👉 Nalati Grassland:Entering the peak season from April, the grass shows a tender light green, complemented by distant snow-capped mountains. For continuous dark green meadows, choose late May to June. The ticket price is 95 yuan per person, valid for 48 hours with a second entry allowed. You can choose between the aerial grassland or river valley grassland shuttle routes. Self-driving is allowed but with daily limits, so advance reservation is recommended. The scenic area is large, so set aside at least 5–6 hours for visits and bring some snacks.
👉 Pamir Plateau and Kashgar Old City Route:You can experience the vastness of plateau lakes and the cultural atmosphere of the old city, feeling the lifestyle of different regions. Along the route, there are many specialty dining spots where you can taste local cuisine.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
🚞 2026 Tianshan No. 13-Day Panoramic Tour: Explore Xinjiang’s Core Scenery in One GoDay 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia Deng Yu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia Deng Yu
Day 04:Jia Deng Yu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 05:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak – Duku South Section – Re Stan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxian County
Day 09:Taxian County – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang in 2026 worry about inconvenient intercity transportation, complicated scenic spot reservations, and time-consuming route planning. The Tianshan No. 13-Day Panoramic Tour is a product tailored to these needs, with accommodation, transportation, and tickets fully arranged, allowing tourists to simply enjoy the scenery. The route covers the alpine lakes, grasslands, and river valleys of Northern Xinjiang, as well as the plateau scenery and cultural old towns of Southern Xinjiang, adapting to the landscape features of different travel seasons. It is suitable for various travel scenarios such as family trips, group outings with friends, and solo travel.Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
Involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement.
💴 Price and Departure Date Reference
The following are the assembly dates in Urumqi and corresponding reference prices. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with schedules, based on the signed contract.
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:19,999 yuan/person
Executive Twin Room:19,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:18,999 yuan/person
✨ Key Highlights of the RouteSilver Diamond Quadruple Room:12,999 yuan/person
Our agency offers various travel options including special trains, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car services. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (copy to add friends for detailed Xinjiang travel itinerary and pricing)
2. July 28/August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:20,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 yuan/person
Executive Twin Room:20,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:19,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 yuan/person
3. June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17,999 yuan/person
This route connects multiple highly recognizable natural and cultural attractions in Xinjiang, allowing tourists to experience the collision of different landscapes and customs in one go:Blue Diamond Twin Room:24,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
Executive Twin Room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:25,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 yuan/person
4. June 13/25/September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:29,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
Executive Twin Room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:25,888 yuan/person
👉 Tianshan Tianchi Lake: As one of Xinjiang’s most famous scenic spots, Tianchi Lake still has partially melted snow in spring. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes and prepare for cold weather during visits. In summer, the temperature is cool but UV rays are strong, so bring sunscreen and a light jacket to cope with weather changes.Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 yuan/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:15,999 yuan/person
📞 Registration and Inquiry Methods
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The inquiry phone and WeChat are both:181-3962-2233. For offline store addresses, please consult customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Description
The group fee includes meals as indicated in the itinerary, corresponding accommodation room types, first admission tickets and internal transportation, full tour guide service, travel accident insurance, etc. Different room types have slightly different included services, subject to actual consultation and contract.
For solo registrations, our agency will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation.
If encountering force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policy changes during the trip, both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement. Refund and change rules are based on the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.
Before traveling, it is recommended to bring valid personal documents, common medicines, sunscreen, and warm clothing. Some areas in Xinjiang have strong UV rays and large temperature differences between day and night, so prepare corresponding clothing based on the travel season. During scenic area visits, follow management regulations, travel civilly, and protect the ecological environment and public facilities.
Xinjiang tourism is popular in 2026, and availability for different departure dates will dynamically change based on registration. Tourists planning to travel can consult customer service in advance to confirm remaining spots and room types for desired dates, and plan their trips ahead.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, please consult customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
