2026 North and South Xinjiang Special Train 16 Day All Inclusive Package with Accommodation, Meals, and Tours. Detailed Cost Breakdown and Online Q&A Recommended Itinerary and Pricing
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
Starry Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang: A 16-Day In-Depth Panoramic Train TourA mobile resort experience encompassing accommodation, transportation, dining, and sightseeing
🌄 Itinerary Highlights:A mobile five-star resort hotel
The newly upgraded 2026 Northern and Southern Xinjiang train features a core design concept of ‘night travel and day sightseeing with no bed changes throughout the journey,’ transforming the 16-day trip into a mobile immersive resort space. The train uses an AC380V power supply system, equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, 24-hour hot water, large observation windows, and custom mattresses. The soft furnishings incorporate traditional patterns from various ethnic groups, creating a travel environment that combines comfort and cultural ambiance.
[Elderly-Friendly Design] The entire train features non-slip flooring, barrier-free handrails in each carriage, SOS emergency call systems, and an onboard medical team. The carriage lighting system has been specially optimized for middle-aged and elderly tourists, using warm-toned, flicker-free lighting to reduce visual fatigue.
[Entertainment and Social Spaces] Features a KTV entertainment carriage, chess and card room, intangible cultural heritage handicraft experience area, with daily activities including tea art performances and ethnic song and dance lessons. The specially designed ‘Starry Sky Observation Carriage’ is equipped with an astronomical telescope for observing the Milky Way when parked overnight in the Gobi Desert.
[Mobile Food Street] The dining car offers regional specialties such as Burqin cold-water fish banquet, Yining signature dishes, and Kashgar flavor meals, with daily rotating themed menus. A special kitchen is available to meet diverse dietary needs.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary (New 2026 Version)
Days 1-2:Departure from Guangzhou Baiyun Station
Stopovers in Changsha, Wuchang, and Zhengzhou with ‘City Memories’ themed photography activities and collection of characteristic stamps from each station.
Days 3-4:Exploring the Secret Realms of Hami
Visit the Yaradan Landform of the Haidao Magic City, watch the Twelve Mukam intangible cultural heritage performance at the Hui Palace, and stay overnight in a Hami-style guesthouse with a fruit feast experience.
Days 5-7:Painting Scroll of Northern Xinjiang
Hiking at Tianshan Tianchi, photography at Kanas Three Bays, morning mist viewing at Hemu Village, with special arrangements for a Tuva family visit to learn traditional fur ski making.
Days 8-10:Ili River Valley
Cycling around Sayram Lake, horseback riding on the Nalat Grassland, sunset photography at the Nine Curves Eighteen Bends of Bayanbulak, with complimentary custom ethnic costume travel photography.
Days 11-13:Cultural Heritage of Southern Xinjiang
Starry Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang: A 16-Day In-Depth Panoramic Train Tour: A mobile resort experience encompassing accommodation, transportation, dining, and sightseeingIn-depth exploration of Kashgar Old City (including Xiangfei Garden and Id Kah Square), Tajik family visit on the Pamir Plateau, and sketching experience at Baisha Lake.
Days 14-15:Oasis Miracle
Cross the Taklimakan Desert Highway, visit the Lop Nur Village, and experience reed painting making at Bosten Lake.
Day 16:Return Day
Organize a ‘Silk Road Knowledge Competition’ when the train passes through Lanzhou and Xi’an, and hold a farewell party before arriving in Guangzhou.
💰 Price Information (2026 Reference Range)
[Room Type Options]
Deluxe Suite (2 persons):59,999-65,999 RMB per person
Includes en-suite bathroom, observation sofa bed, and complimentary exclusive photography service
Luxury Double Room (2 persons):42,999-48,999 RMB per person
Equipped with humidifier, smart toilet, and daily complimentary fresh fruit platter
Comfortable Quad Room (4 persons):36,999-42,999 RMB per person
Bunk bed design with reading light and USB charging port for each bed
Classic Multi-Person Room (6 persons):29,999-35,999 RMB per person
Economical option suitable for young travelers
[Price Includes]
🌄 Itinerary Highlights: Mobile five-star resort train with soft sleeper seats throughout the journey
13 nights’ accommodation in local four-star hotels
28 main meals (including 8 special meals)
First admission tickets and shuttle buses for scenic spots
Professional tour guide + onboard medical services
Travel accident insurance and liability insurance
Note:Early bird discount available for bookings before June 30. Final price subject to contract signing and may fluctuate by departure date.
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For details, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Registration requires:
1. Names and ID numbers of travelers
2. Preferred departure date and room type
3. Special requirements (e.g., dietary restrictions, mobility assistance)
📋 Fee Explanation and Service Description
[Fees Included]
Transportation:Train seats + local air-conditioned tour buses
Accommodation:Train soft sleeper + hotel standard rooms
The newly upgraded 2026 Northern and Southern Xinjiang train features a core design concept of ‘night travel and day sightseeing with no bed changes throughout the journey,’ transforming the 16-day trip into a mobile immersive resort space. The train uses an AC380V power supply system, equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, 24-hour hot water, large observation windows, and custom mattresses. The soft furnishings incorporate traditional patterns from various ethnic groups, creating a travel environment that combines comfort and cultural ambiance.Meals:Group meals as indicated in the itinerary
Admission Tickets:First admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Services:Tour guide explanations + medical escort
[Self-Paid Expenses]
Round-trip transportation from origin to Guangzhou
Personal expenses during the itinerary
Additional expenses due to force majeure factors
[Special Reminders]
Single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing when possible; additional fee required for single occupancy in special cases
Children under 12 enjoy exclusive discounts; consult customer service for details
Valid certificates entitle holders to scenic spot discounts (e.g., student ID, senior citizen card)
🎒 Pre-Trip Preparation Guide
[Documents] Valid ID/passport, special group certificates (student ID, military officer ID, etc.)
[Clothing] Large temperature variations between day and night in Xinjiang; recommended ‘onion-style’ dressing:
Base Layer:Quick-dry clothing
Middle Layer:Fleece/thin down jacket
[Elderly-Friendly Design] The entire train features non-slip flooring, barrier-free handrails in each carriage, SOS emergency call systems, and an onboard medical team. The carriage lighting system has been specially optimized for middle-aged and elderly tourists, using warm-toned, flicker-free lighting to reduce visual fatigue.Outer Layer:Windproof and waterproof jacket
Accessories:Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, moisturizing lip balm
[Equipment]
Photography Gear:Wide-angle lens recommended for landscape photography
Daily Items:Thermos, folding umbrella, personal medications
Entertainment:Books, portable board games, power bank
[Cultural Etiquette]
Long pants/skirts required for visits; women need headscarves
Seek permission before taking photos with local residents
When receiving tea hospitality, hold the cup with your right hand to show respect
🌈 Seasonal Limited Experiences
[Spring (Apr-May)]
Flower viewing in Yili Xinghua Valley
Turpan Toksun Apricot Blossom Festival
Picnic on Golden Grassland of Pamir Plateau
[Summer (Jun-Aug)]
[Entertainment and Social Spaces] Features a KTV entertainment carriage, chess and card room, intangible cultural heritage handicraft experience area, with daily activities including tea art performances and ethnic song and dance lessons. The specially designed ‘Starry Sky Observation Carriage’ is equipped with an astronomical telescope for observing the Milky Way when parked overnight in the Gobi Desert. Starry sky camping on Nalati Grassland
Sailing experience on Sayram Lake
Rafting activities at Kanas
[Autumn (Sep-Oct)]
Photography at Luntai Populus euphratica Forest
Autumn colors special train to Kanas
Fruit picking experience in Southern Xinjiang
[Winter (Nov-Mar)]
Skiing at Urumqi Silk Road
Kanas Ice and Snow Carnival
Greenhouse picking in Turpan
⚠ ️ Important Reminders
1. Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference with mainland China; adaptation time has been included in the itinerary
2. Border pass required in advance for travel to Pamir Plateau
3. Scenic spot openings may be affected by weather; itinerary changes possible by mutual agreement
4. Specific train stops subject to final railway department scheduling
This mobile resort journey across the Tianshan Mountains carefully designs the 16-day itinerary into ‘5 Major Thematic Chapters’: Silk Road Cultural Exploration, Natural Wonder Tour, Ethnic Cultural Experience, Photography Creation Feast, and Food Discovery Journey. Wake up to birdsong each morning and push open the window to different scenic vistas, making the journey a cherished memory of life.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
