Comfortable Special Train Tour Recommendation for Xinjiang 2026 Nalati Aerial Grassland + Full Explanation of Duku Highway Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price

Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.

🌄 [Anyi Special Train In-Depth Tour of Xinjiang:Unlock the Secret Realms of the Silk Road from a New Perspective in 2026]
Xinjiang, a vast land that occupies one-sixth of China’s territory, boasts both the desolate beauty of ‘lonely smoke rising straight from the desert’ and the enchanting scenery of ‘snow-capped mountains reflecting on blue lakes’. In 2026, Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency will launch the “Anyi” special train, centered around “slow travel + in-depth exploration,” connecting the精华 (essence) landscapes of northern and southern Tianshan. This article will analyze the unique value of this route from three dimensions: natural wonders, cultural experiences, and itinerary design.
🌿 Route Highlights:A Dual Gift of Nature and Culture
🔸 [Tianshan Ecological Corridor]
The special train traverses the Tianshan Mountains, connecting three major water systems: Heavenly Lake, Sayram Lake, and Kanas. As a World Natural Heritage site, Heavenly Lake on Tianshan will add the “Xiwangmu Cultural Exhibition Hall” in 2026, allowing visitors to understand geological changes through legends. The Sayram Lake ring road has been fully upgraded with three new observation decks, offering close-up views of the azure waters known as “the last tear of the Atlantic.”
🔸 [Symphony of Grasslands and Canyons]
Nalati Grassland introduces an “In-Depth Air Grassland Tour,” where visitors can ride horses through Xuelian Valley and visit the summer pastures of local ethnic communities. On the southern section of the Duku Highway, the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon adds “geological interpreters” to explain the formation of red rock layers in layman’s terms. In 2026, the scenic area will also open a nighttime light show, showcasing another aspect of the canyon’s grandeur.
🔸 [A Tapestry of Multi-Ethnic Life]
The itinerary covers areas inhabited by various ethnic groups. In Hemu Village, visitors can participate in learning traditional Tuvan “Khoomei” throat singing performances. During home visits in Taxkorgan, a new “eagle笛 (flute) making experience” allows visitors to craft and play this instrument made from eagle wing bones. In the high-platform dwellings of Kashgar’s Old Town, some traditional clay pottery workshops will be restored in 2026, where visitors can observe and try their hand at pottery throwing.
🚂 Simple Itinerary (subject to local conditions)
📅 Day 1:Lanzhou/Chengdu → Urumqi

🌄 [Anyi Special Train In-Depth Tour of Xinjiang: Unlock the Secret Realms of the Silk Road from a New Perspective in 2026]The special train departs from Lanzhou or Chengdu and arrives in Urumqi in the evening. It is recommended that visitors who arrive early visit the International Bazaar to sample local specialties like baked buns and pilaf.
📅 Day 2:Free Day in Urumqi
Focus on acclimating to the climate. Visitors can self-pay to visit the Xinjiang Museum (advance reservation required), with an emphasis on viewing artifacts unearthed from the “Niya Site” to learn about Western Region history.
📅 Day 3:Heavenly Lake on Tianshan → Beitun
Tour Heavenly Lake in the morning and attend a “Silk Road Welcome Dinner” in the afternoon, sampling roast whole lamb and narin. Depart for Beitun by special train in the evening.
📅 Day 4:Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village
Cross the Gurbantunggut Desert to reach Hemu Village, “God’s Own Backyard.” In the evening, ascend Haden Platform to capture the twilight scene of Tuvan wooden houses amid birch forests.
📅 Day 5:Kanas Lake Boat Tour → Jiadengyu
Take a boat tour of Kanas Lake to search for traces of the “lake monster” legend. In 2026, the scenic area adds a glass walkway on the “Fish-Watching Terrace” for a panoramic view of the lake.
📅 Day 6:Jiadengyu → Kazakh Home Visit → Colorful Beach → Beitun
Sample cream skins and kumis while listening to dombra performances in ethnic yurts. At sunset on Colorful Beach, the Danxia landform contrasts beautifully with the Irtysh River.

Xinjiang, a vast land that occupies one-sixth of China’s territory, boasts both the desolate beauty of ‘lonely smoke rising straight from the desert’ and the enchanting scenery of ‘snow-capped mountains reflecting on blue lakes’. In 2026, Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency will launch the “Anyi” special train, centered around “slow travel + in-depth exploration,” connecting the精华 (essence) landscapes of northern and southern Tianshan. This article will analyze the unique value of this route from three dimensions: natural wonders, cultural experiences, and itinerary design.📅 Day 7:Sayram Lake → Yining
Tour Sayram Lake by ring road. In 2026, new explanations will be provided at the “Order-Giving Platform” ruins, recounting Genghis Khan’s western expedition. Arrive in Yining in the afternoon and self-pay to visit the Kazanqi Folk Village.
📅 Day 8:Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
Ride horses on Nalati’s Air Grassland and visit Xuelian Valley. Arrive in Bayanbulak Town in the evening and self-pay to watch the “Eastward Return • Impressions” live performance.
📅 Day 9:Southern Duku Highway → Tianshan Canyon → Kuqa → Kashgar
Traverse the southern Duku Highway, stopping at the Dragon Pools and Tielimaiti Daban. The Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon adds a “canyon adventure” project (additional fee required).
📅 Day 10:Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Taxkorgan
Follow the China-Pakistan Highway to Karakul Lake, reflecting Muztagh Ata. In 2026, the scenic area adds a “Plateau Science Station” to explain Pamir Plateau geology.
📅 Day 11:Taxkorgan → Golden Grassland → Stone City → White Sand Lake → Kashgar
Ride yaks on the Golden Grassland and visit the Stone City ruins. Capture the surreal landscape of “sand dunes and blue waters” at White Sand Lake.
📅 Day 12:Kashgar Old Town → High-Platform Dwellings → → Turpan
Stroll through Kashgar Old Town and visit the Id Kah Mosque. Depart for Turpan by special train in the evening.

🌿 Route Highlights: A Dual Gift of Nature and Culture📅 Day 13:Turpan → Grape Valley
Tour Grape Valley. In 2026, a new “Ethnic Family Grape Drying Room Experience” allows visitors to participate in raisin making.
📅 Day 14:Flaming Mountains → Fruit Feast → Karez Wells → Return
Experience the “heat extreme” at the Flaming Mountains and sample seasonal fruits like Hami melons and figs. Visit the Karez Well Park to learn about this underground irrigation system’s wisdom.
📅 Days 15-16:Arrival in Lanzhou/Chengdu
The special train arrives at the departure stations sequentially, concluding the itinerary.
💰 Pricing Information (subject to contract)
🔹 Phase 1 (May 20):
LeXiang GuiGe (Economy Quad):Upper bunk: 8,480 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 9,280 RMB/person
XiongMao GuiGe (Standard Quad):Upper bunk: 15,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 16,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YaShe (Deluxe Quad):Upper bunk: 26,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 27,980 RMB/person

🔸 [Tianshan Ecological Corridor]XiongMao YaJu (Deluxe Quad):Upper bunk: 27,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 28,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YueFu (Deluxe Double):59,980 RMB/person
🔹 Phases 2-8 (June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16, 2026):
LeXiang GuiGe:Upper bunk: 8,480 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 9,280 RMB/person
XiongMao GuiGe:Upper bunk: 16,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 17,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YaShe:Upper bunk: 27,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 28,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YaJu:Upper bunk: 28,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 29,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YueFu:69,980 RMB/person
⚠ ️ Pricing Notes:
Prices include special train transportation, accommodation, meals, admission tickets, and guide services; exclude personal expenses and optional activities. Prices may fluctuate by departure date and are subject to contract terms.
📝 Registration Method

The special train traverses the Tianshan Mountains, connecting three major water systems: Heavenly Lake, Sayram Lake, and Kanas. As a World Natural Heritage site, Heavenly Lake on Tianshan will add the “Xiwangmu Cultural Exhibition Hall” in 2026, allowing visitors to understand geological changes through legends. The Sayram Lake ring road has been fully upgraded with three new observation decks, offering close-up views of the azure waters known as “the last tear of the Atlantic.”Register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details.
💡 Fee and Service Descriptions
✔ ️ Fees Include:
Special train hard/soft sleeper berths, first admission tickets to scenic spots on the itinerary, all meals (including specialties), local air-conditioned tour buses, professional guide services, and travel agency liability insurance.
✔ ️ Fees Exclude:
Personal expenses, optional activities (e.g., horse riding, live performances), (single travelers will be matched for shared rooms where possible; special cases require separate negotiation).
✔ ️ Service Notes:
The special train is equipped with an onboard doctor, charging ports, and 24-hour hot water. Each group is limited to 30 people to ensure service quality. Subject to actual consultation and contracting.
📌 Precautions
🔸 Xinjiang has large temperature variations between day and night; bring windproof jackets and warm clothing.
🔸 Some scenic areas are at high altitudes; prepare anti-altitude sickness medication in advance.
🔸 The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement (e.g., due to weather or policy changes).
Xinjiang’s beauty lies in its vastness and inclusiveness. In 2026, embark on a 16-day journey aboard the “Anyi” special train, traversing deserts, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes to experience this land’s diverse charm.

Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.