How is the Soft Sleeper Experience on Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Comfort of Berths + Chengdu Train 2026 Cost Recommended Routes and Prices

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

Travel through Xinjiang in Comfort on the ‘Chengdu Express’ Soft Sleeper Train:A Deep Travel Experience Combining Comfort and Scenic Beauty
🌄 Highlights of the Route:Soft sleeper train + panoramic Xinjiang, unlock a new way of travel to ‘enjoy the scenery while lying down’.
If Xinjiang is ‘a must-visit place once in a lifetime,’ then the ‘Chengdu Express’ tourist train is ‘a must-experience travel style once in a lifetime.’ This newly upgraded soft sleeper train in 2026 is built to the standard of a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ transforming traditional train travel into an immersive experience where ‘the train follows the scenery, and the scenery moves with the train.’
The train features all soft sleeper compartments with berths up to 80 centimeters wide (recommended 60 centimeters on regular trains), equipped with reading lights, charging ports, and adjustable backrests. The lower berths can also be extended into 1.2-meter small beds to meet the needs of travelers of different heights. With constant temperature air conditioning, soundproof design, and thickened mattresses in the compartments, long-distance travel can also enjoy quality sleep. What’s more special is that the train has a ‘cultural and entertainment compartment’ where activities such as Sichuan Opera face-changing, panda-themed interactions, and board games run throughout the journey, making the trip no longer boring.
As Xinjiang’s first ‘panoramic’ tourist train, the ‘Chengdu Express’ connects 15 core scenic spots including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Sayram Lake, and Kanas, covering the two major themes of southern Xinjiang’s culture and northern Xinjiang’s nature. During the 16-day itinerary, tourists do not need to frequently transfer transportation or worry about luggage handling, truly achieving ‘one train to the end, in-depth touring.’
🚂 Simple Itinerary:16-Day Journey Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Daily Highlights at a Glance
According to the newly arranged schedule for 2026, the ‘Chengdu Express’ offers a total of 7 departures with consistent itinerary arrangements but different recommended departure dates. The following is the complete itinerary (taking the first departure on June 4th as an example):
▶ Day 1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan
The special train departs from Chengdu or Lanzhou and arrives in Turpan in the evening. The first day is themed ‘Cultural Ice-Breaking,’ with Sichuan Opera face-changing performances, panda blessing interactions, and lantern riddle contests arranged in the compartment, allowing tourists to start their journey amid laughter.
▶ Day 2 Special Train Sightseeing Day

Spending the whole day on the ‘Chengdu Express’ soft sleeper train to travel through Xinjiang: A deep travel experience combining comfort and beauty. Interactive activities such as ‘Sichuan Mahjong Experience Competition,’ ‘Close Your Eyes When It Gets Dark,’ and ‘Chinese Chess/Gomoku Challenge’ are set up for tourists to participate freely or quietly enjoy the magnificent scenery of alternating Gobi deserts and snow-capped mountains outside the window.
▶ Day 3 Turpan → Kashgar
Visit the Karez Wells in the morning to learn about this underground water conservancy project that has lasted for 2,000 years; go to Flaming Mountains in the afternoon to feel the scorching heat of the ‘800-li flame’ described in ‘Journey to the West’ (the surface temperature can reach 70°C in summer, so sun protection is necessary).
▶ Day 4 Kashgar
Spend the whole day touring the Old City of Kashgar, participate in the Kashgar welcome dinner, taste specialties such as baked buns, pilaf, and pot meat, and watch folk song and dance performances by various ethnic groups.
▶ Day 5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau
Traverse the winding mountain road at an altitude of over 3,000 meters, visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake (the lake surface reflects Muztagh Ata, known as the ‘Father of Icebergs’), and bring warm clothing and oxygen cylinders.
▶ Day 6 Kashgar → Kuqa
Visit the Id Kah Mosque (the largest in scale in Xinjiang) in the morning and explore the Gao Tai Folk Residence in the afternoon to learn about the traditional earth building techniques of various ethnic groups.
▶ Day 7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak

🌄 Highlights of the Route: Soft sleeper train + panoramic Xinjiang, unlock a new way of travel to ‘enjoy the scenery while lying down.’ Traverse the southern section of the Duoku Road, enjoying the wonders of intertwined yardang landforms, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands along the way; arrive at Bayan Swan Lake in the evening and wait for the sunset spectacle of the ‘Nine Suns’ (occupy a spot in advance, drones are prohibited within the scenic area).
▶ Day 8 Bayanbulak → Nalati
Continue on the middle section of the Duoku Road to reach the Nalati Grassland, where you can experience horseback riding or take a helicopter to overlook the grassland at your own expense (approximately 500-800 yuan per person, subject to scenic area announcements).
▶ Day 9 Nalati → Yining
Tour the Tianshan Flower Sea scenic area in the morning (June-August is the lavender blooming season), stroll through the Yining Liuxing Street in the afternoon, check in at colorful folk residences and Russian-style buildings, and taste Gulandam ice cream.
▶ Day 10 Yining → Beitun
Travel all day and arrive in Beitun in the evening. The next day, you will go to Sayram Lake, so it is recommended to organize your photography equipment in advance.
▶ Day 11 Beitun → Hemu
Tour Sayram Lake in the morning (additional car fees are required for self-driving around the lake, it is recommended to take the scenic area shuttle bus), arrive in Hemu Village in the afternoon, and experience the scenic area’s tea break + aerial photography service (included in the tour fee, each person can receive 3 refined photos).
▶ Day 12 Hemu → Kanas
Climb the Hadeng Viewing Platform to overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village, tour the Kanas scenic area in the afternoon, and take a boat to explore the legend of the ‘lake monster’ (boat fees are approximately 120 yuan per person, subject to scenic area announcements).

If Xinjiang is ‘a must-visit place once in a lifetime,’ then the ‘Chengdu Express’ tourist train is ‘a must-experience travel style once in a lifetime.’ This newly upgraded soft sleeper train in 2026 is built to the standard of a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ transforming traditional train travel into an immersive experience where ‘the train follows the scenery, and the scenery moves with the train.’▶ Day 13 Kanas → Urumqi
Visit the Guanyu Platform, Yueliang Bay, Xian Bay, and Wolong Bay, the four core attractions. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes as some plank roads are slippery.
▶ Day 14 Urumqi
Spend the whole day touring the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area, and you can take the Mayashan Cableway at your own expense (approximately 220 yuan per person, subject to scenic area announcements) to overlook the panoramic view of Tianchi.
▶ Day 15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu
On the return journey day, activities such as folk song concerts, board game championships, and Werewolf are arranged in the compartment to bring a joyful end to the journey.
▶ Day 16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu
Depending on the departure location, the special train arrives in Lanzhou or Chengdu in the early morning, concluding the 16-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang.
💰 Price Description:2026 New Departure Dates and Fee Reference
According to the 2026 schedule, the ‘Chengdu Express’ offers a total of 7 departures with slightly different fees depending on the departure date, as follows:

The train features all soft sleeper compartments with berths up to 80 centimeters wide (recommended 60 centimeters on regular trains), equipped with reading lights, charging ports, and adjustable backrests. The lower berths can also be extended into 1.2-meter small beds to meet the needs of travelers of different heights. With constant temperature air conditioning, soundproof design, and thickened mattresses in the compartments, long-distance travel can also enjoy quality sleep. What’s more special is that the train has a ‘cultural and entertainment compartment’ where activities such as Sichuan Opera face-changing, panda-themed interactions, and board games run throughout the journey, making the trip no longer boring.▶ June Departures (3 departures)
Departing on June 4th, June 21st, and July 8th. The Youranju (4-person soft sleeper) costs 65,999 yuan per person, and the Shiyiju (2-person soft sleeper) costs 69,999 yuan per person.
▶ July-August Departures (3 departures)
Departing on July 25th, August 11th, and August 28th, with fees consistent with the June departures.
▶ September Departures (2 departures)
Departing on September 14th and September 29th, the Youranju costs 68,999 yuan per person, and the Shiyiju costs 72,999 yuan per person (September is the peak season for autumn scenery in Xinjiang, so fees are slightly higher).
❗ Fees Include:Special train soft sleeper berth, full-trip bus transportation, 15 nights of accommodation (including on the special train), 14 breakfasts and 24 regular meals, first admission tickets to core scenic spots, tour guide services, and travel accident insurance.
❗ Fees Do Not Include:Personal consumption, self-funded items (such as horseback riding, cableways, boat rides, etc.), (for single registrants, we will try our best to arrange room sharing, special circumstances require separate negotiation).
❗ Tips:Prices and available seats are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates, with the contract signed by both parties as the main reference.
📝 Registration Method:Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency, professional services for peace of mind

As Xinjiang’s first ‘panoramic’ tourist train, the ‘Chengdu Express’ connects 15 core scenic spots including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Sayram Lake, and Kanas, covering the two major themes of southern Xinjiang’s culture and northern Xinjiang’s nature. During the 16-day itinerary, tourists do not need to frequently transfer transportation or worry about luggage handling, truly achieving ‘one train to the end, in-depth touring.’You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency, and Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will provide you with detailed itinerary consultations and contract signing services.
💡 Fee Description and Service Description
▶ Fees Include:Special train soft sleeper berth, full-trip bus transportation, 15 nights of accommodation (including on the special train), 14 breakfasts and 24 regular meals, first admission tickets to core scenic spots, tour guide services, and travel accident insurance.
▶ Fees Do Not Include:Personal consumption, self-funded items (such as horseback riding, cableways, boat rides, etc.), (for single registrants, we will try our best to arrange room sharing, special circumstances require separate negotiation).
▶ Service Standards:Professional tour guides and accompanying doctors are provided throughout the journey, with 24-hour hot water and emergency medicine available on the special train; sufficient time is allocated for scenic area tours, avoiding ‘rushing through.’
▶ Special Tips:The actual itinerary is subject to consultation and contract signing, and reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made upon mutual agreement.
🌈 Travel Tips:Detailed suggestions to make your journey even better
▶ Clothing Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so even in summer, you should bring a windbreaker or thin down jacket; the Pamir Plateau has a high altitude, so it is recommended to prepare anti-altitude sickness medication.
▶ Photography Equipment:Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Nalati are photography paradises, so it is recommended to bring a wide-angle lens and tripod; the lighting on the special train is relatively dim, so it is recommended to use a mobile phone for shooting activities.
▶ Dietary Considerations:The diets of various ethnic groups mainly consist of beef and mutton with fewer vegetables, so those with sensitive stomachs are advised to bring their own probiotics; the price of mineral water in scenic areas is approximately 5-10 yuan per bottle, so you can bring an appropriate amount.
▶ Cultural Respect:Visitors are required to remove their shoes and wear long pants/long skirts when visiting certain places; obtain consent before taking photos with local residents; avoid discussing sensitive topics such as folk culture and ethnicity.
The ‘Chengdu Express’ is not just a trip but a ‘mobile cultural feast.’ Here, the comfort of the soft sleeper perfectly blends with the magnificence of Xinjiang, and the laughter in the compartment intertwines with the snow-capped mountains and grasslands outside the window to form a poem. In 2026, why not give yourself 16 days to slowly tour Xinjiang on the special train?

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