2026 Xinjiang Special Train Tour Tianfu Guide Ili Altay Quotation Tips Recommended Routes Costs Prices
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
🚂 [In-Depth Experience on the Tianfu Express: Comprehensive Guide to Xinjiang Tour in 2026]
✨ [Why Choose the Tianfu Express?]
The popularity of tourism in Xinjiang continues to rise in 2026, and the Tianfu Express, with its unique design of “one scenic view per carriage, traveling day and night,” has become a top choice for in-depth travel enthusiasts. This all-soft-sleeper train features panoramic glass windows, charging ports, climate-controlled air conditioning, and an observation bar. Traveling at night saves on accommodation time, while daytime stops at core scenic spots truly realize “the train follows the scenery, and people travel within a painting.”
🌄 [Route Highlights: Comprehensive Coverage of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’s Essence]
▪️ Northern Xinjiang Section: Connects three high-quality landscapes: Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Kanas, and Hemu, with the middle section of the Dukou Highway traversing四季 (four seasons) scenery
▪️ Southern Xinjiang Section: Visits Kashgar Old City and the Pamir Plateau, with stops at geological wonders such as Baisha Lake and Muztagh Ata
▪️ Special Experiences: Horseback riding on the Nalat Grassland in the sky, concerts at the Jiaohe Ancient City ruins, home visits to local families of various ethnic groups, and intangible cultural heritage handicraft classes
▪️ Dining Upgrade: Daily provision of Xinjiang specialty meals (pilaf, baked buns, peppery chicken), with special arrangements for an afternoon tea at Sayram Lake and a fruit feast in Turpan
📅 [Simple Itinerary] (Subject to the version signed in the contract)
🔹 Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi (Initial acquaintance with the Silk Road charm)
🔹 Day 2: Urumqi (Cultural experience at Yuejiaojiao Bookstore, cocktail party)
🚂 [In-Depth Experience on the Tianfu Express: Comprehensive Guide to Xinjiang Tour in 2026]🔹 Day 3: Urumqi → Beitun (Hiking at Heavenly Lake of Tianshan)
🔹 Day 4: Beitun → Hemu (Sunrise at Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea in a Tuva wooden house)
🔹 Day 5: Hemu → Kanas (Boat tour to explore the Three Bays, panoramic view from Guanyu Terrace)
🔹 Day 6: Kanas → Beitun (Hiking and photography at Moon Bay)
🔹 Day 7: Beitun → Sayram Lake (Cycling experience around the lake)
🔹 Day 8: Sayram Lake → Nalat (Galloping on horseback across the grassland in the sky)
🔹 Day 9: Nalat → Kuqa (Traversing the middle section of the Dukou Highway)
🔹 Day 10: Kuqa → Kashgar (Adventure in the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon)
🔹 Day 11: Kashgar (One-day tour to the Pamir Plateau: Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake)
🔹 Day 12: Kashgar → Turpan (Treasure hunt in Kashgar Old City, exploration of Gaotai Residential Buildings)
🔹 Day 13: Turpan (Sunset concert at the Jiaohe Ancient City ruins)
✨ [Why Choose the Tianfu Express?]🔹 Day 14: Turpan → Return trip (Geological science popularization at Flaming Mountains, cultural class on Karez irrigation system)
🔹 Day 15: Arrival in Lanzhou/Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage shadow puppetry making experience)
🔹 Day 16: Arrival in Lanzhou/Chengdu (End of itinerary)
💰 [Price Description] (New tour schedules for 2026)
▫️ Inaugural tour on May 19:
Deluxe double room (13㎡): RMB 96,880 per person
Quality double room (10㎡): RMB 76,880 per person
▫️ Regular tour schedules from June to October:
June 5/22, July 9/26, August 12/29, September 15, October 2 (Dukou Highway itinerary canceled for October tours)
Deluxe double room: RMB 98,880 per person
Quality double room: RMB 78,880 per person
The popularity of tourism in Xinjiang continues to rise in 2026, and the Tianfu Express, with its unique design of “one scenic view per carriage, traveling day and night,” has become a top choice for in-depth travel enthusiasts. This all-soft-sleeper train features panoramic glass windows, charging ports, climate-controlled air conditioning, and an observation bar. Traveling at night saves on accommodation time, while daytime stops at core scenic spots truly realize “the train follows the scenery, and people travel within a painting.”⚠ ️ Special Reminder:
1. The price includes full soft-sleeper accommodation on the express, first admission tickets to scenic spots, 14 breakfasts and 28 regular meals, and professional tour guide services
2. The price does not include major transportation to the gathering place from various locations, personal consumption, and self-funded items
3. The itinerary for October tours may change due to climatic reasons, subject to the contract
4. Prices may change with market fluctuations, and the final price is subject to the signed contract
📝 [Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult Manager Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, to learn about the recent availability. It is recommended to book 30 days in advance as rooms are in high demand during peak seasons, and staff will assist with health declaration procedures.
💡 [Fee Description and Service Standards]
✔ ️ Accommodation: Full soft-sleeper compartments on the express + characteristic hotels in scenic spots (wooden houses inside the scenic spots for Hemu/Kanas)
✔ ️ Dining: Three regular meals and one breakfast provided daily, with special arrangements for three characteristic meals
✔ ️ Transportation: Air-conditioned express + local regular tourist buses (striving for a 10% vacancy rate)
🌄 [Route Highlights: Comprehensive Coverage of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’s Essence]✔ ️ Admission Tickets: Includes first admission tickets to all marked scenic spots in the itinerary
✔ ️ Insurance: Complimentary travel accident insurance (coverage of RMB 500,000 per person)
⚠ ️ Important Reminders:
1. For single registrants, efforts will be made to coordinate room sharing. If a separate room is required, an additional room fee will be charged
2. In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties can agree to change the itinerary order through consultation
3. Specific service standards are subject to actual consultation and contract signing
🌈 [Seasonal Limited-Time Reminders]
▪️ May-June: Ili lavender blooming period, recommended to add the Nalat Wildflower Ridge itinerary
▪️ July-August: Optimal grassland viewing period, self-funded participation in the Nalat Grassland bonfire party is available
▪️ September-October: Splendid autumn colors in Northern Xinjiang, with Kanas’ forests ablaze with color. It is recommended to bring warm clothing
▪️ Winter (November-April): The express is out of service, and other winter itineraries of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency are recommended
▪️ Northern Xinjiang Section: Connects three high-quality landscapes: Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Kanas, and Hemu, with the middle section of the Dukou Highway traversing四季 (four seasons) scenery📌 [Pre-Trip Recommended Checklist]
1. Documents: Valid identification, health code (updated in real-time), a small amount of cash
2. Clothing: Windbreaker, sun-protective clothing, comfortable hiking shoes, sun hat
3. Medications: Gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, mosquito repellent spray, personal regular medications
4. Electronics: Camera, power bank, tripod (recommended for starry sky photography)
5. Others: Thermos cup, wet wipes, folding umbrella, U-shaped pillow
🚨 [Pitfall Avoidance Guide]
1. Beware of “benefiting the people” tour traps: The Tianfu Express is positioned as high-end, and tour schedules significantly lower than market prices may involve hidden consumption
2. Choose a正规 (regular) travel agency: Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency is a member unit of the Xinjiang Tourism Association, ensuring reliable services
3. Be cautious with self-funded items: It is recommended to participate in regular activities organized by the travel agency (such as horseback riding in Nalat at RMB 180 per hour)
4. Consumption reminder: Two specialty product display points (Turpan raisins, Kashgar crafts) are arranged during the itinerary, with voluntary consumption
📞 Consult Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency to obtain the recent schedules and preferential information for 2026. Let this express journey across Northern and Southern Tianshan become your unforgettable memory of Xinjiang!
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
