Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Highlights 5 City Itinerary Full Cost Guide for 15 Day Tianshan Route Recommended Itinerary Pricing
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
Tianshan Express:A 15-Day Immersive Travel Guide to Exploring Five Cities in Xinjiang
🌄 Route Highlights:A Visual Feast Across the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains
Xinjiang, covering one-sixth of China’s land area, is renowned for its magnificent natural scenery and diverse cultures. In 2026, the Tianshan Express, with the core concept of ‘slow travel, deep experience,’ launches a 15-day精华 (essence) itinerary connecting five major cities: Urumqi, Kanas, Yining, Kashgar, and Turpan, covering over 10 types of landscapes including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and canyons. The itinerary balances classic attractions with off-the-beaten-path gems, utilizing a ‘train + car’ multi-modal transportation system to reduce long-distance driving fatigue, allowing travelers to enjoy the beauty of Xinjiang from a moving ‘star-rated hotel.’
📅 Brief Itinerary:15-Day Panoramic Route Planning
Based on the latest itinerary arrangements, the daily schedule for the Tianshan Express is as follows:
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Upon arrival, you will be picked up by a dedicated staff member and checked into a hotel in the city center. Free time to adjust to the time difference.
Day 2:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Beitun
Visit the world natural heritage site Heavenly Lake of Tianshan in the morning, then take the express train to Beitun in the afternoon. After dinner, check into the train sleeper.
Day 3:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu
Spend the whole day exploring Kanas Lake and Guanyu Platform, and stay overnight in an ecological wooden cabin in Jiadengyu.
Day 4:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South
Visit Hemu Village, known as ‘God’s Backyard,’ in the morning, traverse the Danxia landform of Colorful Beach in the afternoon, and return to the express train in the evening.
Day 5:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Fruit Valley Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining
Experience cycling around Sayram Lake, cross the ‘First Scenic Spot in Ili’ Fruit Valley Bridge, and stroll through the Russian-style Six-Star Street in the evening.
Tianshan Express: A 15-Day Immersive Travel Guide to Exploring Five Cities in XinjiangDay 6:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluk
Ride horses on the Nalati空中 (aerial) grassland and watch the sunset over the nine curves of Bayinbuluk in the evening.
Day 7:Bayinbuluk – Southern Section of the Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar
Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Restan Old Street in the ancient city of Kashgar, and stay overnight on the express train.
Day 8:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Shitou City – Golden Grassland
Travel to the Pamir Plateau by car, closely observe Muztagata Peak and Karakul Lake, and visit the ruins of Shitou City inhabited by various ethnic groups.
Day 9:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Experience folk customs in the homes of various ethnic groups, pass by Baisha Lake known as the ‘Blue Tears of the Plateau,’ and return to Kashgar.
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Xiangfei Garden – Aksu
Stroll through the handicraft street of Kashgar Old City, visit Xiangfei Garden and Id Kah Mosque, and take the express train to Aksu in the evening.
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan
Traverse the red-layer landform of Wensu Grand Canyon, visit the primitive village of Ta Village, and arrive in Turpan in the evening.
Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi
Experience the Flaming Mountains from ‘Journey to the West,’ taste seasonal fruits at Grape Manor, and visit the underground water conservancy project Karez Well.
Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide
See you off according to your flight/train schedule, concluding the itinerary.
🌄 Route Highlights: A Visual Feast Across the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains💰 Price Information:2026 Schedule and Cost Breakdown
Based on the latest group departure arrangements, the Tianshan Express offers multiple price tiers as follows:
Departure on May 7:
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Quad Room:13,999 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:19,999 RMB per person
Executive Twin Room:19,999 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:18,999 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:12,999 RMB per person
Departure on July 28/August 11:
Blue Diamond Quad Room:14,999 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:20,999 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB per person
Executive Twin Room:20,999 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:19,999 RMB per person
Xinjiang, covering one-sixth of China’s land area, is renowned for its magnificent natural scenery and diverse cultures. In 2026, the Tianshan Express, with the core concept of ‘slow travel, deep experience,’ launches a 15-day精华 (essence) itinerary connecting five major cities: Urumqi, Kanas, Yining, Kashgar, and Turpan, covering over 10 types of landscapes including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and canyons. The itinerary balances classic attractions with off-the-beaten-path gems, utilizing a ‘train + car’ multi-modal transportation system to reduce long-distance driving fatigue, allowing travelers to enjoy the beauty of Xinjiang from a moving ‘star-rated hotel.’Silver Diamond Quad Room:13,999 RMB per person
Departure on June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4:
Blue Diamond Quad Room Upper Bunk:16,999 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Quad Room Lower Bunk:17,999 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:24,999 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB per person
Executive Twin Room:26,888 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:25,888 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17,888 RMB per person
Departure on June 13/25/September 5:
Blue Diamond Quad Room:21,888 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:29,888 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB per person
Executive Twin Room:26,888 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:25,888 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17,888 RMB per person
📅 Brief Itinerary: 15-Day Panoramic Route PlanningDeparture on October 9:
Blue Diamond Quad Room:9,999 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:15,999 RMB per person
Special Notes:
The cost includes express train sleeper, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, all meals, local transportation, and guide services;
Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand, and the final price is subject to the signed travel contract;
Single travelers will be coordinated for shared rooms as much as possible; additional room charges may apply in special cases.
📝 How to Register:Professional Service Guarantee
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, where staff will provide detailed itinerary explanations and contract signing services.
💡 Cost Information and Service Standards
Basic Services:
Experienced guides and accompanying doctors throughout the journey;
24-hour hot water, charging facilities, and entertainment services on the express train;
Each group is limited to 20-30 people to ensure service quality.
Cost Exclusions:
Based on the latest itinerary arrangements, the daily schedule for the Tianshan Express is as follows:Personal expenses (such as shopping, optional activities);
Additional expenses due to force majeure factors (such as weather, policy changes);
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi.
Specific service details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency will fully protect the rights and interests of travelers.
📌 Practical Information:Essential Pre-Trip Reading
Document Preparation:Carry valid identification documents within their validity period. Some border areas require permits (which can be handled by the travel agency);
Clothing Suggestions:Xinjiang has large temperature variations between day and night. Prepare windbreakers, sun protection items, and comfortable hiking shoes;
Dietary Tips:Meals are included in the itinerary. Please inform us in advance of any special dietary requirements;
Policy Explanation:Scenic spot opening hours may change with the seasons. The itinerary can be reasonably optimized after mutual agreement between both parties.
🌐 In-Depth Experiences:A Cultural Journey Beyond the Scenery
The Tianshan Express specially designs three cultural experience segments:
Home Visits to Various Ethnic Groups:Have lunch with local residents on the Pamir Plateau and learn to play the eagle flute and greet in Tajik;
Handicrafts at Grape Manor:Make raisins and learn dances from various ethnic groups in Turpan;
Treasure Hunt in Kashgar Old City:Follow intangible cultural heritage inheritors to visit century-old tea houses, pottery workshops, and musical instrument workshops.
📞 Consultation Channels
For more details, consult Manager Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. We promise to create an unforgettable Xinjiang journey for you with transparency and professionalism!
(Approximately 1,800 words, information updated as of March 2026)
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
