Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Bayanbulak Section Guide Pricing for the Tianfu Express Grassland Route Explained Clearly Recommended Itinerary Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.
🌄 【Tianfu Hao Grassland Special Train:An Immersive Travel Guide Through the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains】
The vastness of Xinjiang always evokes a longing where “the body hasn’t arrived, but the heart has already embarked on a journey.” In 2026, a grassland tourism special train named “Tianfu Hao” quietly became a popular choice. Conceptualized as a “mobile star-rated hotel,” it connects classic destinations such as Urumqi, Kanas, Nalati, and Kashgar. With a hassle-free model that includes specified items in the itinerary under one price, travelers don’t need to repeatedly plan for transportation, accommodation, or dining. This article will dissect the unique value of this “Panoramic Route of the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains” from the perspectives of route highlights, itinerary design, and price composition.
🌿 Route Highlights:Three Irreplaceable Aspects of Special Train Travel
【1】 Mobile “Scenic Rooms”:The entire train features soft sleeper compartments, each equipped with a bathroom, observation window, and charging ports. While traveling at night, the view outside the window might be a grassland under the starry sky or snow-capped mountains amidst morning mist, truly allowing you to “sleep amidst the scenery.”
【2】 Maximizing Time Efficiency:Xinjiang’s attractions are scattered, and the special train operates on a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning” model. For example, on the journey from Urumqi to Beitun, tourists can rest on the train overnight and directly start exploring Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains the next morning, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance driving.
【3】 In-Depth Cultural Experience:The itinerary includes exclusive activities such as cocktail parties, visits to Kazakh families, and concerts by people of various ethnic groups. It also arranges “afternoon tea time” in scenic spots like Kanas and Hemu, allowing for a well-paced travel rhythm.
🗺 ️Simple Itinerary:A 16-Day Visual Feast Through the Four Seasons
Based on the latest 2026 itinerary provided by Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, the Tianfu Hao special train adopts a “circular route design,” starting from Chengdu or Lanzhou and ultimately returning to the departure point. The specific arrangements are as follows:
📅 Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
Transportation:Direct special train, departing in the evening, traveling at night
Highlights:An “ice-breaking cocktail party” held on the train, with customized travel manuals distributed
📅 Day 2:Urumqi
🌄【Tianfu Hao Grassland Special Train: An Immersive Travel Guide Through the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains】Activities:Visit Yuejiao Jiao Bookstore (a local cultural space), take city panoramic photos from the observation platform
Dining:The train provides Xinjiang specialty dinner (such as baked stuffed buns, pilaf)
📅 Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun
Core Attractions:Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains (Maya Mountain Cableway, West Queen Mother Temple)
Features:Welcome banquet with song and dance performances by people of various ethnic groups
📅 Day 4:Beitun → Hemu
Core Attractions:Hemu Scenic Area (Tuwa wooden houses, birch forest), Haden Observation Deck (overlooking the entire village)
Experience:Grassland afternoon tea (paired with local cheese and nuts)
📅 Day 5:Hemu → Kanas
Core Attractions:Kanas Lake, Guanyu Platform (overlooking the lake), boat tour (close contact with the lake water)
Tips:Transfer to shuttle buses within the scenic area; bring a light jacket
📅 Day 6:Kanas → Beitun
Core Attractions:Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, Wolong Bay (a 5-kilometer hike through the three bays)
The vastness of Xinjiang always evokes a longing where “the body hasn’t arrived, but the heart has already embarked on a journey.” In 2026, a grassland tourism special train named “Tianfu Hao” quietly became a popular choice. Conceptualized as a “mobile star-rated hotel,” it connects classic destinations such as Urumqi, Kanas, Nalati, and Kashgar. With a hassle-free model that includes specified items in the itinerary under one price, travelers don’t need to repeatedly plan for transportation, accommodation, or dining. This article will dissect the unique value of this “Panoramic Route of the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains” from the perspectives of route highlights, itinerary design, and price composition.Dining:Cold-water fish banquet arranged in Beitun (hound fish, five-banded barb)
📅 Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake
Core Activities:Cycling around the lake (electric bicycles provided), lakeside afternoon tea
Photography Spots:Jinhua Zihui, Songshu Tou (overlooking the panoramic view of Sayram Lake)
📅 Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati
Core Attractions:Nalati Sky Grassland (Snow Lotus Valley, Nomadic Family)
Experience:Horseback riding across the grassland (accompanied by professional horsemen)
📅 Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa
Core Section:Middle section of the Duku Highway (snow-capped mountains, canyons, and grasslands visible along the way)
Tips:Due to weather or policy reasons, the Duku Highway may be changed to other sections; reasonable itinerary changes can be made through mutual agreement
📅 Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar
Core Attractions:Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon (reddish-brown rock formations), southern section of the Duku Highway (Dabancheng scenery)
Dining:Free exploration of the Kashgar Old Town night market (areas recommended by the tour guide)
🌿Route Highlights: Three Irreplaceable Aspects of Special Train Travel📅 Day 11:Kashgar (towards Taxkorgan)
Core Attractions:Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake
Special Activities:Drone aerial photography (with simple instruction provided), visits to families of various ethnic groups
📅 Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan
Core Attractions:Kashgar Old Town (Century-old Tea House, Eid Gah Mosque), Gaotai Residential Area (pottery-making experience)
Tips:Some areas of the Gaotai Residential Area require climbing stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended
📅 Day 13:Turpan
Core Activities:Jiaohe Ancient City Concert (performed by local bands, dining under the starry sky)
Dining:Grape Valley Fruit Banquet (grapes, Hami melons, figs)
📅 Day 14:Turpan → Return Journey
Core Attractions:Flaming Mountains (underground exhibition, thermometer checkpoint), Karez Wells (underground water conservancy project)
Experience:Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts (mulberry paper making or pottery painting)
【1】 Mobile “Scenic Rooms”: The entire train features soft sleeper compartments, each equipped with a bathroom, observation window, and charging ports. While traveling at night, the view outside the window might be a grassland under the starry sky or snow-capped mountains amidst morning mist, truly allowing you to “sleep amidst the scenery.”📅 Day 15-16:Arrival in Lanzhou/Chengdu
Activities:Scenic viewing on the train, summary and sharing session, ultimately arriving at the departure point, concluding the itinerary
💰 Price Explanation:Transparent Composition Including Specified Items in the Itinerary Under One Price
Based on the 2026 schedule and quotation provided by Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, the Tianfu Hao special train offers two types of rooms, with prices including transportation, accommodation, dining, admission tickets, and activity fees. The specifics are as follows:
May 19 Schedule:
Jintuo · Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):96,880 yuan/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):76,880 yuan/person
June 5, 22; July 9, 26; August 12, 29; September 15; October 2 (Duku Highway itinerary canceled for October schedule):
Jintuo · Luxury Double Room:98,880 yuan/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room:78,880 yuan/person
Tips:Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand; the final price is subject to contract confirmation. Single travelers will do their best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
📝 Registration Method:How to Secure a Seat?
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for availability and contract details. Please note:Seats on the special train are limited; it is recommended to confirm the itinerary at least 30 days in advance, especially for popular periods such as National Day (October 2 schedule).
【2】 Maximizing Time Efficiency: Xinjiang’s attractions are scattered, and the special train operates on a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning” model. For example, on the journey from Urumqi to Beitun, tourists can rest on the train overnight and directly start exploring Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains the next morning, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance driving.💡 Fee Explanation and Service Explanation
【Fees Included】
Transportation:Special train soft sleeper compartments, air-conditioned buses between scenic spots, some scenic spot shuttle buses
Accommodation:Special train compartments + selected hotels at destinations (such as wooden houses within the Kanas Scenic Area, Nalati Grassland Resort)
Dining:15 breakfasts and 28 main meals (including welcome banquet, fruit banquet, cold-water fish banquet, and other specialty meals)
Admission Tickets:First admission tickets to all attractions in the itinerary
Activities:Cocktail parties, home visits, concerts, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, etc.
【Fees Not Included】
Personal expenses (such as additional consumption, extra horseback riding), insurance (recommended to purchase independently), rescheduling fees due to personal reasons
【Important Tips】
The specific itinerary may change due to weather or policy changes; changes can be made through mutual agreement. Fees are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌈 Why Choose Special Train Travel?
The vastness of Xinjiang often traps “independent travelers” in a dilemma where “all time is spent on the road.” The Tianfu Hao special train, through its “mobile accommodation + in-depth exploration” model, not only solves transportation衔接 (connection) issues but also, through professional team design, ensures more reasonable停留 (stay) times at each attraction—such as arranging a full day of exploration in Kanas instead of a rushed visit, or reserving afternoon tea time in Hemu instead of a rushed tour. For travelers who wish to “save effort without sacrificing quality,” this might be the optimal solution for exploring Xinjiang.
If you are interested in this route, why not contact Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency to embark on a Xinjiang journey where you can “sleep amidst the scenery”?
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.
