Xinjiang Special Train 17 Day Tour Price Tianshan Express + Sayram Lake Route + Budget Breakdown + All in One Guide Recommended Route Cost and Price

Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation

Explore Xinjiang:Ultimate Guide to the 17-Day In-Depth Tour by the Tianshan Express ✨
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Itinerary or Destination
Xinjiang, covering one-sixth of China’s land area, is a vast land that combines snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts, making it a travel paradise where nature and culture intertwine. In 2026, the Tianshan Express, designed as a ‘moving landscape hotel,’ connects core attractions such as Kanas and Sayram Lake in northern Xinjiang, Kashgar Old City and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, and Flaming Mountains and Karez Wells in eastern Xinjiang. The train features all-soft-sleeper compartments with private bathrooms and large observation windows, traveling overnight to save time and stopping at key attractions during the day, allowing tourists to enjoy Xinjiang’s seasonal scenery in comfort.
Currently, Xinjiang’s tourism policies continue to improve, with all scenic spots implementing a ‘limited reservation system.’ Train tour groups can enjoy fast-track services. According to the latest 2026 data, the Tianshan Express is recommended to operate 12 departures throughout the year, with a limit of 80 people per group to ensure service quality. The itinerary balances depth and pace, offering a three-day immersive experience in Kanas and cultural exploration in Kashgar Old City, suitable for family trips, photography enthusiasts, and seniors.
🚂 Simple Itinerary (Local Facts Version)
Day 01:Departure Location – Urumqi (Hotel Check-in upon Arrival) | Meals: On Your Own | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadenyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadenyu
Day 04:Jadenyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 05:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Fruit Valley Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Narati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of the Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Shitou City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxkorgan
Day 09:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar

Explore Xinjiang: Ultimate Guide to the 17-Day In-Depth Tour by the Tianshan Express ✨Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Xiangfei Garden – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Wells – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (Group Transfer Based on Return Flight/Train Schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Price Explanation (Local Facts Version)
The 2026 Tianshan Express schedule and prices are as follows (unit:RMB/person, subject to contract):
May 7:
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999
Blue Diamond Quad Room:13999
Blue Diamond Double Room:19999
Executive Double Room:19999
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999
Silver Diamond Quad Room:12999
July 28 / August 11:
Blue Diamond Quad Room:14999

🌄 Detailed Introduction to Itinerary or DestinationBlue Diamond Double Room:20999
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999
Executive Double Room:20999
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999
Silver Diamond Quad Room:13999
June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4:
Blue Diamond Quad Upper Bunk:16999
Blue Diamond Quad Lower Bunk:17999
Blue Diamond Double Room:24999
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888
Executive Double Room:26888
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17888
June 13 / 25 / September 5:

Xinjiang, covering one-sixth of China’s land area, is a vast land that combines snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts, making it a travel paradise where nature and culture intertwine. In 2026, the Tianshan Express, designed as a ‘moving landscape hotel,’ connects core attractions such as Kanas and Sayram Lake in northern Xinjiang, Kashgar Old City and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, and Flaming Mountains and Karez Wells in eastern Xinjiang. The train features all-soft-sleeper compartments with private bathrooms and large observation windows, traveling overnight to save time and stopping at key attractions during the day, allowing tourists to enjoy Xinjiang’s seasonal scenery in comfort.Blue Diamond Quad Room:21888
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888
Executive Double Room:26888
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17888
October 9:
Blue Diamond Quad Room:9999
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999
Price Includes:Train sleeper, first admission tickets to attractions, all meals, hotel accommodation, tour guide services, and insurance. Prices may vary by departure date and are subject to the signed contract.
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by providing your name, valid ID number, and contact information. Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will assist you with the subsequent procedures.
💡 Fee Explanation and Service Description
Fees Include:
Transportation:Tianshan Express sleeper (with private bathroom), local air-conditioned tour bus

Currently, Xinjiang’s tourism policies continue to improve, with all scenic spots implementing a ‘limited reservation system.’ Train tour groups can enjoy fast-track services. According to the latest 2026 data, the Tianshan Express is recommended to operate 12 departures throughout the year, with a limit of 80 people per group to ensure service quality. The itinerary balances depth and pace, offering a three-day immersive experience in Kanas and cultural exploration in Kashgar Old City, suitable for family trips, photography enthusiasts, and seniors.Accommodation:10 nights in hotels + 3 nights on the train sleeper (room type subject to registration choice)
Meals:12 breakfasts and 23 dinners (including fruit feasts, roast whole lamb, and other special meals)
Admission Tickets:First admission tickets to 15 attractions including Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Kanas, and Sayram Lake
Services:Accompanied by a tour guide throughout the trip, 24-hour emergency support
Fees Do Not Include:
Personal expenses, (single registrants will be coordinated for room sharing; special cases require negotiation for price difference), secondary consumption items within attractions.
Service Highlights:
The train is equipped with an onboard doctor to handle emergencies such as altitude sickness
Daily provision of mineral water and seasonal fruits
Complimentary Xinjiang souvenir package
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing; reasonable itinerary changes can be made upon mutual agreement.
📌 In-Depth Analysis of Itinerary Highlights
🏔 ️ Natural Wonders of Northern Xinjiang
Kanas Scenic Area:In 2026, a ‘timed reservation’ system will be implemented, with priority access for train tour groups. It is recommended to take the shuttle bus to Guanyu Platform early in the morning to overlook the color-changing wonder of Kanas Lake; in the afternoon, hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay) to capture the stunning scenes of morning mist and light interplay.

🚂 Simple Itinerary (Local Facts Version)Sayram Lake:Known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ the ring road around the lake is 90 kilometers long. The train specially arranges accommodation at a lakeside RV camp, allowing nighttime observation of the Milky Way and morning photography of the golden lake surface at sunrise.
🕌 Cultural Experiences in Southern Xinjiang
Kashgar Old City:Completed with digital upgrades in 2026, visitors can learn about the history of century-old houses through AR glasses. Must-experience activities: listening to弹唱 (a form of traditional music) in a century-old teahouse, learning to make naan bread, and visiting the Id Kah Mosque.
Pamir Plateau:A permit is required in advance (unified handling by the train). Traveling along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, you can overlook Muztagh Ata and interact with local people of various ethnic groups by Karakul Lake.
🚗 Transportation and Time Management
The train travels more than 60% of the distance overnight, such as the 10-hour journey from Urumqi to Beitun completed at night, allowing tourists to rest peacefully. Sufficient visiting time is reserved at daytime stops, such as 7 hours at Kanas Scenic Area and 5 hours at Sayram Lake.
⚠ ️ Precautions
Document Preparation:Valid ID, permit (for southern Xinjiang section), senior citizen/student ID (for discounts)
Clothing Recommendations:Large temperature differences between day and night in Xinjiang require a windbreaker, sun hat, and comfortable hiking shoes
Photography Equipment:Recommended to bring a wide-angle lens (for lakes), telephoto lens (for snow-capped mountains), and polarizing filter (to reduce glare)
Special Reminder:The Duku Highway is recommended to be open from June to September in 2026; traffic control must be followed when crossing the southern section of the Duku Highway on the seventh day of the itinerary
🌈 Seasonal Limited Experiences
May-June:Lavender blooms in the Ili Valley; the train adds a visit to Huocheng Jieyou Princess Farm
July-August:Narati Grassland hosts ethnic horse racing events; tourists can participate in folk activities such as milking cows and making naan bread
September-October:Northern Xinjiang is adorned with colorful autumn leaves; the train specially arranges a hiking route in Kanas with professional guides
This itinerary seamlessly blends natural wonders with cultural experiences. Over 17 days, you will traverse four landscapes—snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and Gobi—and feel the unique charm of harmonious coexistence among various ethnic groups. Prices and availability are subject to contract confirmation; it is recommended to register 30 days in advance to secure seats. For any questions, welcome to consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.

Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation