15 Day Xinjiang Special Train Tour Where to Buy Tickets 2026 Official Channels + Pricing Details Recommended Itinerary Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and quotation.
15-Day In-Depth Experience of Xinjiang by Special Train:2026 Ticket Purchase Guide and Complete Itinerary Analysis
N Ways to Explore Xinjiang:Why Choose a Special Train Journey?
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions. Traditional travel often involves frequent transfers, luggage handling, and exhaustion from long rides. In 2026, Xinjiang Railway, in collaboration with professional travel agencies, launches an integrated tourism special train offering “transportation + accommodation + sightseeing”. With its “overnight departure, morning arrival, train follows people” model, tourists can travel between cities in comfortable cabins, deeply explore core attractions during the day, and rest on the smoothly running train at night, truly achieving a “reclining tour of Xinjiang”. This travel method is especially suitable for family trips, senior travelers, and those seeking quality experiences.
I. Itinerary Highlights: 15-Day Loop Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Covering Key Landscapes
The 2026 Xinjiang tourism special train starts from Urumqi, operating in a loop to connect iconic attractions across northern and southern Xinjiang, including Tianchi on Tianshan Mountain, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old Town, Pamir Plateau, and Baisha Lake. The itinerary balances natural and cultural experiences, featuring northern Xinjiang’s forests and lakes, southern Xinjiang’s desert oases, and eastern Xinjiang’s Flaming Mountains and Grape Valley, offering a comprehensive view of Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes in one trip.
II. 2026 Sample Itinerary (Based on June Schedule)
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Upon arrival in Urumqi, check into your hotel. For leisure activities, visit the International Bazaar to experience the customs of various ethnic groups.
Day 2:Urumqi – Tianchi on Tianshan Mountain – Beitun
Tour Tianchi on Tianshan Mountain in the morning, then take the special train to Beitun in the afternoon. Night travel.
Day 3:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu
15-Day In-Depth Experience of Xinjiang by Special Train: 2026 Ticket Purchase Guide and Complete Itinerary AnalysisSpend the day exploring Kanas Lake and Guanyu Platform, with an overnight stay in Jiadengyu.
Day 4:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Wucai Beach – Jinghe South
Visit Hemu Village in the morning, tour Wucai Beach in the afternoon, then take the special train to Jinghe South at night.
Day 5:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Yining
Tour Sayram Lake in the morning, cross the Guozigou Bridge in the afternoon, with an overnight stay in Yining.
Day 6:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak
Tour Nalati’s aerial grassland all day, then head to Bayanbulak in the evening to watch the sunset over the meandering river.
Day 7:Bayanbulak – Duku Highway – Kuqa
Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, enjoying views of Tianshan’s canyons along the way, with an overnight stay in Kuqa.
Day 8:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Kashgar
Tour Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon in the morning, then take the special train to Kashgar in the afternoon. Night travel.
N Ways to Explore Xinjiang: Why Choose a Special Train Journey?Day 9:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan
Tour the Pamir Plateau all day, getting a close view of Muztagh Ata and Karakul Lake.
Day 10:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Participate in a home visit with local ethnic groups in the morning, return to Kashgar in the afternoon, with an overnight stay near Kashgar Old Town.
Day 11:Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden – Turpan
Tour Kashgar Old Town and Xiangfei Garden in the morning, then take the special train to Turpan in the afternoon. Night travel.
Day 12:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Urumqi
Tour Flaming Mountains and Grape Valley in the morning, return to Urumqi in the afternoon, with an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13:Free Activities in Urumqi
Visit Tianshan Natural Growth Zoo or Xinjiang Museum, with a self-arranged itinerary.
Day 14:Departure from Urumqi
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions. Traditional travel often involves frequent transfers, luggage handling, and exhaustion from long rides. In 2026, Xinjiang Railway, in collaboration with professional travel agencies, launches an integrated tourism special train offering “transportation + accommodation + sightseeing”. With its “overnight departure, morning arrival, train follows people” model, tourists can travel between cities in comfortable cabins, deeply explore core attractions during the day, and rest on the smoothly running train at night, truly achieving a “reclining tour of Xinjiang”. This travel method is especially suitable for family trips, senior travelers, and those seeking quality experiences.Transfer to the airport/station based on flight/train schedules to conclude the journey.
Note:The itinerary may change due to weather, road conditions, etc., and can be reasonably adjusted after mutual agreement.
III. Pricing Details: Multiple Room Options to Fit Different Budgets
The 2026 Xinjiang tourism special train offers various cabin types, with fees covering special train accommodation, land hotel stays, first admission tickets to attractions, all meals, local transportation, and guide services. Below are reference prices for some schedules (subject to the actual signed contract):
Blue Diamond Four-Person Cabin:Upper bunk: Approximately 16,999 yuan/person, lower bunk: Approximately 17,999 yuan/person (June schedule)
Blue Diamond Two-Person Cabin:Approximately 24,999 yuan/person (June schedule)
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:Approximately 42,888 yuan/person (June schedule)
Executive Two-Person Cabin:Approximately 26,888 yuan/person (June schedule)
Child Price (Under 6 years old):Approximately 5,999 yuan/person (no berth on the train, no bed on land) and up
Prices may fluctuate by schedule, with potential increases during peak seasons like summer and National Day. Early consultation for seat availability is recommended.
IV. Registration Method: Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
I. Itinerary Highlights: 15-Day Loop Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Covering Key LandscapesTicket purchases for the 2026 Xinjiang tourism special train must be completed through professional travel agencies. Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for specific schedules, room types, and prices. Customer service manager Zhang Jing can provide detailed itinerary explanations, contract signing, and follow-up service tracking.
V. Fee and Service Details
Fees Include
Transportation:Special train cabin seats of corresponding type, air-conditioned tourist vehicles within Xinjiang
Accommodation:Special train cabin + land hotel of equivalent standard
Meals:Meals indicated in the itinerary (including special dishes like hand-pulled rice and Big Plate Chicken)
Admission Tickets:First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Services:Full-trip accompanying staff + local guide services, travel agency liability insurance
Service Features
The special train is equipped with a bar car and multi-functional entertainment car, providing leisure and social spaces
On-board medical staff and full-time team leaders are available throughout the trip to handle emergencies
The 2026 Xinjiang tourism special train starts from Urumqi, operating in a loop to connect iconic attractions across northern and southern Xinjiang, including Tianchi on Tianshan Mountain, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old Town, Pamir Plateau, and Baisha Lake. The itinerary balances natural and cultural experiences, featuring northern Xinjiang’s forests and lakes, southern Xinjiang’s desert oases, and eastern Xinjiang’s Flaming Mountains and Grape Valley, offering a comprehensive view of Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes in one trip. It includes in-depth experiences like home visits with ethnic groups and fruit feasts at grape vineyards
Daily sightseeing lasts approximately 4-6 hours, with a relaxed pace and no rushing
Notes
Single travelers will be coordinated for shared rooms as much as possible; special cases require separate negotiation
Fees do not include optional self-funded items and personal expenses not indicated in the itinerary
Specific service content is subject to actual consultation and contract signing
VI. Why Choose a Special Train Journey?
Hassle-Free:No need to handle luggage; the special train goes directly to stations near attractions
High Comfort:Full train of soft sleeper cabins, with some room types equipped with bathrooms
In-Depth Experience:The itinerary covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, avoiding a superficial experience
Assurance:On-board medical staff + professional guides for a worry-free trip
Bookings for the 2026 Xinjiang tourism special train are now open, with limited seats. Early itinerary planning is recommended. Whether it’s the lakes and mountains of northern Xinjiang or the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang, this moving “boutique hotel” will take you to appreciate Xinjiang’s grandeur and tenderness.
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and quotation.
