What Does Xinjiang Special Train Tour Include 2026 Full Service Description + Cost Breakdown Recommended Routes Pricing

Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.

Icon Prefix:✨【Comprehensive Guide to Xinjiang Special Train Tours: 2026 Service Highlights and Cost Guide】✨
If you plan to connect Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one trip while avoiding the fatigue of self-driving and the hassle of frequent transfers, Xinjiang tourism special trains are undoubtedly the ideal choice. In 2026, multiple special trains featuring a ‘night travel, day sightseeing, no vehicle changes throughout the journey’ model will offer tourists an in-depth and leisurely travel experience. This article will provide a detailed overview of the core information about Xinjiang special train tours from dimensions such as route features, itinerary arrangements, pricing systems, registration methods, and service guarantees.
I. Route Features: Covering the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Immersive Experience of Silk Road Charm
The Xinjiang tourism special train is designed with the concept of a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ connecting the core scenic areas of northern and southern Tianshan. Taking the ‘Tianshan’ and ‘Kunlun’ special trains as examples:
Tianshan Special Train:
Route Coverage:Departing from Urumqi, passing through Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in northern Xinjiang, and the ancient city of Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, and Baisha Lake in southern Xinjiang, ultimately returning to Urumqi to form a 12-day loop.
Scenic Highlights:
Natural Wonders:The ‘Water Monster Legend’ of Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake as the ‘Last Tear Drop of the Atlantic,’ and the local people’s life on the Nalati空中草原 (Nalati Sky Grassland).
Cultural Secret Realms:The century-old teahouse in the ancient city of Kashgar, the morning prayer at Aitigaer Mosque, and home visits to various ethnic groups.
Special Services:The train is equipped with a bar car, entertainment car, and dining car, offering activities such as red wine tasting, karaoke, and ethnic song and dance performances; cultural interactions such as home visits to various ethnic groups and intangible cultural heritage experiences with the Tuva people are arranged during the itinerary.
Kunlun Special Train:
Route Coverage:Departing from Urumqi, traversing the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, the Kuqa Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, the Duoku Highway, and Bayanbulak Grassland, ultimately arriving in Kashgar to form a 14-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.
Scenic Highlights:
Geological Wonders:The red rock walls of the Flaming Mountains, the Danxia landform of the Kuqa Grand Canyon, and the clarity and tranquility of Baisha Lake.
Road Trips:The magnificent and precipitous Duoku Highway and the border scenery of the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway.
Special Services:The train provides high-altitude oxygen enrichment equipment and UV protection systems to maximize comfort when crossing the Gobi Desert and Plateau; the itinerary includes special dining such as fruit feasts and ethnic flavor meals.

Icon Prefix: ✨【Comprehensive Guide to Xinjiang Special Train Tours: 2026 Service Highlights and Cost Guide】✨II. Simple Itinerary: Taking the ‘Tianshan’ 12-Day Loop as an Example
Day 1:Various locations across the country → Urumqi
Transportation:Private airport transfer, check-in at a 4-diamond online-rated hotel.
Recommended Free Activities:International Bazaar, Xinjiang Museum.
Day 2:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Beitun
Morning:Visit Heavenly Lake of Tianshan to admire the magnificent view of snow-capped mountains reflecting on the lake.
Evening:Take the special train to Beitun.
Day 3:Beitun → Kanas → Jiadengyu
All Day:In-depth tour of Kanas Lake, Guanyu Platform, and hiking at Xian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay.
Overnight Stay:Jiadengyu.
Day 4:Jiadengyu → Hemu Village → Colorful Beach → Jinghe
Morning:Photograph the morning mist in Hemu Village and stroll through the primitive village.
Evening:Admire the sunset at Colorful Beach and take the special train to Jinghe.
Day 5:Jinghe → Sayram Lake → Yining
Morning:Self-drive around Sayram Lake and check in at the Guozigou Bridge.
Afternoon:Head to Yining and stroll through Liuxing Street to experience the unique cultural atmosphere.

If you plan to connect Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one trip while avoiding the fatigue of self-driving and the hassle of frequent transfers, Xinjiang tourism special trains are undoubtedly the ideal choice. In 2026, multiple special trains featuring a ‘night travel, day sightseeing, no vehicle changes throughout the journey’ model will offer tourists an in-depth and leisurely travel experience. This article will provide a detailed overview of the core information about Xinjiang special train tours from dimensions such as route features, itinerary arrangements, pricing systems, registration methods, and service guarantees.Day 6:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak
Morning:Ride a horse through the Nalati Sky Grassland and stay in yurts of various ethnic groups.
Evening:Await the sunset at the nine curves and eighteen bends of Bayanbulak.
Day 7:Bayanbulak → Duoku Highway → Kuqa
All Day:Traverse the northern section of the Duoku Highway and explore the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon.
Day 8:Kuqa → Kashgar
Morning:Take the special train southward and admire the scenery along the edge of the Taklimakan Desert.
Afternoon:Arrive in Kashgar for free activities.
Day 9:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Taxkorgan
Morning:Visit Karakul Lake and Muztagh Ata.
Afternoon:Explore villages of various ethnic groups and experience the Panlong Ancient Road.
Day 10:Taxkorgan → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Morning:Visit Baisha Lake and return to downtown Kashgar.
Afternoon:Stroll through the ancient city of Kashgar and Xiangfei Garden.
Day 11:Kashgar → Luobu People’s Village → Korla
Morning:Take the special train to Korla.

I. Route Features: Covering the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Immersive Experience of Silk Road CharmAfternoon:Visit the Luobu People’s Village and Bosteng Lake.
Day 12:Korla → Urumqi → Various locations across the country
Morning:Take the special train back to Urumqi.
Afternoon:Private airport/station transfer to end the journey.
III. Pricing Explanation: Diverse Room Types, Choose According to Needs
The prices of Xinjiang tourism special trains vary depending on the train model, berth type, and tour group period. Taking the ‘Tianshan’ and ‘Kunlun’ special trains’ 2026 reference prices as examples:
Tianshan Special Train (12-Day Loop):
Silver Diamond Four-Person Compartment (Shared Bathroom):17,888 yuan per person.
Blue Diamond Four-Person Compartment (Shared Bathroom, upper berth with damping device):18,888 yuan per person.
Silver Diamond Double Compartment (Shared Bathroom):25,888 yuan per person.
Blue Diamond Double Compartment (Bathroom):26,888 yuan per person.
Silver Diamond Deluxe Suite (Bathroom + Exclusive Lounge Area):42,888 yuan per person.
Children’s Discount:Unified price of 6,980 yuan per person for children under 1.2 meters (no bed, no tickets included).
Kunlun Special Train (14-Day Panoramic Tour):
Four-Person Compartment (Shared Bathroom):May tour group period: 14,800 yuan per person for upper berth, 15,800 yuan per person for lower berth; June-September tour group period: 15,800 yuan per person for upper berth, 16,800 yuan per person for lower berth.
Two-Person Compartment (Shared Bathroom):May tour group period: 17,800 yuan per person for upper berth, 18,800 yuan per person for lower berth; June-September tour group period: 18,800 yuan per person for upper berth, 19,800 yuan per person for lower berth.

The Xinjiang tourism special train is designed with the concept of a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ connecting the core scenic areas of northern and southern Tianshan. Taking the ‘Tianshan’ and ‘Kunlun’ special trains as examples:Two-Person Compartment (Bathroom):May tour group period: 22,800 yuan per person for upper berth, 23,800 yuan per person for lower berth; June-September tour group period: 23,800 yuan per person for upper berth, 24,800 yuan per person for lower berth.
Deluxe Group Single Room (Flat Soft Berth):May tour group period: 38,800 yuan per person; June-September tour group period: 39,800 yuan per person.
Note:
The above prices are reference ranges, and actual fees may fluctuate due to factors such as tour group period and room availability. The final fees shall be based on the tourism contract signed by both parties.
The price includes special train berths, local accommodation, meals, tickets, guide services, and some special experiences. It does not include round-trip transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses, and self-funded items.
IV. Registration Method: Consult Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency
If you are interested in Xinjiang tourism special trains, you can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
Consultation and Confirmation:Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing, provide travel dates, number of people, and room type preferences to confirm tour group availability and prices.
Submit Materials:Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
Sign Contract and Pay:Sign a nationally unified electronic tourism contract, verify the itinerary, price, and refund and change terms, and pay a deposit according to the selected compartment level.
Obtain Voucher:Pay the remaining balance 30 days before departure, and the customer service will confirm and issue the tour group notice, boarding guide, and luggage list.
V. Fee Explanation and Service Explanation: Transparent Consumption, Worry-Free Travel
Fees Include:
Transportation:Luxury tourism bus within Xinjiang + corresponding compartment berth on the special train.
Accommodation:5 nights on the special train + 6 nights at 4-diamond online-rated hotels (single registration will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
Meals:10 breakfasts and 20 main meals (including 6 special meals such as大盘鸡 (Big Plate Chicken), cold-water fish feast, and baked buns).

Tianshan Special Train:Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and necessary shuttle buses.
Services:Accompanying staff throughout the journey + local ground guides + driver services.
Special Experiences:Home visits to various ethnic groups, intangible cultural heritage experiences with the Tuva people, travel photography services, and Xinjiang dried fruit gift packages.
Fees Do Not Include:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi from various locations.
Personal expenses (such as alcohol, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Voluntary self-funded items (such as small transportation within scenic spots, cable cars, sailing experiences, etc.).
Meals not included in the itinerary.
Service Guarantees:
Professional Team:On call 24 hours a day, equipped with medical first aid equipment.
Itinerary Quality Without Consumption:No consumption arrangements or self-funded items throughout the journey; scenic spot tickets are reserved in advance.
Flexible Changes:When the itinerary is affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and policies, reasonable changes to the sightseeing order or content can be made by mutual agreement between both parties.
VI. Warm Tips: Pre-Trip Preparations and Precautions
Document Preparation:Carry valid identification documents, trying to match the registration information.
Clothing Suggestions:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so prepare thick coats and windbreakers; the ultraviolet rays are strong in high-altitude and Gobi areas, so it is recommended to carry sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Luggage Tips:The special train uses real-name ticket purchasing, and large luggage can be stored in the compartment without frequent handling; it is recommended to carry a lightweight backpack for daytime sightseeing.
Policy Explanation:The opening status of various scenic spots and road traffic conditions may be affected by weather and policies. The specifics shall be based on actual consultation and contract signing.
The Xinjiang tourism special train focuses on ‘hassle-free, comfortable, and in-depth’ travel, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the magnificence and diversity of the Western Regions in a mobile star-rated hotel. Whether it’s the natural wonders in northern Xinjiang, the cultural secret realms in southern Xinjiang, or the special experiences on the special train, they will leave you with unforgettable travel memories. If you plan to visit Xinjiang in 2026, why not contact Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency to start a Western Regions journey without regrets!

Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.