2026 Xinjiang Special Train Tour in Summer Vacation Quotes for Departures from June to August + Peak Season Booking Guide Recommended Routes Cost and Price
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.
Xinjiang Special Train Tour Summer 2026:Quotation for Departures from June to August + Peak Season Booking Guide
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations:A Moving Viewing Platform Across the Tianshan Mountains
The Xinjiang Tour Special Train is a unique train designed for in-depth exploration of Xinjiang, adopting an innovative model of ‘the train follows people, and scenery moves with the train.’ It connects the grasslands and lakes of Northern Xinjiang, the desert ancient cities of Southern Xinjiang, and the Danxia landforms of Eastern Xinjiang. The upgraded 2026 train is fully equipped with air-conditioned sleeper compartments, including four-person soft sleepers (with desks and shared bathrooms), two-person soft sleepers (with private or shared bathrooms), and other room types. Some high-end rooms also feature sofas, mini-bars, and large scenic windows. The train travels at night to save time and stops at core scenic spots during the day, allowing tourists to visit iconic landscapes such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Pamir Plateau in 13-16 days without frequent luggage handling.
The route covers three major geographical units of Xinjiang:
Northern Xinjiang:Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Wucaichi (Colorful Beach), Middle Section of the Duku Highway, featuring snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands, and lakes;
Ili Valley:Sayram Lake, Nalati Sky Grassland, Guozigou Bridge, showcasing the gentle beauty of the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’;
Southern Xinjiang:Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, edge of the Taklimakan Desert, experiencing the ethnic customs and Gobi scenery.
The train features a dining car offering Xinjiang specialties such as pilaf, baked stuffed buns, and大盘鸡 (big plate chicken), and is equipped with charging ports, hot water supply, and basic medical facilities. Professional tour guides accompany the entire journey, with health steward services added to some departures.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary:13-16 Days Panoramic Tour
Taking a 13-day itinerary as an example (other departures may extend to 14-16 days):
Day 1:Departure City — Urumqi
Upon arrival in Urumqi, check into a four-star hotel. Recommended free activities include visiting the International Bazaar or Xinjiang Museum.
Day 2:Urumqi — Heavenly Lake of Tianshan — Beitun
Visit Heavenly Lake of Tianshan in the morning, board the train to Beitun in the afternoon, and enjoy布尔津冷水鱼 (Burqin cold-water fish) for dinner.
Xinjiang Special Train Tour Summer 2026: Quotation for Departures from June to August + Peak Season Booking GuideDay 3:Beitun — Kanas — Jiadengyu
Spend the whole day visiting Kanas Lake and Guanyu Platform, and stay overnight in an ecological wooden house in Jiadengyu.
Day 4:Jiadengyu — Hemu — Wucaichi — Jinghe South
Capture the morning mist in Hemu Village in the morning and explore the geological wonders of Wucaichi in the afternoon.
Day 5:Jinghe South — Sayram Lake — Yining
Tour around Sayram Lake, cross the Guozigou Bridge, and visit the historic district of Liuxing Street at night.
Day 6:Yining — Nalati Grassland — Bayinbuluk
Experience the Sky Grassland in-depth and wait for the sunset over the winding river in the evening.
Day 7:Bayinbuluk — Duku Highway — Kashgar
Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway and enjoy local specialties such as缸子肉 (pot meat) upon arrival in Kashgar at night.
Day 8:Kashgar — Pamir Plateau
Obtain a permit and visit Karakul Lake, overlooking Muztagh Ata in the distance.
Day 9:Taxkorgan — Shitou City (Stone City) — Kashgar
Visit ethnic villages and return to Kashgar to shop for Aidelaisi silk.
Day 10:Kashgar — Aksu
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations: A Moving Viewing Platform Across the Tianshan MountainsVisit Xiangfeiyuan (Fragrant Concubine’s Garden) and Id Kah Square, and stay overnight on the train’s sleeper.
Day 11:Aksu — Wensu Grand Canyon — Turpan
Cross the Tianshan Canyon and arrive in Turpan in the evening to enjoy a grape feast.
Day 12:Turpan — Urumqi
Visit Flaming Mountains and Karez Irrigation System, and return to Urumqi in the afternoon.
Day 13:Departure from Urumqi
See-off based on flight/train schedule.
💰 Price Description:Multiple Tiers to Meet Different Needs
June to August 2026 is the peak season for tourism in Xinjiang. Prices for the special train vary based on room type and departure date. The following are reference ranges (final prices are subject to the contract):
Blue Diamond Four-Person Room (Shared Bathroom):
June:Upper bunk: 16,999 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 17,999 yuan/person;
July-August:Upper bunk: 19,999 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 21,999 yuan/person.
Blue Diamond Two-Person Room (Shared Bathroom):
June:24,999 yuan/person;
July-August:29,888 yuan/person.
The Xinjiang Tour Special Train is a unique train designed for in-depth exploration of Xinjiang, adopting an innovative model of ‘the train follows people, and scenery moves with the train.’ It connects the grasslands and lakes of Northern Xinjiang, the desert ancient cities of Southern Xinjiang, and the Danxia landforms of Eastern Xinjiang. The upgraded 2026 train is fully equipped with air-conditioned sleeper compartments, including four-person soft sleepers (with desks and shared bathrooms), two-person soft sleepers (with private or shared bathrooms), and other room types. Some high-end rooms also feature sofas, mini-bars, and large scenic windows. The train travels at night to save time and stops at core scenic spots during the day, allowing tourists to visit iconic landscapes such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Pamir Plateau in 13-16 days without frequent luggage handling.Executive Two-Person Room (Private Bathroom):
June:26,888 yuan/person;
July-August:32,888 yuan/person.
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite (Living Room + Bedroom + Bathroom):
June:42,888 yuan/person;
July-August:49,888 yuan/person.
Children’s Policy:
Children aged 2-12 receive a discount of 3,000 yuan/person (no bed);
Children aged 12 and above are charged the adult price.
Price Includes:
Transportation for the entire special train journey (including airport/station transfers);
12-14 nights of accommodation (4 nights in four-star hotels + 6 nights in特色住宿 (special accommodations) + 2-4 nights on the train’s sleeper);
20-22 main meals (including Burqin fish feast, Sayram Lake high-altitude trout, Nalati roast whole lamb, and other specialties);
First entrance tickets and shuttle buses at scenic spots;
Professional tour guide and health steward services;
The route covers three major geographical units of Xinjiang: travel accident insurance.
Price Excludes:
Secondary consumption inside scenic spots (e.g., Kanas boat rides, Nalati horseback riding);
Personal expenses (e.g., alcohol, souvenirs);
Round-trip transportation fees (e.g., airfare, train tickets).
📞 Registration Method:Professional Team Escort
Register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. The following materials must be submitted 30 days in advance:
Scanned copies of the front and back of valid identification;
Contact information and emergency contact details;
Special needs description (e.g., dietary restrictions, mobility aids).
Upon successful registration, you will receive an electronic copy of the ‘Tour Notice’ containing a detailed itinerary, equipment list, and 24-hour emergency contact information.
📝 Fee Description and Service Description
Basic fees include:
Transportation, accommodation, meals, and first entrance tickets at scenic spots for the entire special train journey;
Professional tour guide and health steward services;
Northern Xinjiang: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Wucaichi, middle section of the Duku Highway, featuring snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands, and lakes; travel accident insurance.
Self-Funded Items Description:
Secondary consumption inside scenic spots and personal expenses are at your own expense;
Single travelers will be coordinated for room-sharing as much as possible; special cases require separate negotiation.
Service Commitments:
Each tour group is accompanied by 1 full-time tour guide + 1 health steward;
24-hour hot water and basic medical facilities are provided on the train;
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
💡 Pre-Trip Essentials:Special Tips for 2026
Document Preparation:In addition to valid identification, a permit must be obtained in advance for visiting the Pamir Plateau (the travel agency can assist);
Climate Adaptation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to adopt the ‘onion-style’ dressing method (inner layer for sweat absorption + middle layer for warmth + outer layer for wind protection);
Time Zone Adjustment:Xinjiang is 2 hours behind mainland China; the itinerary has considered biological clock changes;
Scenic Spot Reservations:Some popular scenic spots require advance reservations (e.g., Nalati Grassland 3 days in advance, Sayram Lake 7 days in advance);
Preferential Policies:In 2026, the Grape Valley scenic spot in Turpan will offer free first entrance tickets year-round. Tourists with Chongqing household registration can enjoy free tickets to 21 scenic spots in Turpan (verification required with valid identification).
Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency has 15 years of experience in Xinjiang ground handling and particularly launches the ‘Worry-Free Plan’ for 2026:In case of行程中断 (trip interruption) due to natural disasters or policy changes, subsequent services will be arranged, and corresponding expenses will be borne (specifics are subject to the contract). It is recommended to start paying attention to announcements from the Xinjiang Culture and Tourism Department 30 days before departure to obtain the latest tourism information.
Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency for availability, real-time quotations, and itinerary details for departures from June to August 2026. Let this moving viewing platform across the Tianshan Mountains take you on a worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth journey through Xinjiang!
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.
