Chengdu Xinjiang Special Train Departure Guide 2026 Tianfu Express 18 Day Tour Quotes + Experience Sharing Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
🚂 【In-Depth Experience on the Tianfu Express: 18-Day Panoramic Travel Guide from Chengdu to Xinjiang in 2026】
【Route Highlights: The Unique Charm of Train Travel】
🌄 「Mobile Viewing Platform」: The Tianfu Express features panoramic viewing carriages, each equipped with extra-wide observation windows and air conditioning. As the train travels, passengers can enjoy the changing scenery from the Chengdu Plain to the Tianshan Mountains through the windows. The upgraded shock absorption technology in 2026 ensures a smoother ride, making it especially suitable for elderly passengers and photography enthusiasts.
🎨 「Cultural Immersion Experience」: The itinerary includes various themed activities, such as a Xinjiang ethnic music cocktail party in Urumqi, featuring live demonstrations of Aidelai silk-making by local intangible cultural heritage inheritors; and a “One-Day Bazaar Owner” experience in the Old Town of Kashgar, where travelers can dress in traditional attire and participate in handicraft trading.
🍇 「Gourmet Delights of the Western Regions」: The journey includes 12 special meals, ranging from a roast whole lamb feast in Urumqi to a fruit feast in the Grape Valley of Turpan. A special visit to a Tuva family in Hemu Village is arranged, where travelers can taste freshly squeezed mare’s milk and hand-grabbed mutton, experiencing the original ecological food culture.
【Simple Itinerary】
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (Yue Jiao Jiao, cocktail party, viewing activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi)
🚂【In-Depth Experience on the Tianfu Express: 18-Day Panoramic Travel Guide from Chengdu to Xinjiang in 2026】Day 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Hadeng Viewing Platform, afternoon tea)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Guanyu Platform, boat tour)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Yueliang Bay, Xian Bay, Wolong Bay)
Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (afternoon tea)
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati空中草原 – Nalati空中Grassland)
Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (middle section of the Duku Highway)
Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, southern section of the Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (towards Taxkorgan: Baisha Lake, Muztagata Peak, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old Town, Gaotai Residential Area, Eid Gah Mosque)
【Route Highlights: The Unique Charm of Train Travel】Day 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City Concert)
Day 14:Turpan → Return Journey (Flaming Mountains, fruit feast, Karez Irrigation System)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, viewing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (end of itinerary)
【Price Description】
📅 2026 Group Dates and Quotations (subject to contract signing):
May 19
Deluxe Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):96,880 yuan per person
Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):76,880 yuan per person
🌄「Mobile Viewing Platform」: The Tianfu Express features panoramic viewing carriages, each equipped with extra-wide observation windows and air conditioning. As the train travels, passengers can enjoy the changing scenery from the Chengdu Plain to the Tianshan Mountains through the windows. The upgraded shock absorption technology in 2026 ensures a smoother ride, making it especially suitable for elderly passengers and photography enthusiasts.June 5, 22 / July 9, 26 / August 12, 29 / September 15 / October 2 (Duku Highway excluded)
Deluxe Double Room:98,880 yuan per person
Quality Double Room:78,880 yuan per person
⚠ ️Price Includes:Train sleeper fees, accommodation fees for the entire journey, 12 special meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots, professional guide services, travel accident insurance. Prices may change with market fluctuations and are ultimately subject to the contract issued by Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency.
【Registration Method】
📞You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details. Valid identification information and health certificates are required for registration. Travelers over 65 years old are advised to be accompanied by family members.
【Fee Description and Service Description】
Fees Include:Hard/soft sleeper berths on the special train, accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (including breakfast), main meals (10 dishes and 1 soup standard), scenic spot tickets, shuttle bus fees, guide service fees.
Fees Do Not Include:Personal consumption, (single registrants will be coordinated for shared rooms as much as possible; special circumstances require negotiation for additional fees), optional activities outside the itinerary.
🎨「Cultural Immersion Experience」: The itinerary includes various themed activities, such as a Xinjiang ethnic music cocktail party in Urumqi, featuring live demonstrations of Aidelai silk-making by local intangible cultural heritage inheritors; and a “One-Day Bazaar Owner” experience in the Old Town of Kashgar, where travelers can dress in traditional attire and participate in handicraft trading.Service Standards:Two certified guides + 1 accompanying doctor are provided throughout the journey, with 1 flight attendant assigned to each carriage of the special train; seasonal fruits from Xinjiang are provided daily, and first aid kits and charging ports are available in the carriages.
Special Reminder:If the itinerary is changed due to uncontrollable factors such as weather or policies, both parties can agree to change the order of visits or replace with equivalent scenic spots after consultation. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
【2026 New Developments in Xinjiang Travel】
🌸 Seasonal Limited Experiences:
April-May:The apricot blossoms in Yili are in full bloom, and an apricot blossom photography专线 – special route can be added to the itinerary (requires reservation 30 days in advance).
June-August:The Nalati Grassland hosts the “Tianma Cultural Festival”, where traditional activities such as horse racing and “girl chasing” can be watched.
September-October:Kanas is adorned with colorful autumn leaves, and the special train arranges morning fog photography sessions with professional photography guides.
🚧 Transportation Upgrade Information:
Duku Highway:In 2026, it will be open at specific times, from 9:00 to 19:00 daily from June to September. The special train itinerary has reserved sufficient travel time.
🍇「Gourmet Delights of the Western Regions」: The journey includes 12 special meals, ranging from a roast whole lamb feast in Urumqi to a fruit feast in the Grape Valley of Turpan. A special visit to a Tuva family in Hemu Village is arranged, where travelers can taste freshly squeezed mare’s milk and hand-grabbed mutton, experiencing the original ecological food culture.Scenic Spot Reservations:Kanas, Hemu, and other scenic spots implement real-name timed reservations, which will be completed by the travel agency 7 days in advance.
🏨 New Accommodation Options:
Two new wild luxury campsites have been added in Urumqi, offering an upgrade to starry sky tents (requires an additional fee of 3,000 yuan per person).
A non-heritage cultural theme hotel has been built around the Jiaohe Ancient City in Turpan, within a 5-minute walk to the concert venue.
【Travel Tips】
Clothing Preparation:There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang, so bring a windbreaker, sun hat, and comfortable hiking shoes; snow may occur in the Kanas area after September, so a light down jacket is recommended.
Photography Equipment:It is recommended to bring a 24-70mm standard zoom lens. Sayram Lake and Kanas Lake are suitable for sunrise and sunset photography, so a tripod is necessary.
Cultural Etiquette:Long pants/long skirts are required for visits, and women need to wear headscarves; consent must be obtained before taking photos with local residents.
Health Tips:The itinerary includes high-altitude areas (such as Muztagata Peak), so travelers with a history of high blood pressure or heart disease need to inform the travel agency in advance.
🌈This railway artery stretching across northwest China connects the vibrant atmosphere of Chengdu with the vast and excellent landscapes of Xinjiang. Over the 18-day journey, you can experience the leisure of special train travel while deeply immersing yourself in the cultural fusion of various ethnic groups. In 2026, let’s embark from the Land of Abundance and head west to encounter a different Xinjiang!
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
