How Much Does the 14 Day Xinjiang Special Train Tour Cost 2026 Quotation Details + Departure City Guide Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
A Comprehensive Guide to the 14-Day All-Inclusive Deep Tour of Xinjiang by the ‘Star Shines over Tianshan Mountains · 2026 Xinjiang Special Train’
(✨Including real-time quotes/schedule/service upgrade details✨)
I. Key Highlights of the Itinerary: A Moving Feast Across Three Major Geographical Units
[Geographical Span] The special train takes Urumqi as its hub, connecting three major geographical units: the Junggar Basin in Northern Xinjiang, the Central Tianshan Mountains, and the Tarim Basin in Southern Xinjiang, covering six major landscape types including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, deserts, oases, and plateau lakes.
[Landscape Density] The 14-day itinerary includes 12 5A-rated scenic spots (such as Kanas, Nalati, Sayram Lake, and Tianshan Tianchi) and 8 sites on the World Heritage Tentative List (such as the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and Jiaohe Ancient City), with an average of 2.3 core attractions visited per day.
[Cultural Depth] The itinerary includes 6 intangible cultural heritage interactive projects such as home visits to various ethnic groups, dance experiences of various ethnic groups, and Kucha cultural studies, providing an in-depth understanding of the life wisdom of various ethnic groups.
[Transportation Innovation] The ‘overnight departure, morning arrival’ model is adopted, with nighttime travel accounting for 65% of the journey, extending daytime stays to 10 hours per day, increasing effective sightseeing time by 40% compared to traditional group tours.
II. 2026 Schedule and Real-Time Itinerary Arrangements
[Departure Dates]
▷ May:22nd (Early Summer Grassland Season)
▷ June:4th/17th/30th (Wildflower Blooming Period)
▷ July:13th/26th (Peak Summer Escape)
▷ August:8th/21st (Autumn Preview Period)
▷ September:2nd/14th (Poplar Golden Season)
▷ October:15th/25th (Deep Autumn Photography Special)
A Comprehensive Guide to the 14-Day All-Inclusive Deep Tour of Xinjiang by the ‘Star Shines over Tianshan Mountains · 2026 Xinjiang Special Train’[Sample Daily Itinerary (Taking the June 17th group as an example)]
Day 1:Depart for Urumqi from various locations (airport/station pickup) → Check into the special train
Day 2:Turpan (Flaming Mountains/Karez Wells/Grape Valley) → Kuqa (overnight on the special train)
Day 3:Kuqa (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon/Restan Old Street) → Kashgar (overnight on the special train)
Day 4:Kashgar (Baisha Lake/Karakul Lake) → Tashkurgan County
Day 5:Tashkurgan (Golden Grassland/Stone City) → Self-drive experience on the Panlong Ancient Road → Return to Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar (Hotan Jade Exhibition Hall/Kashgar Old City Opening Ceremony) → Kuqa (overnight on the special train)
Day 7:Kuqa (Southern Section of the Duku Highway) → Bayinbuluk (Sunset at the Nine Curves Eighteen Bends)
Day 8:Nalati (Horseback Riding on the Air Grassland) → Gongliu Wild Walnut Valley
Day 9:Yining (Kuerdening Grassland/Six-Star Street) → Lavender Manor
Day 10:Sayram Lake (Cycling around the Lake/Sailing Experience) → Jinghe (overnight on the special train)
Day 11:Altay (Self-drive on the Ahe Highway) → Hemu Village (Yunxiao Peak Cable Car)
Day 12:Kanas (Hiking at the Three Bays/Home Visit to the Tuva People) → Sunset at the Wucaitan Beach
Day 13:Urumqi (Hiking at Tianshan Tianchi) → International Bazaar
Day 14:Return from Urumqi (airport/station drop-off)
(✨Including real-time quotes/schedule/service upgrade details✨)III. 2026 Real-Time Pricing System (Unit: RMB/person)
[Basic Berths]
▷ Four-person Soft Sleeper Compartment (Shared Bathroom)
Upper Berth:15,800-16,800 (fluctuates by season)
Lower Berth:16,800-17,800
▷ Two-person Soft Sleeper Compartment (Shared Bathroom)
Upper Berth:18,800-19,800
Lower Berth:19,800-20,800
[Upgraded Berths]
▷ Two-person Deluxe Compartment (Bathroom/Wardrobe/Sofa)
Upper Berth:23,800-24,800
Lower Berth:24,800-25,800
▷ Premium Single Room (Flat Berth/Washbasin/Desk)
38,800-39,800 (includes exclusive butler service)
[Special Notes]
① 20% discount for October Poplar Season groups (four-person compartment as low as 13,440 RMB/person)
I. Key Highlights of the Itinerary: A Moving Feast Across Three Major Geographical Units ② Complimentary 880 RMB ‘Xinjiang Special Herbal Tea Gift Box’ for registrations before June 30th
③ Price includes 13 breakfasts and 24 main meals (including 6 special meals such as Hotan Night Market/Medicinal Diet Hot Pot)
④ Actual fees may fluctuate due to berth availability, service upgrades, etc., and will be finalized in the tourism contract signed by both parties
IV. Registration Method and Process
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with the following specific process:
① Consultation and Selection:Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing to confirm departure dates, itinerary routes, berth types, and availability
② Submit Information:Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers
③ Pay Deposit:Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and obtain a formal travel receipt
④ Sign Contract:Sign a unified electronic contract regulated by the national tourism authority
⑤ Settle Final Payment:Pay the remaining balance 30 days before departure, and the customer service will issue a departure notice after confirming receipt of payment
V. Fee Explanation and Service Standards
[Fees Included]
√ Full-journey sleeper berth fees on the special train (including bedding replacement service)
√ First admission tickets and shuttle buses for scenic spots marked in the itinerary
√ 13 nights of accommodation (12 nights on the special train sleeper + 1 night at a comfortable hotel in Nalati/Xinyuan)
[Geographical Span] The special train takes Urumqi as its hub, connecting three major geographical units: the Junggar Basin in Northern Xinjiang, the Central Tianshan Mountains, and the Tarim Basin in Southern Xinjiang, covering six major landscape types including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, deserts, oases, and plateau lakes. √ 13 breakfasts and 24 main meals (standard meal cost: 30-50 RMB/person/meal)
√ Local air-conditioned tour buses (including shuttle services for special sections such as the Duku Highway)
√ Chinese-speaking guide services and professional explanations at scenic spots
√ Travel accident insurance and medical first aid kit
[Fees Not Included]
× Round-trip transportation fees from the departure location to Urumqi
× Secondary consumption items within scenic spots such as battery cars and cable cars
× Personal consumption and voluntary self-funded projects
× Room difference fees incurred if single registration fails to find a roommate (to be negotiated and handled specifically)
[Service Upgrades]
Each group is equipped with portable oxygen cylinders and altitude sickness medication
24-hour airport pickup service provided at Urumqi Station
Complimentary travel gift packages including ethnic flower hats, silk scarves, and toiletry bags
Arrange for professional photographers to follow (for luxury itinerary)
VI. Pre-Trip Recommendation Guide
[Landscape Density] The 14-day itinerary includes 12 5A-rated scenic spots (such as Kanas, Nalati, Sayram Lake, and Tianshan Tianchi) and 8 sites on the World Heritage Tentative List (such as the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and Jiaohe Ancient City), with an average of 2.3 core attractions visited per day.[Document Preparation]
▷ Valid ID (foreign nationals need a valid visa)
▷ Discount documents such as senior citizen cards/student IDs (scenic spot ticket discounts are subject to actual policies)
[Clothing Suggestions]
▷ June-August:Windbreaker + quick-drying clothes (day-night temperature difference up to 20°C)
▷ After September:Non-slip hiking shoes + lightweight down jacket (possible snowfall in Northern Xinjiang)
▷ Recommended accessories:SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, folding umbrella
[Equipment Checklist]
▷ Photography equipment:Wide-angle lens (for grasslands), telephoto lens (for snow-capped mountains)
▷ Electronic devices:Spare camera batteries, 20000mAh power bank (USB ports provided on the special train)
▷ Miscellaneous items:Thermos, personal medications, insulated food container (for heated meals)
VII. Real-Time Policy Reminders
[Scenic Spot Reservations] Popular scenic spots such as Tianshan Tianchi and Kanas require real-name reservations 3 days in advance
[Transportation Changes] In case of extreme weather or railway scheduling, both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary
[Health Management] Some sections are at an altitude exceeding 3000 meters, and those with a history of altitude sickness need to evaluate in advance
This moving feast across Northern and Southern Xinjiang saves you the fatigue of self-driving and avoids the rush of group tours. As the train slowly passes through the Dabancheng Windmill Array and the morning mist at Karakul Lake dissipates outside the window, you will understand: True travel begins when you let go of your obsession with the destination. Immediately contact customer service manager Zhang Jing and let the special train unlock the A and B sides of Xinjiang for you.
(Prices and availability are subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate by schedule, with the specific tourism contract signed by both parties prevailing)
Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
