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Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.
[Anyi Special Train:Traversing the North and South of Tianshan Mountains, Unlocking the Poetic Scenery of Xinjiang in Summer] 🌄
I. Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations: A Visual Feast Spanning Four Seasons
Summer in Xinjiang is a golden season where nature and culture intertwine. From the snow-capped mountains and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang to the desert oases of Southern Xinjiang, from the millennium-old relics of ancient Western Region cities to the vibrant atmosphere of various ethnic communities, the Anyi Special Train serves as a ‘mobile viewing platform,’ connecting the most exquisite summer sceneries of Xinjiang.
Northern Xinjiang Section:Synonymous with Nature and Purity
Tianshan Tianchi (Heavenly Lake):A high-altitude lake at 1,910 meters above sea level, its summer waters are as blue as a gem, surrounded by snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake. Hiking around the lake or taking a boat tour allows you to feel the tranquility of the ‘Fairy Pool on Earth.’
Hemu Village:A Tuvan village surrounded by birch forests, with wildflowers blooming everywhere in summer. Wooden houses with wisps of smoke from cooking fires, and in the morning, you can ascend the viewing platform to see the valley shrouded in morning mist, resembling a fairy-tale world.
Kanas Lake:China’s deepest moraine lake, with emerald-green waters in summer. Boats shuttle across the lake, surrounded by dense forests on both sides, with occasional sightings of naturally occurring animals, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
Colorful Beach:A Yardang landform by the Irtysh River, where in summer, the rocks display colors such as red, yellow, purple, and white under the setting sun, forming a stark contrast with the green river valley on the opposite bank, known as the ‘Color Palette of Xinjiang.’
Southern Xinjiang Section:Historical and Cultural Deposits
Kashgar Old Town:A 2,000-year-old earthen architectural complex, with labyrinthine streets hiding handicraft workshops and teahouses. In the summer evening, you can ascend the high-rise dwellings to watch the sunset’s afterglow bathe the ancient city.
Karakul Lake:A plateau lake at an altitude of 3,600 meters, with its waters changing colors with the light in summer. Behind it lies the snow-capped Muztagh Ata, making it an excellent spot for hiking and cycling.
[Anyi Special Train: Traversing the North and South of Tianshan Mountains, Unlocking the Poetic Scenery of Xinjiang in Summer] 🌄Taxkorgan (Tashkurgan):A border town on the Pamir Plateau, with lush green grass in summer. You can visit local families of various ethnic groups, listen to eagle flute performances, watch the traditional ‘Eagle Dance,’ and feel the warmth of various ethnic communities.
Duku Highway:A ‘China’s Most Beautiful Highway’ limited to summer, traveling from Dushanzi in Northern Xinjiang to Kuqa in Southern Xinjiang, passing through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, and forests along the way, offering a glimpse of四季 (four seasons) scenery in a single day.
II. Simple Itinerary: A 16-Day Poetic Journey Traversing the North and South of Tianshan Mountains
Based on the latest route information, the itinerary of the Anyi Special Train is designed to balance nature and culture, with a well-paced rhythm suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists as well as family travel:
Day 1:Lanzhou/Chengdu → Urumqi
Day 2:Arrive in Urumqi, freely adapt to the climate, and visit the International Bazaar to taste baked buns and hand-grabbed rice.
Day 3:Sightseeing at Tianshan Tianchi → Special welcome dinner → Travel by car to Beitun
Day 4:Beitun → Burqin → Natural scenery of Hemu Village, overnight in wooden houses to experience Tuvan life.
Day 5:Kanas Lake (including boat tour) → Jiadengyu, hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Crescent Bay, Wolong Bay).
Day 6:Jiadengyu → Visit local families of various ethnic groups → Colorful Beach landform → Return to Beitun, taste cold-water fish from the Irtysh River.
Day 7:Circumnavigate Sayram Lake → Travel to Yining, with wildflowers blooming by the lake in summer, suitable for horseback riding or hiking.
Day 8:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town, with lush green grasslands in summer at Nalati, suitable for horseback riding or watching local herders move their herds.
I. Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations: A Visual Feast Spanning Four SeasonsDay 9:Bayin Town → Southern Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Travel by car to Kashgar, prepare thick coats for traveling through the Duku Highway.
Day 10:Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Folk home visits of various ethnic groups → Taxkorgan, pay attention to sun protection and warmth in high-altitude areas.
Day 11:Taxkorgan → Golden Grassland → Shitoucheng Ruins → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar, with Baisha Lake’s waters presenting a Tiffany blue color, excellent for photography.
Day 12:Kashgar Old Town → High-rise dwellings → Travel by car to Turpan, experience pottery making in the old town.
Day 13:Turpan → Visit Grape Valley, cool off under grape trellises in summer, taste seedless white grapes.
Day 14:Flaming Mountains → Special fruit feast → Visit Karez wells → Depart for return, with surface temperatures at the Flaming Mountains reaching 60°C, requiring sun protection.
Days 15-16:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, marking the successful conclusion of the itinerary.
III. Price Description: Reference prices for summer 2026, with flexible choices of room types and departure dates
Based on the latest tour group information, the Anyi Special Train offers 8 departure dates in summer 2026 (May-September), with prices varying based on room types and departure dates, subject to the contract for specifics:
First Departure:May 20
LeXiang GuiGe (Economy Quad):Upper bunk 8,480 yuan/person | Lower bunk 9,280 yuan/person
XiongMao GuiGe (Standard Quad):Upper bunk 15,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 16,980 yuan/person
Summer in Xinjiang is a golden season where nature and culture intertwine. From the snow-capped mountains and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang to the desert oases of Southern Xinjiang, from the millennium-old relics of ancient Western Region cities to the vibrant atmosphere of various ethnic communities, the Anyi Special Train serves as a ‘mobile viewing platform,’ connecting the most exquisite summer sceneries of Xinjiang.XiongMao YaShe (Deluxe Quad):Upper bunk 26,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 27,980 yuan/person
XiongMao YaJu (Luxury Quad):Upper bunk 27,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 28,980 yuan/person
XiongMao YueFu (Luxury Double):59,980 yuan/person
Second to Eighth Departures:June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16
LeXiang GuiGe (Economy Quad):Upper bunk 8,480 yuan/person | Lower bunk 9,280 yuan/person
XiongMao GuiGe (Standard Quad):Upper bunk 16,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 17,980 yuan/person
XiongMao YaShe (Deluxe Quad):Upper bunk 27,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 28,980 yuan/person
XiongMao YaJu (Luxury Quad):Upper bunk 28,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 29,980 yuan/person
XiongMao YueFu (Luxury Double):69,980 yuan/person
Price Includes:Hard sleeper/soft sleeper fees for the special train, entrance tickets to all scenic spots along the way, local transportation, accommodation (including on the special train), meals (including special welcome dinner and fruit feast), and guide services.
Price Excludes:Personal consumption, (single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing, special circumstances require separate negotiation), and self-funded items outside the itinerary.
Northern Xinjiang Section: Synonymous with Nature and PurityNote:Prices and availability are subject to the contract or customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates, with the contract signed by both parties prevailing.
IV. Registration Method: Register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency
You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency, and Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will provide you with detailed consultation. Registration requires providing valid identification information, signing a tourism contract, and paying a deposit, with the remaining balance to be paid 30 days before departure.
V. Fee Description and Service Description
Fees Include:
Special Train Accommodation:Provide hard sleeper or soft sleeper based on the selected room type, with air conditioning, charging sockets, and 24-hour hot water throughout the journey.
Local Transportation:Air-conditioned tourist buses or commercial vehicles, striving to provide one regular seat per person.
Entrance Tickets:First entrance tickets to all marked scenic spots in the itinerary (including boat tour at Kanas Lake, circumnavigation of Sayram Lake, and toll fees for the Duku Highway).
Meals:14 breakfasts and 28 regular meals, including special meals such as the welcome dinner at Tianshan Tianchi, fruit feast in Turpan, and Kashgar meal.
Guide Services:Professional guides accompany the entire journey, with bilingual guides (Chinese + English) provided in the Northern Xinjiang section.
Insurance:Includes travel agency liability insurance, and it is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance separately.
Fees Exclude:
Tianshan Tianchi: A high-altitude lake at 1,910 meters above sea level, with its summer waters as blue as a gem, surrounded by snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake. Hiking around the lake or taking a boat tour allows you to feel the tranquility of the ‘Fairy Pool on Earth.’Personal Consumption:Such as laundry, phone calls, and other expenses.
：Single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing, with special circumstances requiring separate negotiation.
Self-Funded Items:Such as horseback riding on Nalati Grassland, hiking guides at Kanas Lake, etc., need to be confirmed with the guide in advance.
Service Description:
Itinerary Changes:In case of uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, and policies, both parties can reasonably change the itinerary by mutual agreement.
Special Train Features:No need to change trains throughout the journey, with large luggage storable on the special train for light travel; each carriage is equipped with attendants providing 24-hour services.
Health Tips:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, requiring windbreakers even in summer; some scenic spots are at high altitudes (such as Taxkorgan), and it is recommended to prepare Rhodiola in advance.
VI. Warm Tips
Xinjiang is in peak tourist season in summer, and it is recommended to register 30 days in advance;
The itinerary of the special train has a moderate pace, but some scenic spots require walking (such as Hemu Village and the Three Bays at Kanas), and it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes;
Respect the customs and habits of various ethnic groups, do not randomly photograph local residents, and obtain consent before taking photos if necessary;
Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference with the mainland, and meal and rest times may change, so please maintain a good attitude.
[The Anyi Special Train is not just a trip but a poetic dialogue across time and space.] 🚂 From the snow-capped mountains and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang to the desert oases of Southern Xinjiang, from the millennium-old relics of ancient Western Region cities to the vibrant atmosphere of various ethnic communities, the 16-day journey captures the summer scenery and cultural heritage of Xinjiang. Whether in an economy quad or a luxury double, you can find a suitable travel style. This summer, embark on an adventure with the Anyi Special Train to unlock the infinite possibilities of Xinjiang!
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.
