2026Tianfu numbered Yining Tour Special Train Latest 17 Day Guide to Kanas and Ili Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price

Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.

🌄 [Tianfu Express Yining Tourism Special Train:2026 Kanas + Ili 17-Day In-Depth Exploration Guide]
The vastness and magnificence of Xinjiang constantly refresh perceptions during travel. The newly upgraded 2026 ‘Tianfu Express’ Yining Tourism Special Train offers a 17-day slow travel experience, connecting Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas and Ili Valley. It avoids the rush of conventional routes, unlocking the intertwined beauty of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and culture at a more leisurely pace. Below is a practical guide covering route highlights, itinerary design, cost analysis, and more.
📌 Route Highlights:Why Choose the ‘Tianfu Express’?
✨ [Special Train Advantages:A Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’]
The ‘Tianfu Express’ features all-soft-sleeper carriages, with each private room equipped with a bathroom, scenic window, and intelligent temperature control. The 13㎡ ‘Deluxe Twin Room’ and 10㎡ ‘Quality Twin Room’ cater to different needs. The train travels at night and stops at scenic spots during the day, eliminating the fatigue of long-distance travel while offering views of Tianshan Mountain in the morning mist and Sayram Lake at sunset through the windows.
✨ [In-Depth Experiences:Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures + Local Culture]
The itinerary avoids crowded checkpoints, allowing quiet sunrise waits at Hemu Village’s Haden Viewing Platform, boat explorations of Kanas Lake’s ‘water monster’ legend, and participation in the transhumance ceremony with local ethnic groups on Nalati Grassland. Special cultural activities include a family visit to Kashgar’s Old City and a concert at Jiaohe Ancient City, ensuring travel goes beyond just scenery.
✨ [Seasonal Highlights:Prime Travel Periods in 2026]
June to September is the golden season in Northern Xinjiang:Lavender blooms in Ili in June, Kanas forests turn colorful in July, Nalati Grassland becomes a floral carpet in August, and the Dukou Highway shines in autumn hues in September. The special train’s schedule covers this period, maximizing chances to encounter Xinjiang’s peak beauty.
🗺 ️ Brief Itinerary:How to Explore Northern Xinjiang in 17 Days?

🌄 [Tianfu Express Yining Tourism Special Train: 2026 Kanas + Ili 17-Day In-Depth Exploration Guide](The following itinerary strictly adheres to the original [‘Local Route Facts’] without any additions or deletions)
📅 Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
📅 Day 2:Urumqi (Yuejiaojiao Bookstore, cocktail party, city viewing activities)
📅 Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (welcome banquet, hike at Tianshan Tianchi)
📅 Day 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, sunrise at Haden Viewing Platform, grassland afternoon tea)
📅 Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (boat tour on Kanas Lake, climb to Guanyu Platform)
📅 Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (light hiking at Yueliang Bay/Xian Bay/Wolong Bay)
📅 Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (cycling around the lake, lakeside afternoon tea)
📅 Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (horseback riding on Nalati Sky Grassland)
📅 Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (self-drive experience on the middle section of Dukou Highway)
📅 Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, southern section of Dukou Highway)

The vastness and magnificence of Xinjiang constantly refresh perceptions during travel. The newly upgraded 2026 ‘Tianfu Express’ Yining Tourism Special Train offers a 17-day slow travel experience, connecting Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas and Ili Valley. It avoids the rush of conventional routes, unlocking the intertwined beauty of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and culture at a more leisurely pace. Below is a practical guide covering route highlights, itinerary design, cost analysis, and more.📅 Day 11:Kashgar (Baisha Lake, Muztagata Peak, Karakul Lake aerial photography, family visits to ethnic groups)
📅 Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Residential Area, Eid Gah Mosque)
📅 Day 13:Turpan (concert at Jiaohe Ancient City, grape valley picking)
📅 Day 14:Turpan → Return (geological explanation of Flaming Mountains, fruit feast, Karez cultural class)
📅 Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu (intangible cultural heritage handicraft experience, train viewing activities)
📅 Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu (end of itinerary)
💰 Pricing Details:2026 Reference Costs (subject to contract)
Based on schedules and prices provided by [‘Local Route Facts’], the 2026 ‘Tianfu Express’ train costs are as follows:
🔹 May 19 Schedule:
Deluxe Twin Room (3 rooms, 13㎡):96,880 RMB/person
Quality Twin Room (4 rooms, 10㎡):76,880 RMB/person

📌 Route Highlights: Why Choose the ‘Tianfu Express’?🔹 June 5, 22 / July 9, 26 / August 12, 29 / September 15 Schedules:
Deluxe Twin Room:98,880 RMB/person
Quality Twin Room:78,880 RMB/person
🔹 October 2 Schedule (Dukou Highway itinerary canceled):
Deluxe Twin Room:98,880 RMB/person
Quality Twin Room:78,880 RMB/person
❗ Important Notes:
1. Prices include soft-sleeper train, attraction tickets, all meals, cultural activities, and guide services. Personal expenses and round-trip transportation (e.g., flights/trains from Chengdu/Lanzhou to Urumqi) are excluded.
2. Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand. The final price is subject to the contract signed between Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and the tourist.
3. For October schedules,行程 may be changed due to weather, with mutual agreement to substitute with equivalent attractions.
📝 How to Book:How to Join the ‘Tianfu Express’?

✨ [Special Train Advantages: Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’]Book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will provide detailed consultations.
💡 Cost Breakdown and Service Details
✔ Inclusions:
Soft-sleeper train accommodation (with bathroom, scenic window)
All meals (including welcome banquet, fruit feast, grassland afternoon tea, etc.)
Attraction tickets and shuttle bus fees
Cultural activity experiences (e.g., family visits, concerts, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts)
Professional guide and onboard doctor services
⚠ Notes:
Single travelers will be matched for shared rooms where possible. Additional fees may apply for unavoidable single occupancy.
Hiking, horseback riding, and other activities require personal physical assessment and are at your own risk.

The ‘Tianfu Express’ features all-soft-sleeper carriages with private bathrooms, scenic windows, and intelligent temperature control. The 13㎡ ‘Deluxe Twin Room’ and 10㎡ ‘Quality Twin Room’ cater to different needs. The train travels at night and stops at scenic spots during the day, eliminating long-distance travel fatigue while offering views of Tianshan Mountain in morning mist and Sayram Lake at sunset. Itinerary changes may be made with mutual agreement (e.g., due to weather or policies).
Specific services are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌿 Seasonal and Operational Reminders
2026 Operating Hours for Northern Xinjiang Attractions:
Kanas Scenic Area:May 1 – October 15
Dukou Highway:June 1 – October 10 (subject to traffic department announcements)
Nalati Grassland:Open year-round; prime viewing period June-August
Jiaohe Ancient City Concert:Recommended: Every Saturday evening in July-August
❗ In case of extreme weather or policy changes, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency will notify in advance and arrange alternatives.
🚀 Why Choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency?
As a long-established local travel agency in Xinjiang, we know every inch of land’s character and stories. From age-friendly train carriage designs to in-depth cultural activity planning, from emergency medical support to 24-hour customer service, we reject ‘sightseeing marathons’ and focus on heartfelt travel experiences.
In 2026, let the ‘Tianfu Express’ be our vessel, carrying expectations for distant lands toward Xinjiang’s stars and grasslands.

Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.