Tianshanhao Tourism Special Train 2026 Price + Booking 15 Day Cost Guide for Kanas in Northern Xinjiang Recommended Itinerary and Cost
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Tianshanhao Tourism Special Train 2026 In-depth Experience:Unlock a 15-day Panoramic Journey to Kanas in Northern Xinjiang
🌄 Itinerary Highlights:A Moving Viewing Platform Through All Four Seasons
As a flagship product of Xinjiang railway tourism, the Tianshanhao Tourism Special Train is designed with the concept of ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting,’ connecting the精华 (essence) landscapes of northern and southern Tianshan. The 2026 route has been comprehensively upgraded, featuring new panoramic sleeper carriages equipped with viewing windows, constant temperature air conditioning, and charging ports, allowing travelers to enjoy the superb scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons in a comfortable environment. The train operates on a ‘daytime touring, nighttime traveling’ model, stopping at core scenic spots during the day for in-depth exploration and traveling at night to save time. The 15-day itinerary covers eight major regions including Urumqi, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar, spanning the Junggar Basin and Tarim Basin, enabling ‘one trip to explore both northern and southern Xinjiang.’
🚂 Simple Itinerary (New 2026 Version)
Day 01:Departure Location – Urumqi (Pick-up and check-in at hotel) | Meals: Self-catering | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day 04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 05:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Liuxing Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluk | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluk – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Shitou City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxkorgan
Tianshanhao Tourism Special Train 2026 In-depth Experience: Unlock a 15-day Panoramic Journey to Kanas in Northern XinjiangDay 09:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Xiangfei Garden – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Destinations Across the Country (Transfer to airport/train station based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Price Description (2026 Schedule Reference)
The Tianshanhao Special Train adopts an ‘all-inclusive, no additional charges’ model, with fees covering transportation, accommodation, meals, admission tickets, and guide services. The specific schedules and prices for 2026 are as follows:
▶ Departure on May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 23,999 per person | Blue Diamond Quad: RMB 13,999 per person
Blue Diamond Twin:RMB 19,999 per person | Executive Twin: RMB 19,999 per person
Silver Diamond Twin:RMB 18,999 per person | Silver Diamond Quad: RMB 12,999 per person
▶ Departure on July 28 / August 11
🌄 Itinerary Highlights: A Moving Viewing Platform Through All Four SeasonsBlue Diamond Quad:RMB 14,999 per person | Blue Diamond Twin: RMB 20,999 per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 24,999 per person | Executive Twin: RMB 20,999 per person
Silver Diamond Twin:RMB 19,999 per person | Silver Diamond Quad: RMB 13,999 per person
▶ Departure on June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quad Upper Bunk:RMB 16,999 per person | Lower Bunk: RMB 17,999 per person
Blue Diamond Twin:RMB 24,999 per person | Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: RMB 42,888 per person
Executive Twin:RMB 26,888 per person | Silver Diamond Twin: RMB 25,888 per person
Silver Diamond Quad:RMB 17,888 per person
▶ Departure on June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quad:RMB 21,888 per person | Blue Diamond Twin: RMB 29,888 per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 42,888 per person | Executive Twin: RMB 26,888 per person
Silver Diamond Twin:RMB 25,888 per person | Silver Diamond Quad: RMB 17,888 per person
As a flagship product of Xinjiang railway tourism, the Tianshanhao Tourism Special Train is designed with the concept of ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting,’ connecting the精华 (essence) landscapes of northern and southern Tianshan. The 2026 route has been comprehensively upgraded, featuring new panoramic sleeper carriages equipped with viewing windows, constant temperature air conditioning, and charging ports, allowing travelers to enjoy the superb scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons in a comfortable environment. The train operates on a ‘daytime touring, nighttime traveling’ model, stopping at core scenic spots during the day for in-depth exploration and traveling at night to save time. The 15-day itinerary covers eight major regions including Urumqi, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar, spanning the Junggar Basin and Tarim Basin, enabling ‘one trip to explore both northern and southern Xinjiang.’▶ Departure on October 9 (Off-season Special)
Blue Diamond Quad:RMB 9,999 per person | Blue Diamond Twin: RMB 15,999 per person
❗ Important Notes:
Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand, and the final price shall be based on the signed contract;
For details on children’s fees and other inquiries, please contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing;
Group bookings of 10 or more people are eligible for exclusive discounts, subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📝 How to Book
Bookings can be made through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, requiring valid identification information and health certificates. Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will assist with contract signing, insurance purchase, and pre-trip guidance. Daily quotas are limited, and early booking 30 days in advance is recommended.
💡 Fee Description and Service Standards
✔ Fees Include:
Special train sleeper tickets, first admission tickets to scenic spots, all meals (12 breakfasts, 23 main meals), local star-rated accommodation, professional guide services, and travel accident insurance;
✔ Fees Exclude:
🚂 Simple Itinerary (New 2026 Version)Personal expenses, optional activities (such as Kanas boat tours, Nalati horseback riding), and round-trip transportation (airline/train tickets can be booked on your behalf);
✔ Service Upgrades:
Each group is equipped with a medical kit, onboard WiFi, and 24-hour hot water supply;
No arranged shopping stops throughout the trip; scenic spot停留 (stop) times are determined by tourists;
✔ Special Notes:
In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties may agree to reasonably adjust the itinerary;
Single travelers will be coordinated for room-sharing as much as possible; special cases require separate negotiation.
🌈 In-depth Itinerary Interpretation
[Kanas Core Area]
The special train goes directly to Beitun, saving an 8-hour long-distance drive. Hike along Kanas Lake, visit Tuva wooden houses, and take a shuttle bus to Guanyu Platform for an overview of the ‘color palette.’ The next day, head to Hemu Village to photograph the fairy-tale wooden houses with morning smoke, stroll through the birch forest in the afternoon, and witness the color collision between the Yardang landform and the Irtysh River at Colorful Beach in the evening.
[Ili Flower Sea Season]
The June-August itinerary includes a special arrangement for the Nalati Grassland aerial grassland route, with off-road vehicles crossing through Snow Lotus Valley and experiencing handmade milk tea in Kazakh yurts. Drive around Sayram Lake, stopping at Guozigou Bridge to photograph the ‘First Scenic Spot of Ili,’ and stay overnight in a characteristic homestay on Liuxing Street to taste Russian handmade ice cream.
Day 01: Departure Location – Urumqi (Pick-up and check-in at hotel) | Meals: Self-catering | Accommodation: Urumqi [Southern Xinjiang Cultural Journey]
Kashgar Old City adopts a ‘deep roaming’ model, following local guides through labyrinthine streets to visit century-old teahouses and pottery workshops, and listen to the morning prayer at Etigar Mosque. The Pamir Plateau section is equipped with高原 (high-altitude) oxygen bottles to watch the sunrise over Muztagh Ata by Karakul Lake and listen to the story of Xuanzang’s westward journey at Shitou City ruins.
[Duku Highway Crossing]
The special train includes a specially designed southern section of the Duku Highway itinerary, taking a bus across the ‘Most Beautiful Highway in China,’ stopping at大小龙池 (Large and Small Dragon Pools) and Bayinbuluk Grassland, and waiting for the ‘Nine Suns’ spectacle at dusk at the Nine-Curve Eighteen-Bend. During free time on Restan Old Street, you can purchase handicrafts such as hats and copperware from various ethnic groups.
⚠ ️ Pre-trip Recommended Checklist
Documents:Valid identification, bank cards, a small amount of cash;
Clothing:Windbreaker, sun protection clothing, comfortable sports shoes, folding umbrella;
Medications:Cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, high-altitude reaction medicine;
Electronics:Camera, power bank, adapter plug (Xinjiang uses two-hole sockets);
Others:Moisturizing skincare products, sunglasses, folding water cup, wet wipes.
📞 Consultation Channels
For inquiries about itinerary details, availability, or customization needs, please contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Staff will provide professional advice based on your needs to help you plan an excellent northern Xinjiang journey.
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Contact Manager Yang Jia at 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.
