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Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send itinerary and quotation
Silk Road Dream Enjoyment: In-Depth Experience2026 Comprehensive Guide to Traveling Northern and Southern Xinjiang
🌄 Itinerary Highlights:A Symphony of Culture and Nature Spanning Millennia
The Silk Road Dream Enjoyment train, designed as a ‘mobile five-star hotel,’ seamlessly blends the rich history of the ancient Silk Road with Xinjiang’s breathtaking natural landscapes. The newly upgraded 2026 itinerary covers key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, starting from Urumqi and traversing the Tianshan Mountains, the Duku Highway, Kanas Lake, the Pamir Plateau, and other premium landscapes, connecting the diverse cultures of various ethnic groups. The train features panoramic glass carriages, allowing passengers to enjoy the ever-changing scenery outside the window at any time, and offers in-depth experiences of local folk customs during night stops.
The train is equipped with professional cultural guides who narrate stories of the Silk Road along the way and arrange interactive activities such as traditional ethnic song and dance performances and handicraft experiences. The specially designed ‘Starry Night Conversation’ event allows tourists to gather around a fire with local residents by Kanas Lake or in Hemu Village, experiencing authentic Xinjiang life.
🗺 ️ 2026 Recent Simple Itinerary (16-Day Panoramic Version)
(The following itinerary strictly follows the finalized content, and it is recommended to add necessary transitional phrases)
[Day 1] Nationwide – Urumqi
Exclusive airport pickup service and check-in at Hilton Urumqi Hotel
Dinner is a hotel buffet where you can taste Xinjiang’s specialty baked buns
[Day 2] Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi
Includes a boat tour on Heavenly Lake, with a瑶池宴 (Jade Pool Banquet) arranged for lunch
Dinner is a Dawazi welcome banquet with a high-wire walking performance
[Day 3] Urumqi – Kuitun – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
Silk Road Dream Enjoyment: In-Depth Experience 2026 Comprehensive Guide to Traveling Northern and Southern Xinjiang Traverse the northern section of the Duku Highway and witness the wonder of ‘four seasons in one day’
Dinner features Nalati grassland’s specialty horse meat naren
[Day 4] Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining
Experience the local life of various ethnic groups and participate in milk squeezing activities
Lunch is a cold-water fish banquet from the Ili River Valley
[Day 5] Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City
Tour around the lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’
Dinner is a special meal of Tacheng dried meat on the train
[Days 6-8] Beitun City – Hemu – Kanas – Beitun City
Three consecutive days of in-depth exploration of northern Xinjiang’s hidden gems:
✔ Accommodation experience in a Tuvan wooden house in Hemu Village
✔ Boat tour on Kanas Lake and ascent to Guanyu Platform
✔ Desert adventure in the Korla Lop Nur Village (replaced with a Bosten Lake itinerary for foreign tourists)
[Days 9-12] Immersive Cultural Journey in Kashgar
🌄 Itinerary Highlights: A Symphony of Culture and Nature Spanning Millennia Pottery-making experience in the high-platform dwellings
Demonstration by an intangible cultural heritage inheritor at the Yingjisha Knife Museum
Photography at Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake
Observation and experience of Etiqal folk customs (please follow folk cultural etiquette)
[Days 13-15] Humanistic Exploration in Turpan
Home visits to various ethnic groups in Grape Valley to learn how to make raisins
Experience of 40°C heat at the Flaming Mountains Geopark (prepare sun protection gear)
Exploration of the Karez underground water conservancy project
Exclusive airport drop-off service on the final day, allowing you to sleep in naturally
💰 2026 Price Description (subject to contract)
Silk Road Dream Enjoyment 0614 Starry Xinjiang 16-Day Panoramic Tour
Elegant Residence / Twin Radiance Pavilion / Family Pavilion:69,999 yuan per person
Splendid Weiyang Suite (2 adults + 1 child):299,999 yuan per suite
Silk Road Dream Enjoyment 0902 Silk Road Corridor 14-Day Panoramic Tour
The Silk Road Dream Enjoyment train, designed as a ‘mobile five-star hotel,’ seamlessly blends the rich history of the ancient Silk Road with Xinjiang’s breathtaking natural landscapes. The newly upgraded 2026 itinerary covers key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, starting from Urumqi and traversing the Tianshan Mountains, the Duku Highway, Kanas Lake, the Pamir Plateau, and other premium landscapes, connecting the diverse cultures of various ethnic groups. The train features panoramic glass carriages, allowing passengers to enjoy the ever-changing scenery outside the window at any time, and offers in-depth experiences of local folk customs during night stops.Elegant Residence / Twin Radiance Pavilion / Family Pavilion:49,999 yuan per person
Splendid Weiyang Suite (2 adults + 1 child):219,999 yuan per suite
Special Departure on September 28, 2026 (Gather in Urumqi)
Elegant Residence / Twin Radiance Pavilion / Family Pavilion:45,999 yuan per person
Splendid Weiyang Suite (2 adults + 1 child):199,999 yuan per suite
Price Includes:
✔ Exclusive train soft sleeper accommodation (with private bathroom)
✔ 15 nights of high-end hotel accommodation throughout the journey
✔ Experience of over 50 special meals
✔ First entrance tickets and shuttle buses for all attractions
✔ Professional cultural lecturer accompanying the tour
Price Description:
Child prices (ages 2-12) must be inquired separately
Prices may fluctuate with changes in fuel surcharges
The train is equipped with professional cultural guides who narrate stories of the Silk Road along the way and arrange interactive activities such as traditional ethnic song and dance performances and handicraft experiences. The specially designed ‘Starry Night Conversation’ event allows tourists to gather around a fire with local residents by Kanas Lake or in Hemu Village, experiencing authentic Xinjiang life. The final price is subject to the contract signed by both parties
📝 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to book 60 days in advance as popular departures have limited seats. The following information is required for registration:
1. Valid identification information of passengers
2. Special dietary requirements (e.g., halal, vegetarian, etc.)
3. Emergency contact information
💡 Fee and Service Description
Transportation Services:
24-hour airport transfers in Urumqi
Air-conditioned tourist buses throughout the journey (with mineral water provided)
The train is equipped with charging sockets, WiFi, and emergency medical kits
Dining Standards:
Main meal standards are not less than 150 yuan per person per meal
Special arrangement of 3 starry night dinners
🗺️ 2026 Recent Simple Itinerary (16-Day Panoramic Version) Provides Xinjiang’s specialty herbal tea wellness services
Special Services:
Each person receives a custom travel photo album
Free provision of windproof face masks, sun protection ice sleeves, and other gear
Arrangement of professional photographer follow-up service (20 selected and retouched photos)
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Due to uncontrollable factors such as weather and policies, both parties may reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement.
📞 Consultation Channels
For detailed information on departure availability, child policies, etc., please contact Zhang Jing, the customer service manager at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Staff will provide personalized itinerary suggestions based on your needs.
🌈 Travel Tips
Best Seasons:June-September (northern Xinjiang is lush and green), October (southern Xinjiang’s poplar forests turn golden)
Clothing Guide:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so it is recommended to adopt an ‘onion-style’ dressing method
Photography Equipment:Bring a wide-angle lens (for landscapes) and a telephoto lens (for humanities)
Cultural Etiquette:Remove shoes when entering certain places; women need to cover their heads with a scarf
Special Reminder:Signal strength is weak in the Kanas area, so it is recommended to download offline maps in advance
This travel itinerary spanning millennia will take you from modern cities to the ancient Silk Road, allowing you to experience Xinjiang’s diverse charm in a moving ‘cultural museum.’ Whether it’s the breathtaking natural landscapes or the unique cultures of various ethnic groups, everything will unfold gradually during this 16-day in-depth journey. Act now and embark on your Silk Road Dream Enjoyment journey!
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send itinerary and quotation
