Tianshanhao Tourism Special Train 2026 Route Prices Complete Guide to Costs of the North and South Xinjiang Loop Route Recommended Route Costs and Prices
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Tianshanhao Tourism Special Train 2026 Route Prices:Comprehensive Guide to In-Depth Experience of the Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop Route
🌄 [Route Highlights:A Moving Scenic Line Crossing the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains]
As a ‘star product’ of Xinjiang tourism, the Tianshanhao Tourism Special Train features a unique ‘train + car’ design that connects core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau. The train uses all soft-sleeper carriages equipped with bathrooms, charging ports, and large observation windows. It travels at night to save time and stops at scenic spots during the day for in-depth exploration, truly achieving ‘the train follows the scenery, and people travel through a painting.’
The 2026 route has been comprehensively upgraded, adding special projects such as ‘Stargazing Camping on the Nalati Grassland’ and ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience with Tajik Family Visits.’ The driving route from Kanas to Hemu has also been optimized to reduce bumpy sections. According to Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the special train currently offers a ‘one-ticket’ service that includes all transportation, accommodation, meals, and first-entry tickets to attractions. Tourists do not need to frequently move their luggage, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups and family travel.
📅 [Simple Itinerary:13 Days to Explore the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang]
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Itinerary Overview:
Day 01:Departure Location – Urumqi (Pick-up and check-in at hotel) | Meals: Self-catering | Accommodation: Urumqi
Arrive in the ‘Capital of the Asian Heart,’ and enjoy free time. We recommend visiting the International Bazaar to experience the local atmosphere or heading to the Xinjiang Museum to see ‘unique folk customs’ mummies.
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Visit Tianshan Tianchi and take the Mayashan Cable Car to overlook the snow-capped mountains and lake; board the train in the evening and head north to Beitun along the edge of the Junggar Basin.
Tianshanhao Tourism Special Train 2026 Route Prices: Comprehensive Guide to In-Depth Experience of the Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop RouteDay 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Spend the whole day exploring Kanas Lake. You can take a boat to uncover the legend of the lake monster or hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay) to capture the autumn colored forests in photos.
Day 04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Experience the morning mist and wooden house smoke in Hemu Village, ‘China’s backyard garden,’ and admire the collision of colors between the Yardang landform and the Irtysh River at Colorful Beach in the evening.
Day 05:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Cycle around Sayram Lake and check in at ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’; cross the Guozigou Bridge and take a night tour of Yining’s Six-Star Street to experience Russian-style charm.
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluk | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Ride a horse on the Nalati Alpine Grassland and wait for the sunset spectacle of ‘Nine Suns’ at the winding and turning Bayinbuluk in the evening.
Day 07:Bayinbuluk – Southern Section of the Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Travel through the southern section of the Duku Highway, enjoying views of the Large and Small Dragon Pools and the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon along the way; after arriving in Kashgar, stroll through Restan Old Street and try rose tea at a century-old teahouse.
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Shitou City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxkorgan
Head to Taxkorgan via the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, get a close look at Muztagata Peak, and interact with local people from various ethnic groups by the shores of Karakul Lake.
🌄[Route Highlights: A Moving Scenic Line Crossing the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains]Day 09:Taxkorgan – Tajik Family Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Participate in family visits with people from various ethnic groups and learn to play the eagle flute; on the way back, check in at Baisha Lake, known as the ‘Blue Tear of the Plateau.’
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Xiangfei Garden – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Explore the maze-like alleys of Kashgar Old City to find handicraft workshops and visit Xiangfei Garden to learn about the history of ethnic integration.
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Discover the Danxia landform of Wensu Grand Canyon and experience the yurt culture of people from various ethnic groups in Ta Village.
Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Touch the high surface temperature of the Flaming Mountains, taste seedless white grapes at the Grape Manor, and visit the Karez Well to learn about ancient water conservancy wisdom.
Day 13:Urumqi – Destinations Nationwide | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
See you off according to your flight/train schedule, marking the end of your journey.
💰 [Price Explanation:Flexible Selection of Multiple Departure Dates]
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As a ‘star product’ of Xinjiang tourism, the Tianshanhao Tourism Special Train features a unique ‘train + car’ design that connects core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau. The train uses all soft-sleeper carriages equipped with bathrooms, charging ports, and large observation windows. It travels at night to save time and stops at scenic spots during the day for in-depth exploration, truly achieving ‘the train follows the scenery, and people travel through a painting.’In 2026, the Tianshanhao Special Train will offer five departure dates, with prices varying based on room type and departure date as follows:
Departure on May 7:
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 yuan/person | Blue Diamond Quad: 13,999 yuan/person | Blue Diamond Twin: 19,999 yuan/person
Executive Twin:19,999 yuan/person | Silver Diamond Twin: 18,999 yuan/person | Silver Diamond Quad: 12,999 yuan/person
Departure on July 28/August 11:
Blue Diamond Quad:14,999 yuan/person | Blue Diamond Twin: 20,999 yuan/person | Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 24,999 yuan/person
Executive Twin:20,999 yuan/person | Silver Diamond Twin: 19,999 yuan/person | Silver Diamond Quad: 13,999 yuan/person
Departure on June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4:
Blue Diamond Quad Upper Bunk:16,999 yuan/person | Lower Bunk: 17,999 yuan/person | Blue Diamond Twin: 24,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person | Executive Twin: 26,888 yuan/person | Silver Diamond Twin: 25,888 yuan/person | Silver Diamond Quad: 17,888 yuan/person
Departure on June 13/25/September 5:
The 2026 route has been comprehensively upgraded, adding special projects such as ‘Stargazing Camping on the Nalati Grassland’ and ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience with Tajik Family Visits.’ The driving route from Kanas to Hemu has also been optimized to reduce bumpy sections. According to Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the special train currently offers a ‘one-ticket’ service that includes all transportation, accommodation, meals, and first-entry tickets to attractions. Tourists do not need to frequently move their luggage, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups and family travel.Blue Diamond Quad:21,888 yuan/person | Blue Diamond Twin: 29,888 yuan/person | Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 42,888 yuan/person
Executive Twin:26,888 yuan/person | Silver Diamond Twin: 25,888 yuan/person | Silver Diamond Quad: 17,888 yuan/person
Departure on October 9 (Off-Season Special):
Blue Diamond Quad:9,999 yuan/person | Blue Diamond Twin: 15,999 yuan/person
⚠ ️ Price Reminder:
The above fees include all transportation, accommodation, meals, attraction tickets, and tour guide services;
For single travelers, we will do our best to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require negotiation for additional fees;
Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand. The final price is subject to the contract signed.
📝 [Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for availability and discounts.
💡 [Fee Explanation and Service Explanation]
Fees Include:
📅[Simple Itinerary: 13 Days to Explore the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang]Soft-sleeper berth on the special train, local air-conditioned tour bus, accommodation at hotels/homestays listed in the itinerary, 12 breakfasts and 23 regular meals (including special meals such as fruit feasts and roast whole lamb), first-entry tickets to attractions, and tour guide and team leader services.
Fees Do Not Include:
Personal expenses, self-funded projects (such as Kanas boat rides and Nalati horseback riding), and travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase independently).
Service Explanation:
Two tour guides (one full-time and one local) and a team doctor will be provided throughout the journey;
In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement;
Specific service details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌈 [Seasonal Tips:When is the Best Time to Depart?]
May-June:The grasslands turn green, and the flower fields in Yili are in full bloom, with relatively fewer tourists;
July-August:Peak summer season with more tourists in Kanas and Nalati, but the fruits are the sweetest;
September-October:Excellent autumn scenery with layered forests in Kanas. Prices drop after October.
📞 [Consultation Channels]
For information on recent departure dates, availability, or customization needs, please contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Let our professional team plan a worry-free, peaceful, and enjoyable journey through northern and southern Xinjiang for you!
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.
