Anyihao Special Train 2026 Xinjiang Travel Costs How Much Chengdu Departure Itinerary + Quotation Full Explanation Recommended Route Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.
Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 Anyi Special Train Deep Tour of Xinjiang: A 16-Day Panoramic Itinerary and Cost Guide Departing from Chengdu
🌄 Route Highlights:Panoramic Coverage + Unique Experiences
The newly upgraded 2026 “Anyi” special train, designed with the core concept of “slow travel in Xinjiang,” connects 12 core scenic spots and 4 intangible cultural heritage experience points across the Tianshan Mountains. The route specially plans three themed days: “One Lake, One Mountain, One Grassland”:Cycling around Sayram Lake, traversing the southern section of the Duku Highway, and interacting with the folk culture on the Nalat Grassland, paired with in-depth projects such as Kanas Lake boat tours and home visits to local families, meeting the diverse needs of photography, hiking, and cultural enthusiasts. The special train adopts a “mobile hotel” model, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes throughout the journey. The train cars are equipped with large observation windows, bathrooms, and a 24-hour oxygen supply system, making it particularly suitable for elderly tourists and family travel.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary (2026 New Version)
▶ Core Scenic Zones
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi (Special Train Departure)
Day 2: Free time in Urumqi (Acclimate to the climate, recommended: International Bazaar cultural experience)
Day 3: Tianshan Tianchi (World Natural Heritage) → Beitun (Overnight on the special train)
Day 4: Burqin → Hemu Village (Tuwa wooden house village)
Day 5: Kanas Lake (including boat tour) → Jiadengyu (Stay at an eco-hotel in the scenic area)
Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 Anyi Special Train Deep Tour of Xinjiang: A 16-Day Panoramic Itinerary and Cost Guide Departing from Chengdu Day 6: Home visits to local families → Wucaitan (Yadan landform) → Beitun
Day 7: Sayram Lake (cycling experience around the lake) → Yining
Day 8: Nalat Grassland (hiking on the aerial grassland) → Bayanbulak Town
Day 9: Southern section of the Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa
Day 10: Karakul Lake (reflection of Muztagh Ata) → Home visits to local families → Taxkorgan
Day 11: Golden Grassland → Shitoucheng Ruins → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Day 12: Kashgar Old Town (high platform dwellings/Id Kah Mosque) → Turpan
Day 13: Grape Valley (agricultural culture of local families)
Day 14: Flaming Mountains → Karez Irrigation System → Special fruit feast
Days 15-16: Return to Chengdu/Lanzhou (End of Itinerary)
💸 Price Explanation (2026 Departures)
🌄 Route Highlights: Panoramic Coverage + Unique Experiences▶ Cabin Classes and Reference Prices
First Departure (May 20th):
LeXiang GuiGe (Economy Quad):Upper bunk: 8,480 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 9,280 RMB/person
XiongMao GuiGe (Standard Quad):Upper bunk: 15,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 16,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YaShe (Deluxe Quad):Upper bunk: 26,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 27,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YaJu (Luxury Quad):Upper bunk: 27,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 28,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YueFu (Luxury Double):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Departures (June 6th/June 23rd/July 10th/July 27th/August 13th/August 30th/September 16th):
LeXiang GuiGe:Upper bunk: 8,480 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 9,280 RMB/person
XiongMao GuiGe:Upper bunk: 16,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 17,980 RMB/person
The newly upgraded 2026 “Anyi” special train, designed with the core concept of “slow travel in Xinjiang,” connects 12 core scenic spots and 4 intangible cultural heritage experience points across the Tianshan Mountains. The route specially plans three themed days: “One Lake, One Mountain, One Grassland”: Cycling around Sayram Lake, traversing the southern section of the Duku Highway, and interacting with the folk culture on the Nalat Grassland, paired with in-depth projects such as Kanas Lake boat tours and home visits to local families, meeting the diverse needs of photography, hiking, and cultural enthusiasts. The special train adopts a “mobile hotel” model, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes throughout the journey. The train cars are equipped with large observation windows, bathrooms, and a 24-hour oxygen supply system, making it particularly suitable for elderly tourists and family travel.XiongMao YaShe:Upper bunk: 27,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 28,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YaJu:Upper bunk: 28,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 29,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YueFu:69,980 RMB/person
⚠ ️ Important Notes
Prices include special train berths, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, 14 breakfasts and 28 main meals, local transportation, and guide services; excludes personal expenses and secondary consumption items within scenic spots. Availability and final prices are subject to the signed contract. Some departure dates may fluctuate due to supply and demand. It is recommended to consult with Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Explorers International Travel Agency, 30 days in advance.
📝 Registration Method
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Explorers International Travel Agency, supporting online contracts and in-person store transactions. Valid identification information and a health commitment letter are required for registration. Tourists over 70 years old need to sign a liability waiver and be accompanied by family members.
💰 Cost Explanation and Service Standards
▶ Costs Included
Transportation:Round-trip special train from Chengdu/Lanzhou to Urumqi (including berths), air-conditioned tourist buses within Xinjiang
Accommodation:Special train cars (14 nights) + Jiadengyu eco-hotel (1 night)
🗺️ Simple Itinerary (2026 New Version)Meals:14 breakfasts and 28 main meals (including 4 special meals: banquet/fruit feast/roast whole lamb/Tuwa family feast)
Entrance Tickets:First entrance tickets to 12 scenic spots including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, and Nalat Grassland
Experiences:Home visits to local families, folk interactions with local families, agricultural experience in Grape Valley
▶ Costs Excluded
Personal accident insurance (recommended to purchase independently), secondary consumption items such as battery-powered cars/cable cars within scenic spots (single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible; special circumstances require negotiation for price difference)
▶ Service Standards
Guides:Certified bilingual guides accompany the entire journey (1 guide per group of no more than 25 people)
Medical:Basic first aid kit provided by the team, 24-hour on-duty doctor on the special train
Meals:Mainly in restaurants, with vegetarian and low-sugar meal options available
📌 Notes
▶ Core Scenic Zones▶ Climate and Equipment
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. It is necessary to bring a windbreaker, sunscreen, and moisturizing skincare products. July-August is the peak tourist season. Kanas, Nalat, and other scenic spots require advance reservations. Specific policies are subject to the scenic spot’s announcement on the day.
▶ Policies and Changes
In case of extreme weather or force majeure factors, both parties can reasonably change the itinerary by mutual agreement (such as replacing scenic spots of the same level or changing the游览顺序). Currently, all scenic spots in Xinjiang are open normally, and no 2026 visitor limit policy notice has been received yet.
▶ Cultural Taboos
Visitors are required to wear long pants/long skirts, and women need to cover their heads with a scarf; consent must be obtained before photographing residents of various ethnic groups, and sensitive topics should be avoided.
🌈 Why Choose the “Anyi” Special Train?
✅ Hassle-Free:“Sleep on the train, play off the train” throughout the journey, eliminating the need for frequent luggage handling
✅ In-Depth:Average daily driving time does not exceed 4 hours, leaving more than 6 hours for scenic spot exploration
✅ ：The special train is equipped with security personnel, and stations are patrolled by dedicated personnel during night stops
✅ Flexible:Customized special products such as “Photography Theme Group” and “Parent-Child Study Group” can be arranged according to team needs
Xinjiang in 2026 is welcoming visitors from afar with a more open attitude. Whether you want to pursue the vastness of “lonely smoke straight from the desert” or experience the harmony of “co-residence of various ethnic groups,” this carefully designed route will leave you with unforgettable travel memories. Immediately contact Xinjiang Explorers International Travel Agency to start your journey of exploration in the Western Regions!
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.
