2026Which Xinjiang Tourism Special Train is the Best Complete Analysis of Routes, Quotes, and Itineraries for Each Train Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price
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Explore the 2026 Xinjiang Tourism Special Train:In-depth Analysis of Routes, Pricing, and Itineraries for Multiple Trains🚂
Want to explore Xinjiang in depth but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? In 2026, Xinjiang tourism special trains have become a new favorite among tourists. These trains not only provide a comfortable accommodation environment but also connect classic attractions in Xinjiang, allowing tourists to enjoy leisure and comfort during their journey. So, which train is more suitable for you among the 2026 Xinjiang tourism special trains? Next, we will provide a detailed analysis of the routes, pricing, and itinerary arrangements for several popular trains.
1. Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations
[Tianshan Express:A Moving Home Traversing the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains]🏞️
The Tianshan Express is a customized tourism special train supported by railway authorities and organized and operated by professional travel agencies. With its unique model of “the train follows the scenery, and the room follows the person,” it connects classic natural and cultural landscapes in Xinjiang. The train uses a fixed carriage formation throughout the journey, equipped with a professional service team, and maintains a relaxed daily itinerary pace with single-day travel distances controlled within a reasonable range, allowing tourists ample time for sightseeing and rest. The Tianshan Express passes through classic destinations such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, the winding Bayanbulak, the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old Town, and Flaming Mountains, making it an ideal choice for an in-depth experience of Xinjiang’s scenery.
[Kunlun Express:An In-depth Tour of the Panoramic View of Northern and Southern Xinjiang]🌄
The Kunlun Express, crafted by the Urumqi Group, is positioned as a comfortable, themed, and fully闭环 (closed-loop) panoramic experience of Xinjiang. The entire train features air-conditioned sleeper carriages with no hard seats or standing rooms, emphasizing the concept of “the train is the hotel.” The Kunlun Express operates between Altay in northern Xinjiang and Kashgar in southern Xinjiang, spanning diverse landscapes such as the Tianshan Mountains, Tarim Basin, and Pamir Plateau, forming a true “grand loop.” Tourists can take the Kunlun Express to visit the精华 (essence) attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, experiencing the vastness and grandeur of Xinjiang.
[New Southern Express · Xiaoxiang Express:A Blend of Huxiang Culture and Silk Road Charm]🎭
The New Southern Express · Xiaoxiang Express is the first high-end tourism special train themed around Huxiang culture in the country. It features an exclusive itinerary of “Decoding the Western Regions · Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang,” skillfully blending Huxiang culture with Silk Road charm. The Xiaoxiang Express offers multiple room types to meet the accommodation needs of different tourists. Departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, it includes all specified items in the itinerary in a single price, with three meals included daily, allowing tourists to enjoy convenience and comfort throughout their journey.
[Chengdu Express Panda Tourism Special Train:An Excellent Combination of Panda Elements and Xinjiang Scenery]🐼
The Chengdu Express Panda Tourism Special Train is themed around panda elements, combining Sichuan’s panda culture with Xinjiang’s natural scenery. The train provides comfortable in-depth tour services, particularly suitable for family tourists and middle-aged and elderly groups. The itinerary covers three major geographical units of Xinjiang: Turpan in eastern Xinjiang, Kashgar in southern Xinjiang, and Kanas in northern Xinjiang, allowing tourists to enjoy the diverse charm of Xinjiang throughout their journey.
2. Simple Itinerary Arrangements
[Simple Itinerary for Tianshan Express]📅
Day 1:Departure Point – Urumqi (Pick-up and check-in at hotel)
Day 2:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun (Overnight on train sleeper)
Day 3:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu (Overnight in Jiadengyu)
Day 4:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Wucai Beach – Jinghe South (Overnight on train sleeber)
Explore the 2026 Xinjiang Tourism Special Train: In-depth Analysis of Routes, Pricing, and Itineraries for Multiple Trains🚂Day 5:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Liuxing Street – Yining (Overnight in Yining)
Day 6:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak (Overnight in Bayan Town)
Day 7:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Reshtan Old Street – Kashgar (Overnight on train sleeper)
Day 8:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Shitou City – Jincaotan (Overnight in Taxkorgan)
Day 9:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar)
Day 10:Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden – Aksu (Overnight on train sleeper)
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan (Overnight on train sleeper)
Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13:Urumqi – Various Parts of the Country (See-off based on return flight/train schedule)
[Simple Itinerary for Kunlun Express]📅
Day 1:Urumqi (Pick-up and check-in at hotel)
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – Kuqa (Overnight on train sleeper)
Day 4:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan (Overnight in Taxkorgan)
Day 5:Taxkorgan – Jincaotan – Shitou City – Tajik Home Visit – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar)
Day 6:Kashgar – Hotan Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old Town – Eid Gah Mosque – Kuqa (Overnight on train sleeper)
Day 7:Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town/Xinyuan (Overnight in Nalati Town/Xinyuan)
Day 8:Nalati Sky Grassland – Gongliu (Overnight in Gongliu)
Want to explore Xinjiang in depth but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? In 2026, Xinjiang tourism special trains have become a new favorite among tourists. These trains not only provide a comfortable accommodation environment but also connect classic attractions in Xinjiang, allowing tourists to enjoy leisure and comfort during their journey. So, which train is more suitable for you among the 2026 Xinjiang tourism special trains? Next, we will provide a detailed analysis of the routes, pricing, and itinerary arrangements for several popular trains.Day 9:Kuerdening Grassland – Liuxing Street – Huiyuan Ancient Town – Lavender Manor – Yining/Kokdala (Overnight in Yining/Kokdala)
Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Railway Station to Altay (Overnight in Altay)
Day 11:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car (Overnight in Hemu Scenic Area)
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva Home – Wucai Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi (Overnight on train sleeper)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure Point
[Simple Itinerary for New Southern Express · Xiaoxiang Express]📅
Day 1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station on special train (Overnight on train)
Day 2-Day 3:Full train sightseeing, enjoying the northwestern scenery along the way (Overnight on train)
Day 4:Hami – Haidao Road Devil City (Overnight in Hami local hotel)
Day 5:Huiwang Mansion – Twelve Mukam Intangible Cultural Heritage Center – Urumqi (Overnight on train)
Day 6:Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang International Bazaar – Beitun (Overnight on train)
Day 7:Kanas – Jiadengyu (Overnight in Jiadengyu local hotel)
Day 8:Hemu – Wucai Beach – Yining (Overnight on train)
Day 9:Sayram Lake – Khorgos Port – Yining local hotel (Overnight in Yining local hotel)
Day 10:Nalati Grassland – Kuqa (Overnight on train)
Day 11:Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – “Apricot Blossom Appointment · Silk Road Kucha” Song and Dance Performance – Kashgar (Overnight on train)
Day 12:Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Shitou City – Jincaotan – Taxkorgan (Overnight in Taxkorgan local hotel)
1. Detailed Introduction to Routes or DestinationsDay 13:Home visits to people of various ethnic groups – Baisha Lake – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar local hotel)
Day 14:Kashgar Old Town – Eid Gah Mosque – Xiangfei Garden – Korla (Overnight on train)
Day 15:Luobu Village – Bosteng Lake – Korla local hotel (Overnight in Korla local hotel)
Day 16:Depart from Korla on special train (Overnight on train)
Day 17:Train sightseeing on return journey (Overnight on train)
Day 18:Arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station
[Simple Itinerary for Chengdu Express Panda Tourism Special Train]📅
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Turpan (Overnight on train, activities en route: Sichuan Opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddle contests)
Day 2:Sightseeing on Chengdu Express (Overnight on train, activities en route: Sichuan mahjong experience, Werewolf, chess/Gomoku)
Day 3:Turpan – Kashgar (Overnight on train, visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountains)
Day 4:Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar, Kashgar welcome dinner)
Day 5:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau (Overnight in Taxkorgan, visit Baisha Mountain Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa (Overnight on train, visit Kashgar Old Town, Eid Gah Mosque, Gaotai Residences)
Day 7:Kuqa – Bayanbulak (Overnight in Bayan Town, visit Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)
Day 8:Bayanbulak – Nalati (Overnight in Nalati Town, visit Middle Section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
Day 9:Nalati – Yining (Overnight in Yining City, visit Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Liuxing Street)
Day 10:Yining – Beitun (Overnight on train, visit Sayram Lake)
[Tianshan Express: A Moving Home Traversing the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains]🏞️Day 11:Beitun – Hemu (Overnight in Jiadengyu/Burqin, visit Hemu Scenic Area, scenic area tea break + aerial photography)
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas (Overnight in Kanas, visit Haden Viewing Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas boat ride)
Day 13:Kanas – Urumqi (Overnight on train, visit Guanyu Platform, Yueya Bay, Xian Bay, Wolong Bay)
Day 14:Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
Day 15:Urumqi – Lanzhou – Chengdu (Overnight on train, activities en route: folk song concert, chess master, Werewolf)
3. Pricing Information
[Pricing for Tianshan Express]💰
The Tianshan Express offers multiple room types, with prices varying by departure date and room type. Reference prices are as follows (subject to contract):
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:Upper bunk approximately 13,999 yuan/person, lower bunk approximately 14,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:Approximately 17,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Executive Room:Approximately 25,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Suite:Starting from approximately 26,888 yuan/person
[Pricing for Kunlun Express]💰
The Kunlun Express also offers multiple room types, with prices varying by departure date and room type. Reference prices are as follows (subject to contract):
Four-person Upper and Lower Soft Sleepers (Shared Bathroom):Upper bunk approximately 14,800 yuan/person, lower bunk approximately 15,800 yuan/person
Two-person Upper and Lower Soft Sleepers (Shared Bathroom):Upper bunk approximately 17,800 yuan/person, lower bunk approximately 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person Upper and Lower Soft Sleepers (Private Bathroom):Upper bunk approximately 22,800 yuan/person, lower bunk approximately 23,800 yuan/person
The Tianshan Express is a customized tourism special train supported by railway authorities and organized and operated by professional travel agencies. With its unique model of “the train follows the scenery, and the room follows the person,” it connects classic natural and cultural landscapes in Xinjiang. The train uses a fixed carriage formation throughout the journey, equipped with a professional service team, and maintains a relaxed daily itinerary pace with single-day travel distances controlled within a reasonable range, allowing tourists ample time for sightseeing and rest. The Tianshan Express passes through classic destinations such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, the winding Bayanbulak, the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old Town, and Flaming Mountains, making it an ideal choice for an in-depth experience of Xinjiang’s scenery.[Pricing for New Southern Express · Xiaoxiang Express]💰
The New Southern Express · Xiaoxiang Express offers multiple room types such as economy, deluxe, and high-end, with prices varying by room type and departure date. Reference prices are as follows (subject to contract):
Yuanxiang Pavilion Economy Four-person Room:Upper bunk approximately 17,999 yuan/person, lower bunk approximately 19,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Court Shared Bathroom Four-person Room:Starting from approximately 42,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Court Shared Bathroom Deluxe Double Room:Starting from approximately 45,999 yuan/person
Xiaoxiang Mansion Bathroom Family Room:Starting from approximately 62,999 yuan/person (for 2 persons)
[Pricing for Chengdu Express Panda Tourism Special Train]💰
The Chengdu Express Panda Tourism Special Train offers multiple room types such as Youran Residence and Shiyi Residence, with prices varying by room type and departure date. Reference prices are as follows (subject to contract):
Youran Residence Double Cabin:Approximately 68,999 yuan/person
Shiyi Residence Double Cabin:Approximately 72,999 yuan/person
4. Registration Method
To register for any of the above tourism special train itineraries, you can sign up through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency. You can contact the agency’s customer service manager, Zhang Jing, providing information such as the number of travelers, budget, and room preferences. The customer service staff will provide a detailed introduction to the itinerary arrangements, pricing, and registration process for each train.
5. Fee Explanation and Service Explanation
[Fee Explanation]💡
The fees for various tourism special trains typically include transportation, accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, full-course meals, tour guide services, and onboard medical care. The specific fee composition varies by train, so please refer to actual consultation and contracting. Some trains also offer value-added services such as special activities and cultural experiences, allowing tourists to enjoy a rich experience throughout their journey.
[Service Explanation]💁
Each tourism special train is equipped with a professional service team, including tour guides and medical personnel, providing comprehensive service guarantees for tourists. During the itinerary, tourists can fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang without worrying about itinerary arrangements, transportation transfers, and other tedious matters. Reasonable itinerary changes can be made by mutual agreement to cope with uncontrollable factors such as weather and road conditions.
Please refer to actual consultation and contracting for specifics. Before registration, please be sure to understand in detail the itinerary arrangements, pricing, and service content of each train and choose a tourism special train itinerary that suits you. We hope you will have a wealth of wonderful memories on your Xinjiang trip in 2026!
Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
