How Much Does the Anyi Special Train Tour to Xinjiang Cost in 2026 16 Day North and South Xinjiang Expenses + Full Group Joining Guide Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
“Easy Ride” Special Train Tour of Xinjiang:Comprehensive Guide to a 16-Day In-Depth Experience in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026
🌄 Route Highlights:The special train connects northern and southern Xinjiang, offering a hassle-free way to enjoy the entire scenery.
In 2026, tourism in Xinjiang continues to soar, with the 16-day in-depth tour of northern and southern Xinjiang becoming a popular choice. The “Easy Ride” special train, featuring “one train throughout the journey, accompanying you all the way,” covers key attractions such as Urumqi, Kanas, Ili, Kashgar, and Turpan, eliminating the hassle of frequent transfers and making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists as well as family travel. The train operates on a “sightseeing during the day, traveling at night” model, maximizing time utilization and allowing tourists to fully enjoy Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery in a comfortable environment.
📅 Simple Itinerary:16-day journey through the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang
According to the recent arrangements by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the itinerary for the “Easy Ride” special train is as follows:
I. Northern Xinjiang Section (D1-D7)
Day 1:Lanzhou/Chengdu → Urumqi
Day 2:Arrive in Urumqi, acclimate to the climate, free time for activities
Day 3:Visit Tianshan Tianchi (including admission ticket), depart for Beitun after dinner
Day 4:Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village (natural scenery, stay in a characteristic wooden house)
“Easy Ride” Special Train Tour of Xinjiang: Comprehensive Guide to a 16-Day In-Depth Experience in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026Day 5:Kanas Lake (including boat tour) → Jiadenyu
Day 6:Jiadenyu → Home visit to local families → Colorful Beach → Return to Beitun
Day 7:Circumnavigate Sayram Lake → Head to Yining
II. Southern Xinjiang Section (D8-D14)
Day 8:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak Town
Day 9:Bayanbulak Town → Southern section of the Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa → Proceed to Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Home visit to local families → Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan → Golden Grassland → Ruins of the Stone City → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar Old Town → Gaotai Residential Buildings → Proceed to Turpan
Day 13:Turpan → Grape Valley
Day 14:Flaming Mountains → Fruit Feast → Karez Irrigation System → Return journey
🌄 Route Highlights: The special train connects northern and southern Xinjiang, offering a hassle-free way to enjoy the entire sceneryIII. Return Journey (D15-D16)
Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, end of the itinerary
💸 Price Explanation:Diverse room types, flexible group dates
According to the recent quotations for 2026, the “Easy Ride” special train offers 8 group dates with prices varying based on room type and departure date:
May 20 (First group date):
Le Xiang Gui Ge (Economy Quad):Upper bunk: 8,480 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 9,280 yuan/person
Xiongmao Gui Ge (Standard Quad):Upper bunk: 15,980 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 16,980 yuan/person
Xiongmao Ya She/Ya Ju (Deluxe Quad):Upper bunk: 26,980-27,980 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 27,980-28,980 yuan/person
Xiongmao Yue Fu (Deluxe Double):59,980 yuan/person
June 6 – September 16 group dates:
Le Xiang Gui Ge:Upper bunk: 8,480 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 9,280 yuan/person
In 2026, tourism in Xinjiang continues to soar, with the 16-day in-depth tour of northern and southern Xinjiang becoming a popular choice. The “Easy Ride” special train, featuring “one train throughout the journey, accompanying you all the way,” covers key attractions such as Urumqi, Kanas, Ili, Kashgar, and Turpan, eliminating the hassle of frequent transfers and making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists as well as family travel. The train operates on a “sightseeing during the day, traveling at night” model, maximizing time utilization and allowing tourists to fully enjoy Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery in a comfortable environment.Xiongmao Gui Ge:Upper bunk: 16,980 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 17,980 yuan/person
Xiongmao Ya She/Ya Ju:Upper bunk: 27,980-28,980 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 28,980-29,980 yuan/person
Xiongmao Yue Fu:69,980 yuan/person
Note:The price includes special train transportation, accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, some meals, and tour guide services. It does not include personal expenses and self-funded items. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Prices may fluctuate based on group dates, with the contract signed by both parties prevailing.
📝 Registration Method:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for availability and detailed itinerary. The travel agency will coordinate room types based on registration order and will do its best to arrange room-sharing for single registrants. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
💰 Fee Explanation and Service Details
Fees Include:
Special train hard sleeper/soft sleeper transportation, hotel accommodation during the itinerary (including breakfast), first admission tickets to scenic spots, 10 formal meals (including special meals), tour guide and team leader services, and travel accident insurance.
Fees Do Not Include:
📅 Simple Itinerary: 16-day journey through the highlights of northern and southern XinjiangPersonal expenses (such as shopping, entertainment), self-funded items (such as horseback riding, photography services), and transportation outside the itinerary.
Service Explanation:
The special train is equipped with an onboard doctor and provides 24-hour hot water supply. There are no arranged consumption activities throughout the journey. If the itinerary needs to be changed due to uncontrollable factors such as weather or policies, reasonable changes can be made after mutual agreement between both parties.
🌿 Must-Experience Attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang:A Double Feast of Nature and Humanities
Northern Xinjiang:Landscape Paintings and Folk Customs
Kanas Lake:Known as a “picturesque wonderland on earth,” the lake changes color with the seasons. Boat tours go directly to the center of the lake, allowing close observation of the legendary “water monster” origin.
Hemu Village:A primitive Tuvan village with well-arranged wooden houses. The morning mist, cooking smoke, and birch forests create an oil painting-like scene, suitable for photography enthusiaasts.
Sayram Lake:Known as the “last tear of the Atlantic,” driving or cycling around the lake allows encounters with naturally growing animals such as swans and wild ducks.
Southern Xinjiang:Historical Deposits and Folk Customs
Kashgar Old Town:A maze-like network of streets and alleys preserves traditional buildings of various ethnic groups. You can visit century-old teahouses and handicraft shops to experience a strong sense of daily life.
Pamir Plateau:Karakul Lake reflects Muztagh Ata. Home visits to local families allow experiences of intangible cultural heritage such as eagle flutes and Tajik dances.
According to the recent arrangements by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the itinerary for the “Easy Ride” special train is as follows:Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves:An earlier form of grotto art than the magnificent Dunhuang caves, with murals primarily depicting Jataka tales, showcasing ancient Buddhist culture in the Western Regions.
📌 Practical Tips:Pre-trip Preparations and Precautions
Documents:Bring valid identification and preferential certificates (such as student ID, senior citizen ID).
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so bring a windbreaker and warm underwear. Southern Xinjiang has strong sunshine, so bring a sun hat and sunglasses.
Medications:For high-altitude areas (such as the Pamir Plateau), it is recommended to bring Rhodiola and oxygen tanks. For conventional medications, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing.
Diet:Xinjiang cuisine primarily consists of beef, mutton, and noodles. Those with sensitive stomachs are advised to bring probiotics. The special train provides meals.
Policies:Scenic spot admission tickets offer discounts for seniors over 65, military personnel, etc. Inform the travel agency in advance.
🌍 Why Choose a Special Train Tour of Xinjiang?
Hassle-Free:No need to plan transportation and accommodation yourself. A tour guide accompanies you throughout the journey, suitable for first-time visitors to Xinjiang.
：The special train travels at night and allows sightseeing during the day, reducing the risks of long-distance driving. The travel agency purchases insurance for tourists.
In-Depth:Covers 16 core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, avoiding a superficial experience. It is especially suitable for photography and culture enthusiaasts.
In 2026, the “Easy Ride” special train will continue to provide high-quality services to showcase Xinjiang’s magnificence and diversity. Whether it’s the lakes and mountains of northern Xinjiang or the historical humanities of southern Xinjiang, this route can fulfill all your imaginations about Xinjiang. Immediately contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to start your Silk Road journey!
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
