The South of the Great River + Xinjiang Small Private Group with Chartered Car Independent Small Group of 2 6 People with Driver Guide Throughout Part 1
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
🚂 [Henan of the Great River:Mobile viewing platform crossing northern and southern Xinjiang] 🚂
🌄 [Route Highlights:Panoramic Xinjiang on the Special Train]
“Traveling through Xinjiang by Train” is becoming a beloved travel style in 2026! The Henan of the Great River special train features full-train bathroom facilities, offering a variety of room options including 2/3/4-person cabins. It is equipped with audio-visual systems, a game room, karaoke, and other entertainment facilities, accompanied by a professional chef team. This 17-day panoramic journey through northern and southern Xinjiang will take you across the Tianshan Mountains, connecting core scenic spots such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Yining, and Kanas, avoiding the fatigue of self-driving and the transfers of public transportation, truly achieving an in-depth experience of “the train follows people, and scenery follows the train.”
🔍 [Why Choose Train Travel?]
✅ Comfort:Bathroom + soft sleeper compartments solve hygiene challenges for long-distance travel
✅ Reliability:Professional crew team + medical support, suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers
✅ Scenic Value:Panoramic windows design, with special daytime passage arranged for the Duoku Highway section
✅ Flexibility:Land-based private vehicle transfers, with ample time reserved for each scenic spot
🗺 ️ [Simple Itinerary] (Based on recent group dates in 2026)
🚂 [Henan of the Great River: Mobile viewing platform crossing northern and southern Xinjiang] 🚂▶ D1-2 Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou
Board the Henan of the Great River special train and enjoy the northwestern scenery in a moving “five-star hotel,” participating in cultural lectures, handicraft experiences, and other activities on board.
▶ D3 Turpan
Visit the Karez underground Great Wall, experience the “Journey to the West” scene at Flaming Mountains under 50°C heat, and stroll through Grape Valley in the evening to taste seedless white grapes of the season.
▶ D4-5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau
Travel along National Highway 314, witness the reflection of Muztagh Ata at Karakul Lake, experience eagle flute dance in villages of various ethnic groups, and arrange for drone aerial photography at the Shitou City ruins.
▶ D6-7 Kashgar Old Town
Listen to music at a century-old teahouse, explore the legend of the Fragrant Concubine’s Garden, make handmade pottery crafts, and take the special train to Kuqa in the evening.
▶ D8-9 Core Section of Duoku Highway
🌄 [Route Highlights: Panoramic Xinjiang on the Special Train]Cross China’s most beautiful highway, wait for the sunset over the winding rivers at Bayanbulak Grassland, and experience horseback riding on the Nalati空中草原 (Nalati空中 Grassland) (including basic insurance).
▶ D10-11 Ili Valley
Visit Horgos, cycle around Sayram Lake (electric bicycles provided), and taste ethnic snacks on Liuxing Street.
▶ D12-13 Kanas Secret Realm
Stay in Jiadengyu eco-wooden cabins, take a shuttle bus to visit Tuva villages, photograph wooden cabins amidst morning mist in Hemu Village, and receive photography instruction for sunset at Wucaitan Beach.
▶ D14-17 Return Journey
Shop for souvenirs at Urumqi International Bazaar, hike at Tianchi on Tianshan Mountain (trekking poles provided), and finally take the special train back to Zhengzhou via Lanzhou/Xi’an.
💰 [Price Information] (Recent group dates in 2026)
📅 Special offer on May 9:
“Traveling through Xinjiang by Train” is becoming a beloved travel style in 2026! The Henan of the Great River special train features full-train bathroom facilities, offering a variety of room options including 2/3/4-person cabins. It is equipped with audio-visual systems, a game room, karaoke, and other entertainment facilities, accompanied by a professional chef team. This 17-day panoramic journey through northern and southern Xinjiang will take you across the Tianshan Mountains, connecting core scenic spots such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Yining, and Kanas, avoiding the fatigue of self-driving and the transfers of public transportation, truly achieving an in-depth experience of “the train follows people, and scenery follows the train.”Upper bunk in 4-person cabin:15,999 yuan/person | Lower bunk: 17,999 yuan/person
2-person cabin:39,999 yuan/person | Value-added 3rd person (under 6 years old): 13,999 yuan/person
📅 May 30/June 17/July 5/July 24/August 25/September 11:
Upper bunk in 4-person cabin:19,999 yuan/person | Lower bunk: 21,999 yuan/person
2-person cabin:45,999 yuan/person | Value-added 3rd person (under 6 years old): 15,999 yuan/person
👶 Children’s Policy:
Under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land:5,999-6,999 yuan/person
6 years and above, same service standards as adults:19,999-23,999 yuan/person
⚠ ️ Price Includes:
Special train soft sleeper + land-based private vehicle transfers + 16 nights accommodation + 25 main meals + first entrance tickets to scenic spots + guide services
🔍 [Why Choose Train Travel?] Prices may fluctuate based on group dates and are subject to the contract signed by both parties
🚌 [Custom Vehicle Services for Small Groups in Xinjiang]
For groups of 2-6 people, vehicle options include 7-seat Buick GL8/13-seat Toyota Hiace/15-seat Ford Transit:
▶ 7-seat vehicle:1,800 yuan/day (prices are for reference only; specific prices are subject to customer service quotation!)
▶ 13-seat vehicle:2,500 yuan/day (prices are for reference only; specific prices are subject to customer service quotation!)
▶ 15-seat vehicle:2,800 yuan/day (prices are for reference only; specific prices are subject to customer service quotation!)
💡 Services Include:
✅ Local drivers with over 5 years of driving experience
✅ Full vehicle insurance + passenger accident insurance
✅ Comfort: Bathroom + soft sleeper compartments solve hygiene challenges for long-distance travel✅ Mineral water + first aid kit
✅ Drone aerial photography services (advance reservation required)
📝 [Registration Method]
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; consult customer service for recent availability information and contract templates.
📋 [Fee Information and Service Standards]
1️⃣ Accommodation:Special train compartments + local four-star hotels (characteristic wooden cabins in Kanas section)
2️⃣ Meals:Includes 16 breakfasts and 25 main meals, with special arrangements for roast whole lamb feast/cold-water fish feast
3️⃣ Guides:Full-trip certified guides + professional scenic spot讲解员 (interpreters) dual services
4️⃣ Insurance:Includes 800,000 yuan travel accident insurance + vehicle seat insurance
✅ Reliability: Professional crew team + medical support, suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family travelersSpecifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing; reasonable itinerary changes can be made upon mutual agreement
📞 [Contact Information]
Phone:Contact customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
WeChat:Contact customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
(Service Hours:10:00-20:00）
💌 [Travel Tips]
1️⃣ Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference with the mainland; it is recommended to bring sunscreen and warm outerwear
2️⃣ The special train is equipped with charging ports, but it is recommended to bring a power bank
3️⃣ The Duoku Highway is recommended to be open for 4 months each year, with an estimated opening date of June 1, 2026
4️⃣ The Kanas scenic area operates on a reservation system; valid identification information must be provided 3 days in advance
This journey across the north and south of Tianshan will take you through four landscapes—desert, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes—in 17 days, experiencing the cultural customs of 13 ethnic minority settlements. Whether it’s slow travel on the special train or in-depth exploration with custom vehicles, the Henan of the Great River will redefine your travel style in Xinjiang. Contact customer service immediately to start your mobile viewing platform journey!
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
