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Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
⭐【Explore the Silk Road: Anyi Express – A 16-Day In-Depth Journey Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang】⭐【A 16-Day In-Depth Travel Guide Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang】⭐
If you yearn for an in-depth Silk Road journey where you can “admire the scenery by day and sleep in a sleeper berth by night,” the newly upgraded “Anyi Express” tourist train in 2026 will take you through the northern and southern regions of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting 80% of Xinjiang’s精华 (essence) attractions in 16 days. Designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly travelers, this slow-travel train embodies the concept of a “mobile star-rated hotel,” making the journey itself a delightful experience.
🌄 【Itinerary Highlights:A Panoramic Silk Road画卷 (Scroll) Unfolds in One Train Ride】
As Xinjiang’s first circular train route connecting northern and southern regions, the “Anyi Express” adopts a “train follows people” model, eliminating the need for bus transfers throughout the journey and avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel. The train passes through three major geographical units:
▶ Junggar Basin:Traverse the Gurbantunggut Desert and encounter the Wild Horse Breeding Center
▶ Tianshan Mountains:Ascend a 3,000-meter-high pass and observe the vertical zonation of natural landscapes
▶ Tarim Basin:Venture to the edge of the Taklimakan Desert and explore oasis civilizations
Specially designed “day + night” touring model:Spend 6-8 hours exploring core attractions during the day, return to the train in the evening for dinner and rest, and arrive at the next destination the following morning. For example, enjoy a 3-hour boat tour on Kanas Lake, a 2-hour bike ride around Sayram Lake, and half a day of free photography in Kashgar’s Old Town.
🚂 【2026 Simplified Itinerary】
Day 1: Lanzhou/Chengdu → Urumqi (Train Departure)
Day 2: Free time in Urumqi (Adjust to time difference)
⭐【Explore the Silk Road: Anyi Express – A 16-Day In-Depth Journey Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang】⭐ Day 3: Tianshan Tianchi (Mayashan Cable Car) + Welcome Dinner → Depart for Beitun
Day 4: Beitun → Hemu Village (Visit a Tuwa family)
Day 5: Kanas Lake (Three Bays Hike + Boat Tour) → Jiadengyu
Day 6: Jiadengyu → Kazakh Nomadic Homestay → Colorful Beach → Beitun
Day 7: Sayram Lake (Bike Ride Around the Lake) → Yining
Day 8: Nalati Grassland (Aerial Grassland + Panlong Ancient Road) → Bayanbulak Town
Day 9: Southern Section of the Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa
Day 10: Kuqa → Karakul Lake (Reflection of Muztagh Ata) → Taxkorgan
Day 11: Taxkorgan → Golden Grassland Sunrise → Stone City → White Sand Lake → Kashgar
Day 12: Kashgar Old Town (Experience a Century-Old Teahouse) → Gaotai Residential Area → Etiqal Square
Day 13: Turpan (Uyghur Home Visit in Grape Valley)
Day 14: Flaming Mountains (Geopark) + Karez Irrigation System → Special Fruit Feast
If you yearn for an in-depth Silk Road journey where you can “admire the scenery by day and sleep in a sleeper berth by night,” the newly upgraded “Anyi Express” tourist train in 2026 will take you through the northern and southern regions of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting 80% of Xinjiang’s精华 (essence) attractions in 16 days. Designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly travelers, this slow-travel train embodies the concept of a “mobile star-rated hotel,” making the journey itself a delightful experience. Days 15-16: Return to Lanzhou/Chengdu (Train Arrival)
💰 【2026 Pricing Information】
The train adopts an “all-inclusive pricing model for specified itinerary items,” covering 15 nights of accommodation (9 nights in soft sleeper berths on the train + 6 nights in scenic area hotels), 28 main meals, first entrance tickets to attractions and shuttle buses, and professional guide services. Specific prices are as follows:
Phase 1 (May 20):
LeXiang GuiGe (Economy Quad):Upper berth: 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth: 9,280 RMB/person
XiongMao GuiGe (Standard Quad):Upper berth: 15,980 RMB/person | Lower berth: 16,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YaShe (Deluxe Quad):Upper berth: 26,980 RMB/person | Lower berth: 27,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YaJu (Luxury Quad):Upper berth: 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth: 28,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YueFu (Luxury Double):59,980 RMB/person
Phases 2-8 (June 6 – September 16):
LeXiang GuiGe:Upper berth: 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth: 9,280 RMB/person
XiongMao GuiGe:Upper berth: 16,980 RMB/person | Lower berth: 17,980 RMB/person
🌄【Itinerary Highlights: A Panoramic Silk Road画卷 (Scroll) Unfolds in One Train Ride】XiongMao YaShe:Upper berth: 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth: 28,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YaJu:Upper berth: 28,980 RMB/person | Lower berth: 29,980 RMB/person
XiongMao YueFu:69,980 RMB/person
⚠ ️Special Notes:
1. Prices may fluctuate based on peak and off-peak seasons; final prices are subject to the signed contract.
2. Visitors aged 65+ with valid ID enjoy ticket discounts (saving approximately 800 RMB).
3. Groups of 10+ people receive exclusive airport/station pickup services.
📝 【Registration Method】
From now on, register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Provide valid ID information and a health certificate. Each phase is limited to 200 people; early booking (30 days in advance) is recommended. Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will provide:
▶ Room upgrade consultations (e.g., changing from economy quad to luxury double)
▶ Special dietary arrangements (e.g., vegetarian/low-sugar meals)
▶ Room-sharing coordination services (no charge for single travelers)
As Xinjiang’s first circular train route connecting northern and southern regions, the “Anyi Express” adopts a “train follows people” model, eliminating the need for bus transfers throughout the journey and avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel. The train passes through three major geographical units:💡 【Cost and Service Information】
✔ Included Costs:
– Soft sleeper berths for the entire train journey (with charging ports)
– First entrance tickets to attractions and shuttle buses (including Kanas boat tour and Sayram Lake bike ride)
– 12 special meals (roast whole lamb feast, cold-water fish feast, hand-pulled rice, etc.)
– Professional guide + team doctor + staff allocation
✖ Excluded Costs:
– Personal expenses (e.g., shopping, entertainment)
– Secondary consumption within attractions (e.g., horseback riding in Nalati)
– Long-distance transportation to Lanzhou/Chengdu
📌 Service Guarantees:
1. Each carriage is equipped with constant-temperature air conditioning and humidifiers
▶ Junggar Basin: Traverse the Gurbantunggut Desert and encounter the Wild Horse Breeding Center2. Daily provision of seasonal Xinjiang fruits
3. AED emergency equipment on board
4. Complimentary travel photography package worth 500 RMB
🌈 【Seasonal Tips】
▶ May-June:– Ili lavender bloom; wildflowers blanket Nalati Grassland
▶ July-August:– Kanas Lake at its bluest; optimal conditions for biking around Sayram Lake
▶ September:– Southern Xinjiang poplar forests turn golden; autumn colors dazzle on the Pamir Plateau in Taxkorgan
⚠ ️Important Reminders:
1. Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference with mainland China; the itinerary includes adjustment time.
2. The Duku Highway is typically open for 4 months annually; if traffic control is in place, the route will switch to National Highway 218.
3. Taxkorgan is a high-altitude area (3,000-4,000 meters); rhodiola is recommended in advance.
4. Photography in Kashgar’s Old Town requires respecting locals’ wishes; avoid using flash.
This time-traveling train journey will take you from deserts and gobi to snow-capped mountains and grasslands, from oasis ancient towns to high-altitude lakes, allowing you to understand Xinjiang in the most comfortable way possible. Immediately contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency to embark on your slow Silk Road journey!
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
