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🚂 Chengdu Train 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour 2026 Travel Guide
Entering 2026, many tourists choose to explore Xinjiang by special train, avoiding the hassle of moving luggage and frequent transfers, allowing a more relaxed connection of different scenic spots in southern and northern Xinjiang. The newly launched Chengdu train route covers multiple core areas including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Ili, Altay, and Urumqi, with travel periods concentrated from June to September, perfectly matching Xinjiang’s excellent travel season and coinciding with the expected full opening of the Duku Highway by the end of May 2026, enabling a convenient experience of the highway’s diverse landscapes of mountains, grasslands, and canyons.
📝 Introduction to Key Route Points
This route design balances natural scenery and leisure experiences, including both historical cultural sites and magnificent unique plateau landscapes. The overall pace is moderate, with various leisure activities on the train, suitable for tourists of all ages.
▪️ Southern Xinjiang Section Points:Turpan’s Karez Well is a representative of ancient water conservancy projects. In 2026, visitors can take a small train through the underground canal entrance to gain an intuitive understanding of ancient people’s water management wisdom. The Flaming Mountain scenic area has high summer temperatures, so the itinerary includes distant viewing and indoor explanations to avoid prolonged sun exposure. Kashgar, as a core city in southern Xinjiang, offers free visits to the Kashgar Old City and Gaotai Folk Houses, while the Id Kah Mosque requires tickets for entry. The itinerary also includes a Kashgar welcome dinner to experience local cuisine. Travel to the Pamir Plateau requires a prior permit, which the travel agency can assist with. Along the route, Baishan Sand Mountain and Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Muztagh Ata are representative plateau landscapes, most of which are free to visit except for the Muztagh Glacier.
▪️ Duku Highway Section: The Duku Highway is expected to fully open by the end of May 2026, allowing vehicles with 7 seats or fewer and blue license plates. The shuttle vehicles used in this itinerary meet the requirements. The southern section connects Kuqa and Bayanbulak, with attractions like the Tianshan Grand Canyon’s red rock walls and the Swan Lake at Bayanbulak, where natural bird habitats can be observed. The middle section connects Bayanbulak and Nalati, passing through mountainous and grassland transition zones with rich landscape changes. The Duku Highway operates daily from 9:00 to 20:00, closed at night, and the itinerary arranges travel within compliant hours. Speed limits are strict in mountainous sections, and drivers have extensive experience in mountain driving to ensure safety.
▪️ Ili Section: The Nalati Grassland is open from 8:30 to 20:00 during the 2026 peak season, with tickets valid for 48 hours for re-entry. The itinerary allocates ample time for visits, allowing choices between the Sky Grassland and River Valley Grassland routes, or pre-booking self-driving entry. The Tianshan Flower Sea scenic area blooms from June to August, with various flowers opening in sequence, ideal for photos. Yining’s Liuxing Street retains its unique street layout, perfect for a leisurely stroll to experience local life. Sayram Lake has multiple viewing platforms along its shores, offering different angles to enjoy the lake and snow mountain reflections.

🚂 Chengdu Train 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour 2026 Travel Guide▪️ Altay Section:Hemu Village preserves its original village style, with the itinerary including tea breaks and drone photography services. Visitors can climb the Haden Observation Platform for a panoramic view. Kanas Scenic Area’s key points include the Fish Viewing Pavilion, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay, with optional boat rides for close-up views of Kanas Lake.
▪️ Urumqi Section:Tianchi Lake is a classic attraction near Urumqi. Visitors can take a scenic area electric car to the main lake viewing platform and stroll along the gentle wooden boardwalk to enjoy snow mountain reflections without climbing steep slopes, suitable for all fitness levels.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddles)
D2 Chengdu Train Sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, Werewolf, chess/gomoku)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez Well, Flaming Mountain)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar welcome dinner)

Entering 2026, many tourists choose to explore Xinjiang by special train, avoiding the hassle of moving luggage and frequent transfers, allowing a more relaxed connection of different scenic spots in southern and northern Xinjiang. The newly launched Chengdu train route covers multiple core areas including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Ili, Altay, and Urumqi, with travel periods concentrated from June to September, perfectly matching Xinjiang’s excellent travel season and coinciding with the expected full opening of the Duku Highway by the end of May 2026, enabling a convenient experience of the highway’s diverse landscapes of mountains, grasslands, and canyons. D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (Baishan Sand Mountain and Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Duku Highway southern section, Bayanbulak Swan Lake)
D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (Duku Highway middle section, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea scenic area, Yining Liuxing Street)
D10 Yining → Beitun (Sayram Lake)
D11 Beitun → Hemu (Hemu scenic area, tea break + drone photography)
D12 Hemu → Kanas (Haden Observation Platform, Kanas scenic area, Kanas boat ride)

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📝 Introduction to Key Route Points D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Viewing Pavilion, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk song gathering, chess masters, Werewolf)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, tour ends successfully
In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, or schedule changes, the itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price Description
First Session:Departure from June 4, 2026 to June 19, 2026, You Ran Residence 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Residence 69,999 RMB/person.

This route design balances natural scenery and leisure experiences, including both historical cultural sites and magnificent unique plateau landscapes. The overall pace is moderate, with various leisure activities on the train, suitable for tourists of all ages.Second Session:Departure from June 21, 2026 to July 6, 2026, You Ran Residence 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Residence 69,999 RMB/person.
Third Session:Departure from July 8, 2026 to July 23, 2026, You Ran Residence 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Residence 69,999 RMB/person.
Fourth Session:Departure from July 25, 2026 to August 9, 2026, You Ran Residence 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Residence 69,999 RMB/person.
Fifth Session:Departure from August 11, 2026 to August 26, 2026, You Ran Residence 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Residence 69,999 RMB/person.
Sixth Session:Departure from August 28, 2026 to September 12, 2026, You Ran Residence 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Residence 72,999 RMB/person.
Seventh Session:Departure from September 14, 2026 to September 29, 2026, You Ran Residence 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Residence 72,999 RMB/person.
The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with schedules, based on the signed contract.

▪️ Southern Xinjiang Section Points: Turpan’s Karez Well is a representative of ancient water conservancy projects. In 2026, visitors can take a small train through the underground canal entrance to gain an intuitive understanding of ancient people’s water management wisdom. The Flaming Mountain scenic area has high summer temperatures, so the itinerary includes distant viewing and indoor explanations to avoid prolonged sun exposure. Kashgar, as a core city in southern Xinjiang, offers free visits to the Kashgar Old City and Gaotai Folk Houses, while the Id Kah Mosque requires tickets for entry. The itinerary also includes a Kashgar welcome dinner to experience local cuisine. Travel to the Pamir Plateau requires a prior permit, which the travel agency can assist with. Along the route, Baishan Sand Mountain and Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Muztagh Ata are representative plateau landscapes, most of which are free to visit except for the Muztagh Glacier.📞 Registration Method
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consultation phone:181-3962-2233, same as WeChat: 181-3962-2233. Address details can be obtained from customer service.
🔍 Fee Description and Service Explanation
▪️ Fee Includes Reference: Corresponding room type train accommodation, first admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, meal fees within the itinerary, local transfer transportation fees, guide service fees, travel accident insurance fees. Specific inclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract.
▪️ Fee Excludes Reference:Self-paid amusement projects within scenic areas (e.g., Kanas boat ride, etc., voluntary choices), personal expenses, other expenditures outside the itinerary. Specific exclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract.
▪️ Notes:For solo registrations, our agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
▪️ Travel Tips: Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even from June to September, bring light down jackets, windbreakers, and other warm clothing, as well as sun hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Some mountainous areas have weak mobile signals; download offline maps in advance. Gas stations along the Duku Highway are sparse; shuttle vehicles will prepare fuel in advance. Some scenic areas have limited dining options; bring some portable snacks.
▪️ Cancellation and Change Policy:All cancellations and changes follow the Tourism Law, Contract Law, and other relevant regulations.
Before traveling, ensure your physical condition is suitable for plateau and mountain tours. If you have chronic diseases, inform customer service in advance and bring necessary medications. During the tour, follow scenic area regulations, protect the environment, do not litter, and do not trample grasslands.
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