2026 Special Train to Northern Xinjiang A 6 Day Themed Journey Combining Nature and Culture with Reasonable Travel Costs and Thoughtful Recommendations Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
Six-Day In-Depth Experience of the Star-Shining Northern Xinjiang · Nature and Culture Special Train
(Summer 2026 Edition)
🌄 [Route Highlights:Mobile viewing platform connecting three major scenic zones]
This special train themed around Northern Xinjiang, designed specifically for summer, adopts the core concept of “traveling through a painting” and operates in a “night travel + daytime sightseeing” mode, connecting the three major geographical units of the Altai Mountains, the Junggar Basin, and the Tianshan Mountains. The entire train is equipped with panoramic floor-to-ceiling window observation cars, allowing passengers to enjoy the primitive forests, grassland flower fields, and canyon landscapes along the way at any time. The specially designed “Starry Sky Soft Sleeper Compartment” features a star-gazing skylight, enabling observation of the Milky Way’s trajectory on the route from Fuyun to Burqin.
🚂 [Special Transportation Configuration]
The entire train uses 25G-type air-conditioned carriages equipped with a constant temperature fresh air system
Each carriage has an observation bar, offering specialty milk tea from various ethnic groups
A special “Mobile Culture Classroom” is arranged, with intangible cultural heritage inheritors providing onboard explanations of various ethnic cultures
Full luggage托管 (custody) service, with large luggage stored in a dedicated luggage compartment
📅 [Simple Itinerary Arrangement]
[Day 1 Gathering in Urumqi]
Six-Day In-Depth Experience of the Star-Shining Northern Xinjiang · Nature and Culture Special TrainMorning:Free activities recommended: Xinjiang Museum (reservation required in advance)
Afternoon:Special train welcome ceremony, tasting specialty tea snacks such as baked buns and fried dough twists
Night:Take the special train to Fuyun County, enjoying the sunset over the Junggar Basin along the way
[Day 2 Secret Realm of the Altai Mountains]
Morning:Koktokay Geopark (including shuttle bus)
Afternoon:Drifting experience on the Irtysh River
Special arrangement:Experience making milk curd in a local herdsman’s yurt
Accommodation:Special train soft sleeper compartment
[Day 3 In-Depth Exploration of Kanas]
All day:Kanas Lake + hiking along the Three Bays (Fairy Bay – Moon Bay – Crouching Dragon Bay)
Special experience:Visit a Tuvan family and listen to the Chuwur (a traditional Tuvan instrument) performance
(Summer 2026 Edition)Dining:Cold-water fish banquet (including species like hucho taimen and schizothorax)
Accommodation:Jiadengyu specialty wooden house
[Day 4 Grassland Culture Day]
Morning:Photography of morning mist in Hemu Village
Afternoon:Horseback riding on the Nalati空中 (Aerial) Grassland
Night activity:Grassland bonfire party, watching the “Black Walking Horse” dance of various ethnic groups
Accommodation:Special train soft sleeper compartment
[Day 5 Journey of Geological Wonders]
Morning:Danxia landform at Colorful Beach
Afternoon:Urho Devil City (including mini-train tour)
Special arrangement:Experience collecting Gobi jade (within the scenic area)
🌄[Route Highlights: Mobile viewing platform connecting three major scenic zones]Accommodation:Four-star hotel in Karamay
[Day 6 Return and Commemoration]
Morning:Turpan Grape Valley (grape picking available in July-August)
Afternoon:Karez Museum + Flaming Mountains Geopark
Special commemoration:Receive a customized Northern Xinjiang travel handbook
Evening:Disband in Urumqi
💰 [Price System Explanation]
Three options are available for the summer 2026 schedule (prices may fluctuate, subject to contract):
Observation soft sleeper four-person compartment:Starting from 7,999 yuan/person
Starry Sky soft sleeper two-person compartment:Starting from 10,999 yuan/person
Family theme suite (2 adults + 1 child):15,999 yuan/group
This special train themed around Northern Xinjiang, designed specifically for summer, adopts the core concept of “traveling through a painting” and operates in a “night travel + daytime sightseeing” mode, connecting the three major geographical units of the Altai Mountains, the Junggar Basin, and the Tianshan Mountains. The entire train is equipped with panoramic floor-to-ceiling window observation cars, allowing passengers to enjoy the primitive forests, grassland flower fields, and canyon landscapes along the way at any time. The specially designed “Starry Sky Soft Sleeper Compartment” features a star-gazing skylight, enabling observation of the Milky Way’s trajectory on the route from Fuyun to Burqin.Included items:
✓ Soft sleeper berths for the entire special train journey
✓ Ground transportation (including scenic area shuttle buses)
✓ 5 breakfasts and 10 main meals (including 3 specialty banquets)
✓ First admission tickets to scenic spots
✓ Dual services of professional tour guides + cultural lecturers
✓ Travel accident insurance
📞 [Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, providing your name, valid ID number, and contact information to complete pre-registration. Staff will call within 24 hours to confirm itinerary details. Group customization services are supported (groups of 10 or more can be formed).
📋 [Fee and Service Explanation]
Children’s policy:Children aged 6-12 enjoy a 50% discount (excluding bed), children under 6 are free (no berth)
🚂[Special Transportation Configuration]：For single registrants, efforts will be made to coordinate room-sharing. A supplement of 1,200 yuan for the entire journey is required in special cases
Special services:Each group is equipped with a medical kit, providing blood pressure monitors, first aid medications, and other basic medical support
Dining standards:Main meals at a standard of 40 yuan/person/meal, including specialty dishes like大盘鸡 (big plate chicken), 手抓饭 (pilaf), and 烤全羊 (roast whole lamb)
Special reminders:July-August is the peak tourist season; it is recommended to book 30 days in advance
⚠ ️[Important Reminders]
1. Kanas Scenic Area requires real-name reservation; valid ID information must be provided 3 days in advance
2. The horseback riding project in Nalati Grassland requires signing an agreement; sports shoes are recommended
3. Temperatures are high in the Turpan section; please prepare sun protection items and hydration gear
4. In case of extreme weather or road closures, an alternative plan to visit Tianshan Tianchi will be implemented
5. The specific stops of the special train are subject to the final scheduling of the railway department
The special train’s “cultural slow tour” concept allows tourists to complete a transformation in geographical cognition on the mobile viewing platform—from the vertical vegetation zones of the Altai Mountains to the desert ecosystem of the Junggar Basin, and then to the grassland cultural circle of the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains. The “cultural lecturers” equipped on the entire train will help tourists understand the geomorphic code of the “three mountains sandwiching two basins” through real-time explanations, and feel the wisdom integration of various ethnic groups along the Silk Road.
(Prices are valid until October 31, 2026, and are subject to the signed travel contract)
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
