2026 North and South Xinjiang Group Tour 15 Day Outdoor Spring Flower Exploration Route Highly Recommended Popular Group Tour Price
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.
Star Recommendation✨:15-Day Spring Wildflower and Mountain Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026: A Spring Poem Across the Tianshan Mountains
[Route Highlights and Panoramic View of Destinations]
This 15-day in-depth tour connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang features a ‘Spring Wildflower’ theme, selecting Xinjiang’s most representative natural landscapes and cultural experiences in spring. The itinerary covers the snow-capped mountains and grasslands of Altay in Northern Xinjiang, the apricot blossom valleys of the Ili River Valley, the glacial lakes of the Pamir Plateau, and the thousand-year-old streets of Kashgar Old City in Southern Xinjiang. Along the way, you’ll encounter the morning mist of Kanas Lake, the melting blue ice of Sayram Lake, the wild lilies breaking through the snow on the Nalat Grassland, and celebrate the Spring Ploughing Festival with local people of various ethnic groups in Taxkorgan County, experiencing their unique praises for spring.
🌸 Spring-Limited Landscapes:
Ili Apricot Blossom Valley:From mid-to-late April to early May, the wild apricot forests in Tu’ergen Township, Xinyuan County, bloom across the mountainsides, creating a picturesque scene of pink and white flower seas against snow-capped mountains and grasslands.
Nalat Alpine Grassland:In early May, wild lilies emerging through the ice and purple alfalfa flowers on the snow-covered grassland create the ‘Spring Message in the Snow’ spectacle.
Pamir Plateau:In mid-to-late May, the purple pasture grasses by Karakul Lake and the glistening white snow of Muztagh Ata create a striking contrast of warm and cool tones.
🚂 Transportation Features:
Combination of ‘Land Special Train + Direct Shuttle to Scenic Spots’:
Urumqi to Altay and Kashgar Sections:Ride the luxurious New Orient Express, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning to save daytime travel time.
Transportation Between Scenic Spots:Equipped with 45-seat luxury tour buses, each with a first aid kit, portable oxygen tanks, and bilingual guides.
Star Recommendation✨: 15-Day Spring Wildflower and Mountain Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026: A Spring Poem Across the Tianshan MountainsSpecial Road Sections:The Duoku Highway section is traversed by 7-seat business vehicles for maximum flexibility.
[Simple Itinerary Framework]
📅 Days 1-2:Gathering in Urumqi
Check into a five-star hotel in the Hongguangshan International Convention and Exhibition Center area upon arrival. Recommended free activities:
Food Exploration in Lingguan Lane:Baked stuffed buns, hand-pulled rice, pomegranate juice
Xinjiang Museum:View high-quality cultural relics such as the ‘Five Stars Benefiting China’ brocade arm guard.
Special Train Departure Ceremony:Board the New Orient Express at Urumqi Station at 20:00 and head west along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway.
🌄 Days 3-5:Altay’s Ice and Snow Fairy Tale
Kanas Lake:Take the scenic area shuttle to visit the Three Bays and climb Guanyu Platform for a panoramic view of the lake’s morning mist.
Hemu Village:Stay in a Tuvan wooden house, experience horse-drawn sleigh rides through the birch forest, and photograph the Milky Way at night.
Colorful Beach:Enjoy the colorful symphony of the Danxia landform and the Irtysh River at dusk.
[Route Highlights and Panoramic View of Destinations]🌸 Days 6-8:Spring Colors of the Ili River Valley
Sayram Lake:Cycle around the lake (electric bicycles provided) and search for the ‘Swan Home’ habitat.
Huocheng Daxi Gorge:Visit Asia’s largest natural cherry plum reserve and participate in tree planting adoption activities.
Nalat Grassland:Experience the ‘Girl Chasing’ folk activity of various ethnic groups and taste freshly squeezed mare’s milk.
⛰ ️Days 9-11:Crossing the Duoku Highway
Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery:Present flower baskets to the martyrs who built the Tianshan Highway.
Bayinbrook Grassland:Photograph the sunset over the meandering river and search for the legendary ‘Nine Suns’.
Daxiaolong and Xiaoxiaolong Ponds:Hike a 2-kilometer forest trail and observe the ecology of snow-capped spruce trees.
🏰 Days 12-14:Exploring the Pamir Plateau
Baisha Lake:Take a boat to observe the formation of the white sand dunes up close and collect special mineral specimens.
Muztagh Ata:At the Karasu Pass at an altitude of 4,655 meters, exchange ideas on glacier research with scientific expedition members.
This 15-day in-depth tour connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang features a ‘Spring Wildflower’ theme, selecting Xinjiang’s most representative natural landscapes and cultural experiences in spring. The itinerary covers the snow-capped mountains and grasslands of Altay in Northern Xinjiang, the apricot blossom valleys of the Ili River Valley, the glacial lakes of the Pamir Plateau, and the thousand-year-old streets of Kashgar Old City in Southern Xinjiang. Along the way, you’ll encounter the morning mist of Kanas Lake, the melting blue ice of Sayram Lake, the wild lilies breaking through the snow on the Nalat Grassland, and celebrate the Spring Ploughing Festival with local people of various ethnic groups in Taxkorgan County, experiencing their unique praises for spring.Kashgar Old City:Participate in the ‘Bazaar Day’ experience and learn to make earthenware pottery and Atlas silk.
🚂 Day 15:Return and Summary
Special Train Farewell Dinner:Taste specialties such as Burqin cold-water fish and Hotan rose petal jam.
Disbandment in Urumqi:Receive a complimentary itinerary USB drive (containing photos taken by a professional photographer).
[Price System Explanation]
The Spring 2026 tour offers three room types (prices include first-entry tickets to scenic spots, soft sleeper on the special train, all meals, and insurance):
Platinum Deluxe Compartment:49,999 yuan/person (2-person room with private bathroom and constant-temperature shower system)
Royal Silver Compartment:39,999 yuan/person (2-person room with shared bathroom and daily hot water bag service)
Classic Elegant Compartment:29,999 yuan/person (4-person room with shared bathroom and space capsule-style bed design)
📌 Special Note:
Register before May 15 to receive a complimentary ‘Xinjiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Set’ (including mulberry paper making and rawap playing courses) worth 1,980 yuan.
🌸Spring-Limited Landscapes: Prices will increase by 10% from June 1, subject to the contract signing date.
Child Pricing:Children under 12 without a bed deduct 8,000 yuan; with a bed, same price as adults.
[Registration and Service Guarantees]
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for detailed information. Service commitments include:
Accommodation Guarantee:Stay in four-star or higher hotels throughout the trip, with an upgrade to a wild luxury tent camp on the Nalat Grassland section.
Dining Standards:Main meals consist of 8 dishes and 1 soup (including 3 specialties), with 24-hour tea service on the special train.
Medical Support:Each group is accompanied by a general practitioner, with first aid including altitude sickness medication and portable oxygen concentrators.
Emergency Plan:If the Duoku Highway is temporarily closed, an alternative route via National Highway 218 will be taken.
[Cost Breakdown and Precautions]
💰 Cost Includes:
Transportation:Soft sleeper on special train + tour bus + scenic area shuttle
Ili Apricot Blossom Valley: From mid-to-late April to early May, the wild apricot forests in Tu’ergen Township, Xinyuan County, bloom across the mountainsides, creating a picturesque scene of pink and white flower seas against snow-capped mountains and grasslands.Accommodation:14 nights (including 3 nights on the special train)
Meals:28 main meals + 14 breakfasts
Tickets:First-entry tickets to 12 scenic spots including Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalat
Guiding Services:Professional guide + scenic area interpreter dual services
❗ Cost Excludes:
Personal expenses (such as optional horse riding and boat tours)
(Single registrants will be coordinated for room sharing; special cases require negotiation for additional fees)
Additional expenses due to force majeure (such as traffic delays caused by weather)
📝 Important Reminders:
A border pass is required for the Pamir Plateau section (the travel agency can assist with processing).
The average temperature in Northern Xinjiang in May is 5-15°C; prepare windproof gear such as a hard-shell jacket and warm hat.
The special train departs with a full capacity of 36 passengers and a minimum group size of 20 (subject to contract agreement).
This carefully designed spring itinerary will take you on a 15-day journey through snow-capped mountains, deserts, forests, grasslands, ancient cities, and canyons. As you sit by the special train’s observation window, watching the apricot blossoms and glacial lakes pass by, you’ll deeply understand the true meaning of ‘You haven’t seen how vast China is until you’ve been to Xinjiang.’ Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to start your magical spring journey in Xinjiang!
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.
