8 Day North and South Xinjiang Special Train Tour Visit Core Attractions with Ease, Detailed Pricing Available for Reference Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
Icon prefix:✨8-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang by Special Train | Light Luxury Mobile Hotel + Full Coverage of Core Attractions✨
8-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang by Special Train:Connect the best scenery of northern and southern Tianshan Mountains with one train journey
Want to see the best of Xinjiang in the shortest time? This special train, conceptualized as a ‘mobile hotel’, seamlessly connects train travel with land tours, traversing the snowy mountains and grasslands of northern Xinjiang and the cultural wonders of southern Xinjiang in 8 days. The itinerary covers 12 core attractions including Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Pamir Plateau, with no need to change transportation throughout the journey. Luggage can be stored in the train carriage, truly realizing a hassle-free mode of ‘playing during the day and traveling at night’.
I. Itinerary Highlights: A ‘Mobile Vacation Solution’ Designed for In-Depth Travel
[Upgraded Train Facilities]
The train features a combination of Blue Diamond carriages and multi-functional carriages, each equipped with scenic windows, charging ports, and temperature and humidity control systems. The public areas include a scenic leisure zone, a wellness massage area, a chess and card entertainment area, and a parent-child activity corner. The dining car offers regional delicacies such as Burqin cold-water fish banquets and Yining special hand-grabbed rice, with cultural experience activities of various ethnic groups arranged at night.
[Scientific Itinerary Arrangement]
▸ Northern Xinjiang Section:Legend of the Kanas Lake Monster, morning mist in Hemu Village, sunset at Colorful Beach
▸ Southern Xinjiang Section:White Sand Lake on the Pamir Plateau, opening ceremony of Kashgar Old City, poplar forest in Luobu People’s Village
▸ Transportation Connections:Essence of the Duku Highway, aerial photography spot at the Guozigou Bridge, China-Pakistan Friendship Highway
[Elderly-Friendly Design]
The carriage floors are laid with anti-slip materials, and barrier-free handrails are installed in the corridors. Each carriage is equipped with AED emergency equipment and a common medicine box. Medical staff are on standby 24 hours a day. The meals follow low-oil and low-salt standards, and the bedding is made of antibacterial fabric, making it particularly suitable for elderly tourists.
II. Simple Itinerary (Reference for New Departures in 2026)
Icon prefix:✨8-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang by Special Train | Light Luxury Mobile Hotel + Full Coverage of Core Attractions✨[D1] Gathering in Urumqi
▸ Morning:Free activities (recommended to visit the Xinjiang Museum to see ‘unique folk customs’ mummies)
▸ Afternoon:Special train departure ceremony, enjoy a welcome dinner (roasted stuffed bun + kavass beverage)
▸ Night:The train is in motion; you can participate in cultural salons in the carriage
[D2] In-Depth Tour of Kanas in Northern Xinjiang
▸ Morning:Arrive in Beitun, take a 2-hour ride to enter the Kanas Scenic Area
▸ Afternoon:Climb Guanyu Platform for an overview of the lake, take the shuttle bus to visit the Three Bays (Fairy Bay/Moon Bay/Crouching Dragon Bay)
▸ Accommodation:Jiadengyu Ecological Hotel (with floor heating)
[D3] Hemu Village + Colorful Beach
▸ Early Morning:Photography of morning mist in Hemu Village (requires a horse-drawn sled to enter)
▸ Noon:Visit a Tuwa family, taste milk wine and baursak
▸ Evening:Sunset at Colorful Beach (Danxia landform on both banks of the Irtysh River)
▸ Night:Return to the special train for rest
8-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang by Special Train: Connect the best scenery of northern and southern Tianshan Mountains with one train journey[D4] Circumnavigation of Sayram Lake
▸ Morning:Cross the Guozigou Bridge to reach ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’
▸ Afternoon:360° circumnavigation of the lake, photograph the snowy mountain reflections at the Commanding Platform
▸ Accommodation:Four-star hotel in Yining (with song and dance performances by people of various ethnic groups)
[D5] Nalati Grassland + Bayinbuluk
▸ Morning:Horseback riding on the Nalati Alpine Grassland (optional professional coach accompaniment)
▸ Afternoon:Sunset at the Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends of Bayinbuluk (photograph the spectacle of nine suns)
▸ Night:The special train traverses the northern section of the Duku Highway
[D6] Exploration of the Pamir Plateau
▸ Morning:Obtain a pass (handled uniformly by the team), head to White Sand Lake
▸ Afternoon:Visit families of various ethnic groups at the foot of Muztagata Peak
▸ Accommodation:Characteristic homestay in Taxkorgan (with yak hot pot dinner)
[D7] Cultural Journey in Kashgar
Want to see the best of Xinjiang in the shortest time? This special train, conceptualized as a ‘mobile hotel’, seamlessly connects train travel with land tours, traversing the snowy mountains and grasslands of northern Xinjiang and the cultural wonders of southern Xinjiang in 8 days. The itinerary covers 12 core attractions including Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Pamir Plateau, with no need to change transportation throughout the journey. Luggage can be stored in the train carriage, truly realizing a hassle-free mode of ‘playing during the day and traveling at night’.▸ Morning:Opening ceremony of Kashgar Old City, visit a century-old tea house
▸ Afternoon:Watch flocks of pigeons fly at Id Kah Square, check in at the Xiangfei Garden
▸ Night:The special train returns to Urumqi
[D8] Disbandment in Urumqi
▸ Morning:Free activities (recommended to shop for dried fruits/handicrafts at the International Bazaar)
▸ Afternoon:See-off based on flight/train schedules
III. Price Description (Reference Range for 2026)
[Room Type Options]
▸ Blue Diamond Quadruple Room (Upper Bunk):16,999 yuan/person
▸ Blue Diamond Quadruple Room (Lower Bunk):17,999 yuan/person
▸ Blue Diamond Double Room:24,999 yuan/person
▸ Executive Double Room:26,999 yuan/person
[Fees Included]
I. Itinerary Highlights: A ‘Mobile Vacation Solution’ Designed for In-Depth Travel ▸ Special train berths + land hotel accommodations (5 nights on the train + 2 nights in hotels)
▸ Meals throughout the journey (15 dinners + 7 breakfasts)
▸ First entrance tickets to attractions + shuttle bus fees
▸ Tour guide service fees + special train service team fees
[Fees Not Included]
▸ Round-trip major transportation from the departure place to Urumqi
▸ Self-paid items within attractions (such as boat rides in Kanas, helicopter tours in Nalati)
▸ Personal expenses and fees incurred due to force majeure
[Special Reminders]
Prices may fluctuate based on availability. Departures on June 15th, July 5th, and August 20th have limited availability. It is recommended to inquire 30 days in advance.
IV. Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. The consultation process is as follows:
① Specify the number of travelers, room type preferences, and special needs (such as room sharing, dietary restrictions)
[Upgraded Train Facilities] ② The customer service provides an electronic itinerary and contract template
③ Pay a deposit after confirming the departure date (support for transfer to a corporate account)
④ Pay the remaining balance 7 days before departure and receive the ‘Tour Notice’
V. Price Description and Service Description
[Service Standards]
▸ Transportation:The special train adopts an AC380V power supply system, striving to provide 24-hour hot water and air conditioning
▸ Catering:The train dining car provides a standard of 4 dishes and 1 soup, while land meals are 8 dishes and 1 soup per table
▸ Tour Guides:Certified tour guides accompany you throughout the journey, with bilingual guides provided for the southern Xinjiang section
▸ Insurance:Complimentary travel accident insurance with a coverage of 800,000 yuan
[Precautions]
▸ There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland; the itinerary arrangement has reserved time for adaptation
▸ A pass is required in advance to visit the Pamir Plateau (handled uniformly by the team)
▸ The opening status of attractions may be affected by weather; the order can be changed by mutual agreement
▸ For single travelers, efforts will be made to arrange room sharing; a price difference may need to be paid in special cases
Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency for availability information on new departures in 2026. The actual consultation and contract shall prevail. Let this special train take you across the Tianshan Mountains and understand both sides of Xinjiang!
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
