Where Does the Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Depart From 2026 Departure Cities + Price Details Recommended Routes Cost and Price
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send itinerary and quotation
Star Recommendation✨:Travel Xinjiang by Train! 2026 Newly Upgraded “Mobile Viewing Platform” In-Depth Travel Guide
[Opening Story] 🚂
“Whoo—” As the whistle pierces through the night sky of Urumqi, at 10 p.m. on July 9, 2026, the Y913 train slowly pulls out of the station. Aunt Chen from Guangdong leans against the train window, watching the performers dancing Xinjiang dance on the platform gradually fade away: “I didn’t expect to watch performances on the train! Even the dining car on this special train is decorated like a grape trellis. What an atmosphere!” This “Tianshan” special tourist train carrying nearly a hundred tourists is embarking on an 11-day in-depth journey through northern and southern Xinjiang.
I. Itinerary Highlights: Panoramic Coverage + Unique Experiences
[Geographical Span] 🗺️
The train adopts a unique “train + car” model, connecting 12 core scenic spots including Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayanbulak, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Pamir Plateau, and Flaming Mountains. From the cedars of the Altai Mountains to the poplars of the Taklimakan Desert, from the apricot blossoms in the Yili Valley to the wetlands of the Tarim River, the average daily travel distance does not exceed 300 kilometers, ensuring tourists have ample time for in-depth exploration.
[Cultural Immersion] 🎭
Specially designed “Various Industries + Cultural Tourism” experiences:
Participate in making Atlas silk in the Old City of Kashgar
Learn to dry raisins in Turpan Grape Valley
Join home visits with people of various ethnic groups on the Nalati Grassland
Regular Xinjiang history lectures are held on the train, and intangible cultural heritage inheritors are invited to demonstrate the performance of the Twelve Mukams
[Hardware Upgrades] 🛏️
The newly launched “New Orient Express” branded train in 2026:
All cars are equipped with bathrooms (with separate wet and dry areas)
Star Recommendation✨: Travel Xinjiang by Train! 2026 Newly Upgraded “Mobile Viewing Platform” In-Depth Travel Guide features a bar car, KTV singing area, and massage chairs
High-end soft sleeper cars are equipped with intelligent temperature control systems
Each car is equipped with a first aid kit and charging ports
II. 2026 New Itineraries and Schedules
[Summer Golden Route] 🌞 (Recommended for July-August)
Y913 (11 days, 10 nights)
Urumqi → Beitun (2 days)
Hemu morning mist photography / Kanas Lake cruise
Beitun → Sayram Lake (2 days)
Cycling around the lake / lakeside afternoon tea
Sayram Lake → Nalati (3 days)
Horseback riding on the aerial grassland / crossing the Dukou Highway
Nalati → Kashgar (4 days)
Baisha Lake aerial photography / kayaking on Karakul Lake
[Autumn Photography Route] 🍁 (Recommended for September-October)
[Opening Story] 🚂 Y925 (14 days, 13 nights)
Special additions:
Accommodation in wooden houses in the Hemu scenic area (snow-capped mountains visible from the window)
Sunset at the Nine Bends of Bayanbulak
Tarim Poplar Forest Park
Lecture on mountaineering knowledge at Muztagh Ata on the Pamir Plateau
[New Year Special Offer Route] ❄️ (Recommended for November-December)
Y937 (10 days, 9 nights)
Cost-effective choice:
Includes 8 special meals (roast whole lamb / pilaf / meatball soup)
Complimentary warm windbreaker
Arrange for New Year’s goods shopping at the Urumqi International Bazaar
III. Pricing System and Schedules
[Budget Version] 💰
Upper bunk:5,980-6,980 yuan per person
Lower bunk:6,980-7,980 yuan per person
“Whoo—” As the whistle pierces through the night sky of Urumqi, at 10 p.m. on July 9, 2026, the Y913 train slowly pulls out of the station. Aunt Chen from Guangdong leans against the train window, watching the performers dancing Xinjiang dance on the platform gradually fade away: “I didn’t expect to watch performances on the train! Even the dining car on this special train is decorated like a grape trellis. What an atmosphere!” This “Tianshan” special tourist train carrying nearly a hundred tourists is embarking on an 11-day in-depth journey through northern and southern Xinjiang.Includes:Special train soft sleeper / local accommodation (comfortable hotels) / all meals / first admission tickets to scenic spots
[Luxury Version] 💎
Upper bunk:14,800-15,800 yuan per person
Lower bunk:15,800-16,800 yuan per person
Upgraded services:
3 nights in five-star hotels + 4 nights in four-diamond hotels
Add off-the-beaten-path attractions such as the southern section of the Dukou Highway and lavender fields
Provide professional photography guide travel photography services
[Schedule Reminder] ⏰
28 trips planned for the whole year (12 in summer / 8 in autumn / 8 for New Year)
Remaining schedules for July:July 18, July 28 (limited seats available for the luxury version)
New schedules for August:August 2, August 12, August 22
Prices may fluctuate depending on the schedule. The specific price shall be subject to the signed travel contract.
IV. Registration Instructions
[How to Register] 📋
I. Itinerary Highlights: Panoramic Coverage + Unique Experiences can be registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Required documents:Valid ID / health certificate (for those over 70 years old) / special dietary requirements
Early bird discount available for bookings made 30 days in advance
[Cost Explanation] 🧾
Cost includes:Special train berth / local transportation / accommodation / meals / admission tickets / guide services / travel accident insurance
Cost does not include:Personal expenses / optional entertainment projects / (efforts will be made to arrange room sharing for single registrants)
The specific cost shall be subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
[Service Guarantee] 🛡️
Each tour group is equipped with:
Professional guide + medical support staff
First aid kit + green channel to hospitals along the way
24-hour customer service response
In case of extreme weather, both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary through mutual consultation
V. Practical Information
[Pre-Trip Preparation] 🧳
[Geographical Span] 🗺️Documents:Valid ID / health certificate (optional)
Clothing:Windbreaker / sun hat / comfortable hiking shoes (temperature difference between northern and southern Xinjiang can reach 20°C)
Photography equipment:It is recommended to bring a 24-70mm zoom lens (to capture diverse landscapes)
[Special Services] 🌟
“Red Cap” luggage handling service available at Urumqi Station
Power bank rental service available on the train
Daily provision of Xinjiang specialty fruits (Hami melon / fig / flat peach)
[Friendly Tips] 💡
Daily visitor limit of 12,000 at Kanas scenic area (a 20% reduction from 2025)
Time-slot reservation system implemented at Nalati Grassland
It is recommended to book photographer follow-shot services in advance (Hemu morning mist / Kanas Three Bays)
[Tourist Reviews] 💬
“I didn’t expect to take a hot shower on the train!” Mr. Wang from Shanghai wrote in his travelogue, “The biggest surprise is the mobile viewing carriage. The panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows with rotating seats allow you to enjoy afternoon tea while watching the snow-capped mountains. This experience is worth the ticket price!”
“The guide, Xiao Li, was so thoughtful!” Ms. Li, a tourist from Beijing, shared, “When we got lost in the Old City of Kashgar, she not only recommended and took us to an intangible cultural heritage workshop but also helped us bargain to buy an authentic Yingjisha knife.”
[Consultation Channel] 📞
For information on the remaining seats for 2026 or custom itineraries, please consult Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to plan in advance:Less than 40% of seats remain for the autumn schedules in September, especially for the group departing on September 4 (the best period for observing the autumn colors in northern Xinjiang). Only 8 seats are recommended!
(The prices and itinerary information in the text are for reference only. The actual costs and details shall be subject to the contract signed by both parties. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency promises:All prices are transparent and open with no hidden costs.)
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send itinerary and quotation
