2026 Silk Road Dream Train Xinjiang Tour Recommendation Altay Skiing + Kanas Cost Breakdown Recommended Itinerary Pricing

Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation

Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train Xinjiang Tour 2026 In-Depth Experience:A Superior Journey from Snow-Capped Mountains to Lakes
🌄 Route Highlights:A Visual Feast Spanning Northern and Southern Xinjiang
In 2026, Xinjiang welcomes travelers with a more mature demeanor. The Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train, as a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourism trains, connects the icy wonderland of Altay with the autumn fairy tale of Kanas, creating a premium route that is “tourable in all seasons.” The train features panoramic observation cars and a professional onboard butler team, allowing tourists to deeply experience Xinjiang’s grandeur and culture while traveling in a moving “five-star hotel.”
This route covers four core regions: Urumqi, Altay, Ili, and Kashgar, passing through high-quality landscapes such as Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, Sayram Lake, and Kanas Lake, as well as incorporating lesser-known gems like the Dukou Highway and Hemu Village. The itinerary design balances nature and culture:You can experience the thrill of skiing in Altay and also feel the charm of traditional handicrafts by various ethnic groups in the old town of Kashgar. The train adopts a “land cruise + characteristic accommodation” model, ensuring both travel comfort and full immersion in local life for tourists.
🚂 Simple Itinerary:16-Day Panoramic In-Depth Exploration
(The following itinerary strictly adheres to local route facts without any modifications)
Day 1:Nationwide – Urumqi
Exclusive airport pickup service, check-in at Hilton Urumqi or equivalent hotel
Dinner is a hotel buffet
Meals:Breakfast/lunch on your own, dinner included
Day 2:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain – Urumqi
Includes a Tianchi Lake boat tour experience, lunch is a special Yaochi banquet
Dinner is a Dawazi welcome banquet (traditional song and dance performances by various ethnic groups)
Accommodation:Hilton Urumqi or equivalent
Day 3:Urumqi – Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train – Kuitun – Northern Section of Dukou Highway – Nalati
Traverse the northern section of the Dukou Highway, experiencing the wonder of “seeing four seasons in one day”
Dinner is local Nalati specialties
Accommodation:Nalati Jinling Resort or equivalent
Day 4:Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining

[Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train Xinjiang Tour 2026 In-Depth Experience: A Superior Journey from Snow-Capped Mountains to Lakes]Visit the空中草原 (“sky grassland”) and admire the wild lilies blooming in June
Lunch is hand-grabbed meat by various ethnic groups
Accommodation:InterContinental Yining or equivalent
Day 5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City
Self-drive experience around the lake, lunch is a high white trout banquet
Dinner is enjoyed on the train
Accommodation:Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train
Day 6:Beitun City – Hemu
Take a horse-drawn sled deep into the Tuva village
Dinner is Hemu local hot pot
Accommodation:Hemu Resort or equivalent
Day 7:Hemu – Kanas
Ascend Guanyu Terrace for a panoramic view of Kanas Lake
Accommodation:Manyunjian or equivalent
Day 8:Kanas – Beitun City – Korla
Traverse the Gurbantunggut Desert
Dinner is train specialties
Accommodation:Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train
Day 9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar
Experience desert camel riding and visit descendants of the Lop Nur people

🌄Route Highlights: A Visual Feast Spanning Northern and Southern Xinjiang. Foreign tourists will visit Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum instead.
Accommodation:Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Gaotai Residential Area – Yingjisha Dagger Museum – Kashgar
Learn pottery-making skills and admire intangible cultural heritage dagger forging
Dinner is a Southern Xinjiang welcome banquet
Accommodation:Radisson Kashgar or equivalent
Day 11:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Close-up view of Muztagh Ata
Lunch is a home feast by various ethnic groups
Accommodation:Radisson Kashgar or equivalent
Day 12:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar Old Town – Turpan
Visit Xinjiang’s largest mosque and stroll through a century-old street
Dinner is train specialties
Accommodation:Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train
Day 13:Turpan – Grape Valley – Turpan
Experience the rural life of various ethnic groups and taste seedless white grapes
Accommodation:Turpan Hengze International or equivalent
Day 14:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Irrigation System – Urumqi
Visit underground water conservancy projects and feel the “Fire Land” under 45°C heat
Lunch is Grape Valley farmhouse cuisine

In 2026, Xinjiang welcomes travelers with a more mature demeanor. The Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train, as a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourism trains, connects the icy wonderland of Altay with the autumn fairy tale of Kanas, creating a premium route that is “tourable in all seasons.” The train features panoramic observation cars and a professional onboard butler team, allowing tourists to deeply experience Xinjiang’s grandeur and culture while traveling in a moving “five-star hotel.”Accommodation:Hilton Urumqi or equivalent
Day 15:Urumqi – Nationwide
Exclusive airport drop-off service, free time for city activities
Meals:Breakfast included, lunch/dinner on your own
💰 Price Description:Transparent Pricing System
(The following prices strictly adhere to local route facts without any modifications)
Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train offers three package options for 2026:
Qingyaju / Shuanghuige / Qinzixuan:69,999 yuan/person (16-day tour)
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:299,999 yuan/suite (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child)
Special train departure from Urumqi on September 28, 2026:
Qingyaju / Shuanghuige / Qinzixuan:45,999 yuan/person (14-day tour)
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:199,999 yuan/suite (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child)
Fees Include:
Full accommodation on the train (including characteristic hotels)
Full meals (including 14 special meals)
First entrance tickets and shuttle buses to attractions
Professional tour guide and onboard butler services
Travel accident insurance
Special Notes:

This route covers four core regions: Urumqi, Altay, Ili, and Kashgar, passing through high-quality landscapes such as Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, Sayram Lake, and Kanas Lake, as well as incorporating lesser-known gems like the Dukou Highway and Hemu Village. The itinerary design balances nature and culture: You can experience the thrill of skiing in Altay and also feel the charm of traditional handicrafts by various ethnic groups in the old town of Kashgar. The train adopts a “land cruise + characteristic accommodation” model, ensuring both travel comfort and full immersion in local life for tourists.Prices may fluctuate based on departure dates and are subject to contract confirmation
Some attractions for foreign tourists may be replaced with equivalent cultural experience projects
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing
📝 Registration Method:Professional Service Guarantee
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, and staff will provide:
7×24-hour consultation service
Customized itinerary suggestions
Contract signing guidance
Pre-departure briefing session
💡 Fee explanations and service details
Transportation Arrangements:
The train features customized cars equipped with panoramic windows, bathrooms, and a 24-hour oxygen supply system
Land transportation uses vehicles less than 5 years old with professional drivers
Accommodation Standards:
Land accommodations are all four-star or above hotels
Train suites include a living area and a constant-temperature shower system
Catering Services:
Each meal offers 3-4 special dish choices
Equipped with a dedicated kitchen for meal preparation
Service Team:

🚂Simple Itinerary: 16-Day Panoramic In-Depth ExplorationEach group is equipped with 1 tour butler + 1 medical consultant
Onboard photographers provide free travel photography services
Special Tips:
Single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation
Both parties can reasonably modify the itinerary upon mutual agreement
Specific service standards are subject to contract agreements
❄ ️Seasonal Limited Experiences:Special arrangements for skiing in Altay
Winter departures (December-February 2026) will include:
4-hour professional skiing instruction at General Mountain Ski Resort
Snowmobile ride across the snowy plains
Unlimited playtime at Hemu Village Ice and Snow Park
Unlimited warm ginger tea supply
(Note:Winter itineraries require a 30-day advance reservation with a 15% price increase)
📞 Consultation Channel
For inquiries about available spots, preferential policies, or customization needs for 2026 departures, contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager at Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Staff will provide professional advice and itinerary planning based on your travel time, group size, and preferences.
🌈 Travel Tips
Document Preparation:Valid ID/passport (for foreign tourists), health code
Clothing Suggestions:Xinjiang has large temperature variations between day and night; the “onion” layering method is recommended
Photography Equipment:Bring a wide-angle lens for lake photography and a telephoto lens for snow-capped mountains
Cultural Etiquette:Shoes must be removed and long pants/skirts worn for visits
This superior journey connecting snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and deserts is suitable for family trips with children and meets the creative needs of photography enthusiasts. In 2026, let’s board the Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train and understand Xinjiang’s grandeur and tenderness amidst moving scenery.

Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation