17 Day Xinjiang Special Train Tour Price 2026 Latest Quotation + Itinerary Details Recommended Route Cost and Price
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Explore the Mysterious Western Regions:2026 Xinjiang Special Train 17-Day Panoramic Tour Guide
🌄 [Route Highlights:A Visual Feast Through All Four Seasons]
The Xinjiang Special Train, ‘South of the Great River,’ is designed as a ‘moving scenic hotel,’ connecting the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang. The train operates on a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, traversing deserts and mountains at night and stopping at key attractions during the day to avoid long-distance travel fatigue. After the 2026 route upgrade, it covers six major geographical units:
▶ Eastern Xinjiang:Turpan Karez, Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley (grapevines turn green in late May)
▶ Southern Xinjiang:Kashgar Old Town, Karakul Lake and White Sand Lake on the Pamir Plateau (lake surface turns deep blue in June)
▶ Duku Highway:Southern section of the Tianshan Grand Canyon, middle section of Bayanbulak Grassland (wildflowers bloom everywhere in June)
▶ Northern Xinjiang:Kanas Lake, Hemu Village (layers of autumn colors in September), Sayram Lake (thawing period in May)
▶ Ili River Valley:Nalati Grassland, Khorgos Port (lavender blooms in June)
▶ Urban Culture:Urumqi International Bazaar, Tianshan Tianchi
The train is equipped with full-train bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, noise reduction systems, emergency call devices, and non-slip floors in compartments, making it particularly suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups and family travel. The multi-functional carriage offers audio-visual entertainment and board game services, while the dining car serves northern and southern cuisine (standard meal cost not less than 80 yuan per person).
🗓 ️[Simple Itinerary:17-Day Immersive Tour]
D1-2:Board the train from Zhengzhou/Luoyang, enjoy the Yellow River scenery along the way, enter the Hexi Corridor via Xi’an and Lanzhou
D3:Arrive in Turpan, visit Karez and Flaming Mountains, overnight on the special train
Explore the Mysterious Western Regions: 2026 Xinjiang Special Train 17-Day Panoramic Tour GuideD4:Grape Valley picking experience, depart for Kashgar by special train in the evening
D5:Traverse the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake and Muztagata Peak
D6:Visit villages of various ethnic groups, return to Kashgar to tour the Xiangfei Garden
D7:In-depth tour of Kashgar Old Town, depart for Kuqa by special train in the evening
D8:Self-drive experience on the southern section of the Duku Highway, traverse the Tianshan Grand Canyon
D9:Watch the sunset over the nine curves of Bayanbulak Grassland
D10:Horseback riding on Nalati空中草原 (Nalati Sky Grassland), overnight in Yining
D11:Duty-free shopping at Khorgos Port, tour around Sayram Lake
D12:Depart from Beitun, hike to explore Kanas Lake
D13:Photograph morning mist in Hemu Village, witness the sunset at Wucai Beach
D14:Hike at Tianshan Tianchi in Urumqi, shop at the bazaar
D15-17:Return journey by special train, enjoy the northwestern scenery along the way
Note:The Duku Highway may be temporarily closed due to weather from June to August, and the itinerary will be changed to the Yizhao Highway or S101 National Defense Highway, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 [Price Description:Transparent Pricing System]
🌄[Route Highlights: A Visual Feast Through All Four Seasons]2026 Reference Quotation (subject to contract, may fluctuate by departure date):
▶ 4-person compartment with bathroom:
Upper bunk: 19,999 yuan/person | Lower bunk: 21,999 yuan/person
Children under 6 years old:6,999 yuan/person (no bunk)
▶ 2-person compartment with bathroom:
Standard room: 45,999 yuan/person
Value-added 3rd person (under 6 years old):15,999 yuan/person
▶ Fees include:
Accommodation on the special train (including bathroom)
14 breakfasts and 28 main meals (including 8 special banquets)
First admission tickets to attractions (discounts for those over 60)
Local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers
Chinese-speaking guide services
The Xinjiang Special Train, ‘South of the Great River,’ is designed as a ‘moving scenic hotel,’ connecting the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang. The train operates on a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, traversing deserts and mountains at night and stopping at key attractions during the day to avoid long-distance travel fatigue. After the 2026 route upgrade, it covers six major geographical units: Travel accident insurance
▶ Fees do not include:
Personal expenses (e.g., alcohol, souvenirs)
Transportation during free time
Price difference due to failure to share a room for single travelers
Tip:Early bird departures on May 9 enjoy a 5% discount, subject to confirmation by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 [Registration Method:Three Easy Steps to Start Your Journey]
Step 1:Preliminary consultation
Contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, providing the number of travelers, preferred bunk type (2-person/4-person compartment), and special needs (e.g., dietary restrictions).
Step 2:Information confirmation
Inform the ages and physical conditions of travelers, verify itinerary details (e.g., whether it includes high-altitude travel).
Step 3:Contract signing and payment
Verify service standards after receiving the electronic contract, pay a deposit to secure your seat, and pay the balance 7 days before departure.
📋 [Service Description:Comprehensive Quality Assurance]
▶ Eastern Xinjiang: Turpan Karez, Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley (grapevines turn green in late May)▶ Elderly-friendly design:
Non-slip floors, handrails, and emergency call buttons in compartments
First aid kit and common medications provided with the tour group
Light and low-oil meal options available
▶ Flexible itinerary changes:
If an attraction is temporarily closed, it can be replaced with a similar-level attraction (e.g., if Kanas is closed, it will be changed to Koktokay)
If traffic control causes itinerary changes, one additional alternative attraction will be added as compensation
▶ Refund and cancellation policy:
Cancellation 30 days before departure: refund after deducting 5% deposit
Cancellation 15 days before departure: refund after deducting 30% of the tour fee
Subject to contract agreement
Important reminder:All service details are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the final right to modify the itinerary (within the scope of laws and regulations).
🌐 [Seasonal Limited Experiences]
▶ Southern Xinjiang: Kashgar Old Town, Karakul Lake and White Sand Lake on the Pamir Plateau (lake surface turns deep blue in June)▶ Late May to early June:
Grapevines in Turpan’s Grape Valley turn green, lavender fields in Ili begin to bloom
Duku Highway just opens, with few vehicles, suitable for photography
▶ July to August:
Flower fields bloom on Nalati Grassland, blue ice melts at Sayram Lake
Layers of autumn colors begin at Kanas, Bayanbulak is a summer resort
▶ Early September:
Northern Xinjiang enters autumn, morning mist in Hemu Village creates picturesque scenery
Fruits ripen in southern Xinjiang, autumn arrives in Kashgar Old Town
💡 [Pre-trip Tips]
Document preparation:Valid ID, senior citizen card (for ticket discounts)
Clothing suggestions:Windbreaker (for high-altitude areas), light down jacket (large temperature difference between day and night)
Medication list:High-altitude reaction medication, motion sickness patches, gastrointestinal medication
Photography equipment:Wide-angle lens (for grasslands), telephoto lens (for snow-capped mountains)
This special train journey through northern and southern Tianshan will take you 17 days to see the best scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts. Rest in the moving ‘scenic hotel’ during the day and sleep under the stars at night, truly achieving the ideal travel state of ‘play upon arrival, rest upon boarding.’ Contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to start your slow travel in the Western Regions!
Contact Manager Maizi at 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send itinerary and quotation
