2026 New National Train Xinjiang Special Train Tour Complete Guide Ili Lavender Base Cost Tips Recommended Routes Prices
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quote
🌄 [2026 Comprehensive Guide to Xinjiang Special Train: In-depth Travel from Kanas in Northern Xinjiang to Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang]
Xinjiang’s vastness and diversity make every trip like opening a heavy geography atlas. In 2026, the new national train for northern and southern Xinjiang will focus on ‘slow travel + in-depth exploration,’ connecting the精华 (best) scenic spots north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, allowing tourists to traverse deserts, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and ancient cities in 14 days. This article will present a practical guide from the perspectives of itinerary highlights, itinerary design, cost analysis, and more.
🚂 [Itinerary Highlights: Double Experience of Train and Land Travel, Unlocking the A and B Sides of Xinjiang]
The new national train adopts a ‘mobile hotel’ model, allowing for in-depth exploration of scenic spots during the day and traveling to the next destination by train at night, saving time and avoiding the fatigue of long-distance driving. After the 2026 route upgrade, it further highlights the ‘differentiated experience between northern and southern Xinjiang’:
🌄 Northern Xinjiang Section:Centered around Kanas and Hemu, connecting Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland, focusing on the purity of snow-capped mountains and lakes and the vastness of grassland pastures;
🏜 ️Southern Xinjiang Section:Focusing on the Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, and the Kyzyl Grand Canyon, delving into the cultural diversity of various ethnic groups and the history of the Silk Road.
The train itself is also a highlight:The 4-person compartments are equipped with bathrooms, charging ports, and observation windows. The luxury version even provides 24-hour hot water and exclusive butler service. According to the latest operational data for 2026, the train recommends five group departures throughout the year (May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4), with each group limited to 40 people (standard version) or 26 people (luxury version), ensuring service quality.
📅 [Simple Itinerary: 14 Days Traversing North and South of the Tianshan Mountains]
(The following itinerary strictly adheres to local route facts without any modifications)
🎫 Standard Version Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Huorong Mountain, Karez Wells, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
🌄[2026 Comprehensive Guide to Xinjiang Special Train: In-depth Travel from Kanas in Northern Xinjiang to Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang]Day 3:Traverse the Hotan-Ruoqi Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Aidelaisi Silk – Yuetegan Ancient Domain – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (by special train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient Domain – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Xiangfei Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Kyzyl Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (by special train) – Kuitun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kekedala
Day 10:Kekedala – Lavender – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colored Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
Xinjiang’s vastness and diversity make every trip like opening a heavy geography atlas. In 2026, the new national train for northern and southern Xinjiang will focus on ‘slow travel + in-depth exploration,’ connecting the精华 (best) scenic spots north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, allowing tourists to traverse deserts, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and ancient cities in 14 days. This article will present a practical guide from the perspectives of itinerary highlights, itinerary design, cost analysis, and more.💎 Luxury Version Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Wells – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Traverse the Hotan-Ruoqi Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Aidelaisi Silk – Yutegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Travel Photography – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Southern Section of the Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kekedala
Day 9:Kekedala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Guai Shi Yu – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
🚂[Itinerary Highlights: Double Experience of Train and Land Travel, Unlocking the A and B Sides of Xinjiang]Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi – Colored Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hot Pot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
💰 [Price Description: Tiered Options, Transparent Consumption]
(The following prices strictly adhere to local route facts without any modifications)
🎁 Standard Version:
Group Departures:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Price:Upper Bunk: 5980 yuan/person, Lower Bunk: 6980 yuan/person
Services:Accommodation in locally comfortable hotels, approximately 40 people per group, excluding admission tickets, full-service one-stop tour guide.
💎 Luxury Version:
Group Departures:Same as Standard Version
Price:Upper Bunk: 14800 yuan/person, Lower Bunk: 15800 yuan/person
The new national train adopts a ‘mobile hotel’ model, allowing for in-depth exploration of scenic spots during the day and traveling to the next destination by train at night, saving time and avoiding the fatigue of long-distance driving. After the 2026 route upgrade, it further highlights the ‘differentiated experience between northern and southern Xinjiang’:Services:3 nights in five-star hotels + 4 nights in four-diamond hotels + 1 night in a wooden house in Hemu Scenic Area + 1 night in a four-diamond hotel (B&B) in Nalati, no more than 26 people per group, full-service one-stop tour guide, plus ‘Little Red Hat’ luggage handling service at Urumqi Station.
⚠ ️Notes:
Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand; specifics are subject to the contract signed;
Fees exclude admission tickets, meals, and personal expenses; some special experiences in the luxury version (such as medicinal diet hot pot) are included;
Single registrants will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible; special circumstances require negotiation for additional fees.
📝 [Registration Method: Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency]
You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details. The travel agency will recommend the appropriate version based on tourists’ needs and provide a pre-trip supply list and notes.
💡 [Fee and Service Description: Details Determine the Experience]
Accommodation:The luxury version covers five-star hotels and characteristic wooden houses, while the standard version mainly features comfortable hotels, all striving for cleanliness and hygiene;
Transportation:Special train + local air-conditioned tour buses, with all drivers being licensed and experienced;
Tour Guides:Full-service one-stop service, familiar with the cultures of various ethnic groups and the history of scenic spots;
Admission Tickets:To be paid by tourists, but tour guides can assist in purchasing group tickets;
🌄Northern Xinjiang Section: Centered around Kanas and Hemu, connecting Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland, focusing on the purity of snow-capped mountains and lakes and the vastness of grassland pastures;Meals:Main meals feature Xinjiang specialty dishes (such as大盘鸡 (big plate chicken), 手抓饭 (hand-grabbed rice)), with some special meals included in the luxury version.
🌸 [Seasonal Limits: Optimal Travel Times in 2026]
Based on the latest climate data for 2026, the itinerary design avoids extreme weather:
May-June:Lavender blooms in Ili, and the Nalati Grassland turns green;
July:The waters of Kanas Lake are a deep blue, and wildflowers bloom all over Hemu Village;
September:The poplar forests in southern Xinjiang gradually turn yellow, and the Kashgar Old City enjoys crisp autumn weather.
In case of sudden weather changes or policy modifications, the travel agency will reasonably adjust the itinerary after mutual consultation with tourists.
📌 [Travel Tips]
Documents:Bring valid identification; some scenic spots require ID verification for entry;
Clothing:Large temperature differences between day and night in northern Xinjiang require windbreakers; strong sunlight in southern Xinjiang suggests sun hats + sunglasses;
Culture:Respect the customs of various ethnic groups; remove shoes when entering certain places and avoid loud noises;
Shopping:Hetian jade and Aidelaisi silk are characteristic souvenirs; it is advisable to choose reputable stores.
The beauty of Xinjiang lies in its vastness and inclusiveness. The new national train, with a 14-day itinerary, takes you from the snow-capped mountains and grasslands of northern Xinjiang to the deserts and ancient cities of southern Xinjiang, experiencing the奇妙 (wonderful) climate of ‘wearing a fur coat in the morning and a thin纱 (gauze) in the afternoon,’ and the historical journey of ‘one step, one thousand years.’ In 2026, why not redefine your perception of Xinjiang with a special train journey?
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quote
