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【Xinjiang Special Train ‘Anyi Hao’:A Moving Scenic Route Through the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains✨】
🌄 Itinerary Highlights:An In-Depth Panoramic Tour, Unlocking Both Sides of Xinjiang
The vastness of Xinjiang often leaves people feeling that a cursory glance is never enough. The newly upgraded ‘Anyi Hao’ special train in 2026 adopts a composite transportation mode of ‘train + car’, connecting the scenic landscapes of northern Xinjiang with the cultural wonders of southern Xinjiang. Over the 16-day journey, you will explore in-depth during the day and travel by special train at night, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes. With a transparent pricing model that includes all specified items in the itinerary, covering transportation, accommodation, admission tickets, and special meals, it truly serves as a ‘mobile travel concierge’.
🚂 Train Features:A Moving ‘Star-Rated Hotel’, Where Details Make the Difference
The ‘Anyi Hao’ special train is no ordinary train; it is a ‘land cruise ship’ customized according to the topographical characteristics of Xinjiang. The entire train features a combination of soft and hard sleeper berths, offering a variety of room types from economical four-person compartments to luxurious double rooms. Each room is equipped with charging ports, reading lights, and soundproof curtains. The train provides a 24-hour hot water supply area, a multi-functional leisure area, and even offers basic medical kits and emergency oxygen equipment. What’s more, each carriage is staffed with bilingual tour guides to answer any itinerary-related questions at any time, ensuring a worry-free journey.
📅 Simple Itinerary:16 Days Through Four Seasons, Every Day a Picturesque Scene
▶ Day 1:Lanzhou/Chengdu → Urumqi
The special train departs from Lanzhou or Chengdu and heads towards Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway. Along the way, you can admire the magnificent alternating views of deserts and oases through the train windows. It is recommended to bring a camera to capture the ever-changing landscapes outside.
▶ Day 2:Urumqi Free Acclimatization Day
Upon arrival, check into your hotel. It is recommended to visit the International Bazaar to taste baked buns and hand-pulled rice, or go to Hongshan Park for a panoramic view of the city, adjusting to the time difference and building up your energy for the subsequent itinerary.
【Xinjiang Special Train ‘Anyi Hao’: A Moving Scenic Route Through the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains✨】▶ Day 3:Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
In the morning, visit the ‘Jade Pool’ Tianshan Tianchi and take a boat to admire the reflection of Bogda Peak up close. In the evening, attend a special welcome dinner to taste Xinjiang delicacies such as big plate chicken and roast whole lamb, then board the special train to Beitun.
▶ Day 4:Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village
Arrive in Beitun early in the morning and transfer by car to Hemu Village, ‘God’s Own Backyard’. Stroll among the birch forests, gaze at the smoke rising from the Tuwa people’s wooden houses in the distance, and wait for the sunset to dye the grasslands golden at the observation deck in the evening.
▶ Day 5:Kanas Lake Boat Tour → Jiadenyu
Spend the whole day exploring Kanas Lake, take a boat tour across the ‘Color-Changing Lake’, and visit the secret realms of the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Crescent Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay). Stay overnight in Jiadenyu. It is recommended to bring a warm jacket to cope with the low temperatures in the mountainous areas.
▶ Day 6:Home Visits to Various Ethnic Groups → Colorful Beach → Beitun
In the morning, visit a Kazakh yurt to experience traditional activities such as milking cows and making nang (a type of flatbread). In the afternoon, tour Colorful Beach to see the interesting contrast between the yardang landforms and the Irtysh River. Return to the special train in Beitun in the evening.
▶ Day 7:Sayram Lake → Yining
Tour around Sayram Lake, known as ‘the Last Tear of the Atlantic’, and pass by the Guozigou Bridge, feeling the awe-inspiring sight of ‘a bridge spanning the north and south’. Arrive in Yining in the evening to taste Sibe ethnic specialties.
🌄Itinerary Highlights: An In-Depth Panoramic Tour, Unlocking Both Sides of Xinjiang▶ Day 8:Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
Venture deep into the Nalati Alpine Grassland, exploring Snow Lotus Valley on horseback or on foot. In the evening, traverse the middle section of the Dukou Highway and stay overnight in Bayin布鲁克 (Bayinbuluk) Town, looking forward to watching the sunset over the meandering river the next day.
▶ Day 9:Southern Section of Dukou Highway → Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan → Kuqa
Travel along the southern section of the Dukou Highway through the Tianshan Mountains, witnessing the wonder of ‘flames and ice coexisting’. In the afternoon, explore the Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan and feel the oppressive and mysterious atmosphere of the red rock walls.
▶ Day 10:Karakul Lake → Home Visits to Various Ethnic Groups → Taxkorgan
Head to the Pamir Plateau and overlook Muztagh Ata from the shores of Karakul Lake. In the afternoon, visit villages of various ethnic groups to learn how to play the eagle flute and taste plateau-style milk tea.
▶ Day 11:Golden Grassland → Stone City → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
In the morning, tour the Stone City ruins and Golden Grassland in Taxkorgan County. In the afternoon, cross Baisha Lake to see the embrace of white sand and blue water. Arrive in Kashgar in the evening and freely explore the ancient city night market.
▶ Day 12:Kashgar Old City → High Terrace Residences → → Turpan
Spend the morning exploring Kashgar Old City in depth, visiting century-old teahouses and pottery workshops. In the afternoon, visit the Id Kah Mosque to feel the power of faith. Board the special train to Turpan in the evening.
The vastness of Xinjiang often leaves people feeling that a cursory glance is never enough. The newly upgraded ‘Anyi Hao’ special train in 2026 adopts a composite transportation mode of ‘train + car’, connecting the scenic landscapes of northern Xinjiang with the cultural wonders of southern Xinjiang. Over the 16-day journey, you will explore in-depth during the day and travel by special train at night, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes. With a transparent pricing model that includes all specified items in the itinerary, covering transportation, accommodation, admission tickets, and special meals, it truly serves as a ‘mobile travel concierge’.▶ Day 13:Grape Valley → Flaming Mountains → Fruit Feast → Karez Irrigation System
Spend the whole day exploring the highlights of Turpan:Taste seedless white grapes in Grape Valley, feel the ‘heat waves hitting your face’ at the Flaming Mountains, attend a special fruit feast, and finally explore the underground water conservancy project, the Karez Irrigation System.
▶ Days 14-16:Return Journey
The special train arrives in Lanzhou/Chengdu one after another, concluding this journey across mountains and seas.
💰 Price Information:Diverse Room Types, Transparent Consumption
▶ Phase 1 (May 20):
LeXiang GuiGe (Economical Four-Person Compartment):Upper bunk: 8,480 yuan/person | Lower bunk: 9,280 yuan/person
XiongMao GuiGe (Ordinary Four-Person Compartment):Upper bunk: 15,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk: 16,980 yuan/person
XiongMao YaShe (Luxurious Four-Person Compartment):Upper bunk: 26,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk: 27,980 yuan/person
XiongMao YaJu (Deluxe Four-Person Compartment):Upper bunk: 27,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk: 28,980 yuan/person
🚂Train Features: A Moving ‘Star-Rated Hotel’, Where Details Make the DifferenceXiongMao YueFu (Luxurious Double Room):59,980 yuan/person
▶ Phases 2-8 (June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16, 2026):
LeXiang GuiGe:Upper bunk: 8,480 yuan/person | Lower bunk: 9,280 yuan/person
XiongMao GuiGe:Upper bunk: 16,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk: 17,980 yuan/person
XiongMao YaShe:Upper bunk: 27,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk: 28,980 yuan/person
XiongMao YaJu:Upper bunk: 28,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk: 29,980 yuan/person
XiongMao YueFu:69,980 yuan/person
❗ Tips:The price includes special train transportation, local car transfers, accommodation, admission tickets, and some meals. It does not include personal consumption. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing of the contract. Prices may fluctuate according to the departure date, with the contract signed by both parties as the main reference.
📝 Registration Method:Professional Service, Comfortable Travel
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will provide you with detailed itinerary consultation and contract signing services. It is recommended to register 30 days in advance to secure your preferred room type and departure date.
The ‘Anyi Hao’ special train is no ordinary train; it is a ‘land cruise ship’ customized according to the topographical characteristics of Xinjiang. The entire train features a combination of soft and hard sleeper berths, offering a variety of room types from economical four-person compartments to luxurious double rooms. Each room is equipped with charging ports, reading lights, and soundproof curtains. The train provides a 24-hour hot water supply area, a multi-functional leisure area, and even offers basic medical kits and emergency oxygen equipment. What’s more, each carriage is staffed with bilingual tour guides to answer any itinerary-related questions at any time, ensuring a worry-free journey.💡 Fee and Service Instructions:
✔ Fees Included:Special train sleeper berths, local tourist buses, first admission tickets to scenic spots in the itinerary, 13 breakfasts and 24 main meals (including special meals), tour guide services, and travel agency liability insurance.
✔ Fees Not Included:Personal consumption, transportation during free activities, (for single registrants, every effort will be made to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
✔ Service Guarantees:Bilingual tour guides and accompanying doctors are provided throughout the journey. A 24-hour service hotline is available on the special train, and staff can be contacted at any time in case of emergencies.
✔ Special Reminders:In case of uncontrollable factors such as weather or policies, both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement. The specific details are subject to the itinerary/contract.
🌈 Travel Tips:
❶ There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland. It is recommended to bring a watch to adjust your schedule.
❷ There is a large temperature difference between day and night. Even in summer, it is necessary to bring a windbreaker or a thin down jacket.
❸ The signal is weak in some scenic areas. It is advisable to download offline maps in advance.
❹ Respect the customs and habits of various ethnic groups. Photography is prohibited inside temples, and outside food is not allowed in restaurants.
The beauty of Xinjiang lies in its ‘one step, one scene; ten steps, a different sky’. The ‘Anyi Hao’ special train takes you on a 16-day in-depth journey through grasslands, lakes, deserts, and snow-capped mountains, experiencing the magical feeling of ‘wearing a fur coat in the morning and a silk shirt at noon’. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, a nature explorer, or traveling with your family, you can find the meaning of your journey here.
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send your itinerary and quotation.

