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Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.

Shining Tianshan · 2026 Xinjiang Family Tourism Special Train Summer Booking Guide
[Route Highlights:Mobile ‘Nature Classroom’]
The ‘Shining Tianshan’ tourism special train, designed specifically for family travel, adopts the core concept of ‘learning while traveling,’ connecting northern Xinjiang’s grasslands, lakes, snow-capped mountains, and southern Xinjiang’s cultural landscapes. The train utilizes shock absorption technology and is equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, a fresh air system, and panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing children to appreciate diverse landscapes such as the Tianshan Mountains, Gobi Desert, and grasslands in a comfortable environment. Each carriage features a public viewing area equipped with telescopes and science manuals, with natural instructors providing explanations on geological evolution and ecological knowledge along the way, transforming the journey into a vivid geography classroom.
[Simple Itinerary:12-Day Immersive Experience]
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
After being picked up at the station, check into a four-star hotel, hold a pre-trip briefing, and distribute a customized ‘Xinjiang Exploration Manual’ containing a scenic spot map, mission cards, and instructions.
Day 2:Explore Heavenly Lake of Tianshan
Take the special train to Heavenly Lake of Tianshan and transfer to a scenic area shuttle bus directly to the lakeside. Children can participate in a ‘water quality testing experiment,’ using professional instruments to analyze the lake water composition; parents can hike to the Mayashan Viewing Platform to overlook Bogda Peak.
Day 3:Kanas Fairy Tale World
The special train travels overnight to Kanas. The next morning, take a shuttle bus to visit the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay), and conduct a ‘forest treasure hunt’ activity at Guanyu Platform to search for natural specimens such as pinecones and moss. Stay in a characteristic wooden house within the scenic area, experience a Tuva family visit, and learn to make milk cakes.

Shining Tianshan · 2026 Xinjiang Family Tourism Special Train Summer Booking GuideDay 4:Slow Life in Hemu Village
Travel by car to Hemu Village, stopping at the Ahe Highway Viewing Platform along the way. Participate in a ‘sketching competition’ by the Hemu Bridge, with watercolor painting tools provided; in the evening, take children to observe the starry sky and use an astronomical telescope to find the Big Dipper.
Day 5:Cycling Around Sayram Lake
After arriving in Yining by special train, transfer to a 7-seat business vehicle to Sayram Lake. Children can rent children’s bicycles to cycle around the lake, while parents can choose to hike or take a sightseeing bus. A ‘bird science station’ is set up by the lakeside, displaying models of resident birds such as swans and ruddy shelducks.
Day 6:Nalati Aerial Grassland
Experience ‘local life’ on the Nalati Grassland:Milk cows, feed lambs, and learn dances from various ethnic groups. Enjoy a grassland barbecue for lunch, with children participating in skewering lamb kebabs. In the afternoon, take a helicopter to overlook the grassland panorama (self-funded item, requires advance reservation).
Day 7:Crossing the Duku Highway
Transfer to an off-road vehicle to cross the northern section of the Duku Highway, stopping at the Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery along the way to listen to stories of road construction heroes. Have a snowball fight at Hashilergen Daban (summer snow has not melted) and experience the ‘four seasons in one day’ climate.
Day 8:Bayinbuluk Ecology Lesson
Observe the sunset over the meandering river at Bayinbuluk Grassland and learn about wetland ecosystem knowledge. Participate in a ‘grassland cleanup action,’ carrying garbage bags to clean up the scenic area and cultivate environmental awareness.

[Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Nature Classroom’]Day 9:Kuqa Grand Canyon Adventure
After arriving in Kuqa by special train, visit the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon. Children can wear hats to enter narrow canyon paths, use geological hammers to strike reddish-brown rock layers, and observe sedimentary rock textures.
Day 10:Kashgar Old City Cultural Tour
Take the special train to Kashgar, visit the Id Kah Square, and watch the opening ceremony. Taste herbal tea in a century-old teahouse and learn to make earthenware; in the evening, stroll through the bazaar and use mission cards to find goods (such as Hotan jade and Yingjisha knife models).
Day 11:Research Study on the Pamir Plateau
Travel by car to Baisha Lake, explaining plateau geography knowledge along the way. Conduct a ‘Muztag Ata Peak measurement experiment’ by Karakul Lake, using simple instruments to estimate the peak’s height. Visit villages of various ethnic groups and learn to play the eagle flute.
Day 12:Return to Urumqi
The special train travels overnight back to Urumqi. The next day, hold a farewell dinner, issue ‘Xinjiang Little Explorer’ certificates, and present customized travel photo albums.
[Price Description:Transparent Consumption by Age and Segment]
Price reference for the 2026 summer session (June-August) (subject to the contract and may fluctuate):

The ‘Shining Tianshan’ tourism special train, designed specifically for family travel, adopts the core concept of ‘learning while traveling,’ connecting northern Xinjiang’s grasslands, lakes, snow-capped mountains, and southern Xinjiang’s cultural landscapes. The train utilizes shock absorption technology and is equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, a fresh air system, and panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing children to appreciate diverse landscapes such as the Tianshan Mountains, Gobi Desert, and grasslands in a comfortable environment. Each carriage features a public viewing area equipped with telescopes and science manuals, with natural instructors providing explanations on geological evolution and ecological knowledge along the way, transforming the journey into a vivid geography classroom.Adult Price:
Noble Gold Diamond Compartment:62,999 yuan/person (including bathroom and 24-hour butler service)
Xi Yue Gold Diamond Compartment:56,999 yuan/person (double room with shared bathroom)
Bo Yue Gold Diamond Compartment:49,999 yuan/person (quad room, 30,000 yuan/person for the third and fourth children)
Child Price (ages 6-12):
Occupying a berth:Charged at 80% of the adult price
Not occupying a berth:21,999 yuan/person (including meals, transportation, and admission tickets)
Fees Include:
Special train transportation throughout the journey, first admission tickets to scenic spots, four-star hotel accommodation (some nights on the special train), 12 main meals (including 6 special meals:Turpan Grape Feast, Kashgar Meal, Ili Roast Whole Lamb, etc.), natural instructor and tour guide services, travel insurance, experimental equipment, and mission cards.
Fees Do Not Include:

[Simple Itinerary: 12-Day Immersive Experience]Personal consumption, self-funded items (such as helicopter tours, earthenware making experiences), and single room supplements for individual bookings (special circumstances require negotiation).
[Registration Method:One-Stop Service by a Professional Team]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by providing the following information to secure your seats:
Names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers
Preferred session and compartment type
Children’s ages and special needs (such as dietary restrictions, mobility aids)
Pay a deposit:Pay 30% of the total fee as a deposit according to the compartment level and obtain a formal receipt.
Sign a contract:Sign a unified electronic contract regulated by the national tourism authority, verifying itinerary details and refund and cancellation terms.
Settle the remaining balance:Pay the remaining fee 30 days before departure, and the customer service will confirm receipt and issue a tour notice.
[Fee and Service Description:Details Ensure Worry-Free Travel]

Day 1: Gather in UrumqiDining Standards:Main meals consist of 8 dishes and 1 soup (10 people per table), with a light flavor profile that also incorporates Xinjiang specialties. Child meal options (such as steamed fish and vegetable porridge) are available and require advance notification of dietary restrictions.
Accommodation Arrangements:Stay in online-rated four-diamond hotels on land segments; the special train provides disposable toiletries and constant temperature mattresses for overnight stays. Family rooms are prioritized for connecting rooms or adjacent berths.
Safeguards:Each tour group is equipped with 2 licensed tour guides, 1 natural instructor, and 1 accompanying doctor. The special train and vehicles are disinfected daily, and first aid kits and AED equipment are carried on board.
Itinerary Changes:In case of severe weather or road closures, both parties can agree to replace with scenic spots of the same level (such as changing from Sayram Lake to the Guozigou Viewing Platform).
Emergency Response:Customer service manager Zhang Jing provides 24-hour service to handle emergencies (such as children feeling unwell or losing documents).
[Warm Tips]
Summer is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and seats for popular sessions are limited. It is recommended to book at least 60 days in advance.
The special train does not accept ‘spur-of-the-moment’ registrations; reservations can only be made after completing contract signing and fee payment.
Xinjiang has large temperature variations between day and night, so it is necessary to bring sunscreen, moisturizing spray, thin down jackets, and other items.
For individual bookings, every effort will be made to coordinate room sharing. If room sharing is not possible, a berth supplement will need to be negotiated.
Consult customer service manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for information on available seats and promotional activities for the 2026 new sessions. Let this family special train crossing northern and southern Tianshan become an unforgettable ‘nature and humanities enlightenment journey’ for your child’s growth!

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.