In Depth North Xinjiang Tour Along the Great River Sayram Lake + Kanas Full Itinerary Booking Details + All in One Explanation Recommended Route Cost and Price

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In-depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang along the Great River: Comprehensive Analysis of Booking Details for the Full Journey to Sayram Lake and Kanas
【Detailed Introduction to Itinerary or Destination✨】
The ‘Great River South’ tourist train is a special cultural tourism train designed for in-depth exploration of Xinjiang. After a complete upgrade in 2026, it redefines travel across northern and southern Xinjiang with the concept of a ‘mobile five-star palace.’ Departing from Zhengzhou, the train passes through cultural cities such as Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou before finally arriving in Turpan, Xinjiang, initiating a 17-day in-depth tour. The route covers core attractions in northern Xinjiang, including Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, as well as southern Xinjiang highlights like the Old Town of Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, and the Duku Highway. It connects diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and oases, truly achieving ‘the train follows the scenery, and people travel through a painting.’
The train design balances comfort and convenience: The entire train features soft sleeper compartments equipped with private bathrooms, constant temperature air conditioning, non-slip flooring, and noise reduction systems. Beds are uniformly sized at 0.7 meters by 1.95 meters, with 24-hour hot water and complimentary Wi-Fi available. The multi-functional carriage integrates audio-visual entertainment, board games, leisure, and social areas, and is staffed by a professional chef team offering a blend of Xinjiang specialties and homemade-style dishes, such as Turpan raisin pilaf, Yining baked buns, and Kashgar hand-grabbed mutton. The itinerary follows a ‘daytime touring, nighttime traveling’ model, allowing for in-depth exploration of core attractions during the day and traveling to the next destination by train at night, avoiding long-distance travel fatigue. This makes it especially suitable for family trips, elderly travelers, and those seeking a slow travel experience.
【Simple Itinerary🗺️】
Day 1: Board the train in Zhengzhou or Luoyang, enjoy the northwestern scenery along the way, and rest freely or participate in entertainment activities on the train.
Day 2: Continue the train journey, passing through Xi’an and Lanzhou, experiencing the blend of history and modernity.
Day 3: Arrive in Turpan, visit the Karez Irrigation System, Flaming Mountains, and Grape Valley, and spend the night on the train.

In-depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang along the Great River: Comprehensive Analysis of Booking Details for the Full Journey to Sayram Lake and KanasDay 4: Take the train to Kashgar, enjoying the Gobi Desert scenery along the way, and freely explore the night market after arriving in the evening.
Day 5: Depart from Kashgar, venture deep into the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Shitou City (Stone City), and Golden Grassland, and spend the night in Taxkorgan.
Day 6: Experience home visits with various ethnic groups in Taxkorgan, visit Baisha Lake, and return to Kashgar.
Day 7: In-depth tour of Kashgar’s Old Town, visit Id Kah Square and the Fragrant Concubine’s Garden, and take the train to Kuqa in the evening.
Day 8: Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, explore the Grand Canyon of Tianshan, and spend the night in Bayanbulak.
Day 9: Tour the Bayanbulak Grassland, travel to Nalati Grassland via the middle section of the Duku Highway, and spend the night in Nalati Town.
Day 10: Horseback ride in the Nalati River Valley Grassland, head to Yining in the evening, and take a night tour of Liuxing Street.
Day 11: Visit the Khorgos Port, tour Sayram Lake by its shores, and take the train to Beitun in the evening.
Day 12: Depart from Beitun for an in-depth exploration of Kanas, ascend Guanyu Platform for a panoramic lake view, and spend the night in Jiadengyu or Burqin.

【Detailed Introduction to Itinerary or Destination✨】Day 13: Visit Hemu Village, tour the Wucaitan (Colorful Beach), and take the train to Urumqi in the evening.
Day 14: One-day tour in Urumqi, visit Heavenly Lake of Tianshan and the International Bazaar, and shop for unique handicrafts.
Day 15: Take the train from Urumqi for the return journey, enjoying the northwestern scenery along the way.
Day 16: The train passes through Lanzhou and Xi’an, where passengers may request to disembark at corresponding stations.
Day 17: The train arrives in Luoyang and Zhengzhou, concluding a delightful journey through Xinjiang.
【Price Information💰】
In 2026, the ‘Great River South’ train offers various compartment types with the following price ranges (subject to contract terms and potential fluctuations based on departure dates):
4-Person Compartment with Private Bathroom: Upper bunk starting at 15,999 yuan per person, lower bunk starting at 17,999 yuan per person; children under 6 not occupying a bunk start at 5,999 yuan per person (no bed on land).

The ‘Great River South’ tourist train is a special cultural tourism train designed for in-depth exploration of Xinjiang. After a complete upgrade in 2026, it redefines travel across northern and southern Xinjiang with the concept of a ‘mobile five-star palace.’ Departing from Zhengzhou, the train passes through cultural cities such as Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou before finally arriving in Turpan, Xinjiang, initiating a 17-day in-depth tour. The route covers core attractions in northern Xinjiang, including Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, as well as southern Xinjiang highlights like the Old Town of Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, and the Duku Highway. It connects diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and oases, truly achieving ‘the train follows the scenery, and people travel through a painting.’2-Person Compartment with Private Bathroom: Starting at 39,999 yuan per person; additional value-added third person (under 6 not occupying a bunk) starting at 13,999 yuan per person, those over 6 years old starting at 19,999 yuan per person (same service standards as adults).
Departure Dates: May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2026.
Price Includes: Train berths, land accommodations (including train and hotels), meals during the itinerary, first admission tickets to attractions, professional guide services, train steward services, and travel accident insurance.
Price Excludes: Personal expenses, in-attraction transportation (such as boat rides in Kanas), single room supplements (efforts will be made to arrange room-sharing for solo travelers; special cases require separate negotiation).
【Registration Method📞】
You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency. Contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency, providing your travel dates, group size, and compartment requirements. Customer service will assist in confirming availability, itinerary details, and sending an electronic contract. Registration requires submitting the names, valid identification numbers, and contact information of all travelers. After paying a deposit, you will receive an official travel receipt, with the remaining balance due 30 days before departure. Customer service will then issue a tour notice and luggage list.
【Fee and Service Descriptions📋】
Fees Include:
Transportation: Train berths (including private bathrooms) and local air-conditioned tour buses.

The train design balances comfort and convenience: The entire train features soft sleeper compartments equipped with private bathrooms, constant temperature air conditioning, non-slip flooring, and noise reduction systems. Beds are uniformly sized at 0.7 meters by 1.95 meters, with 24-hour hot water and complimentary Wi-Fi available. The multi-functional carriage integrates audio-visual entertainment, board games, leisure, and social areas, and is staffed by a professional chef team offering a blend of Xinjiang specialties and homemade-style dishes, such as Turpan raisin pilaf, Yining baked buns, and Kashgar hand-grabbed mutton. The itinerary follows a ‘daytime touring, nighttime traveling’ model, allowing for in-depth exploration of core attractions during the day and traveling to the next destination by train at night, avoiding long-distance travel fatigue. This makes it especially suitable for family trips, elderly travelers, and those seeking a slow travel experience.Accommodations: Train compartments + four-star land hotels (specialty homestays in attractions like Kanas and Hemu).
Meals: Team meals and some specialty dishes, with meal standards meeting常规 (regular) standards for Xinjiang tour groups, balancing light flavors and local culinary experiences.
Admission Tickets: First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary (subject to the attraction’s policies on the day).
Services: Professional guide explanations, train steward services, on-site medical staff (depending on team configuration), and travel accident insurance.
Fees Exclude:
Personal expenses (such as entertainment projects, shopping).
In-attraction transportation (such as off-road vehicles on the Duku Highway, self-drive tickets for Sayram Lake).
Single room supplements (efforts will be made to arrange room-sharing for solo travelers; special cases require separate negotiation).

【Simple Itinerary🗺️】Service Features:
Elderly-Friendly Design: The train is equipped with barrier-free handrails and emergency call devices, providing health monitoring and emergency services throughout the journey.
Social Attributes: The multi-functional carriage regularly hosts activities such as ‘Train Night Talks’ and ‘Xinjiang Folk Song Lessons’ to promote interaction among travelers.
Flexible Changes: In case of uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, or attraction policies, both parties may agree to reasonably adjust the itinerary.
【Friendly Reminders💡】
Xinjiang experiences significant temperature variations between day and night; it is advisable to bring sun protection items, moisturizing skincare products, and warm clothing (such as a light down jacket).
Attractions like Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland are at high altitudes; please arrange your itinerary reasonably based on your health condition.
If you have special dietary or health needs, please inform us in advance during registration for proper arrangements.
The annual opening period of the Duku Highway is greatly influenced by climate; it is expected to be open from mid-June to early October in 2026, with the itinerary subject to change based on actual road conditions.
This 17-day journey is not merely sightseeing but a profound dialogue with mountains, rivers, history, and oneself. Sitting in a quiet and comfortable compartment, with the scenery slowly flowing by the window, the aroma of tea lingering in the air, the journey itself becomes a landscape. Contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency to embark on your in-depth Xinjiang journey!

Contact Manager Maizi at 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.