2026 New National Train Yining Tour Special 17 Day Budget Guide to Nalati Grassland + Hami Historical Sites Recommended Itinerary, Costs, and Prices
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
[🌄2026 New National Train Special Route for Northern and Southern Xinjiang:A Moving Viewing Platform Through the Tianshan Mountains]
🚂 Route Highlights:Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’
The newly upgraded 2026 New National Train features fully enclosed soft sleeper compartments, each equipped with charging ports, climate-controlled air conditioning, and large viewing windows. The train travels at night and stops at key scenic spots during the day, allowing tourists to sleep in a moving ‘landscape room’ while traversing the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, crossing the Tianshan Mountains, and enjoying superb views of gobi landscapes, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes along the way. The train is also equipped with a dining car, lounge bar, and viewing platform to meet diverse needs during the journey.
🗺 ️In-Depth Destination Exploration
[Geographic Codes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang]
Xinjiang accounts for one-sixth of China’s land area, and the New National Train connects the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang:From the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to the ancient city of Kashgar, from the aerial grasslands of Nalati to the fairy-tale autumn colors of Kanas, the 14-day itinerary covers four major landforms: deserts, canyons, wetlands, and forests. According to 2026 data, three new viewing platforms have been added along the northern and southern Xinjiang railway lines, allowing tourists to disembark and capture classic scenes of ‘trains framed by snow-capped mountains’ when the train stops.
[Seasonal Limited Experiences]
May-June:Lavender blooms in the Ili River Valley, and wildflowers carpet the Nalati grasslands;
July-August:The waters of Kanas Lake turn a deep blue, and the Duoku Road opens (Note: The opening time of the Duoku Road is subject to the announcement of the traffic department for that year; both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary);
September:Northern Xinjiang enters ‘oil painting season,’ with morning mists in Hemu Village and birch forests creating a stunning picture.
📅 Simple Itinerary (Choose between Budget or Luxury Version)
[Budget Version:Cost-Effective Choice]
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
[🌄2026 New National Train Special Route for Northern and Southern Xinjiang: A Moving Viewing Platform Through the Tianshan Mountains]Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Aidelaisi Silk Workshop – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake) – Kashgar
Day 6:In-Depth Tour of Kashgar Ancient City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Xiangfei Garden – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Kizilya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Special train to Kuitun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Horseback Riding on Nalati Grasslands – Kekedala
Day 10:Kekedala – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Wucai Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu Village – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colored Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
[Luxury Version:Light Luxury Experience]
🚂Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Wells – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Kunlun Mountains Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Aidelaisi Silk Workshop – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar (Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake) – Kashgar
Day 6:Travel Photography Experience in Kashgar Ancient City – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Southern Duoku Road – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:In-Depth Tour of 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 Road – Wooden House Accommodation in Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Wucai Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi – Colored Cotton Technology Park Herbal Hot Pot – Urumqi
The newly upgraded 2026 New National Train features fully enclosed soft sleeper compartments, each equipped with charging ports, climate-controlled air conditioning, and large viewing windows. The train travels at night and stops at key scenic spots during the day, allowing tourists to sleep in a moving ‘landscape room’ while traversing the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, crossing the Tianshan Mountains, and enjoying superb views of gobi landscapes, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes along the way. The train is also equipped with a dining car, lounge bar, and viewing platform to meet diverse needs during the journey.Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
💰 Price Description (Reference for 2026)
[Budget Version]
Group Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Prices:Upper Bunk: 5980 RMB/person, Lower Bunk: 6980 RMB/person
Includes:4-person soft sleeper compartment, local comfortable hotels, full-time tour guide service, special train porter service
[Luxury Version]
Group Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Prices:Upper Bunk: 14800 RMB/person, Lower Bunk: 15800 RMB/person
Includes:3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu wooden house + 1 night in Nalati homestay, 26-person small group, exclusive travel photography service
⚠ ️Price Description:
1. The above prices are for reference only and are subject to the contract signed; prices may fluctuate depending on the group date;
2. Prices do not include admission tickets, meals, or personal expenses;
3. For single travelers, we will do our best to arrange shared rooms; special circumstances may require negotiation for a room supplement.
🗺️In-Depth Destination Exploration📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details.
💡 Fee and Service Description
[Fees Included]
1. Special train soft sleeper compartment accommodation (including bathroom);
2. Full-time air-conditioned tour bus;
3. Professional tour guide for explanations;
4. ‘Little Red Hat’ luggage porter service at Urumqi Station.
[Fees Not Included]
1. Scenic area admission tickets (seniors over 60 may enjoy discounts, subject to scenic area announcements);
2. Main meals (some specialty meals are included in the luxury version);
3. Personal expenses and self-funded items outside the itinerary.
⚠ ️Important Reminders:
[Geographic Codes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang]1. The itinerary may change due to weather, policies, etc.; changes can be made after mutual agreement;
2. Specific service standards are subject to actual consultation and contract signing;
3. Some scenic areas in 2026 will implement a reservation system; entry policies need to be confirmed in advance.
🌈 Season and Operating Status
According to 2026 information:
1. Kanas Scenic Area is open from May 1 to October 15 (subject to scenic area announcements);
2. The Duoku Road is expected to open in June (pay attention to traffic department notices);
3. Nalati Grasslands are open year-round, with the best visiting period from June to August;
4. Hemu Village may be closed in winter; the luxury version recommends staying from May to September.
📌 Helpful Tips
1. Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; bring a windproof jacket;
2. The special train provides 24-hour hot water; it is recommended to bring your own thermos;
3. There are significant dietary differences between northern and southern Xinjiang; inform the tour guide of any special needs in advance;
4. Some scenic areas are at high altitudes; take precautions against altitude sickness.
(Approximately 1800 words; information updated as of March 2026; subject to the contract signed)
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
