2026 Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Schedule Pricing Guide for Anyi Train + Chengdu Train Routes Recommended Routes Cost and Price

Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.

🌄 【New Choice for Xinjiang Tourism Special Train:Comprehensive Analysis of the 2026 ‘Anyi Express’ In-Depth Tour】
Xinjiang’s vast land hides countless hidden gems, from snow-capped mountains and lakes to grasslands and deserts, from the customs of various ethnic groups to millennia-old historical sites. How can you experience the best of Xinjiang in 16 days? The newly upgraded 2026 ‘Anyi Express’ tourism special train, centered around ‘slow travel and deep experiences,’ connects classic destinations such as Urumqi, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar, offering a range of accommodation options from economy to luxury. This article will provide a detailed breakdown of the unique value of this route, combining the latest schedules and prices for 2026.
🏔 ️【Route Highlights:A Visual Feast Across the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains】
The ‘Anyi Express’ train adopts a ‘land cruise + characteristic accommodation’ model, allowing for in-depth daytime tours by private vehicle and overnight stays on the train or in local characteristic hotels, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel. The route design covers Xinjiang’s three major geographical units:
Northern Altay Mountain Region:Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Five-Colored Beach, experiencing the purity of the ‘Oriental Switzerland’;
Central Ili Valley:Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland, encountering the soft beauty of the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’;
Southern Tarim Basin:Kashgar Old Town, Pamir Plateau, and Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, touching the pulse of the Silk Road civilization.
The train specially arranges an ‘all-inclusive without additional charges’ service, covering tickets to 13 5A/4A-level scenic spots, 14 characteristic meals (such as Tianchi welcome banquet, grassland hand-grabbed meat, Kashgar fruit banquet), and 10 professional guided tours, eliminating the hassle of self-booking. According to the latest data from the Xinjiang Culture and Tourism Department in 2026, experience projects such as boat tours on Kanas Lake, circumnavigation of Sayram Lake, and horseback riding on Nalati Grassland along the route have all received visitor satisfaction scores of 9.2 or above (out of 10).

🌄【New Choice for Xinjiang Tourism Special Train: Comprehensive Analysis of the 2026 ‘Anyi Express’ In-Depth Tour】🚂 【Simple Itinerary:16-Day Immersive Slow Tour】
According to the finalized information, the 2026 ‘Anyi Express’ itinerary is as follows:
Days 1-2:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
The train departs from Chengdu or Lanzhou and arrives in Urumqi the next day for free activities. It is recommended to visit the International Bazaar to taste baked buns and hand-grabbed rice, adjusting to Xinjiang’s schedule.
Day 3:Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Visit the world natural heritage site Tianshan Tianchi and take a boat tour to closely observe the reflection of Bogda Peak; in the evening, take the train to Beitun and enjoy a characteristic dinner.
Day 4:Beitun → Hemu Village
Cross the Gurbantunggut Desert to reach Hemu Village, ‘God’s reserved land,’ stay in a Tuva wooden house, and climb the Hadeng Platform in the evening to watch the wisps of cooking smoke.
Day 5:Kanas Lake → Jiadenyu

Xinjiang’s vast land hides countless hidden gems, from snow-capped mountains and lakes to grasslands and deserts, from the customs of various ethnic groups to millennia-old historical sites. How can you experience the best of Xinjiang in 16 days? The newly upgraded 2026 ‘Anyi Express’ tourism special train, centered around ‘slow travel and deep experiences,’ connects classic destinations such as Urumqi, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar, offering a range of accommodation options from economy to luxury. This article will provide a detailed breakdown of the unique value of this route, combining the latest schedules and prices for 2026.Spend the whole day touring Kanas Lake, take a boat tour to explore the legend of the ‘water monster,’ hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay), and stay overnight in Jiadenyu.
Day 6:Home Visits to Various Ethnic Groups → Five-Colored Beach → Beitun
Experience milking cows and making nang in a Kazakh yurt, visit the Five-Colored Beach in the afternoon to see the Yardang landform framed by the Irtysh River, and return to Beitun in the evening.
Day 7:Sayram Lake → Yining
Tour around Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear drop of the Atlantic,’ pass by the Guozigou Bridge, arrive in Yining in the evening, and taste Xibe ethnic cuisine.
Day 8:Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
Ride horses on the Nalati空中 Grassland and visit nomadic families; in the evening, cross the middle section of the Dukou Highway and stay overnight in Bayanbulak Town.
Day 9:Southern Dukou Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa
Cross the Tianshan Mountains along the southern section of the Dukou Highway, visit the Kuqa Grand Canyon, and take the train to Kashgar in the evening.

🏔️【Route Highlights: A Visual Feast Across the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains】Days 10-11:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Taxkorgan
Visit Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake, visit homes of various ethnic groups; climb the Shitou City ruins to overlook the Golden Grassland, experiencing the grandeur of the ‘plateau highland.’
Days 12-13:Kashgar → Turpan
Stroll through Kashgar Old Town and visit the Id Kah Mosque; the next day, go to Turpan to taste seedless white grapes in Grape Valley and participate in song and dance activities with various ethnic groups.
Day 14:Flaming Mountains → Karez → Return Trip
Visit the Flaming Mountains, featured in ‘Journey to the West,’ tour the underground water conservancy project Karez, and enjoy a characteristic fruit banquet before departing for the return trip.
Days 15-16:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu
The train arrives at the terminal stations successively, ending the journey.

The ‘Anyi Express’ train adopts a ‘land cruise + characteristic accommodation’ model, allowing for in-depth daytime tours by private vehicle and overnight stays on the train or in local characteristic hotels, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel. The route design covers Xinjiang’s three major geographical units:💰 【Price Description:Multiple Accommodation Options to Meet Different Needs】
The 2026 ‘Anyi Express’ offers 8 departure dates (May 20, June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16), with prices divided into 5 tiers based on accommodation type:
Economy:Lexiang Guige (4-person room) upper bunk 8,480 yuan/person, lower bunk 9,280 yuan/person;
Comfort:Xiongmao Guige (4-person room) upper bunk 16,980 yuan/person, lower bunk 17,980 yuan/person;
Luxury:Xiongmao Yashe (4-person room) upper bunk 27,980 yuan/person, lower bunk 28,980 yuan/person; Xiongmao Yaju (4-person room) upper bunk 28,980 yuan/person, lower bunk 29,980 yuan/person;
Premium:Xiongmao Yuefu (double room) 59,980 yuan/person (May departure)/69,980 yuan/person (June-September departure).
The price includes train berths, local transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, and guided tour services, excluding personal consumption. Please note that July-August is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and some hotel prices may increase by 10%-15%, subject to contract confirmation.
📝 【Registration Method:Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency】
You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for availability and discounts. It is recommended to book 30 days in advance, especially for summer departures (July-August) when spots are limited and some accommodation types require queue confirmation.

Northern Altay Mountain Region: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Five-Colored Beach, experiencing the purity of the ‘Oriental Switzerland’;💡 【Cost Description and Service Details】
Cost Includes:Train berths, local air-conditioned tour buses, 13 nights of accommodation (including train berths), 14 breakfasts and 21 main meals, first admission tickets to 13 scenic spots, professional guided tour and interpretation services.
Cost Excludes:Personal consumption (such as shopping and entertainment projects), (single registrants will do their best to coordinate shared rooms, special circumstances require negotiation for additional charges), and optional activities outside the itinerary.
Service Standards:Two guides + one attendant are provided throughout the journey, with 24-hour hot water and charging ports on the train; each group is limited to no more than 40 people to ensure service quality.
Special Reminder:Xinjiang scenic spot policies may change temporarily (such as limited capacity for boat tours on Kanas Lake), and equivalent scenic spots or experience projects can be substituted after mutual agreement; in case of force majeure (such as extreme weather or railway maintenance), the itinerary will be postponed or changed, subject to notification.
🌈 【Why Choose the ‘Anyi Express’?】
Flexible Timing:Covers the golden season from May to September, avoiding the congestion period on the Dukou Highway from late July to early August (based on 2026 transportation department forecasts);
Rich Experiences:From horseback riding on the grasslands to home visits on the plateau, from canyon hiking to temple visits, catering to diverse interests;
Hassle-Free:All-inclusive without additional charges model, eliminating the need for self-booking of tickets and transportation arrangements, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family travel.
Xinjiang in 2026 is welcoming visitors with an even more open attitude. Whether it’s the autumn colors of Kanas, the summer flowers of Ili, or the thousand-year-old ancient city of Kashgar, the ‘Anyi Express’ can help you slow down and truly understand this land. For customized itineraries or more details, welcome to consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency.

Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.