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Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
Starry Moon Train Departs! 2026 Summer Xinjiang Kanas Special Train In-Depth Experience Guide✨
【I. Comprehensive Analysis of Special Train Routes】
✦ Mobile viewing platform for Northern and Southern Xinjiang:The newly upgraded “Tianshan” panoramic special train in 2026 features all soft-sleeper carriages, each equipped with scenic windows, charging ports, and constant-temperature air conditioning. The train travels at a speed of 80-100 km/h at night to ensure passengers’ restful sleep and stops at major scenic spots during the day, enabling an in-depth travel mode of “scenery follows the train.”
✦ Coverage of Core Scenic Spots:
√ Kanas Lake:Ascend Guanyu Platform for an overview of the emerald lake surface, hike along the wooden plank roads of the Three Bays
√ Hemu Village:Capture photos of the Tuwa wooden houses amidst morning mist in the early morning
√ Sayram Lake:12 scenic stops are set up along the 90-kilometer lake circuit
√ Duku Highway:Scenic avenue traversing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains (open from July to September)
√ Kashgar Old Town:Experience traditional handicrafts and food culture of various ethnic groups
✦ Special Service Configurations:
Each carriage is staffed with 2 certified tour guides + 1 onboard doctor
Dining car offers meals with daily rotating Xinjiang specialty menus
Entertainment carriage features KTV, tea art area, and children’s play area
Special starry sky viewing carriage equipped with professional astronomical telescopes
【II. 12-Day Classic Itinerary Planning】
Starry Moon Train Departs! 2026 Summer Xinjiang Kanas Special Train In-Depth Experience Guide✨〈Days 1-2〉Gathering in Urumqi
Visit Xinjiang Museum (view Loulan mummies and ethnic costumes exhibition)
Grand Bazaar Experience:Taste baked stuffed buns, hand-pulled rice, and shop for ethnic handicrafts
Special Train Departure Ceremony:Taste welcome tea and receive customized travel brochures
〈Days 3-4〉Exploration of Northern Xinjiang’s Hidden Gems
Kanas Scenic Area:Stay in wooden cabins and experience a Tuwa family visit
Hemu Village:Ride horses through birch forests and receive instruction in starry sky photography
Burqin Night Market:Taste cold-water fish banquet and watch sunset over the Irtysh River
〈Days 5-7〉Leisurely Tour of the Ili River Valley
Sayram Lake:Experience cycling around the lake and visit swan habitats
Nalati Grassland:Watch the live performance “Love on the Grassland”
Huocheng Lavender Manor:Participate in essential oil making experience class
〈Days 8-10〉Cultural Journey in Southern Xinjiang
Kashgar Old Town:Learn to make earthenware and watch the opening ceremony
Pamir Plateau:Visit villages of various ethnic groups and experience eagle flute performance
【I. Comprehensive Analysis of Special Train Routes】Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves:Professional guides interpret mural art
〈Days 11-12〉Return Arrangements
Jiaohe Ancient City in Turpan:Visit the miracle of ancient earth architecture
Flaming Mountains Geological Park:Experience surface temperature measurement experiments
Disbandment in Urumqi:Receive a complimentary box of Xinjiang dried fruits
【III. 2026 Summer Pricing System】
〈Reference Prices for Basic Room Types〉
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:Upper bunk 16,999 yuan/person Lower bunk 17,999 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:24,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/room (limited to 2 persons)
〈Services Included in the Price〉
√ Accommodation throughout the special train journey (including characteristic wooden cabins in scenic areas)
√ 18 dinners + 11 breakfasts (including 5 special meals)
√ First entrance tickets to scenic spots and shuttle bus fees
√ Professional tour guide services and use of entertainment facilities
〈Special Notes〉
✦ Mobile viewing platform for Northern and Southern Xinjiang: The newly upgraded “Tianshan” panoramic special train in 2026 features all soft-sleeper carriages, each equipped with scenic windows, charging ports, and constant-temperature air conditioning. The train travels at a speed of 80-100 km/h at night to ensure passengers’ restful sleep and stops at major scenic spots during the day, enabling an in-depth travel mode of “scenery follows the train.”Early bird discount for registrations before June 30th:2,000 yuan off for two people traveling together
Children’s Policy:Children under 6 years old not occupying a berth: 5,999 yuan/person
Prices may fluctuate depending on the departure date and are subject to confirmation in the contract
Customer service manager Zhang Jing recommends booking seats 60 days in advance
【IV. Comprehensive Booking Guide】
① Consultation Phase:
Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Obtain the latest departure schedule with available seats and detailed itinerary
Confirm room type selection and special needs (e.g., dietary restrictions)
② Contract Signing Phase:
Sign an electronic travel contract (supports online verification of qualifications)
Pay a 30% deposit to secure seats (supports installment payments)
Pay the remaining balance after receiving the tour notice
③ Pre-Trip Preparation:
Receive electronic train tickets and scenic spot reservation codes
✦ Coverage of Core Scenic Spots: Attend a pre-trip briefing (online/offline options available)
Prepare sunscreen and warm outerwear (temperature difference up to 20°C between day and night)
【V. Detailed Cost and Service Breakdown】
〈Services Included〉
Transportation:Soft-sleeper berth on the special train + scenic spot shuttle buses
Accommodation:10 nights of accommodation (including 3 nights in characteristic homestays)
Meals:All meals and breakfasts listed in the itinerary
Tickets:Scenic spot pass worth over 2,000 yuan
Services:Tour guides + doctors + security personnel accompany throughout the journey
〈Services Not Included〉
× Round-trip major transportation (recommend booking flights 30 days in advance)
× Personal expenses (e.g., shopping, self-paid entertainment items)
× (Single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible)
× Travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase independently)
〈Service Commitments〉
√ Kanas Lake: Ascend Guanyu Platform for an overview of the emerald lake surface, hike along the wooden plank roads of the Three Bays. Report train location and weather conditions at regular intervals each day
Scenic spot visiting time is not less than the duration specified in the contract
Multilingual service personnel available (including English/Russian)
24-hour emergency response mechanism
【VI. Essential Pre-Trip Information】
⚠ Document Requirements:Bring original valid identification documents (children need household registration books)
⚠ Clothing Recommendations:Adopt the “three-layer dressing method” (quick-drying layer + warm layer + windproof layer)
⚠ Photography Equipment:Recommend bringing a 24-70mm zoom lens and tripod
⚠ Health Tips:Prepare Rhodiola in advance for high-altitude areas (Pamir Plateau)
⚠ Cultural Etiquette:Wear long pants/long skirts when visiting and do not touch the Quran
【VII. Special Experience Recommendations】
★ Starry Sky Photography Class:Receive professional photographer guidance to capture the Milky Way by Kanas Lake
★ Food Adventure:Experience making Baersake (fried pasta of various ethnic groups)
★ Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritance:Learn to make Atlas silk (high-quality intangible cultural heritage)
★ Border Trade:Experience duty-free shopping at the Khorgos Port (requires a pass)
This summer, let the Tianshan special train take you through a time tunnel, from the Gobi desert of the Junggar Basin to the oasis pearl of the Tarim Basin, from the snow-capped spruce forests of the Altai Mountains to the majestic snow peaks of the Kunlun Mountains. This 12-day journey is not just a visual feast but also a spiritual baptism. Immediately contact customer service manager Zhang Jing to start your magical journey to Xinjiang!
(Price validity until September 30, 2026, subject to the contract signed by both parties. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the itinerary and will fully consult with tourists before making changes.)
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
