Kanas Chengdu Special Train Schedule Latest Quotes + Detailed Explanation Recommended Routes Cost and Price

Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.

🚂 [Kanas Chengdu Special Train:A moving viewing platform traversing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains]
🌄 Route Highlights:A visual feast spanning four seasons
As the special train slowly departs from Chengdu Station, you will embark on a magnificent journey across northwest China. This route connects the heat of Turpan, the sanctity of the Pamir Plateau, the secret realm of Kanas, and the fragrance of the Ili River Valley. Over the 16-day itinerary, you will experience both the vastness of the desert and the purity of snow-capped mountains and lakes. The specially designed “mobile viewing carriage” of the train is equipped with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, turning every journey into a flowing painting.
📅 Recent tour dates and quotations (updated for 2026)
According to the latest information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the Kanas Chengdu Special Train operates 7 tours throughout the year, with the following specific arrangements:
🔹 Tour 1:June 4, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Leisurely Residence:65,999 yuan per person
Poetic Residence:69,999 yuan per person
🔹 Tour 2:June 21, 2026 – July 6, 2026
Leisurely Residence:65,999 yuan per person
Poetic Residence:69,999 yuan per person
🔹 Tour 3:July 8, 2026 – July 23, 2026
Leisurely Residence:65,999 yuan per person
Poetic Residence:69,999 yuan per person
🔹 Tour 4:July 25, 2026 – August 9, 2026
Leisurely Residence:65,999 yuan per person

🚂[Kanas Chengdu Special Train: A moving viewing platform traversing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains]Poetic Residence:69,999 yuan per person
🔹 Tour 5:August 11, 2026 – August 26, 2026
Leisurely Residence:65,999 yuan per person
Poetic Residence:69,999 yuan per person
🔹 Tour 6:August 28, 2026 – September 12, 2026
Leisurely Residence:68,999 yuan per person
Poetic Residence:72,999 yuan per person
🔹 Tour 7:September 14, 2026 – September 29, 2026
Leisurely Residence:68,999 yuan per person
Poetic Residence:72,999 yuan per person
⚠ ️Price Explanation:
1. The cost includes accommodation, meals, transportation, and first-entry tickets to scenic spots throughout the special train journey.
2. Prices may be slightly adjusted according to market fluctuations, subject to the signed contract.
3. Discounts for special groups such as children and the elderly require consultation with Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
🗺 ️16-Day Panoramic Itinerary (Highlights of Each Day)
📍 Day 1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan
Special Train Departure Ceremony:Sichuan Opera face-changing performance, panda-themed interactions

🌄Route Highlights: A visual feast spanning four seasonsUpon arrival in Turpan, you can experience the Karez underground water conservancy project at your own expense.
📍 Day 2 Special Train Sightseeing Day
Mobile Viewing Carriage:Set up areas for Sichuan mahjong and Chinese chess games
Host a “Werewolf” themed social event at night
📍 Day 3 Turpan → Kashgar
Visit the Flaming Mountains Geopark (surface temperature can reach 70°C)
Taste Xinjiang’s special fruit feast
📍 Day 4 In-depth Tour of Kashgar
Participate in the opening ceremony of Kashgar Old City
Special arrangement of ethnic song and dance performances for dinner
📍 Day 5 Exploration of the Pamir Plateau
Cross Bai Sha Lake and photograph the reflection of Muztagh Ata
Special arrangement of a high-altitude oxygen supply station at an altitude of 4,500 meters
📍 Day 6 Kashgar → Kuqa
Visit the Id Kah Mosque (can accommodate 2,000 people for cultural experiences simultaneously)
Experience pottery making in the high-platform residential area (requires advance reservation)

As the special train slowly departs from Chengdu Station, you will embark on a magnificent journey across northwest China. This route connects the heat of Turpan, the sanctity of the Pamir Plateau, the secret realm of Kanas, and the fragrance of the Ili River Valley. Over the 16-day itinerary, you will experience both the vastness of the desert and the purity of snow-capped mountains and lakes. The specially designed “mobile viewing carriage” of the train is equipped with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, turning every journey into a flowing painting.📍 Day 7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak
Cross the southern section of the Duoku Road (recommended to be open for 5 months each year)
Photograph the sunset at the Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends (best shooting time 21:00-22:30)
📍 Day 8 Bayanbulak → Nalati
Horseback riding experience on the空中草原 (aerial grassland) (includes professional coaching)
Visit the yurts of local people from various ethnic groups
📍 Day 9 Nalati → Yining
Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area (different flowers bloom in turn from June to September)
Stroll through the Russian-style architectural complex on Liuxing Street
📍 Day 10 Yining → Beitun
Cycling around Sayram Lake (electric-assisted bicycles provided)
Stargazing activity by the lake (subject to weather conditions)
📍 Day 11 Beitun → Hemu
Photograph the morning mist in Hemu Village (requires getting up early to take the shuttle bus)
Aerial photography services available within the scenic area (at your own expense)
📍 Day 12 Hemu → Kanas
Panoramic photography at the Haden Viewing Platform

📅Recent tour dates and quotations (updated for 2026) Exploration of Kanas by boat (equipped with life-saving equipment)
📍 Day 13 Kanas → Urumqi
Guanyu Platform hiking challenge (altitude 2,030 meters)
Three Bays hiking route (Fairy Bay – Moon Bay – Crouching Dragon Bay)
📍 Day 14 Urumqi
Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area (cable car available at your own expense)
Special arrangement of Xinjiang cuisine making experience
📍 Day 15 Return Day
Host a folk song concert and chess competition on the train
Award the “Western Regions Explorer” commemorative certificate
📍 Day 16 Arrival in Chengdu/Lanzhou
Arrange shuttle services according to return train schedules
Complimentary itinerary photo album (electronic version)
💡 Service Upgrade Highlights
1. Medical support: Each carriage is equipped with a first aid kit, and a team doctor is on call 24 hours a day
2. Catering services: Three main meals + two tea breaks provided daily, including vegetarian options

According to the latest information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the Kanas Chengdu Special Train operates 7 tours throughout the year, with the following specific arrangements:3. Smart devices: Full 5G network coverage on the train, electronic guide device rentals available
4. Emergency plans: Special plans formulated for high-altitude reactions, extreme weather, etc.
📝 Registration Instructions
Registration channels:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Group formation standards:Each tour can form a group with a minimum of 20 people (maximum 40 people)
Document requirements:Copies of valid identification documents are required
Health declaration:Visitors over 70 years old need to submit a health certificate
🎯 Fee Explanation and Service Standards
1. Fees include: accommodation on the special train, land transportation, scenic spot tickets, guide services
2. Fees do not include: personal consumption, self-funded projects, (single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing)
3. Service standards: subject to actual consultation and signing of the contract, both parties can reasonably modify the itinerary by mutual agreement
🌈 Seasonal Limited Tips
June-July:Ili lavender blooming period, wildflowers blooming in Nalati
August-September:Optimal viewing period for autumn colors in Kanas, fruit ripening season
After October:Some high-altitude scenic areas may be closed, confirmation needed in advance
📞 Consultation Methods
For information on the availability of remaining seats for 2026 or customized itineraries, please contact Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to register 30 days in advance to secure seats, subject to the signing of the contract.
(Approximately 1,800 words, information updated as of March 2026)

Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.