How to Play the Yining Sunshine Special Train Route Itinerary Days Recommendation and Full Price Explanation Recommended Route Cost and Price
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
Yining Sunshine Express In-Depth Exploration Guide:12-Day Immersive Journey Unlocking the Secret Realms of Northern Xinjiang✨
[Route Highlights:A Mobile Resort Space Connecting the Essence of Northern Xinjiang]
The Sunshine Express features a dual experience model of “train + car” as its core, connecting core landscapes of northern Xinjiang such as the Ili River Valley, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Duku Highway. The train adopts third-generation intelligent carriages, each equipped with panoramic viewing windows, a temperature control system, and 24-hour hot water supply. During night travel, the windows automatically frost to ensure privacy while providing an immersive experience of “sitting in the room while scenery flows by the window.”
✦ Core Landscapes Covered:
Sayram Lake:Stop anytime during the lakeside drive for photography; specially arranged lakeside afternoon tea to enjoy Xinjiang fruits while admiring snow-capped mountain reflections from the carriage
Nalati Grassland:Offers choices between beginner horse trails and professional trekking routes; adds a sunrise photography shuttle at 5 AM
Duku Highway:Equipped with emergency oxygen cylinders and snow chains for the northern section; stops to pay respects at the Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery
Kanas:3-day, 2-night stay within the scenic area to experience Tuwa intangible cultural heritage, boat breakfasts, and other特色 activities (unique cultural experiences)
✦ Special Experience Design:
Helicopter sightseeing over the aerial grasslands (self-funded)
Taklimakan Desert starry sky photography (seasonal)
Huocheng Daxigou apricot blossom hike (April only)
Kazanqi Folk Village handmade ice cream making experience
[Simple Itinerary:Rhythmic Aesthetics of 12 Days, 11 Nights]
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Yining Sunshine Express In-Depth Exploration Guide: Unlock the Secret Realms of Northern Xinjiang in a 12-Day Immersive Journey✨Afternoon:Private airport transfer and check-in at Conrad Hotel
Evening:Train welcome dinner featuring Xinjiang specialties like roast whole lamb and pilaf
Day 2:Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Morning:Tour Tianshan Tianchi with a scenic shuttle bus ride around the lake
Afternoon:Visit Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar to shop for handicrafts from various ethnic groups
Evening:Board the special train to Beitun
Day 3:In-Depth Kanas Tour
Morning:Transfer directly to Kanas via scenic area shuttle; hike the Three Bays
Afternoon:Experience a Tuwa family visit to learn about traditional lifestyles
Accommodation:Characteristic wooden cabins within the scenic area
Day 4:Hemu Village – Burqin
Morning:Ascend the observation deck for panoramic views of Hemu Village
Afternoon:Enjoy a cold fish feast in Burqin; board the special train to Yining in the evening
Day 5:Sayram Lake Circular Drive
Morning:Stop at viewpoints like Jinhua Zihui and Songshu Tou during the lakeside drive
[Route Highlights: A Mobile Resort Space Connecting the Essence of Northern Xinjiang]Afternoon:Visit Khorgos to experience border trade prosperity
Accommodation:Rezen Airport Hotel Yining
Day 6:Nalati Grassland
Morning:Horseback riding experience on the aerial grasslands
Afternoon:Traverse the northern section of the Duku Highway; enjoy a three-dimensional landscape from the carriage window
Accommodation:Characteristic homestay in Nalati Town
Day 7:Bayinbuluk
Morning:Admire the sunset over the Nine Curves Eighteen Bends
Afternoon:Wetland ecological observation; photograph swan flocks
Accommodation:Eco-hotel within the scenic area
Day 8:Tianshan Secret Realms
Morning:Explore the Kyzylia Grand Canyon
Afternoon:Traverse the middle section of the Duku Highway to experience “four seasons in one day”
Accommodation:Five-star hotel in Kuqa
Day 9:Kashgar Old City
The Sunshine Express features a dual experience model of “train + car” as its core, connecting core landscapes of northern Xinjiang such as the Ili River Valley, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Duku Highway. The train adopts third-generation intelligent carriages, each equipped with panoramic viewing windows, a temperature control system, and 24-hour hot water supply. During night travel, the windows automatically frost to ensure privacy while providing an immersive experience of “sitting in the room while scenery flows by the window.”Morning:Old City opening ceremony performance
Afternoon:Treasure hunt in the handicrafts street districts of various ethnic groups
Accommodation:Kashgar Old City homestay
Day 10:Pamir Plateau
Morning:Photography session at Baisha Lake
Afternoon:View Muztagh Ata from Karakul Lake
Accommodation:Characteristic yurts in Taxkorgan
Day 11:Return Preparations
Morning:Travel photography experience in Kashgar Old City
Afternoon:Board the special train back to Urumqi
Day 12:Disband in Urumqi
Morning:Free activities at the Grand Bazaar
Afternoon:Private airport/station transfer
[Price Information:Flexible Combination with Tiered Options]
The 2026 Sunshine Express offers three cabin types with price references as follows (subject to actual consultation and contract):
✦ Core Landscapes Covered:Blue Diamond Suite (2 persons/room):Starting at 29,800 yuan/person
Includes:Private bathroom, scenic sofa bed, complimentary minibar use
May increase to 35,800 yuan/person during peak season (June-September)
Executive Suite (1 person/room):59,800 yuan/person
Includes:All facilities of the Gold Diamond Suite + dedicated butler service + priority seating selection
Special gift: Sayram Lake RV camping experience
Family亲子 Cabin (2 adults + 1 child):88,800 yuan/group
Child price (ages 6-12) at 70% of adult price
Includes:Family-themed decor, childcare services, grassland kite DIY materials
Price Includes:
Special train seat fee (includes 6 nights soft sleeper accommodation)
Full-trip hotel accommodation (includes 5 nights local quality hotels)
First entrance tickets and scenic shuttle fees for attractions
11 breakfasts and 20 main meals (includes 8 special feasts)
Excellent tour guide service throughout
Sayram Lake: Stop anytime during the lakeside drive for photography; specially arranged lakeside afternoon tea to enjoy Xinjiang fruits while admiring snow-capped mountain reflections from the carriage. Travel agency liability insurance
[Registration Method:Professional Service Guarantees]
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details. Staff will provide:
Detailed route information package (includes equipment checklist, clothing guide)
Real-time seat availability inquiry service
Customized itinerary suggestions
Special needs coordination (e.g., slower pace adjustments for senior groups)
[Fee Information and Service Standards]
Fees Exclude:Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.), single supplement (efforts will be made to arrange room sharing for solo registrants), additional expenses due to force majeure
Service Standards:Each group equipped with 1 train conductor, 2 tour guides, and 1 accompanying doctor; land transportation uses 15-seat commercial vehicles to ensure proper seating for all
Special Reminder:Itinerary subject to change due to weather, road conditions, policies, etc.; reasonable adjustments may be made after mutual consent
[Travel Tips]
Document Preparation:Bring original valid identification valid for more than 6 months
Photography Equipment:270-degree viewing windows in train corridors; recommend wide-angle lens; prepare sand guards for desert sections
Network Coverage:Complimentary WiFi on train but weak signal in mountainous areas; recommend downloading offline maps in advance
Optimal Seasons:April-May apricot blossom season / September-October autumn foliage season (specific blooming periods subject to actual consultation)
This mobile resort journey through northern Xinjiang will take you across four landscapes—snow mountains, grasslands, deserts, and lakes—in 12 days, offering in-depth experiences of various ethnic traditional cultures. From Urumqi’s modern metropolis to Kanas’ primeval forests, from the vast Taklimakan Desert to the Ili River Valley’s vibrant flower fields, the Sunshine Express presents a multidimensional Xinjiang in the most comfortable way possible. For specific departure availability or customized itineraries, please contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing promptly for one-on-one consultation from professional travel advisors.
Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
