Anyi Special Train 2026 Xinjiang Tour Sayram Lake + Ili Full Cost Guide Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation

🌄 【Anyi Special Train 2026 Xinjiang Tour:A Poetic Way to Experience an In-Depth Panoramic Tour】
On the vast land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts intertwine to form a flowing painting. In 2026, the “Anyi Special Train” will take “slow travel and in-depth experience” as its core concept, connecting the scenic landscapes of northern Xinjiang with the cultural wonders of southern Xinjiang. The 16-day itinerary covers the精华 (best) attractions north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the diverse beauty of Xinjiang aboard a moving “land cruise.”
🌲 【Route Highlights:A Double Feast of Nature and Culture】
✨ The Blue Tears of Sayram Lake:As the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, Sayram Lake is known as the “last tear of the Atlantic.” In the summer of 2026, wildflowers will bloom along the lakeshore, and tourists can cycle around the lake or take a sightseeing bus to closely observe the swan habitats and snow-capped mountain reflections.
✨ The Autumn Fairy Tale of Kanas:In September, the birch forests and pine trees along the Kanas Lake create a gradient painting of gold and green, dotted with Tuvan wooden houses. The special train arranges a boat tour, allowing tourists to experience the “backyard” from a water perspective.
✨ The Cloud-Top Pastoral Song of Narati Grassland:As one of the world’s four major alpine grasslands, Narati’s空中 (aerial) grassland is lush with green grass in summer, with yurts of local people of all ethnic groups and flocks of cattle and sheep forming a flowing landscape. Tourists can participate in home visits to experience traditional activities such as milking cows and making nang (a type of bread).
✨ The Millennium Echo of Kashgar Old City:In Kashgar’s old town, earth-yellow rammed earth buildings and winding streets narrate the prosperity of the Silk Road. Tourists can stroll through the high-platform dwellings, visit century-old teahouses, and feel the charm of handicrafts made by people of all ethnic groups.
✨ The Journey Through the Duku Highway:The special train itinerary includes a special car ride through the southern section of the Duku Highway, where tourists can admire the Danxia landforms of the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon and the meandering Ba音布鲁克 (Bayinbuluk) Grassland, experiencing the shock of “seeing four seasons in one day.”
🚂 【Simple Itinerary:16-Day Panoramic Tour】
Day 1:Depart from Lanzhou/Chengdu and take the Anyi Special Train to Urumqi

🌄【Anyi Special Train 2026 Xinjiang Tour: A Poetic Way to Experience an In-Depth Panoramic Tour】Day 2:Arrive in Urumqi and have free time to acclimate to the climate
Day 3:Visit Tianchi on Tianshan Mountain, attend a special welcome dinner, and take a bus to Beitun
Day 4:Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village, enjoy the natural scenery
Day 5:Boat tour on Kanas Lake, overnight in Jiadengyu
Day 6:Jiadengyu → Home visit to local people of all ethnic groups → Colorful Beach → Return to Beitun
Day 7:Circumnavigate Sayram Lake and head to Yining
Day 8:Yining → Narati Grassland → Bayin Town
Day 9:Bayin Town → Southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa → Take a bus to Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Home visit to local people of all ethnic groups → Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan → Golden Grassland → Ruins of the Stone City → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar Old City → High-platform dwellings → Take a bus to Turpan

On the vast land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts intertwine to form a flowing painting. In 2026, the “Anyi Special Train” will take “slow travel and in-depth experience” as its core concept, connecting the scenic landscapes of northern Xinjiang with the cultural wonders of southern Xinjiang. The 16-day itinerary covers the精华 (best) attractions north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the diverse beauty of Xinjiang aboard a moving “land cruise.”Day 13:Turpan → Visit Grape Valley
Day 14:Flaming Mountains → Special fruit feast → Visit Karez wells → Depart for return
Days 15-16:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu and end the itinerary
💰 【Price Description:Various Room Types, Flexible Choices】
Based on the recent tour schedule for 2026, the Anyi Special Train offers the following room types and prices (all including transportation, accommodation, meals, and attraction tickets for the entire journey):
First Tour (May 20):
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quad):Upper bunk 8,480 yuan/person | Lower bunk 9,280 yuan/person
Xiongmao Guige (Standard Quad):Upper bunk 15,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 16,980 yuan/person
Xiongmao Yashe (Deluxe Quad):Upper bunk 26,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 27,980 yuan/person
Xiongmao Yaju (Luxury Quad):Upper bunk 27,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 28,980 yuan/person

🌲【Route Highlights: A Double Feast of Nature and Culture】Xiongmao Yuefu (Luxury Double):59,980 yuan/person
Second to Eighth Tours (June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16):
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quad):Upper bunk 8,480 yuan/person | Lower bunk 9,280 yuan/person
Xiongmao Guige (Standard Quad):Upper bunk 16,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 17,980 yuan/person
Xiongmao Yashe (Deluxe Quad):Upper bunk 27,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 28,980 yuan/person
Xiongmao Yaju (Luxury Quad):Upper bunk 28,980 yuan/person | Lower bunk 29,980 yuan/person
Xiongmao Yuefu (Luxury Double):69,980 yuan/person
Prices may fluctuate depending on the tour date. The specific price shall be subject to the contract signed.
📝 【Registration Method:Professional Service, Comfortable Travel】
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details.
📋 【Fee Description and Service Standards】

✨ The Blue Tears of Sayram Lake: As the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, Sayram Lake is known as the “last tear of the Atlantic.” In the summer of 2026, wildflowers will bloom along the lakeshore, and tourists can cycle around the lake or take a sightseeing bus to closely observe the swan habitats and snow-capped mountain reflections.Fees Include:
▶ Transportation costs for the entire special train journey (including soft/hard sleeper berths)
▶ Accommodation for the entire journey (including on the special train and local hotels)
▶ All attraction tickets and special meals included in the itinerary (such as the Tianchi welcome dinner and Turpan fruit feast)
▶ Professional tour guide accompaniment and local ground services
Fees Do Not Include:
▶ Personal expenses (such as shopping and self-paid entertainment projects)
▶ Travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase on your own)
Service Description:
▶ For single registrants, we will try our best to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.

✨ The Autumn Fairy Tale of Kanas: In September, the birch forests and pine trees along the Kanas Lake create a gradient painting of gold and green, dotted with Tuvan wooden houses. The special train arranges a boat tour, allowing tourists to experience the “backyard” from a water perspective. ▶ In case of force majeure factors such as weather or policies, both parties can reasonably modify the itinerary by mutual agreement.
▶ The specific service content shall be subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌈 【Seasons and Experiences:The Beauty of Xinjiang in Different Seasons】
May-June:The grasslands in northern Xinjiang turn green, and apricot blossoms bloom in Yili, making it suitable for photography enthusiasts to capture the vitality of spring.
July-August:The grasslands enter their peak season, with lush green grass in places like Narati and Kalajun, making it an excellent choice for summer vacations and family trips.
September:The autumn colors in northern Xinjiang deepen, with colorful forests and morning mists in Kanas and Hemu creating a stunning painting.
Notes:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so warm clothing is necessary. Some scenic areas are at high altitudes, so it is recommended to prepare medication for altitude sickness in advance.
💡 【Why Choose the Anyi Special Train?】
▶ Hassle-Free:Transportation and accommodation for the entire journey are uniformly arranged by the special train, eliminating the need for frequent transfers and luggage handling.
▶ In-Depth Experience:The itinerary covers the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang, balancing natural scenery with cultural history, avoiding a rushed tour.
▶ Comfort:The special train is equipped with a medical team and 24-hour butler service, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family trips.
In 2026, join the Anyi Special Train and spend 16 days understanding the vastness and tenderness of Xinjiang.

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation