How to Play in Southern Xinjiang on Chengdu Cruise Pamir and Hotan Itinerary Price List All in One Recommended Route Cost and Price

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

🌄 [Chengdu Train’s In-depth Southern Xinjiang Tour:A 16-Day Panoramic Journey Through the Pamir Plateau and Tianshan Secret Realms] 🌄
📌 [Itinerary Highlights:Why Choose This Train?]
The newly upgraded “Chengdu Train” in 2026, designed as a “mobile cultural and tourism complex,” deeply integrates Sichuan-Shu culture with the charm of Southern Xinjiang. The train features panoramic glass carriages, a starry sky observation deck, and an intangible cultural heritage experience area, with a fixed 3-hour stop daily, allowing tourists to enjoy the convenience of the train while deeply exploring destinations. The itinerary covers core Xinjiang landscapes such as Turpan Grape Valley, Kashgar Old Town, Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, and Kanas Lake, connecting four major landforms of desert, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes,堪称 (it can be called) “a one-stop unlocking of the essence of Southern Xinjiang.”
🚂 [Simple Itinerary:Full Disclosure of the 16-Day Panoramic Route]
Day 1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Performance + Panda-Themed Welcome Ceremony + Lantern Riddle Contest)
Day 2 Sightseeing on the Chengdu Train (Sichuan Mahjong Experience + Werewolf Tabletop Game + Chinese Chess/Gomoku Tournament)
Day 3 Turpan → Kashgar (Exploring the Karez Underground Canal + Flaming Mountains Geopark)
Day 4 Kashgar (Kashgar Old Town Opening Ceremony + Eid Gah Prayer + Tea Tasting at a Century-Old Tea House)
Day 5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (Aerial Photography Experience at Baisha Lake + Horseback Riding at Karakul Lake + Stargazing at Muztagh Ata)
Day 6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Exploring the High Terrace Residential Buildings + Visiting the Kuqa Grand Mosque + Hand-Grabbed Rice Cooking Experience)

🌄[Chengdu Train’s In-depth Southern Xinjiang Tour: A 16-Day Panoramic Journey Through the Pamir Plateau and Tianshan Secret Realms]🌄 Day 7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Hiking in the Tianshan Grand Canyon + Self-Drive Experience on the Southern Section of the Duku Highway + Photography at Swan Lake)
Day 8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (Horseback Riding on the Aerial Grasslands + Home Visits to Local Families + Grassland Bonfire Party)
Day 9 Nalati → Yining (Lavender Manor in the Tianshan Flower Sea + Tour of Russian-Style Architecture on Liuxing Street)
Day 10 Yining → Beitun (Cycling Around Sayram Lake + Historical Explanation at the Commanding Platform + Tasting of High White Trout)
Day 11 Beitun → Hemu (Experiencing Tuva Wooden Houses + Morning Mist Photography at Hemu Bridge + Drone Aerial Photography Services in the Scenic Area)
Day 12 Hemu → Kanas (Hiking at Haden Viewing Platform + Boat Exploration of the Three Bays + Tuva Folk Performance)
Day 13 Kanas → Urumqi (Ascending the Guanyu Platform for a Panoramic View + In-Depth Tour of Moon Bay/Fairy Bay/Wolong Bay)
Day 14 Urumqi (Maya Mountain Cable Car at Tianshan Tianchi + Cultural Explanation at the West Queen Mother Temple)
Day 15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk Song Performance + Chess Master Challenge + Werewolf Final)
Day 16 Arrival in Lanzhou/Chengdu, marking the successful conclusion of the itinerary
💰 [Price Explanation:New Departure Dates and Quotations for 2026]

📌[Itinerary Highlights: Why Choose This Train?]▶ Basic Room Type (Leisurely Residence):
June 4/June 21/July 8/July 25/August 11:65,999 yuan/person
August 28/September 14:68,999 yuan/person
▶ Upgraded Room Type (Poetic Residence):
June 4 – August 11:69,999 yuan/person
August 28/September 14:72,999 yuan/person
📌 Price Includes:
✔ Soft sleeper carriage for the entire journey on the Chengdu Train (including bathroom)
✔ 15 nights at four-star hotels (including breakfast)
✔ 30 main meals (including 8 special meals:Turpan Grape Banquet/Kashgar Welcome Dinner/Pamir Plateau Yak Hot Pot, etc.)

The newly upgraded “Chengdu Train” in 2026, designed as a “mobile cultural and tourism complex,” deeply integrates Sichuan-Shu culture with the charm of Southern Xinjiang. The train features panoramic glass carriages, a starry sky observation deck, and an intangible cultural heritage experience area, with a fixed 3-hour stop daily, allowing tourists to enjoy the convenience of the train while deeply exploring destinations. The itinerary covers core Xinjiang landscapes such as Turpan Grape Valley, Kashgar Old Town, Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, and Kanas Lake, connecting four major landforms of desert, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes,堪称 (it can be called) “a one-stop unlocking of the essence of Southern Xinjiang.”✔ First entrance tickets + shuttle buses for all scenic spots throughout the journey
✔ Professional tour guide + accompanying doctor + cultural lecturer
✔ Travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 yuan)
⚠ ️Special Notes:
Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand, with the final price subject to the signed contract
Departures in September will see a price increase of approximately 4.6% due to the inclusion of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday
Groups of 6 or more traveling together can enjoy a 2% discount (must register simultaneously)
📝 [Registration Method:Regular Channels to Protect Rights and Interests]
Registration can be made through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, by consulting with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Staff will provide a detailed itinerary, contract template, and payment instructions. It is recommended to book at least 30 days in advance to secure seats.
💡 [Fee Explanation and Service Details]
Single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible. Those requiring a single room will need to pay a supplement (specific amount subject to real-time room availability)

🚂[Simple Itinerary: Full Disclosure of the 16-Day Panoramic Route] The train is equipped with 24-hour hot water, charging ports, WiFi coverage, and a service desk in each carriage
Two cultural lectures are arranged daily (including Sichuan Opera Face Painting/New Xinjiang Ethnic Instrument Demonstrations, etc.)
The train is equipped with medical equipment such as a first aid kit, oxygen generator, and portable blood pressure monitor
Specific service standards are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Both parties can reasonably modify the itinerary upon mutual agreement
🌄 [In-Depth Destination Analysis:Why Are These Scenic Spots Worth Visiting?]
📍 Pamir Plateau:Muztagh Ata, rated as one of “China’s Top Ten Most Beautiful Mountains” by Chinese National Geography, stands at 7,546 meters with year-round snow cover. The itinerary includes a special arrangement for stargazing by Karakul Lake, where, under the guidance of a professional astronomy tutor, a telescope is used to observe deep-space celestial bodies such as the Milky Way and nebulae.
📍 Duku Highway:This “China’s Most Beautiful Highway” is recommended to be open for only 4 months each year. The itinerary will traverse it in segments over 2 days. The southern section (Kuqa-Bayanbulak) is dominated by Yardang landforms, while the middle section (Bayanbulak-Nalati) showcases a magnificent transition between grasslands and snow-capped mountains. Three parking observation decks are set up along the way for optimal photography.
📍 Kanas Lake:According to newly monitored data in 2026, the deepest part of the lake reaches 188.5 meters. The itinerary includes a boat exploration of the Three Bays (Fairy Bay/Moon Bay/Wolong Bay) and a special arrangement for a Tuva intangible cultural heritage inheritor to demonstrate the production process of the “Chuwuer” (reed pipe instrument) on site.
📍 Tianshan Tianchi:As a World Natural Heritage site, the scenic area added the Maya Mountain Cable Car project in 2026, providing direct access to an observation platform at an altitude of 3,056 meters. The itinerary includes a cultural explanation of the West Queen Mother Temple, unveiling the historical origins of the “Jade Pool” legend.
🚨 [Important Reminders:Must-Read Before Departure]

Day 1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Performance + Panda-Themed Welcome Ceremony + Lantern Riddle Contest)1️⃣ Document Preparation:Original valid documents with a validity period of more than 6 months are required. Foreign tourists need to apply for a “Xinjiang Travel Permit” in advance
2️⃣ Climate Adaptation:The temperature difference between day and night in the Pamir Plateau region can reach 25℃. It is recommended to bring a combination of a windbreaker + fleece inner layer
3️⃣ Cultural Taboos:Long pants/long skirts are required for visits, and women need to wrap their heads with a scarf (free rental service available at the scenic area)
4️⃣ Photography Suggestions:The optimal time for photographing the morning mist at Sayram Lake is within 1 hour after sunrise. It is recommended to confirm the specific time with the tour guide 1 day in advance
5️⃣ Transportation Connections:For return flights from Lanzhou/Chengdu, it is recommended to choose flights after 15:00 PM to avoid affecting the itinerary due to potential delays of the special train
🌈 [Why Choose Train Travel?]
Compared to traditional tour groups, the “Chengdu Train” has three major advantages:
① Time-Saving:No need to transfer transportation throughout the journey, saving approximately 18 hours of transit time in total
② In-Depth Exploration:The停留 (stay) time at each destination is increased by 40%. For example, a full day is arranged for exploring the Kanas scenic area
③ Comfort:The soft sleeper carriage is equivalent to a mobile hotel, avoiding the bumpy ride of a long-distance bus, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists
📞 [Take Action Now]
The popularity of Southern Xinjiang tourism continues to rise in 2026, with less than 30% of seats remaining for group departures from June to September. For specific scheduling, room type pictures, or contract term details, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Staff will provide personalized itinerary suggestions based on your needs to help you plan an unforgettable trip to Xinjiang!

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