2026Tianshan Hao Special Train Overview Prices + Accommodation + Complete Guide to Kanas and Ili Routes Recommended Route Costs and Prices

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

[In-Depth Experience on the Tianshan Express:Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 Kanas and Ili Panoramic Journey]
🌄 Itinerary Highlights:A Moving Viewing Platform Traversing the North and South of Tianshan Mountains
The Tianshan Express, a distinctive tourist train in Xinjiang, is designed with the concept of ‘traveling with the scenery, journeying by night and touring by day.’ It connects three core areas: Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley, and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang. The 2026 route has been comprehensively upgraded, featuring customized soft sleeper compartments throughout the train, equipped with large viewing windows, charging ports, and heating systems, ensuring passengers can rest comfortably while capturing the ever-changing views of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and Gobi landscapes during the 13-day journey. The train travels through the Junggar Basin and Tarim Basin at night and stops at key scenic spots during the day, cleverly avoiding the fatigue of long-distance driving, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family travel.
📅 2026 Schedule and Pricing Information (Subject to Contract)
According to the recent schedule of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the Tianshan Express will operate 8 group tours in 2026, covering spring, summer, and autumn, with prices varying based on room type and departure date:
[Group Tour on May 7th]
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19,999 RMB per person
Executive Double Room:19,999 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18,999 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12,999 RMB per person
[Group Tours on July 28th/August 11th]
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14,999 RMB per person

[In-Depth Experience on the Tianshan Express: Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 Kanas and Ili Panoramic Journey]Blue Diamond Double Room:20,999 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB per person
Executive Double Room:20,999 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19,999 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 RMB per person
[Group Tours on June 2nd/July 8th/August 23rd/September 4th]
Blue Diamond Quadruple Upper Bunk:16,999 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Lower Bunk:17,999 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24,999 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB per person
Executive Double Room:26,888 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25,888 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 RMB per person
[Group Tours on June 13th/25th/September 5th]

🌄 Itinerary Highlights: A Moving Viewing Platform Traversing the North and South of Tianshan MountainsBlue Diamond Quadruple Room:21,888 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29,888 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB per person
Executive Double Room:26,888 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25,888 RMB per person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 RMB per person
[Group Tour on October 9th]
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9,999 RMB per person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15,999 RMB per person
⚠ ️ Pricing Information:
The cost includes soft sleeper accommodation on the express, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, all meals (including 8 special meals), and guide services;
Child prices (ages 2-12) are negotiable, with a reduction of 3,000 RMB per person for no bed occupancy;
Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand, with the final price subject to the signed contract;
Single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible; special circumstances require negotiation for a room difference supplement.

The Tianshan Express, a distinctive tourist train in Xinjiang, is designed with the concept of ‘traveling with the scenery, journeying by night and touring by day.’ It connects three core areas: Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley, and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang. The 2026 route has been comprehensively upgraded, featuring customized soft sleeper compartments throughout the train, equipped with large viewing windows, charging ports, and heating systems, ensuring passengers can rest comfortably while capturing the ever-changing views of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and Gobi landscapes during the 13-day journey. The train travels through the Junggar Basin and Tarim Basin at night and stops at key scenic spots during the day, cleverly avoiding the fatigue of long-distance driving, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family travel.🚂 13-Day Panoramic Itinerary (2026 New Version)
Day 01:Departure Location → Urumqi
Arrive in Urumqi on your own, be picked up by a private car, and check into a four-star hotel in the city. Recommended free activities include visiting the International Bazaar or Xinjiang Museum.
Day 02:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Beitun
Visit the world natural heritage site, Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, in the morning, and take the Mayashan Cable Car to overlook Bogda Peak; board the train in the afternoon to head to Beitun, and enjoy a dinner of Burqin cold-water fish.
Day 03:Beitun → Kanas → Jiadengyu
Spend the whole day exploring Kanas Lake, with options to take a boat ride or hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay); stay overnight at the Jiadengyu Eco Hotel and experience the culture of the Tuwa people’s wooden houses.
Day 04:Jiadengyu → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Jinghe South
Capture the morning mist of Hemu Village in the early morning, traverse the Junggar Basin in the afternoon, and appreciate the sunset symphony of the Yardang landform and the Irtysh River at Colorful Beach in the evening.
Day 05:Jinghe South → Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Six-Star Street → Yining
Drive around Sayram Lake (approximately 90 kilometers), passing by the Guozigou Bridge viewing platform; visit Yining’s Six-Star Street in the afternoon and taste handmade ice cream and Russian-style pastries.
Day 06:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayinbuluk
Ride horses on the Nalati空中 Grassland in the morning, traverse the middle section of the Duku Highway in the afternoon, arrive at Bayinbuluk Grassland, and wait for the sunset glow of the Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends.
Day 07:Bayinbuluk → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Restan Old Street → Kashgar

📅 2026 Schedule and Pricing Information (Subject to Contract)Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, stopping at the Large and Small Dragon Pools along the way; arrive in Kashgar in the evening, stroll through Restan Old Street, and shop for handicrafts from various ethnic groups.
Day 08:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland
Obtain a pass and head to the Pamir Plateau, observe Muztagh Ata and Kongur Tagh up close; capture the snow-capped mountain reflections by Karakul Lake and visit the ruins of Tashkurgan Stone City.
Day 09:Taxkorgan → Tajik Home Visit → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Experience making naan and milking at the homes of local residents from various ethnic groups; return to Kashgar in the afternoon, passing by Baisha Lake to capture the wonder of ‘sand dunes and blue water in the same frame.’
Day 10:Kashgar Old City → Xiangfei Garden → → Aksu
Spend the morning exploring Kashgar Old City in-depth and visit the Id Kah Mosque; board the train in the afternoon to head to Aksu, and enjoy a dinner of Kuqa large naan and roasted pigeon.
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon → Ta Village → Turpan
Traverse the Danxia landform of Wensu Grand Canyon and visit the primitive village of Ta Village; arrive in Turpan in the evening and check into a characteristic homestay in Grape Valley.
Day 12:Flaming Mountains → Grape Manor → Fruit Feast → Karez → Urumqi
Experience the ’80°C heat on the ground’ at the Flaming Mountains in the morning, visit the Karez underground water conservancy project in the afternoon; board the express train to return to Urumqi in the evening.
Day 13:Urumqi → Nationwide
See off based on flight/train schedules and conclude the journey.
📝 Registration and Service Information

According to the recent schedule of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the Tianshan Express will operate 8 group tours in 2026, covering spring, summer, and autumn, with prices varying based on room type and departure date:Registration Method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for availability and discounts;
Cost Includes:Soft sleeper on the express, scenic spot tickets, all meals (including 8 special meals), guide services, and airport/station transfers;
Cost Excludes:Personal expenses, self-funded items (such as Kanas boat rides, Nalati horse riding), and pass processing fees;
Service Standards:Dual guides (1 Han Chinese + 1 guide from various ethnic groups) throughout the journey, with 1 accompanying doctor for every 20 people;
Special Reminders:The itinerary may change due to weather, policies, etc., and the route can be optimized after mutual agreement.
🌍 Season and Landscape Adaptation Guide
May:The end of the blooming period for apricot blossoms in Ili, early green on the grasslands in Northern Xinjiang, fewer tourists;
June-August:Lush grasslands, with Nalati and Kanas entering the prime viewing season;
September-October:Golden poplar forests in Southern Xinjiang, intense autumn colors on the Pamir Plateau, suitable for photography;
Late October onwards:Some high-altitude scenic spots may close due to snowfall, requiring prior confirmation.
💡 Travel Tips
Document Preparation:Valid ID, pass (processed in Kashgar), senior citizen/student ID (for discounts);
Clothing Suggestions:Large temperature differences between day and night, requiring a windbreaker, sun hat, and comfortable hiking shoes;
Photography Equipment:Wide-angle lens for grasslands, telephoto lens for capturing snow-capped mountain details, polarizing filter to reduce reflections;
Cultural Respect:Remove shoes and wear long pants when visiting, and obtain consent before taking photos with local residents.
(Approximately 1,800 words, information updated as of March 2026, subject to actual consultation and contracting)

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