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No need to drive yourself or rush around—sit back on the Xinjiang tourist train and slowly take in the scenery north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose freely from multiple classes, from economy to luxury. We specialize in Xinjiang tourist train tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 【A new perspective on train travel through North and South Xinjiang:The Chengdu号 special train’s immersive cultural experience and in-depth activities】🚂
🌄 【Route highlights:When the train becomes a moving cultural living room】
In 2026, the Chengdu号 special train takes “cultural immersion + nature exploration” as its core, creating a 16-day train travel route running through North and South Xinjiang. Unlike traditional train tours, Chengdu号 transforms the carriage space into a cultural experience venue—Sichuan opera face-changing, panda-themed interactions, lantern riddle contests and other Sichuan-style activities seamlessly connect with Xinjiang song and dance and folk tea breaks, letting travelers feel the “great collision of Sichuan and Xinjiang cultures” while on the move. The special train uses 7-55 seat vehicle models, with all cars equipped with large viewing windows, charging ports and air conditioning; 7-seat business vans, 12-seat minibuses, and 22-seat and 55-seat coaches are deployed as needed (these quotes are all reference vehicle prices; specific vehicle prices are subject to customer service quotes!), striving for comfortable travel for different team sizes.
📜 【In-depth destination analysis:From the Flaming Mountains to Kanas Lake】
▶️ Turpan:Explore the Karez underground canal, experience the geological wonder of 60℃ surface temperatures at the Flaming Mountains, and taste seedless white grapes and the time magic of raisin drying houses.
▶️ Kashgar Old City:Stroll through thousand-year maze-like alleys, participate in the morning prayer ceremony at Id Kah, learn earthenware making at the Gaotai Residences, and taste roast pigeon and gangzi meat at the evening banquet.
▶️ Pamir Plateau:Cross the “snow mountain blue tears” of Baisha Lake, drink milk tea with local people of all ethnic groups at the foot of Muztagh Ata, and see glaciers reflected in Karakul Lake like an illusory dream.

🚂【A new perspective on train travel through North and South Xinjiang: The Chengdu号 special train’s immersive cultural experience and in-depth activities】🚂▶️ Duku Highway:Take two days to traverse this “China’s most beautiful highway” in sections—the southern section’s Tianshan Grand Canyon red beds are like flames, the middle section’s Nalati grassland is covered with wildflowers, and the northern section’s Bayanbulak Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns witnesses the wonder of nine suns at sunset.
▶️ Kanas:Take a boat to visit the Tuvan wooden houses, climb the Harden viewing platform to overlook the emerald-colored lake, and the morning mist at Moon Bay, Immortal Bay and Wolong Bay is a classic challenge for photographers.
▶️ Sayram Lake:Cycle around the lake or take the shuttle bus, watch swans play in the “last tear of the Atlantic,” and the lakeside yurts offer freshly boiled milk tea and hand-grabbed lamb.
🗺 ️【Simple itinerary (2026 execution version)】
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou→Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddle contest)
D2 Chengdu号 special train sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, Werewolf, chess/gomoku)
D3 Turpan→Kashgar (Karez, Flaming Mountains)

🌄【Route highlights: When the train becomes a moving cultural living room】D4 Kashgar (Kashgar welcome banquet)
D5 Kashgar→Pamir Plateau (Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
D6 Kashgar→Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah, Gaotai Residences)
D7 Kuqa→Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)
D8 Bayanbulak→Nalati (middle section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati→Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Liuxing Street)
D10 Yining→Beitun (Sayram Lake)

In 2026, the Chengdu号 special train takes “cultural immersion + nature exploration” as its core, creating a 16-day train travel route running through North and South Xinjiang. Unlike traditional train tours, Chengdu号 transforms the carriage space into a cultural experience venue—Sichuan opera face-changing, panda-themed interactions, lantern riddle contests and other Sichuan-style activities seamlessly connect with Xinjiang song and dance and folk tea breaks, letting travelers feel the “great collision of Sichuan and Xinjiang cultures” while on the move. The special train uses 7-55 seat vehicle models, with all cars equipped with large viewing windows, charging ports and air conditioning; 7-seat business vans, 12-seat minibuses, and 22-seat and 55-seat coaches are deployed as needed (these quotes are all reference vehicle prices; specific vehicle prices are subject to customer service quotes!), striving for comfortable travel for different team sizes. D11 Beitun→Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, scenic area tea break + aerial photography)
D12 Hemu→Kanas (Harden viewing platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas boat tour)
D13 Kanas→Urumqi (Fish Watching Pavilion, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi→Lanzhou→Chengdu (folk song gathering, chess master, Werewolf)

Take the tourist train to tour beautiful Xinjiang, choose freely from multiple specifications from economy to luxury. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, the journey concludes successfully
💰 【Price description (2026 tour dates)】
▶️ June to August · Midsummer Scroll (Duku Crossing)

📜【In-depth destination analysis: From the Flaming Mountains to Kanas Lake】June 4, June 21, July 8, July 25, August 11
Leisurely Residence (five customized vehicles):66,999 yuan/person
Poetic Residence (four customized vehicles):70,999 yuan/person
▶️ August to September · Autumn Charm Gilded Realm (Sai Lake Scenic Hotel)
August 28, September 14
Leisurely Residence (five customized vehicles):70,999 yuan/person
Poetic Residence (four customized vehicles):74,999 yuan/person

▶️ Turpan: Explore the Karez underground canal, experience the geological wonder of 60℃ surface temperatures at the Flaming Mountains, and taste seedless white grapes and the time magic of raisin drying houses.📌 Price includes:Special train full-journey transportation, 15 nights accommodation (including featured homestays), full-journey meals, first admission tickets to attractions, guide service and insurance. Prices and remaining seats are subject to contract or customer service confirmation, may fluctuate with departure dates, and the signed contract by both parties shall prevail.
📞 【Registration method】
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details.
💡 【Fee description and service description】
▶️ Fees include: special train hard sleeper/soft sleeper berth, land first-class 7-55 seat vehicle models (these quotes are all reference vehicle prices; specific vehicle prices are subject to customer service quotes!), 15 nights accommodation (including 4 nights featured homestays), 15 breakfasts and 30 main meals, first admission tickets to attractions, professional guide and insurance.
▶️ Fees do not include:Personal consumption, (for single-person registration we will do our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), entertainment items voluntarily participated in.
▶️ Service standards:Bilingual guides throughout, 24-hour hot water and medical kit on the special train, rest stops arranged every 4 hours for land transportation, ample time for scenic area visits without rushing.

▶️ Kashgar Old City: Stroll through thousand-year maze-like alleys, participate in the morning prayer ceremony at Id Kah, learn earthenware making at the Gaotai Residences, and taste roast pigeon and gangzi meat at the evening banquet.▶️ Special reminder:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing; reasonable changes to the itinerary may be made upon mutual agreement.
🚨 【Notes】
▶️ Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night; bring a windbreaker and sun protection items; the Pamir Plateau is over 3,000 meters above sea level, so it is recommended to prepare altitude sickness medication in advance.
▶️ The special train does not accept children registering alone; children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult and pay part of the fee (specific details subject to customer service confirmation).
▶️ In Turpan, Kashgar and other places, local ethnic customs must be respected; shoes must be removed and long pants/long skirts worn when entering.
▶️ The Duku Highway is recommended to be open from June to October each year; specific passage times are subject to traffic department notices. In case of traffic control, it will be changed to the Yizhao Highway or other routes.
🌈 【Why choose Chengdu号?】
The 2026 Chengdu号 special train redefines train travel with the concept of “slow travel”—recommending 1-2 core attractions per day, leaving ample time for in-depth experience; a cultural interaction area is set up on the special train so travelers can meet like-minded people during the journey; land transportation uses a “large vehicle + small vehicle” combination, balancing team efficiency and meeting personalized needs. Whether it’s a family trip, traveling with friends, or culture enthusiasts, everyone can find their own North and South Xinjiang memories on this route.
(The information in this article is based on recent search results for 2026; specifics are subject to the contract provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.)
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing, phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)