How to book the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train 5-night 6-day tour, booking price, itinerary plan
Consultation phone number: 0991-8585456 (same as above)
With the arrival of the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, famous tourist attractions in northern Xinjiang such as Kanas, Nalati, Sayram Lake, and Bayanbulak have become popular choices for domestic tourism. From early July to late August, the Xinjiang Railway Department has launched the
Itinerary arrangement:
Option 1:
D1 Urumqi – Yining City (approx. 700km one-way, about 12 hours)
In the evening, depart from Urumqi New Station (High-speed Railway Station) by air-conditioned hard sleeper train to Yining City, known as the southern region beyond the Great Wall. (Distance: 614KM) Overnight accommodation on the air-conditioned train. (The specific train number and schedule are subject to the notification by the staff before 12:00 PM on the day of departure)
Friendly reminder: The train is not equipped with a dining car, please have a meal before boarding the train.
D2 Yining – Nalati – Yining (approx. 260km by car, about 3.5 hours)
Early morning pick-up at the train station (please wash up on the train in advance) and take a tourist bus to the world’s four major alpine valley grasslands—[Nalati Scenic Area, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction] (ticket included). Along the way, you will see blooming mountain flowers, butterflies fluttering among the peaks, and scattered tents. You may also catch a glimpse of small patches of poplar forests, experiencing the resilient life and unyielding demeanor of the poplar trees. The route passes by the Wusu Ancient Tomb Group, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Gongnais Valley along the way. Arrive in Nalati Town for lunch, and after lunch, take the scenic area’s [Valley Grassland Shuttle Bus] (fare included) to the Nalati Scenic Area to experience Kazak folk customs (sightseeing time is about 3.5 hours, including the time to enter and exit the scenic area with the valley shuttle bus). You can take optional tours within the scenic area, such as the sightseeing bus, horseback riding, tandem bicycles, lawn motorcycles, and other activities to feel the charm of the grassland. Afterward, return to Yining City, and after dinner, check into the hotel.
Tips:
1. The temperature on the grassland is relatively low, so it is important to be prepared for cold weather. Even during the summer months of July, August, and September, the nighttime temperatures are low.
2. The Swan Lake area is a grassland wetland marsh. Do not get too close to the swans out of curiosity and risk falling into the marsh. It is advisable to hire a local guide for direction.
D3 Yining-Sayram Lake-Horgos-Yining (one-way distance from Yining to Sayram Lake is 170KM, with a travel time of 2.5 to 3 hours)-Beitun City
Early in the morning, take a car to Sayram Lake, with a stopover to visit the [Lavender Manor for about 60 minutes] on the way. Lavender belongs to the genus Lavandula of the Lamiaceae family in botanical classification. Lavender is an important aromatic economic plant with evergreen leaves and a fragrant odor throughout the year. Its flowers are usually purple, blue, pink, white, and other colors, making it highly ornamental. It serves as a plant material for arranging flower beds, flower blankets, and creating flower seas in landscape designs. At the same time, it also has good medicinal, healthcare, and chemical practical values. Then, continue to pass through the beautiful scenery of [Guozigou, the First Pass of Yili] (no stopping due to traffic reasons) to reach the high-altitude Tian Shan Mountains and the renowned Western Region Pearl—[Sayram Lake with first-entry ticket for about 2 hours of sightseeing] (complimentary lake cruise fee of 100 yuan/person included). Sayram Lake is surrounded by mountains, reflecting the sky and water. In spring, wildflowers bloom everywhere; in summer, green grass covers the ground, with horses galloping and sheep and cattle grazing like clouds. The lake is embraced by green mountains, with towering pine and cypress trees at their feet, and mist shrouding the mountainsides, blending the sky and water into one color, resembling a poetic scroll full of majesty and clarity. Afterwards, head to the newly established city in the northwest corner of China—Horgos City, about 100 kilometers away, with a driving time of 1.5 hours. Visit the [border trade market at Horgos Port, one of China’s three major land trade ports] for about 30 minutes (self-paid for the boundary monument and shuttle bus ticket at 60 yuan/person). Experience the prosperity of Sino-Kazakh trade. After that, return to Yining by car (60 kilometers, 1.5 hours needed). On the way, you can optionally visit the [Ancient Huiyuan City], with two stone lions lying prone at the gate, displaying a blend of the delicate forms of southern stone lions and the rugged carving techniques of Xinjiang. Inside the courtyard, towering ancient trees stand, with four of them serving as living witnesses to history. Standing in the front courtyard and looking ahead, it seems like a messenger is riding a horse galloping over to deliver battle news. In the center of Ancient Huiyuan City stands a magnificent bell and drum tower. From the top of the tower, you can take in a panoramic view of the scenery inside and outside the city. Arrive in Yining City and transfer to the Yining Railway Station for departure to Beitun City.
D4 Beitun – Kanas (one-way 240KM mountain road, about 5 hours by car)
In the morning, the tour guide will start to pick up passengers with signboards at the exit one after another. Please wash up on the train in advance; (contact information for the tour guide, our company will arrange for the tour guide to contact you the day before and inform you of the content and contact information on the pick-up sign). Afterwards, take a car to the restaurant for breakfast, and then take a car to [Kanas Scenic Area] (about 240 kilometers, with a travel time of about 5 hours). On the way, pass by Colorful Beach, where you can visit the complimentary [Colorful Beach] (120 yuan/person, about 30 minutes of touring) as a self-paid item. Colorful Beach is a national 4A scenic area. At noon, have lunch in Jiadengyu. After lunch, proceed to the Kanas Ticket Station [including the first-entry ticket and round-trip shuttle bus, about 4 hours of touring]. Arrive at the Kanas Scenic Area ticket gate and transfer to a shuttle bus to enter Kanas National Geological Park. Along the Kanas River, enjoy the sights of the Siberian larch primitive forest, birch forest scenery, Shenxianwan, Wolongwan, Moon Bay, and Yazehu. In the lake area, you can take a cruise ship (120 yuan/person, self-paid) to tour Kanas Lake. Then enter the "log cabin world" of Kanas Village and walk through the unique log cabins. You can enter a Tuwa family home (home visit: 100 yuan/person, self-paid) to taste mare’s milk wine, drink milk tea, and listen to the beautiful melody of the "Sudi", experiencing the unique Altay grassland culture.
Evening: Take the shuttle bus from Kanas Scenic Area back to Jiadengyu Central Residential Area, about 30 kilometers, with a travel time of 1 hour. After dinner, check in to the hotel.
D5 Kanas – Beitun – Urumqi
After breakfast, take the shuttle bus to Kanas Scenic Area again, with a complimentary visit to the Fish Viewing Pavilion (shuttle bus: 120 yuan/person). Passing by Hundred Flowers Garden, with colorful wildflowers everywhere, enjoy a breathtaking view of Kanas Lake, explore the mystery of the lake monster, and take in a distant view of Friendship Peak. Climbing the Fish Viewing Pavilion is an exclamation mark in the Kanas travel itinerary. Without climbing the Fish Viewing Pavilion, one cannot fully appreciate the beauty of Kanas; without climbing it, one cannot fully comprehend the true meaning of life. Gather in the scenic area and take the shuttle bus back to Jiadengyu. After lunch in Jiadengyu, return to Beitun to catch the train.
D6 Urumqi — Various Locations
Arrive at Urumqi Station in the morning, ending the pleasant journey and returning to beautiful Urumqi! End the pleasant itinerary.
Exclusions:
Transportation from various locations to Urumqi
Personal consumption and entertainment not included in the itinerary cost
Description of Self-Paid Items:
?Kanas Section: Fish Viewing Pavilion: 120 yuan/person, Colorful Beach: 120 yuan/person, Grassland Stone Man: 198 yuan/person, Cruise Ship: 120 yuan/person (Three Bays), Tuwa People’s Home Visit: 80 yuan/person, Bonfire Party: 198 yuan/person
Yili section: Nalati horseback riding or grassland sightseeing bus to visit Aerial Grassland: 160 yuan/person (2 hours), Huiyuan Ancient City package ticket: 265 yuan/person, Kazanqi Folk Customs Park: 180 yuan/person, Sayram Lake circuit bus tour: 100 yuan/person, Horgos Port transfer fee: 30 yuan/person
Great Xinjiang Tourism Express Train Specialized Store
0991-8585456 (same as above)
Booking instructions:
Before departure, please check if your ID card has expired and carry your original ID card. For children, please carry their household register page and original. Please arrive at Urumqi Station (new station north plaza) between 19:00. Please enter from the north entrance and take the elevator to the second floor. The temperature in the mountains is lower in the morning and evening, so please bring warm clothing. Upon returning, please gather at the hotel parking lot at the designated time notified by the tour guide and board the tourist coach to Beitun Railway Station. Please bring all your belongings to avoid losing them.
★Itinerary features:
①No forced consumption throughout the journey
②Including travel agency liability insurance
③Complimentary accident insurance
★Expenses included:
Hard sleeper train: Urumqi – Beitun – Yining – Urumqi (round-trip train tickets, berth not guaranteed).
Travel transportation: Full-journey domestic air-conditioned tourist coach (specific model determined by the number of people).
Scenic spot tickets: Nalati scenic area ticket and shuttle bus, Sayram Lake ticket, Colorful Beach ticket, Kanas scenic area ticket and shuttle bus.
Special meals: Includes 3 breakfasts and 7 dinners.
Accommodation standard: 4 nights in a standard double room, superior standard, single room supplement not included.
Travel insurance: Travel agency liability insurance.
Tour guide service: Licensed Mandarin-speaking tour guide service.
★Expenses not included: Single room supplement, other optional entertainment items listed in the itinerary, meals on the train, personal expenses, and shopping.
★Recommended optional activities: Cruise boat 120 yuan/person, homestay visit 80 yuan/person, Huiyuan Ancient City 265 yuan/person; Sayram Lake circuit bus fee 100 yuan/person; Grassland Stone Man 198 yuan/person; Fish Viewing Pavilion 120 yuan/person;
★Tips:
The itinerary planner or tour guide will contact you via phone or text message between 18:00 and 22:00 the night before departure.
Please keep your phone turned on and disable any mobile phone manager or 360 security mode to ensure you can receive calls and notification messages.
If you have not received a notification by 22:00, please contact the customer service representative who assisted you with your booking. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Departure times for tours in Xinjiang are relatively early. If you are staying at a hotel, please notify the hotel in advance to provide you with a packed lunch for breakfast, which you can collect from the front desk in the morning.
The distances between scenic spots are relatively far, mostly on highways and partially on winding mountain roads. If you are prone to carsickness, please be sure to carry carsickness medication.
During the peak tourist season, there may be an increase in tourist vehicles, potentially causing traffic jams and shortening the time available for sightseeing. Arrival at scenic spots and dining times may be delayed, or the time of arrival at the hotel may be later.
Please understand.
Consultation hotline: 0991-8585456 (same as above)