Xinjiang · 13 days and 12 nights
2027年全景南北疆巡游13日
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Day 1
When VIPs board the train, the steward team of "Jinxiu Tianfu Express·Panda Train" has prepared a welcome ceremony, kicking off your trip to Xinjiang wonderfully.
Today’s activities: [Welcome Ceremony] [Cultural Salon] [Song and Dance Performance]
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 2
The train travels along the Hexi Corridor, and the magnificent picture of the Thousand-Year Silk Road passes outside the window. After two days and one night's journey, we arrived in Urumqi today.
Day 3
Special note: On the 3rd day of Urumqi itinerary, there are two themed routes A and B to choose from. Once selected, no crossing or cross-matching is allowed throughout the journey.
Line A: [Xinjiang Museum] [Altay]
[Morning] Visit the [Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum], enjoy private cultural and museum classes, and immerse yourself in the treasures of the Silk Road. [Historians] are specially invited to accompany you to decipher the codes of civilization.
[Noon] Go to Jinxiu Tianfu Express [Xinjiang Welcome Banquet] to start a wonderful journey to Xinjiang with characteristic Xinjiang songs and dances.
[Afternoon] Take a bus through the Junggar Basin and the hinterland of the Gurbantunggut Desert. The spacious and luxurious land-based first-class cabin has reclining and adjustable seats, and the scenery of the next door, sand sea, and wilderness spreads out in sequence along the way, all the way to Altay, which is known as the "Golden Mountains and Silver Waters".
[Night] After arriving in Altay, have dinner and check into the hotel to rest.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Line B: [Xinjiang Museum] [Burqin]
[Morning] Visit the [Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum], enjoy private cultural and museum classes, and immerse yourself in the treasures of the Silk Road. [Historians] are specially invited to accompany you to decipher the codes of civilization.
[Noon] Go to Jinxiu Tianfu Express [Xinjiang Welcome Banquet] to start a wonderful journey to Xinjiang with characteristic Xinjiang songs and dances.
[Afternoon] Take the bus all the way north to the fairy tale border town of Burqin. The spacious and luxurious first-class land cabin, with reclining and adjustable seats, provides an overview of the Gobi, desert and lake scenery of the Junggar Basin, and travels thinking about the colorful border towns along the Irtysh River.
[Night] After arriving in Burqin, have dinner and check into the hotel to rest.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 4
Special note: On the 4th to 6th day of the Altay itinerary, there are two themed routes A and B to choose from. Once selected, no crossing or cross-matching is allowed throughout the entire journey.
Line A: [Ahe Highway] [Hemu]
[Morning] Take a bus from Altay along [Ahe Highway] to Hemu Village (distance 240 kilometers, about 5 hours’ drive), and prepare [Heart-warming snacks] on the car. Ahe Highway is the core section of the "Qianli Gallery" eco-tourism route in the Altay region, with beautiful scenery along the way.
Special note: If the route is inaccessible due to special weather conditions, policy controls, etc., other routes will be changed to Hemu.
Special customization - [Outdoor Wild Luxury Feast] to slowly enjoy the wild fun. After dinner, transfer back to hotel for rest.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Line B: [Hemu Village] [Kanas]
[Morning] Drive from Burqin to Hemu Village (distance is about 160 kilometers, driving time is about 3.5 hours), and enjoy the scenery of the foothills of Altay Mountain along the way. After arriving, transfer to the scenic spot express train and enter Hemu.
[Afternoon] After lunch, visit [Hemu Village], stroll through the Baiye Forest along the Hemu River, visit the original wooden house village of the Tuva people, overlook the quiet countryside surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and immerse yourself in the wild atmosphere of the Hemu Mountains.
After the Hemu tour, we set off for Kanas by car, walked through the primeval forest of the Altai Mountains, and arrived at the Kanas Scenic Area to check in.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 5
Special note: On the 4th to 6th day of the Altay itinerary, there are two themed routes A and B to choose from. Once selected, no crossing or cross-matching is allowed throughout the entire journey.
Line A: [Hemu Village] [Kanas]
Visit the Hemu Village, a Tuva village known as the "God's Back Garden" (the tour lasts for no less than 2 hours). You can visit the Hemu River Valley, view the alpine grassland, the wooden bridge over the Hemu River, Tuva villages, wooden houses, etc.
Customized leisure——[tea break]
Then take a boat trip to visit [Kanas Lake] (the drive is about 2 hours, the tour is no less than 2 hours). Kanas Scenic Area is known as "the last pure land of mankind".
After the tour, drive to Burqin and check into the hotel to rest.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Line B: [Kanas] [Baihaba] [Tiejia Highway]
[Morning] Take a cruise on [Kanas Lake] in the early morning, rafting on the emerald lake, passing through the mountain lakes surrounded by the taiga, immersing yourself in the scenery of the lake and mountains, and exploring the mysterious legend of Kanas Lake.
After the end of the tour, drive along the [Tiejia Highway] to Burqin, passing [Baihaba], and visit the primitive villages of Tuva on the border. Wooden houses, streams, and snow-capped mountains are all in the same frame. It is a quiet oil painting-like hometown on the border of the country.
[Evening] After arriving in Burqin, check in at the hotel.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 6
Set off early in the morning to visit Fuhai, encounter the vast lake on the Gobi Desert, watch water birds and lake scenery, and feel the blue secrets in the desert.
[Noon] Taste the special [Intangible Cultural Heritage Cold Water Fish Feast], enjoy the delicacies of the lake, and experience the flavor of Fuhai.
[Afternoon] Drive to Urumqi [Sweat BMW Base], watch the sacred horse Sweat BMW up close, watch professional equestrian stunt performances, and feel the charm of thousand-year-old horse culture.
After dinner, transfer to the station at the designated time, board the Jinxiu Tianfu Express train, and run all the way south to [Kashgar].
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 7
Special note: On the 7th day of the itinerary, the Kuqa itinerary is set to choose one of two theme lines A and B. Once selected, crossing lines or cross-matching is not allowed throughout the journey.
Line A: [Qiuci Sanskrit Music·Kucha Legacy]
[Morning] Heading south from Urumqi to Kashgar, stopping at Kucha, the ancient Silk Road country. In the early morning, go to the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves to visit the large grottoes. The cliff grottoes contain thousand-year-old Kucha murals, listen to the stories of the Silk Road civilization, and read about the grotto art treasures that blend Eastern and Western civilizations.
[Afternoon] Return to Kuqa District in the afternoon to roam the ancient city, check out the charming streets and alleys of Kucha, experience the fireworks of the old city, and appreciate the folk customs and architectural features of the ancient Kucha Kingdom.
[Evening] Return to Jinxiu Tianfu Express in the evening and continue southward to Kashgar, the important town in southern Xinjiang.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Line B: [Hongxia Range Rover·Qiuci Leisure Tour]
[Morning] Heading south from Urumqi to Kashgar, stopping at Kucha, the ancient Silk Road country. In the early morning, go to the Tianshan Grand Canyon, walk into the red cracks carved by hundreds of millions of years of wind, rain and torrents, the majestic ocher cliffs stand tall, and the light and shadow show the majestic wonders of the earth, and explore the geological secrets of Duku South Road.
[Afternoon] Return to Kuqa District for a stroll in the afternoon, walk through the streets and alleys of the old city, encounter the fireworks in Kucha City, and experience the unique ethnic customs and architectural charm of the ancient Kucha Kingdom.
After the tour, return to Jinxiu Tianfu Express and continue southward to Kashgar, the Pearl of the Silk Road.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 8
[Morning] Arrive in Kashgar in the morning and drive along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the roof of the world - [Pamir Plateau] (about 3 hours' drive). Arrive at [White Sand Lake] (the tour lasts no less than 40 minutes). The rolling silver-white sand mountains and the clear blue lake water have been together for thousands of years, forming a clear and magical dividing line. It is a must-see place in Kashgar.
[Afternoon] In the afternoon, we headed to the legendary border town [Ta County] located on the Pamir Plateau. With its unique status of "one county adjacent to three countries", it stands at the western border of the motherland. This is not only the filming location of the classic film "Visitors from the Iceberg", but also the hometown of the 2021 "Touching China" Person of the Year - Razini Bayka. The hymn he composed with his life spread throughout China from here, allowing the spirit of the "Pamir Eagle" to soar forever.
Later, we participated in the [Tajik Home Visit], tasted snacks prepared by Tajik people, sang and danced with the Tajik people, and learned about the Tajik national culture.
[Night]Try the authentic Tashkurgan yak hot pot for dinner and check into the Tashkurgan hotel to rest.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 9
After breakfast at the hotel, go to [Karakul Lake] (about 2 hours' drive, no less than 1 hour tour). It is known as the "color-changing lake" of the Pamir Plateau and the "mirror of the father of icebergs". It is a bright pearl embedded under Muztagh Peak.
[Afternoon] Participate in the [Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Experience] in the afternoon, experience an intangible cultural heritage handicraft, and experience the simple traditional national cultural life. Feel the charm of simple national life in the inheritance of skills and gain a unique cultural memory.
[Night] After arriving in Kashgar and enjoying the roasted whole lamb feast, check into the hotel and rest.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 10
After breakfast at the hotel, go to [Kashgar Old City] (tour no less than 1.5 hours). The Old City of Kashgar has experienced more than 2,000 years of wind, frost, snow and rain, and is the most representative historical and cultural landscape in Xinjiang. Afterwards, you can stroll through the criss-crossing streets and alleys of the ancient city and feel the style of the Western Regions.
Visit the [Id Kah Grand Mosque] (the tour lasts no less than 40 minutes). This mosque is an outstanding display of Islamic religious culture and a fusion of unique Islamic architectural style and traditional Chinese architectural techniques.
[Night] After dinner, board the Jinxiu Tianfu Express to Turpan.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 11
[Afternoon] Arrive in Turpan and check in at the hotel. After dinner, visit [Jiaohe Ancient City], visit this ancient city that has stood for thousands of years, and explore the remains of the Silk Road city-state. Attend the "Jiaohe Concert" in the evening and listen to the Silk Road movement in the vast night of the old city.
Return to the hotel to rest.
Local car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 12
Assemble at the designated time, transfer to the station, and board the Jinxiu Tianfu Express for the return journey.
Experience the moving oriental aesthetic train all day long, and you can view the vast Gobi desert and mountains and rivers in the northwest along the way. VIPs can also participate in special train activities organized by Panda Butler, and laugh all the way.
Day 13
Jinxiu Tianfu Express sightseeing, arriving at the destination, ending the trip to Xinjiang. Jinxiu Tianfu Express looks forward to seeing you next time.
Seats corresponding to the Panda Express·Jinxiu Tianfu Express + regular tourist buses at the itinerary destination.
The whole process is arranged from 13 to 26 a.m..
Jinxiu Tianfu Express train meal: Breakfast standard is ≈ USD 13.10/person, dinner standard is ≈ USD 28.00/person
Dining in local places when traveling: Breakfast is mostly included in hotels, dinner is ≈ USD 17.87/person, and special meals are ≈ USD 22.34–29.78/person (special meals are Xinjiang welcome banquet, wild horse private banquet, yak meat hot pot, and roasted whole sheep banquet)
Note:Since the train meals need to be ordered in quantity before the train departs, and the local meals during the tour are group meals, the meals included in the itinerary will not be refunded if you do not use them. Please understand!
Tickets to the attractions on the itinerary and required on-site transport.
Special note: The tourist train itinerary is a service package model. The ticket fees have been calculated according to the group price and need to be booked and registered in advance. Therefore, the tickets are not subject to any preferential policies and will not be refunded if used! Please understand.
Accommodation fee for 2 people in 1 room at the hotel listed in the itinerary.
Ctrip five-diamond hotels in Urumqi, Kuqa, Korla and Kashgar; Ctrip four-diamond hotels in Tashkurgan and Turpan (the room type is a double standard room, single men and women will be arranged to share rooms. If guests are unable to share a room or want to live alone, they need to pay the difference of ≈ USD 1,042.41 per person for a single room)
Local certified tour guides; service staff accompanying you throughout the journey; Jinxiu Tianfu Express is equipped with panda stewards who provide public services on the train and accompanying professional certified medical care.
Special note: "Accompanying certified medical staff" refers to health envoys with doctor or nurse qualifications and rich clinical experience accompanying tourists on the train.
does not include train bunks, hotel beds and hotel breakfast; includes train meals, tourist vehicle fees, tickets and scenery transfers, ground meals, driver service fees, etc.
1. All other expenses not listed in [Fees Included].
2. Additional expenses caused by unexpected events such as traffic delays, cancellations, or force majeure such as war, strikes, natural disasters, etc.
Travellers acknowledge that railway transportation is related to the national economy and people's livelihood, and railway transportation organizations follow the principle of unified dispatching and command. If the tourism train is brought forward or postponed due to emergencies or irresistible reasons such as changes to the railway timetable, construction, line accidents, vehicle failures, line rerouting, etc., the agency will notify travellers 7 days in advance. If the tourist train cannot be run, the agency will notify travellers 5 days in advance. The travel agency will not bear any liability for breach of contract. If the above situation occurs and the tourists agree to change the date after consultation, the travel agency will reimburse the relevant and reasonable change fees for the tourists who have already traveled. The specific departure time and stopping points of the special train are subject to the orders of the relevant departments! If the travel itinerary such as the delay of tourist trains is affected due to railway system changes to the railway timetable, construction, line accidents, vehicle breakdowns, changes in travel plans, etc., these are all force majeure factors, and travel agencies do not assume any liability for breach of contract!
If canceled due to personal reasons of the traveler, the fee deduction standard is as follows:
(1) at least 30 days before the departure date, if the trip is canceled due to personal reasons of the tourist, ≈ USD 2,978.32/person will be charged.
(2) If the trip is canceled 15-29 days (inclusive) before the departure date due to personal reasons, 50% of the contract amount will be charged.
(3) If the trip is canceled 1-14 days (inclusive) before the departure date due to personal reasons of the tourist, 85% of the contract amount will be charged.
(4) If the trip is canceled due to personal reasons of the tourist on the day of departure or during the itinerary, 100% of the contract amount will be charged.
Name change rules:
Tourists can change the travel party 3 days before departure without any loss.
From USD 10,406 (Jinxiu Tianfu, 13 days and 12 nights). Fares vary by departure, cabin and party size; confirm the quote when booking.
Departures: Oct 2 2027. Availability is confirmed when booking.
The journey starts in Chengdu. Travel to and from Chengdu is arranged separately; an adviser can help.
The fare covers Transportation, Catering, Admission, Accommodation, Service Staff, Service standards for children under 12 years old. See “What the fare covers” on this page.
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