★ Launched in 2025, with 54 guest rooms and a total of 108 seats available
★ VIP guests arriving in Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi will receive free airport/station transfer services
★ One night of transitional accommodation at Chengdu Waldorf Astoria Hotel will be given as a gift at the beginning and end of the itinerary
★ Luggage service, free hands, worry free throughout the process
★ Exclusive scenic area direct train or VIP channel
★ Xinjiang Land Upgrade 2+1 Tourist Bus, Duku Highway Upgrade 7-seater Business Bus
★ Some scenic spots set up exclusive supply and rest stations
★ 6 vacation ambassadors, 12 train service butlers, 6 professional tour guides, 6 gourmet restaurant chefs, 2 certified medical staff, and 50+logistics support teams
Itinerary
Welcome to the station, VIP guests board the Chengdu train to travel to the beautiful Xinjiang!
Departing from Anjing Station in Chengdu, VIP passengers board the train and depart from the Panda themed station.
★ Lanzhou Railway Station stops, VIP passengers board the train and continue on to the beautiful Xinjiang region.
Today's Car Activities: [Sichuan Opera Face Changing] [Panda Blessing] [Lantern Riddle Guessing]Note:
① The above boarding time is a reference time. In case of railway adjustment by relevant departments, the boarding time shall be subject to the adjustment.
② Lanzhou boarding VIP does not include meals today.
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![Anjing Station - Welcome Fruit]()
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Meals:Train dinner
Stay:Chengdu Number
Meals:Train breakfast, train lunch, train dinner
Stay:Chengdu Number
The Chengdu Express arrived in Turpan this morning and was greeted at the station.
Go sightseeing
Karez Well(Tour duration approximately 60 minutes)This is a special irrigation system in Xinjiang, known as one of the three major ancient Chinese projects along with the Great Wall and the Grand Canal.
visit
Flame Mountain(Tour duration approximately 60 minutes)Here, you can see the largest thermometer in China, feel the ground temperature of Flame Mountain, and experience the rich culture of Journey to the West.
After the tour, board the Chengdu ship and head to Kashgar.
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Meals:Train breakfast, Xinjiang cuisine, train dinner
Stay:Chengdu Number
DAY 4
Train sightseeing - Kashgar
The train is scheduled to arrive in Kashgar in the afternoon and will receive guests at the station; After the welcome banquet, the VIP guests checked into the Kashgar Hotel.
Meals:Hotel breakfast, train lunch, Kashgar welcome banquet
Stay:Kashgar
DAY 5
Kashgar Pamir Plateau
Tip: The terrain of today's tour route is special and belongs to high-altitude areas, which are prone to altitude sickness and complications. It is recommended that tourists over 65 years old and with their own diseases do not participate in today's scenic spot tour, and can choose to rest or engage in free activities within the city.Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and take a bus along the China Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Roof of the World——
Pamir Plateau(About 3 hours by car)observe
Baisha Mountain Baisha Lake(Tour duration of about 40 minutes, altitude of about 3300 meters)This is an original ecological painting formed by blue sky, white clouds, snow capped mountains, lakes, and sand mountains. On both sides of the lake, there are the nine peaks of Gonggeer standing far away, creating a spectacular scenery. The Liusha River described in Journey to the West is here.
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Karakul Lake(About 60 minutes by car and 40 minutes by tour)Karakule means "Black Sea", with a depth of 30 meters and a total area of 10 square kilometers. It is a rare plateau lake in the world, surrounded by ice peaks and snow ridges, and can see peaks above 7000 meters above sea level up close, such as the Kunlun Three Heroes: Gonggeer Peak (7719 meters), Gonggeer Jiubie Peak (7530 meters), and Mustag Peak (7546 meters). The three mountains stand tall on the Pamir Plateau and are very spectacular.
After the tour, return to Kashgar and check into a hotel.
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Meals:Hotel breakfast, Xinjiang style meals, Xinjiang style meals
Stay:Kashgar
Hotel breakfast and sightseeing
Kashgar Ancient City(About 20 minutes by car and 90 minutes by tour)It is known as a living fossil for studying ancient cities in the Western Regions and is a cultural city with a history of over 2000 years. This open scenic area is also a living area for Uyghur residents, showcasing their unique family life, ethnic characteristics, traditional handicrafts, and delicious cuisine.
Later visit
Aitigar Mosque(Tour duration approximately 60 minutes)This is a Chinese Islamic mosque, founded in 1442. It is an ancient architectural complex with a strong ethnic style and religious color, and is a model of Uyghur architectural art.
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Gaotai Residential BuildingsVisiting experience (approximately 60 minutes in duration)This is a Uyghur ethnic settlement located at the northeast end of the old city of Kashgar, built on a loess cliff that is over 40 meters high and over 800 meters long. With a history of 600 years, it is a major landscape showcasing ancient Uyghur residential architecture and folk customs in Kashgar. Here, you can try making your own pottery or printing techniques, stroll through the high-rise residential buildings, and savor this restored ancient building.
After dinner, head to Kashgar Station and board the Chengdu train to Kuche.
Today's featured dish: Special Halal Cuisine
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Meals:Hotel breakfast, specialty halal dishes, Kashgar style meals
Stay:Chengdu Number
The train is scheduled to arrive in Kuche in the morning and will receive guests at the station.
Go visit
The Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains(The journey takes about 90 minutes and the tour lasts about 60 minutes)It is known as one of the top ten most beautiful canyons in China, located at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, in an inland arid area, covered with fine sand and accompanied by gurgling clear springs. The spring water flows gently, appearing and disappearing at times, making it a unique sight.
visit
Kuche Danang City(The journey takes about 90 minutes and the tour lasts about 30 minutes)Kuche Da Nang is an intangible cultural heritage of Xinjiang. Tasting the aroma of Kuche Da Nang while watching the production process is a feast of taste and visual experience.
After the tour, board the Chengdu ship and head to Yining or Jinghe South.
Today's featured dish: Tasting Kuche Da Nang
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![Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon]()
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Meals:Kuche breakfast, Xinjiang cuisine, train dinner
Stay:Chengdu Number
Enjoy breakfast on the Chengdu train and arrive at Yining Station or Jinghe South Station.
visit
Sailimu Lake(About 2.5 hours by car and approximately 5 hours for sightseeing)This place was formerly known as the Western Pure Sea, with the nickname of "the last tear of the Atlantic". It is the highest and largest high-altitude cold water lake in Xinjiang, a national 5A level scenic spot, and is covered in flowers and colorful hues. Up close, you can see the clear water and blue sky, sparkling with waves. In the distance, you can admire the white snow and the long sky, all in one color.
Featured dinner BBQ self-service barbecueExperience and stay at Lake Selim Hotel.
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![Sailimu Lake - Autumn]()
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Meals:Train breakfast, Xinjiang style cuisine, featured self-service barbecue
Stay:Sairam Lake
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
Sailimu LakeFree play and experience the unique beauty of Sai Lake at different times once again.
Go to Yining City and arrive
Six Star Street(About 2.5 hours by car)Liuxing Street has a long history and is famous for its unique hexagonal streets and alleys. It is now inhabited by residents of Han, Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Russian, Tatar and other ethnic groups. This is a large cultural tourism scenic spot with beautiful environment, stability, harmony and vitality.
After the tour, board the Chengdu train at Yining Station and head to Beitun City.
Today's highlight: Saihu High White Salmon![Yining Six Star Street]()
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Meals:Hotel breakfast, Saihu high white salmon, train dinner
Stay:Chengdu Number
Arrive in Beitun City in the morning and head to Hemu. The journey takes about 5 hours, and rest and meals will be arranged according to the time situation.
arrive
Hemu Scenic Area(Check in to the scenic area on the same day, with a tour duration of about 5 hours)Transfer to a local bus in the scenic area and take a tour of the Ertix River, the only river in China that flows from the west to the Arctic Ocean. Head to the largest white birch forest in China, the Hemu River surrounded by white mist, visit the Hemu River Valley, admire the flowers of Jiadengyu in the high mountain grassland, the Hemu River wooden bridge, and observe the Tuwa village and wooden houses in Hemu River.
Stay in the characteristic wooden houses in Hemu Scenic Area.
Today's arrangement: A hundred year old house gathers for singing and dancing together
Special Note:
To enhance the tourist experience, this itinerary plans to stay one night each in Kanas and Hemu. However, due to the tight tourism resources in Xinjiang during the peak season, if the group cannot stay in Hemu during this period, the itinerary will be changed to Jiadengyu, with no reduction in scenic spots. If you cannot bear this risk, please do not choose this itinerary. If unable to stay in Hemu, the travel agency will refund 500 yuan/adult/night.
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![Hemu Village - Autumn]()
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Meals:Train breakfast, Beitun style meal, Hemu style meal
Stay:Hemu Scenic Area
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. It is recommended to wake up early to see the smoke rising from the cooking fires in Hemu Village, or to wake up earlier and go there on your own
Harden Viewing PlatformWatching the sunrise over Hemu. Then take a car to Kanas, which takes about 2.5 hours.
arrive
Kanas Scenic AreaOn the day of check-in in the scenic area, the duration of the tour will be arranged according to the actual situation. Here lies the breathtaking natural scenery of the northern Xinjiang region, known as the "last pure land of mankind", "God's backyard", and "the self preservation land of immortals". The lake and mountains blend together, combining the grandeur of northern scenery with the beauty of southern mountains and waters. Strolling along the wooden boardwalk by the lake, admiring the peaceful Moon Bay, magical Fairy Bay, and ethereal Wolong Bay.
Experience unique
Kanas CruiseExperience the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains from all angles.
Stay in Kanas Scenic Area at night.
Special Note:
To enhance the tourist experience, this itinerary plans to stay one night each in Kanas and Hemu. However, due to the tight tourism resources in Xinjiang during the peak season, if the group cannot stay in Hemu during this period, the itinerary will be changed to Jiadengyu, with no reduction in scenic spots. If you cannot bear this risk, please do not choose this itinerary. If unable to stay in Hemu, the travel agency will refund 500 yuan/adult/night.
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![Kanas - Autumn]()
![Kanas - Autumn]()
Meals:Hotel breakfast, Hemu style meal, Kanas style meal
Stay:Kanas Scenic Area
Hotel breakfast and sightseeing
Fish Watching Platform(Tour duration approximately 60 minutes)In the morning, the morning mist dissipates, and here you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kanas and the mysterious Kanas Lake.
Enjoy a local style lunch in Kanas Scenic Area. You can continue to explore the scenery of Kanas Bay, and the duration of the tour will be arranged according to the actual time situation.
Go to Burqin and taste dinner here
Featured Cold Water Fish FeastStay and rest in Burqin in the evening.
Today's highlight: Burqin Cold Water Fish Feast![Kanas Fish Observation Platform]()
![Kanas Fish Observation Platform]()
![Kanas Fish Observation Platform]()
Meals:Hotel breakfast, Kanas style meal, Burqin cold water fish feast
Stay:Burqin
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and head to
Colorful Beach(The journey takes about 90 minutes and the tour lasts about 60 minutes)The scenery here is unique: on the south bank, there are oases, deserts, and blue skies that complement each other, while on the north bank, there are colorful strange rocks composed of mudstone, sandstone, and gravel. These rock layers are rich in color, including sandstone, mudstone, and conglomerate in various shades such as red, earthy red, light yellow, and light green, with diverse and colorful colors.
It takes about 1.5 hours to drive to Beitun. If the weather is good on the way, you can take a car view of Lake Ulungu. Boarding the Chengdu train from Beitun City Station to Urumqi.
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Meals:Hotel breakfast, Xinjiang style meals, Xinjiang style meals
Stay:Chengdu Number
Enjoy breakfast on the Chengdu train and arrive in Urumqi.
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Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area(About 1 hour by car and approximately 3 hours for sightseeing)This is a nationally renowned 5A level scenic area known as the "Human Jade Pool" and a world-renowned mountain lake. Upon arrival at the scenic area, a dedicated tour guide will lead you to take a shuttle bus to the scenic area, where you can enjoy famous landscapes such as the Shimen Line, Xishan Guansong, Longtan Blue Moon Sky, and Dinghai Needle. From afar, you can overlook the magnificent Bogda Snow Peak.
Return to Urumqi, about an hour's drive, check into the hotel after dinner.
Today's highlight: Tianchi Yaochi Feast![Tian Shan Tian Chi - Autumn]()
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![Tian Shan Tian Chi - Autumn]()
Meals:Train breakfast, Tianchi Yaochi feast, Xinjiang style cuisine
Stay:Urumqi
DAY 15
Urumqi Lanzhou Chengdu
After enjoying breakfast, head to the train station and board the Chengdu train to return.
Car activities: [Chess and Card Master] [Werewolf Kill]
Meals:Hotel breakfast, train lunch, train dinner
Stay:Chengdu Number
DAY 16
Arrived in Lanzhou/Chengdu
Chengdu sightseeing, arrived at the station and bid farewell to the VIP guests.
★ Stopping at Lanzhou Station, some VIPs disembarked, ending this journey.
The Chengdu Express has arrived at the final destination of this journey, Chengdu. Let's meet again next time.
Car activity: [Folk Song Festival]
Meals:Train breakfast, train lunch
Stay:a cozy home
(The above itinerary is for reference only, subject to the signed contract.)
Price Includes / Excludes
Includes
1. Transportation: Chengdu Panda Express seats+destination specific air-conditioned tourist vehicles;
2. Catering: Enjoy 15 breakfasts and 30 main meals throughout the course;
On the Chengdu train: the breakfast standard is 68 yuan/person, and the main meal standard is 158 yuan/person
Local tourism: Breakfast is included in the hotel breakfast, and the standard for main meals is 100 yuan/person for Kanas/Hemu/Sailimu Lake/Nalati Scenic Area. The standard for regular meals in various cities is 80 yuan/person, and the standard for specialty meals is 120-150 yuan/person.
Explanation:
① Meals for VIP passengers on the Chengdu trains from Lanzhou and Urumqi are not included.
② The entire meal is arranged for group dining and is non refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience caused!
3. Accommodation: 8 nights on Chengdu Panda Express+7 nights at a local hotel for tourism;
Description: Kashgar/Yining/Burqin/Urumqi Ctrip Five Diamond or International High end Brand Hotels; Homestay in Hemu/Kanas Scenic Area; Sailimu Lake Ctrip Four Diamonds or
Homestay.
Reference hotel:
Kashgar: Southern Xinjiang Global Harbor International Hotel, Blu Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn, or equivalent for large/twin beds
Yining: Xilimu Lake Spruce Resort Hotel, Xilimu Lake Elaine · Yilai Resort Hotel, Xilimu Lake Elaine · Hechuan Yunjin Luxury Camp Double or Same Level
Hemu: Hemu Mountain Villa, Hemu Vacation, Hemu Starry Sky Wooden House Homestay, Hemu Shubolisi 2-Room or equivalent
Kanas: One lychee, Youran Mountain Villa, Huajianfang, Kunshe, One Hualuo, Two Huaqiao, Manyunjian, Jinlianhua Wooden House Homestay for two or the same level in Kanas Scenic Area
Burqin: Burqin Wild Luxury Camp Large/Twin or equivalent
Urumqi Hilton, Wanda Wenhua Grand/Twin or equivalent
4. Ticket: Includes all scenic spot tickets and transportation within the itinerary;
Explanation: Tickets and scenic area transportation vehicles have been calculated based on the group price, and no further discounts will be offered. They are non refundable and do not require any refunds. Thank you for your understanding!
5. Tour guide: a certified tour guide with at least three years of experience in the local tourism area; Accompanying service personnel throughout the entire process; The Chengdu Panda Express is equipped with train attendants and accompanying healthcare personnel;
6. Children's service standards: Excluding train berths, hotel beds, and hotel breakfast; Including train meals, admission tickets, tourist vehicle parking spaces, meals, driver and guide service fees, etc.
Excludes
1. Any other expenses not listed in the above [fees included] shall be borne by oneself;
2. For this trip, we have selected VIP passengers to board and disembark from Chengdu, Lanzhou, and Urumqi on the Chengdu Express. Please bear the transportation costs from other regions to and from the Chengdu Express stop;
3. Does not include personal travel accident insurance for tourists.
Cancellation & Change Policy
Tourists are aware and aware that railway transportation is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Railway transportation organization follows the principle of unified dispatch and command. If the travel special train is advanced or delayed due to unforeseeable reasons such as emergencies or related department dispatch, construction, line accidents, vehicle failures, or heavy lines, our company will notify 7 days in advance. If the travel special train cannot operate, our company will notify 5 days in advance, and the travel company will not bear any breach of contract liability. The specific departure time and stopping point of the special train shall be subject to the orders of relevant departments! Due to reasons such as railway system scheduling, construction, line accidents, vehicle malfunctions, and changes in train schedules, the delay of tourist trains and other factors that affect tourist travel itineraries are considered force majeure factors, and travel agencies shall not be held responsible for any breach of contract!
Cancel rule:
(1) Registration requires a prepayment of no less than 20000 yuan per person for reservation. If the prepayment is cancelled due to personal reasons, the prepayment will not be refunded;
(2) The final payment shall be made 30 days before the departure date. If the final payment is not paid due to any personal reasons, it shall be deemed as automatic waiver and the advance payment shall not be refunded;
(3) If the trip is cancelled due to personal reasons 15-29 days before the departure date (inclusive), 50% of the contract amount will be charged;
(4) If the trip is cancelled due to personal reasons 1-14 days before the departure date (inclusive), 70% of the contract amount will be charged;
(5) If the trip is cancelled due to personal reasons on the day of departure or during the itinerary, 100% of the contract amount will be charged.
Renaming rules:
Tourists can change their travel personnel 3 days before departure without any loss (except for booking tickets on behalf of others).
Important Notes
1. Patients with severe hypertension, heart disease, asthma and other diseases that are prone to sudden onset, as well as infectious diseases, mental illnesses and other illnesses that are not suitable for travel, are not allowed to participate. Tourists who conceal their illness shall bear the corresponding consequences. For those with serious illness, our company has the right to persuade them to withdraw or terminate the contract during the trip;
2. Tourists over 70 years old are required to submit a physical examination report within six months, and those over 75 years old must also be accompanied by their immediate family members;
3. 'Certified medical staff accompanying' refers to health ambassadors with qualifications as physicians or nurses and rich clinical experience accompanying tourists on trains;
4. Tourists who suffer from serious heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, pancreatitis, coronary heart disease, cancer and other diseases or have reached the age of 80 or above are advised not to sign up for the delegation. Tourists who conceal all responsibilities and the related expenses incurred therefrom should be borne by themselves! Due to the fact that insurance companies do not provide coverage or adjust the coverage to 50% of the normal population for elderly people over 75 years old and infants under 3 years old, tourists in this age group who participate in tour groups and encounter unexpected situations will be compensated according to the relevant regulations of the insurance company. If the insurance company's compensation is insufficient, the tourists will bear the responsibility on their own;
5. The planned itinerary description is for reference, and the departure date, stops, duration, and route of the tourist train are subject to the final passenger dispatch order of the relevant railway departments. If there is a change in the operation plan of the special train, reasonable adjustments will be made to the travel time, sightseeing sequence, dining and accommodation arrangements of the planned itinerary. The adjustment will ensure that the standard rights and interests of tourists are not compromised as a result of this adjustment.
6. Based on the cross regional characteristics of tourism activities, tourists agree that the travel agency will entrust the reception business to the following qualified local agencies: ① Kashgar Upstream International Travel Agency Co., Ltd./Address: No. 33, Century Avenue Community, Donghu Street, Kashgar City, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang J6, Century Avenue, Kashgar City Number/Contact person and phone number: Pu Gang 18997856666 ② Xinjiang Jieyou Princess International Travel Agency Co., Ltd./Address: Room 301, Building 87-88, No. 122 Jiefang Road, Yining City/Contact person and phone number: Ji Zhongxin 18099995115 ③ Xinjiang China Railway Qing Travel Agency Co., Ltd./Address: Room 1701, 17th Floor, Building 9, Lijing Mingdu, No. 198 Lijing Street, Shuimogou District, Urumqi, Xinjiang/Contact person and phone number: Zhou Ying 15349918000 ④ Xinjiang Territory Meitu International Travel Agency Co., Ltd./Address: Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District) No. 12, Urumqi Economic Development Wanda Plaza, No. 433 Xuanwu Lake Road/Contact and Phone: Wang Xu 15099136321 ⑤ Altay Ruby International Travel Agency Co., Ltd./Address: No. 02, Building 14, Jiangnan Huayuan, Zone 3, Tuanjie Road, Altay City, Xinjiang/Contact and Phone: No. 02, Building 14, Jiangnan Huayuan, Zone 3, Tuanjie Road, Altay City, Xinjiang ⑥ Xinjiang Ruitu International Travel Agency Co., Ltd./Address: S6, No. 898 Longsheng Street, Shuimogou District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Building 4, Business Office Room 411/Contact and Phone: Liu Rui 18999999402 ⑦ Xinjiang Wanlian International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. Hotan Branch/Address: No. 921, Unit 1, Building 2, Xidan Commercial Plaza, No. 136 Rose Avenue, Jinghe Logistics Park, Hotan City, Hotan Prefecture/Contact and Phone: Ekparjiang Aili 18099390898 ⑧ Yining Lidu International Travel Agency Co., Ltd./Address: No. 202, Building 4, Mingjia Mansion Community, 2199 Economic Cooperation Zone, Yining City, Ili Prefecture/Contact and Phone: Dong Wenhui 13199992224, etc.