[Jianghu Anyi Journey · Duku Version] 2027 Creative Pass-Through North and South Xinjiang 15-Day

Guests may choose Chengdu or Lanzhou as the boarding point and board the Anyi Train · Panda Express at the designated time. At this moment, you will become a panda envoy sent to the Western Regions. After collecting the corresponding props from the staff, your wonderful Xinjiang journey officially begins.[Tips]:1. When traveling in Xinjiang, because the itinerary is long and the climate varies greatly, you may experience symptoms of not adapting to the local environment. You may bring relevant medicines and some commonly used medicines, such as band-aids, cold medicine, or medicine for gastrointestinal discomfort. Keep yourself in a good mood and start a wonderful journey in Xinjiang.2. There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland. In Xinjiang, work starts at 9:30 or 10:00 a.m., lunch is at 14:00, and dinner is at 20:00; Xinjiang's nightlife is also very rich, and group members need to adapt.

Stay: Anyi Train

Meals: Lunch / Dinner

Today, the Panda Train·Anyi Express will travel through the Hexi Corridor toward the beautiful Xinjiang. Distinguished guests may enjoy the vast northwestern gobi and mountain scenery along the way, or take part in special train activities organized by the Panda Butler. Amid laughter and joy, you will arrive in Urumqi, then transfer to the hotel to rest.Note: For distinguished guests who choose to gather and disperse in Urumqi on this day, after leaving the airport, staff will wait for your arrival at the airport holding a "Anyi TrainDistinguished Guest" sign at the agreed time on the airport pickup day.

Stay: Urumqi

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast, take a coach to the world-famous alpine lake known as the "Jade Pool on Earth," the AAAAA-rated Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area (approximately 2 hours by coach, with about 3 hours for sightseeing). Enter the scenic area by shuttle bus: view the eight renowned sights, including the Shimen Narrow Pass, Xishan Pines, Longtan Moon in the Blue Sky, and the Dinghai Shenzhen, and gaze at the majestic Bogda Snow Peak in the distance. In the afternoon, return to the city to attend the Anyi Train VIP Xinjiang Song and Dance Welcome Dinner. After the meal, board the Anyi Train for Altay.

Stay: Anyi Train

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After arriving in Beitun in the morning and enjoying breakfast, take a bus to the fairy-tale hidden land [Hemu Scenic Area] (approximately 3 hours by bus, with about 3 hours for sightseeing). After arriving in Hemu, view along the way China's only river that flows westward to the Arctic Ocean—the Irtysh River—and head to China's largest birch forest; the Hemu River, surrounded by white mist, feels like a paradise on earth, both dreamlike and real; tour the Hemu River Valley, admire the flowers of the alpine grasslands at Jiadengyu and the wooden bridge over the Hemu River, and see the Tuva village and wooden houses along the Hemu River, among other sights. After dinner, check into the hotel and rest.

Stay: Jiadengyu

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast, drive to [Kanas Scenic Area] (approximately 1.5 hours by car, with a total tour of about 5 hours). The Kanas Scenic Area boasts Asia's only Swiss-style scenery and is acclaimed as the last pure land of mankind, God's back garden, and a private retreat of the immortals. In Mongolian, it means "beautiful and rich, mysterious and unfathomable." Here, lake and mountain scenery blend into one, combining the grandeur of northern landscapes with the elegance of Jiangnan's mountains and waters. Stroll along the wooden boardwalk by the lake and feel the leisure and tranquility of the Kanas Scenic Area; on the way down the mountain, you can enjoy the beautiful views at the serene Moon Bay, the magical Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay.Drive to [Fish-Watching Platform] (complimentary attraction; no refund if not visited). (Due to time constraints and speed limits on the scenic area's mountain roads, this attraction is subject to negotiation between the guide and tourists based on actual conditions.) Arrive at the mountainside and climb 1,068 steps on foot to the summit to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake. Stroll along the wooden boardwalk by the lake and feel the leisure and tranquility of the Kanas Scenic Area. After the tour, transfer to the hotel for rest.

Stay: Burqin

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Head out to taste Burqin's signature cold-water fish banquet. Then proceed to visit [Colorful Beach] (about 2 hours by road, with about 1 hour for sightseeing) to see its unique yardang landform: undulating gullies and ridges, with colorful, dazzling slope-beach formations. After dinner, transfer to Beitun Station and board the Anyi Train to Yining.

Stay: Anyi Train

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Upon arrival, proceed to the national AAAAA-level scenic area[Sayram Lake] (approximately 1.5 hours by bus, with about 2 hours for sightseeing),"Sayram Lake"was known in ancient times as the Western Pure Sea and is the highest-altitude and largest alpine cold-water lake in Xinjiang. Because it is the last place visited by the warm, moist air currents from the Atlantic, it is called the last tear of the Atlantic. Up close, the water is emerald and the sky blue, with sparkling ripples; in the distance, snow-capped peaks blend with the vast sky into a single hue, presenting a scene like a watercolor painting.Then pass over Asia's largest-span mountain cable-stayed bridge, enjoying a drive-by view along the way of[Guozigou, the First Pass of Ili]'s beautiful scenery (no stopping due to traffic conditions).Afterwards, arrive in Yining and head to[Liuxing Street], famous for its unique hexagonal streets and alleys. It has become a large cultural tourism scenic area integrating sightseeing along distinctive streets and alleys, cultural displays, courtyard tourism, distinctive dining and entertainment, and handicraft processing and retail. Let us sing "Apple Fragrance" together and seek out the scenes described in the lyrics.After enjoying dinner, transfer to the hotel for rest.

Stay: Yining

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

In the morning, take a vehicle to the national AAAAA-level tourist scenic area known as one of the four great grasslands of Asia and Europe, [Nalati Grassland] (total tour time approx. 3 hours), one of Xinjiang's top ten scenic areas. The Ili River Valley is known as the Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall, with beautiful natural scenery. Along the valley grassland, you can enjoy densely distributed mountain springs, streams crisscrossing, spruces standing along the gullies like pillars, dotted yurts, and herds of cattle and sheep like clouds, and let your feelings soar on the vast grassland. Afterward, transfer to a small vehicle and drive over the Tianshan Mountains, passing through the Gongnaisi Forestry Farm, [Duku Highway]'s most beautiful section (the Nalati–Bayinbuluke section), enjoying the Tianshan scenery along the way. Then proceed to visit China's second-largest grassland, [Bayinbuluke Grassland] (tour time approx. 3 hours), second only to the Ordos Grassland in Inner Mongolia. Bayinbuluke means "rich springs" in Mongolian. The grassland is flat, with abundant water and grass, and is a typical grass meadow grassland and one of Xinjiang's most important animal husbandry bases. There is not only a hidden paradise surrounded by snow-capped mountains, but also the Kaidu River with "Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves", and the elegant and charming Swan Lake. After enjoying dinner, you will be transferred to the hotel for rest.

Stay: Bayin Town

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast, travel through [Southern Section of Duku Highway]to Kuqa. The Duku Highway is known as one of the "most beautiful highways in China." Along the route, the natural scenery is rich and varied, with majestic snow-capped mountains, dense forests, vast grasslands, spectacular canyons and other attractions forming a scenic panorama where you can "see four seasons in a day, with different weather every ten li," offering visitors a rich visual experience.Afterwards, arrive at [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon](about 2 hours of sightseeing). Known as one of China's ten most beautiful canyons, it is located at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, and its Uyghur name means "red cliffs." Although the grand canyon is located in an inland arid region and covered with fine sand, it has gurgling clear springs that appear and disappear, which is truly remarkable.After dinner, you will be transferred to the station to board the Anyi Train to Kashgar.

Stay: Anyi Train

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Arrive in Kashgar in the morning and travel along the China–Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Roof of the World — [Pamir Plateau]. Along the way, enjoy famous sights such as the Gez Canyon, Gez Post Station, Liusha River, and Red Mountain. Upon arrival at [Karakul Lake] (approximately 4 hours by car, with about 40 minutes for sightseeing). Karakul means “Black Sea”. At an elevation of 3,600 meters, with a depth of 30 meters and a total area of 10 square kilometers, it is one of the rare plateau lakes in the world, surrounded by icy peaks and snowy ridges. You can see up close the world-famous peaks above 7,000 meters — the Three Heroes of Kunlun. Then head to [Tajik Family Visit], taste snacks hand-prepared by the Tajik people, and learn about Tajik ethnic culture. For dinner, taste authentic Tashkurgan yak hot pot, then check in at the hotel in Tashkurgan.

Stay: Tashkurgan

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast, drive to [Tashkurgan Stone City] (visit about 30 minutes). Stone City is located on the north side of Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County and is a famous ancient city ruin on the ancient Silk Road. At an elevation of 3,700 meters, it commands a strategic point with a magnificent presence; from the Tang to the Qing Dynasty, it was continuously expanded and garrisoned, and its walls reached more than 20 meters at their highest point. Outside the city are multiple layers of partly continuous, partly broken ramparts; between the walls, stone mounds overlap and rubble lies in heaps, creating the unique scenery of Stone City.Afterward, go to see [Golden Grassland] (visit about 30 minutes), take photos, and rest briefly.Then return to Kashgar, visiting [White Sand Lake] (visit about 40 minutes) en route. It is a pristine natural picture at an elevation of 3,300 meters formed by blue sky and white clouds, snow-capped mountains, and the sandy lake and sand mountains, and is also a must-visit spot when coming to Kashgar.Upon arrival in Kashgar, enjoy a whole roast lamb banquet, then check in at the hotel to rest.

Stay: Kashgar

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast, depart for the AAAAA-level scenic area [Kashgar Old City] (visit time approx. 1.5 hours). Having weathered more than 2,000 years of wind, frost, snow and rain, Kashgar Old City has become a specimen and cross-section of different historical periods and is hailed as a living fossil for the study of ancient Western Regions cities. Here, the family life, ethnic customs, traditional handicrafts and flavorful cuisine of Uyghur residents are showcased in a concentrated way.Discover the filming location of the Oscar-winning film The Kite Runner[Gaotai Residential Houses] (visit time approx. 40 minutes). With its unique architectural style, rich folk customs and long historical background, Gaotai Residential Houses has become a highly photogenic must-visit attraction, drawing large numbers of tourists to explore and experience it.Visit the largest mosque in China—[Id Kah Mosque] (visit time approx. 40 minutes), an ancient Islamic architectural complex with strong ethnic style and religious character, built by integrating Arab architectural features with Uyghur architectural style.After dinner, board the Anyi Train and head for Hami, an important town on the ancient Silk Road and the eastern gateway of Xinjiang.

Stay: Anyi Train

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After arriving in Hami, visit [Hami Hui Prince Mansion] (approx. 40 minutes). The Hami Hui Prince Mansion is located in Huicheng Township, Hami City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at the northeast corner of the original Hui City. In 1705, the Qing government appointed the first Hui Prince of Hami to organize craftsmen, and it took 7 years to build. It blended the architectural styles of multiple ethnic groups and was, at the time, the largest, most magnificent, and most uniquely styled palace complex in Xinjiang. After repeated wars, the mansion was "reduced to ashes and razed to the ground." Under the organization of the Hami Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, it was restored and rebuilt on the original site. Exclusive private event for guests of the Panda Train·Anyi Express: orchard picking experience. Hami is a famous "hometown of fruit." Under the guidance of staff, distinguished guests of the Anyi Train will enter a local ecological orchard and personally experience an on-site picking activity. (The fruit varieties available for picking will be adjusted according to the season.) After the activity, proceed to enjoy dinner. A special arrangement has been made for an intangible cultural heritage performance: [Twelve Muqam]. After dinner, transfer to the hotel for rest.

Stay: Hami

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast, tour[Hami Dahaidou Scenic Area], and visit the highlights of Dahaidou: the Vast Sea Divine Turtle, the Two-Headed Horse, and the Askexiar Ancient Castle. Hami Dahaidou is an ancient Silk Road route located between Dunhuang, Hami, and Turpan, and is also the only no-man's land in China open to visitors. It is the largest and most geologically mature yardang landform community discovered in the world to date. It is also the discovery site of a new species of pterosaur—the Tianshan pterosaur. Dahaidou takes its name from the Great Sand Sea, hence it is also known as Shahaidao. It brings together ancient castles, beacon towers, post stations, prehistoric human dwelling sites, fossil mountains, mirages, wild camel herds in the desert, and numerous rare geographical landforms.Afterward, return to downtown Hami for lunch, gather at the designated time, and be transferred to Hami Railway Station to take the Panda Express for the return journey.

Stay: Anyi Train

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Arrive in Chengdu, bringing your delightful Panda Express journey to an end. The Panda Train·Anyi Express looks forward to seeing you again next time!

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