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🚂 Gobi Cruise Tourism Special Train:A 13-Day Moving Scenic Route Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
In the vast Xinjiang, a 5,000-kilometer journey by car can be exhausting; however, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourism special train, with its custom double-decker carriages and a bed-all-the-way comfortable experience, turns travel into a flowing rest. In 2026, this panoramic route covering the snowy mountains and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang and the desert oases of Southern Xinjiang welcomes tourists from all over with three different configurations (Budget, Premium, Luxury), achieving the ideal rhythm of ‘lying down to see Xinjiang’.
🌄 Route Highlights:One Journey, Experience Xinjiang’s Diverse Landscapes
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ does not actually sail on water, but borrows the name ‘cruise’ to imply its smooth, comfortable, and carefree travel service experience. The special train uses specially approved double-decker air-conditioned carriages, with compartment-style layout ensuring privacy, and large luggage can be stored on board throughout the journey, eliminating the hassle of frequent baggage handling.
The itinerary spans the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, covering core attractions such as the Flaming Mountains, Aydingkol Lake, Keziliya Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Karakul Lake, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianchi Lake. It features both the grandeur of Danxia landforms and desert lakes, and the beauty of grassland wetlands and alpine glaciers; culturally, it includes visits to ancient cities and strolls through traditional neighborhoods, with a well-paced overall rhythm.
Notably, the route cleverly combines railway and road transportation—long distances by special train, short transfers by tourist bus, saving energy while delving deep into scenic areas. Some schedules also include special dining experiences, such as cold-water fish feasts and medicinal hotpot, allowing taste buds to join this Western Regions journey.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to the local finalized text)
Budget@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
🚂 Gobi Cruise Tourism Special Train: A 13-Day Moving Scenic Route Across Northern and Southern XinjiangDay 4:
Kashgar – Karakul Lake – KashgarDay 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
Day 6:Korla – Daxi Village – Lop Nur Village – Tiemenguan Pass – Korla – Yining
Day 7:Yining – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan County
Day 8:Xinyuan County – Xinjiang Yiparhan Lavender Sightseeing Garden – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Shuanghe
Day 9:Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – China Colorful Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Premium@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
In the vast Xinjiang, a 5,000-kilometer journey by car can be exhausting; however, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourism special train, with its custom double-decker carriages and a bed-all-the-way comfortable experience, turns travel into a flowing rest. In 2026, this panoramic route covering the snowy mountains and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang and the desert oases of Southern Xinjiang welcomes tourists from all over with three different configurations (Budget, Premium, Luxury), achieving the ideal rhythm of ‘lying down to see Xinjiang’.Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
Day 6:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Daxi Village – Tiemenguan Pass – Korla – Kuytun
Day 7:Kuytun – Duku Northern Section – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan County
Day 8:Xinyuan County – Lavender Garden – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Shuanghe
Day 9:Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – China Colorful Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Luxury@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains – Karez – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route Highlights: One Journey, Experience Xinjiang’s Diverse LandscapesDay 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 6:Kuqa – Duku Southern Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
(If the Duku Southern Section is not open in late May, upgrade to a flight from Kuqa to Yining or Nalati)
Day 7:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Kekedala/Yining City
(In late May, Yining or Nalati – Nalati Grassland – Kekedala City/Yining City)
Day 8:Kekedala/Yining – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 9:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Nourishing Hotpot)
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ does not actually sail on water, but borrows the name ‘cruise’ to imply its smooth, comfortable, and carefree travel service experience. The special train uses specially approved double-decker air-conditioned carriages, with compartment-style layout ensuring privacy, and large luggage can be stored on board throughout the journey, eliminating the hassle of frequent baggage handling.Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:Due to factors such as season, weather, and traffic control, the actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted after mutual agreement between both parties. The specific details are subject to the departure notice.
💰 Prices and Departure Dates (Presented strictly according to the local finalized text)
Budget@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
Hard Sleeper 6-Bed Compartment:Upper berth 2980 RMB/person, Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Double-Decker Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Compartment:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Premium@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(In May, Duku Highway is closed, replaced by an alternative itinerary)
Double-Decker 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
Luxury@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
The itinerary spans the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, covering core attractions such as the Flaming Mountains, Aydingkol Lake, Keziliya Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Karakul Lake, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianchi Lake. It features both the grandeur of Danxia landforms and desert lakes, and the beauty of grassland wetlands and alpine glaciers; culturally, it includes visits to ancient cities and strolls through traditional neighborhoods, with a well-paced overall rhythm.(In May, Duku Highway is closed, replaced by a flight from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining)
Double-Decker 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:19800 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as departure dates and cabin availability. The final price is subject to the signed tourism contract.
📞 Registration Method
This route can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend to get detailed itinerary materials for free)
Address information can be obtained directly from customer service.
ℹ️ Fee Description and Service Content
Fees typically include:Round-trip train hard sleeper (some packages include the departure to Urumqi segment), local tourist bus, listed scenic area first-entry tickets, accommodation (2-3 star comfortable hotels), some main meals and breakfast, guide service, pick-up service, etc.
Not included:Personal expenses, optional self-funded activities, (if single occupancy is required), transportation from departure to Urumqi (except for some packages), etc.
Experienced guides are provided throughout the journey, with 24-hour arrival pick-up service. Compartments are equipped with locks to ensure rest privacy.
> For specific service content, fee details, and cancellation policies, please refer to the ‘Tourism Contract’ and comply with the relevant provisions of the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’.
🌄 In the spring, summer, and autumn of 2026, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ offers three different rhythms, allowing you to immerse yourself in the vastness and richness of Xinjiang. Whether it’s your first visit to the Western Regions or a return to old dreams, this 13-day panoramic route is worth adding to your travel plan.
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang-Mekong, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
