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Explore the Desert and Snow Mountains:Gobi Cruise Special Train Launches a Deep Journey Through Southern and Northern Xinjiang
🌄 Route Highlights:A mobile viewing platform connecting the best of Southern and Northern Xinjiang
“Gobi Cruise” is not a traditional cruise ship, but an air-conditioned tourist special train launched by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. This double-decker train, combining hard and soft sleepers, uses Urumqi as its hub and adopts a “travel by day, sleep by night” model, connecting the heat of Turpan, the folk customs of Kashgar, the secrets of Kanas, and the pastoral songs of Nalati Grassland. After the 2026 route upgrade, the train is equipped with large viewing windows, charging ports, and air conditioning systems, with some compartments featuring viewing sofas, allowing tourists to enjoy the top scenery of the desert, snow mountains, and grasslands while on the move.
The train design hides clever touches: hard sleeper cars use blue and white colors to simulate the visual effect of sky and clouds; soft sleeper compartments are mainly warm brown, decorated with traditional patterns of various ethnic groups. Each car is equipped with a water dispenser and an emergency medical kit, and attendants regularly serve Xinjiang-style tea and snacks. More specially, when the train stops at major cities each night, tourists can get off and participate in local night market activities.
🚂 [Simple Itinerary] Full Analysis of Three Tiers of Experience
According to the latest 2026 schedule, the route is divided into three versions: Enjoyable, Premium, and Luxury, all including a 13-day, 12-night itinerary:
Enjoyable Version (Hard Sleeper 6-person/4-person compartment)
Route Highlights:Covers 12 5A/4A-level scenic spots in Southern and Northern Xinjiang
Day 1:Departure → Urumqi (free time, recommended: International Grand Bazaar)
Day 2:Urumqi → Turpan (Flaming Mountains Geopark + Karez Paradise + Aydingkol Lake) → Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa → Keziliya Grand Canyon → Restan Historical and Cultural Street → Overnight train to Kashgar
Explore the Desert and Snow Mountains: Gobi Cruise Special Train Launches a Deep Journey Through Southern and Northern XinjiangDay 4:Kashgar → Karakul Lake (reflection of Muztagh Ata Peak) → Kashgar
Day 5:In-depth tour of Kashgar Old City (Century-old Tea House + Id Kah Square + Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall) → Korla
Day 6:Korla → Lop Nur Village (Desert Poplar + Tarim River) → Tiemenguan → Yining
Day 7:Yining → Nalati Sky Grassland (horseback riding experience) → Xinyuan County
Day 8:Xinyuan → Lavender Sightseeing Garden → Huiyuan Ancient City → Sayram Lake (lakeside cycling) → Shuanghe
Day 9:Shuanghe → Strange Stone Valley → Ancient Road Hot Spring → Jinghe → Beitun
Day 10:Beitun → Kanas (Fish Viewing Pavilion + Three Bays hiking) → Colorful Beach → Burqin
Day 11:Burqin → Hemu Village (Tuvan wooden house experience) → Beitun → Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake Tianshan (Mayan Mountain Cable Car) → Colored Cotton Technology Park → Urumqi
Day 13:Return trip
Premium Version (Double-decker 4-person soft sleeper compartment)
🌄 Route Highlights: A mobile viewing platform connecting the best of Southern and Northern XinjiangUpgraded itinerary points:Adds a crossing experience of the northern section of the Duku Highway (replaced by the Kuqa-Nalati route in May)
Special arrangement on Day 7:Kuitun → Northern section of Duku Highway (Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery + Hashilegen Daban) → Nalati
New addition on Day 9:Jinghe → Ancient Road Hot Spring (including fish therapy experience)
Luxury Version (Double-decker 2-person soft sleeper compartment)
Exclusive experience:
Upgrade on Day 2:Add Grape Valley scenic spot in Turpan
Upgrade on Day 6:Kuqa → Southern section of Duku → Bayanbulak (Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns sunset)
Upgrade on Day 10:Beitun → Ahe Highway (niche secret spot) → Hemu
Special arrangement on Day 12:Heavenly Lake Tianshan medicinal diet health hot pot dinner
💰 [Price Description] 2026 Reference Price (subject to contract)
Current departures:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
“Gobi Cruise” is not a traditional cruise ship, but an air-conditioned tourist special train launched by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. This double-decker train, combining hard and soft sleepers, uses Urumqi as its hub and adopts a “travel by day, sleep by night” model, connecting the heat of Turpan, the folk customs of Kashgar, the secrets of Kanas, and the pastoral songs of Nalati Grassland. After the 2026 route upgrade, the train is equipped with large viewing windows, charging ports, and air conditioning systems, with some compartments featuring viewing sofas, allowing tourists to enjoy the top scenery of the desert, snow mountains, and grasslands while on the move.Enjoyable Version:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Hard Sleeper 6-person:Upper berth 2980 RMB/person Middle berth 3980 RMB/person Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Double-decker Hard Sleeper 4-person compartment:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Premium Version:
Double-decker 4-person soft sleeper compartment:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
Luxury Version:
Double-decker 2-person soft sleeper compartment:19800 RMB/person
Price includes:Full train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, 10 main meals (including 3 specialty meals), guide service fee. Prices may fluctuate with peak and off-peak seasons, subject to the signed contract with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📝 Registration and Service Instructions
Registration method:
Can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consult Manager Wang Fei:
The train design hides clever touches: hard sleeper cars use blue and white colors to simulate the visual effect of sky and clouds; soft sleeper compartments are mainly warm brown, decorated with traditional patterns of various ethnic groups. Each car is equipped with a water dispenser and an emergency medical kit, and attendants regularly serve Xinjiang-style tea and snacks. More specially, when the train stops at major cities each night, tourists can get off and participate in local night market activities.Phone:180-9596-9599
WeChat:180-9596-9599
Service standards:
Transportation:Air-conditioned tourist special train + local regular tourist bus
Accommodation:Train sleeper + selected hotels (Luxury version includes 2 nights in scenic area characteristic guesthouses)
Meals:Includes 10 main meals, featuring roast whole lamb feast, cold-water fish feast, medicinal diet hot pot, and other specialty dishes
Guide:Certified bilingual guide throughout the journey
Insurance:Includes travel agency liability insurance, it is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance on your own
Special notes:
For the May departure, due to the Duku Highway not being open, the Premium version is changed to the Kuitun-Nalati route, and the Luxury version is changed to Kuqa flying to Nalati/Yining
Kanas scenic area implements a reservation system; the travel agency will make reservations on behalf of tourists 3 days in advance
🚂 [Simple Itinerary] Full Analysis of Three Tiers of Experience Sayram Lake lakeside cycling requires advance confirmation of height and weight to prepare suitable bicycles
📌 Precautions (Latest for 2026)
Document requirements:Must bring valid original documents within the validity period; foreign tourists need to complete relevant procedures in advance
Climate tips:In July-August, the temperature difference between day and night on Nalati Grassland can reach 15°C, so bring a windbreaker
Photography equipment:For Hemu Village morning mist photography, it is recommended to bring a tripod; for Sayram Lake, use a polarizing filter
Special policies:During traditional festivals of various ethnic groups, some scenic spots may change opening hours, subject to scenic area announcements
🌿 In-depth experience suggestions
Culture enthusiasts:Participate in the afternoon opening ceremony in Kashgar Old City and learn pottery making from intangible cultural heritage inheritors
Photography enthusiasts:Luxury version Day 10 specially arranges Ahe Highway self-drive follow-up photography service (requires advance booking)
Food explorers:During the stop in Korla, you can pay to participate in the fragrant pear picking experience (about 80 RMB/person)
Families with children:Nalati scenic area offers a parent-child horseback riding package (including professional coach guidance)
The current route has been optimized based on 2025 tourist feedback, increasing free time and upgrading meal standards. According to data from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, remaining seats for the June-August 2026 departures are less than 30%, so it is recommended to consult and book 30 days in advance. For more details, contact Manager Wang Fei to obtain an electronic itinerary manual, which includes daily temperature references, dressing guides, and emergency contact information.
(Prices and remaining seats are subject to contract confirmation; the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, policies, and other factors)
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