New Country Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Itinerary Highlights and Features
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Many friends are asking:“Which train is the New National Train in Xinjiang? Is it the one going to Almaty mentioned online?” This question is indeed confusing. Below is a detailed breakdown for you.
🚂 What exactly is the “New National Train”?
The “New National Train” is not a fixed-train-number national railway train like K9795, but a tourism special train brand launched by the Xinjiang Railway Department.
Brand positioning:It mainly operates tourism products such as the northern and southern Xinjiang loop lines and panoramic tours, using soft sleeper compartments, emphasizing the experience of “the train moves with the people, traveling by night and sightseeing by day.”
Sales channels:Such special trains are usually not sold directly on 12306 but are sold by travel agencies as packaged products combining “train + hotel + guide.”
> In simple terms:The “New National Train” is a tourism product brand, not a single fixed train number.
🌍 What are the actual international trains?
Strictly speaking, the international trains traveling to and from Xinjiang mainly include the following:
1. Urumqi ⇌ Almaty (K9795/9796)
Route:It crosses the border via the Horgos Port and is an important passenger transport channel between China and Kazakhstan.
Ticketing:Usually requires a passport to purchase at the Urumqi counter; 12306 does not sell tickets.
2. Urumqi ⇌ Astana (K9797/9798)
Many friends are asking: “Which train is the New National Train in Xinjiang? Is it the one going to Almaty mentioned online?” This question is indeed confusing. Below is a detailed breakdown for you.Route:It crosses the border via the Alataw Pass Port and is the second railway passenger transport channel connecting Xinjiang, China, with the capital of Kazakhstan.
> Please note:These two are actual international joint transport trains. Their schedules, stops, and fare information must be based on the current announcements from the railway department.
🤔 The relationship between the “New National Train” and “International Trains”
The relationship can be summarized as:The “New National Train” brand may use carriages that once performed international joint transport tasks, but it operates as a tourism special train model.
Carriage origin:Some media have reported that the “New National Train” full soft-sleeper special train was upgraded from carriages originally used for the Urumqi-Almaty international train.
Different operating models:Although the carriages may share the same origin, the “New National Train” as a tourism product has a fundamentally different operating model from actual international trains.
| Feature | Actual International Train (e.g., K9795/9796) | “New National Train” Tourism Special Train |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Nature | National railway international joint transport train with fixed train number | Xinjiang railway tourism brand without fixed train number |
| Operation | Cross-border operation with fixed border ports | Intra-Xinjiang loop or northern/southern Xinjiang loop, not cross-border |
| Ticketing | Requires passport to purchase at counter | Booked through travel agency packaged products |
| Product | Recommends train tickets | Packaged services like “train + hotel + guide” |
> Conclusion:The “New National Train” is a tourism brand, not a fixed international train number. Its connection to international trains lies in possibly using the same type of carriages, but their operating models are completely different.
🚂 What exactly is the “New National Train”?📋 Route details:New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour
Below is an introduction to the northern and southern Xinjiang special train product based on the “New National Train” brand, including two itinerary options with different standards.
Itinerary overview
Budget-friendly version:Focuses on cost-effectiveness, with carefully selected local comfortable hotels throughout.
Luxury version:Accommodation standards fully upgraded, incorporating more unique experiences.
Simplified itinerary
New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget-friendly) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
The “New National Train” is not a fixed-train-number national railway train like K9795, but a tourism special train brand launched by the Xinjiang Railway Department.Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special Train) – Kuitun/Yining
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Booking Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kokdala
Day 10:Kokdala – Lavender – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Color Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Brand positioning: It mainly operates tourism products such as the northern and southern Xinjiang loop lines and panoramic tours, using soft sleeper compartments, emphasizing the experience of “the train moves with the people, traveling by night and sightseeing by day.”Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Photoshoot – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kokdala
Day 9:Kokdala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Color Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
Price and departure dates
New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Budget-friendly:
Departure dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Sales channels: Such special trains are usually not sold directly on 12306 but are sold by travel agencies as packaged products combining “train + hotel + guide.”National Train 4-person compartment:Upper berth 5980 RMB/person, lower berth 6980 RMB/person
Product standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, about 40 people per group, tickets not included, one-stop guide service throughout
New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury:
Departure dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-person compartment:Upper berth 14800 RMB/person, lower berth 15800 RMB/person
Product standards:3 nights at 5-star hotels + 4 nights at 4-diamond hotels + 1 night at Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night at Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), no more than 26 people per group, one-stop guide service throughout
Warm-hearted service:“Little Red Cap” porter service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless luggage transfer for a hassle-free entry and worry-free travel
> Warm reminder:The above are reference prices. Actual costs may vary due to berth type, season, etc. Please refer to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for details.
Registration and consultation
Registration method:Can be registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact information:
📞 Phone:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei 180-9596-9599
💬 WeChat:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei 180-9596-9599
> Please note:Before departure, be sure to confirm the final itinerary, train schedule, and cost details with the travel agency, and refer to the signed travel contract.
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