Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Kanas Sayram Lake Kashgar Full Coverage
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🚂 Gobi Cruise Tourism Special Train:13 days traversing northern and southern Xinjiang, one berth all the way to ‘lie down and travel’ Xinjiang
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, canyons, and cultural landscapes intertwine into a magnificent picture. How to comfortably and effortlessly see the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go? In 2026, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourism special train, using customized double-deck air-conditioned carriages, creates an immersive travel experience of ‘the train moves with you, no need to change berths, no need to move luggage,’ allowing tourists to truly ‘sleep in the scenery and wake up next to the attractions.’
🌄 Route Highlights:Spanning north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, panoramic coverage of Xinjiang’s essence
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train itinerary covers Kanas, Hemu, Nalati Grassland, and Sayram Lake in northern Xinjiang, Kashgar Ancient City, Karakul Lake, and Keziliya Grand Canyon in southern Xinjiang, and connects iconic landscapes such as Turpan’s Flaming Mountain, Aydingkol Lake, and Tianshan Tianchi. The entire journey is about 5,000 kilometers, using a railway + short-distance bus transfer model to significantly reduce long-distance bus bumps and enhance travel comfort.
The train uses specially approved double-deck air-conditioned carriages, equipped with 4-person or 2-person soft/hard sleeper compartments, each with a compartment door to ensure privacy. The entire journey is accompanied by experienced guides, providing 24-hour pick-up and drop-off services at stations, and arranging special meals such as cold-water fish feast, nine-bowl three-row dish, and medicinal diet hotpot, balancing taste and cultural experience.
It should be noted that some sections (such as the Duku Highway) are affected by seasonal opening policies. For example, in May, because the Duku Highway is not fully open, the luxury version itinerary will be changed to ‘Kuqa fly to Yining/Nalati’ to try to maintain continuity. Specific arrangements will be confirmed with tourists before departure based on the year’s traffic, weather, and scenic area opening conditions.
🗓 Simple Itinerary (Presented strictly according to the local finalized original text)
Enjoyable@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain, Karez, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
🚂 Gobi Cruise Tourism Special Train: 13 days traversing northern and southern Xinjiang, one berth all the way to ‘lie down and travel’ XinjiangDay 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Ancient 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 – Tianshan Tianchi – 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 Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain, Karez, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, canyons, and cultural landscapes intertwine into a magnificent picture. How to comfortably and effortlessly see the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go? In 2026, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourism special train, using customized double-deck air-conditioned carriages, creates an immersive travel experience of ‘the train moves with you, no need to change berths, no need to move luggage,’ allowing tourists to truly ‘sleep in the scenery and wake up next to the attractions.’Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Ancient City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
Day 6:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Daxi Village – Tiemenguan Pass – Korla – Kuytun
Day 7:Kuytun – Duku North 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 – Tianshan Tianchi – 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 Brief Itinerary:
🌄 Route Highlights: Spanning north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, panoramic coverage of Xinjiang’s essenceDay 1:Departure – Urumqi
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consulting Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain – Karez – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
Day 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 South Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
(If the Duku South Section is not open in late May, upgrade to Kuqa fly 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
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train itinerary covers Kanas, Hemu, Nalati Grassland, and Sayram Lake in northern Xinjiang, Kashgar Ancient City, Karakul Lake, and Keziliya Grand Canyon in southern Xinjiang, and connects iconic landscapes such as Turpan’s Flaming Mountain, Aydingkol Lake, and Tianshan Tianchi. The entire journey is about 5,000 kilometers, using a railway + short-distance bus transfer model to significantly reduce long-distance bus bumps and enhance travel comfort.Day 11:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Nourishing Hotpot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Explanation (Presented strictly according to the local finalized original text)
Enjoyable@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour
Tour Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
Hard Sleeper 6-Bed Room:Upper berth 2980 RMB/person, Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Double-deck 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
Tour Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(In May, Duku is not open, changed to alternative itinerary)
Double-deck 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
The train uses specially approved double-deck air-conditioned carriages, equipped with 4-person or 2-person soft/hard sleeper compartments, each with a compartment door to ensure privacy. The entire journey is accompanied by experienced guides, providing 24-hour pick-up and drop-off services at stations, and arranging special meals such as cold-water fish feast, nine-bowl three-row dish, and medicinal diet hotpot, balancing taste and cultural experience.Luxury@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour
Tour Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(In May, Duku is not open, changed to Kuqa fly to Nalati/Yining)
Double-deck 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:19800 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly due to schedule, berth type, and service content. The final price is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration Method
This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend to get detailed itinerary materials for free)
ℹ️ Cost and Service Explanation
Costs usually include:Round-trip hard sleeper train from various locations to Urumqi (berths are random), full-trip accommodation on the special train (one berth all the way), first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, some special meals, guide service, tourist bus transfers, and 24-hour pick-up and drop-off at stations.
Excluded costs:Personal expenses, some optional activities (if incurred, sharing a room or supplement can be arranged through negotiation), travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase on your own).
The transportation, accommodation, and scenic area opening status involved in the itinerary may be affected by force majeure factors such as weather and policies. The travel agency will negotiate with tourists to make reasonable changes to the itinerary while protecting tourists’ rights. All service details and cancellation/change policies are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations.
Board the ‘Gobi Cruise’ without the hassle of rushing around, and travel through desert oases, cross the snowy Tianshan Mountains, and roam grassland lakes in a moving comfortable space—this 13-day journey is not just a geographical crossing but also a slow travel experience for physical and mental relaxation. Multiple departures are available in spring, summer, and autumn of 2026, with dynamic seat availability. It is recommended to contact in advance to confirm.
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