How to Ride the New National Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train and How Much It Costs
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🚂 New National Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train｜14-Day Slow Journey Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Let the Scenery Flow Outside the Window, Let the Journey Return to Ease
In this fast-paced era, a truly ‘slow down’ trip is especially precious. In the spring and summer of 2026, Xinjiang welcomes its most pleasant season of the year—the Tianshan Mountains are lush with greenery, lakes are crystal clear, and grasslands stretch like seas. The ‘New National Train’ tourism special train, with its unique model of ‘the train moves with you, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning,’ offers a more relaxed way to explore Xinjiang for travelers seeking comfort and in-depth experiences. No need to frequently move luggage, no need to rush between hotels, sleep soundly in the stable carriage at night, and arrive at the next destination in the morning to start an immersive Silk Road scenery journey.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights:A Panoramic Journey Across Diverse Landscapes
The ‘New National Train’ route spans northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting a rich landscape belt from the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to Kanas Lake, and from the ancient city of Hotan to Sayram Lake. The itinerary not only covers natural wonders but also incorporates cultural experiences, allowing travelers to feel the multiple charms of snow-capped mountains, deserts, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities within 14 days.
Southern Xinjiang Section:Venture deep into the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, visit Hotan Tuancheng and Yotkan Ancient City, and learn about the traditional craftsmanship of Atlas silk; enter Kashgar, stroll by Baisha Lake, and gaze at the reflection of Muztagh Ata Peak on Karakul Lake.
Northern Xinjiang Section: Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, admire the red rock walls of the Tianshan Grand Canyon; ride horses or stroll on the Nalati Grassland, experiencing the vastness of the ‘sky prairie’; Sayram Lake, with its vast blue waves, is known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’; Hemu and Kanas showcase the most classic northern Xinjiang landscapes of forest snowfields and Tuva villages.
Special Experiences:The itinerary includes landmark stops like Lavender Garden, Huiyuan Ancient City, and Colorful Beach. Depending on the product version, you can stay in unique accommodations such as wooden houses in the Hemu Scenic Area or boutique hotels in Nalati, enhancing the overall travel quality.
Currently (April 2026), Xinjiang has a mild climate with moderate temperature differences between day and night, making it one of the best times of the year for a round-Xinjiang trip. The railway department has fully resumed regular operations of tourism special trains, with well-established service guarantees at stops along the route.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Finalized Content)
New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) Brief Itinerary:
🚂 New National Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train｜14-Day Slow Journey Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Let the Scenery Flow Outside the Window, Let the Journey Return to EaseDay 1:Departure City – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Cross the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Hotan Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special Train) – Kuytun/Yining
Day 8:Kuytun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kokdala
Day 10:Kokdala – Lavender – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
In this fast-paced era, a truly ‘slow down’ trip is especially precious. In the spring and summer of 2026, Xinjiang welcomes its most pleasant season of the year—the Tianshan Mountains are lush with greenery, lakes are crystal clear, and grasslands stretch like seas. The ‘New National Train’ tourism special train, with its unique model of ‘the train moves with you, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning,’ offers a more relaxed way to explore Xinjiang for travelers seeking comfort and in-depth experiences. No need to frequently move luggage, no need to rush between hotels, sleep soundly in the stable carriage at night, and arrive at the next destination in the morning to start an immersive Silk Road scenery journey.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 City
New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure City – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Cross the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Photoshoot – Kuqa
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights: A Panoramic Journey Across Diverse LandscapesDay 7:Kuqa – Tianshan 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 – Tianchi – Color Cotton Technology Park (Herbal Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure City
> Note:The above itinerary is a brief arrangement. The actual order of visits and stay times may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area openings, and other factors, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Finalized Content, Subject to Contract)
The ‘New National Train’ route spans northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting a rich landscape belt from the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to Kanas Lake, and from the ancient city of Hotan to Sayram Lake. The itinerary not only covers natural wonders but also incorporates cultural experiences, allowing travelers to feel the multiple charms of snow-capped mountains, deserts, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities within 14 days.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
National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 5980 RMB/person, Lower berth 6980 RMB/person
Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodations, approximately 40 people per group, tickets not included, one-stop guided service throughout the trip
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 in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night in Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), no more than 26 people per group, one-stop guided service throughout the trip
> Prices are reference ranges. Specific costs, availability, and room allocations are subject to the signed travel contract and may vary slightly with departure dates.
📞 Registration Method
Southern Xinjiang Section: Venture deep into the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, visit Hotan Tuancheng and Yotkan Ancient City, and learn about the traditional craftsmanship of Atlas silk; enter Kashgar, stroll by Baisha Lake, and gaze at the reflection of Muztagh Ata Peak on Karakul Lake.You can consult and register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
(Address information, please consult customer service directly)
ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
The cost includes special train berths, accommodation as listed in the itinerary, one-stop guided service throughout the trip, and some special experience items (such as photoshoots, herbal hotpot, etc., depending on the product version).
Scenic area tickets, personal expenses, supplements (if upgrading to a single-use compartment), and other items not explicitly included should be confirmed with the travel agency before signing the contract.
Professional guides are provided during the trip for commentary and coordination; some departures may include staff to assist with luggage handling.
Urumqi Station offers ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling service for hassle-free boarding, enhancing travel convenience.
Specific service content, accommodation standards, vehicle arrangements, etc., are all subject to the final signed travel contract between both parties.
Boarding the ‘New National Train’ is not about rushing, but traveling alongside the scenery. On this 14-day journey, you will see the convergence of seasons across the Tianshan Mountains, hear the wind through birch forests, and touch the cultural fabric of the thousand-year Silk Road. Whether choosing the cost-effective budget-friendly version or the refined luxury version, it is a sincere tribute to slow travel.
For more details on departure dates or to reserve a spot, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (180-9596-9599) to start your 2026 Xinjiang special train journey.
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