Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Sunset Red Tour North and South Xinjiang Special Train How to Book
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🚂 Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Silver Age Group North-South Xinjiang Special Train | Travel slowly through beautiful Xinjiang by train, a 13-day full-loop new experience
In the vast Xinjiang, a travel method is quietly becoming a favorite among middle-aged and elderly tourists—not self-driving across the desert, nor rushing to catch early morning flights to visit attractions, but boarding a comfortable tourist special train, leisurely visiting landscapes and culture by day, and sleeping soundly in sleeper berths at night. This full-view air-conditioned tourist special train for North and South Xinjiang, named ‘Gobi Cruise,’ features ‘travel by night, sightsee by day, relaxed pace, and accompany the train throughout,’ making the journey less rushed and more scenic.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights Introduction
‘Gobi Cruise’ is not a literal ship but a figurative name for a double-decker air-conditioned tourist special train. The train runs through the Tianshan Mountains, connecting the lake and mountain scenery of Northern Xinjiang with the historical imprints of Southern Xinjiang. The itinerary covers the Flaming Mountains and Karez in Turpan, the red canyons of Kuqa, the thousand-year-old alleys of Kashgar Old City, the白沙湖 and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, the Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, the blue water and sky of Sayram Lake, and the primeval forests of Kanas and Hemu Village, the pearls of Northern Xinjiang.
In 2026, with the optimization of the railway network and the improvement of scenic area reception capacity, these age-friendly special train products place greater emphasis on comfort and service details:The carriages are equipped with anti-slip handrails and wide aisles; some models have activity carriages for board games and entertainment; the itinerary avoids high-intensity hiking, arranging 1-2 core attractions per day with ample rest time. Particularly noteworthy is that July-August coincides with the full opening period of the Duku Highway (subject to the announcement of the traffic department for the year), and the Premium and Luxury versions can arrange a trip through this landscape avenue known as ‘China’s most beautiful highway,’ experiencing the magnificent changes of four seasons in one day.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Enjoyable@Gobi Cruise North-South Xinjiang Full-View Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief 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
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
🚂 Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Silver Age Group North-South Xinjiang Special Train | Travel slowly through beautiful Xinjiang by train, a 13-day full-loop new experienceDay 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 Color Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Premium@Gobi Cruise North-South Xinjiang Full-View Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief 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 travel method is quietly becoming a favorite among middle-aged and elderly tourists—not self-driving across the desert, nor rushing to catch early morning flights to visit attractions, but boarding a comfortable tourist special train, leisurely visiting landscapes and culture by day, and sleeping soundly in sleeper berths at night. This full-view air-conditioned tourist special train for North and South Xinjiang, named ‘Gobi Cruise,’ features ‘travel by night, sightsee by day, relaxed pace, and accompany the train throughout,’ making the journey less rushed and more scenic.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 – Northern Section of Duku Highway – 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 Color Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Luxury@Gobi Cruise North-South Xinjiang Full-View Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains – Karez – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights IntroductionDay 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 – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
(If the southern section of Duku Highway 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 – Tianshan Tianchi – Color Cotton Science and Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Nourishing Health Hotpot)
‘Gobi Cruise’ is not a literal ship but a figurative name for a double-decker air-conditioned tourist special train. The train runs through the Tianshan Mountains, connecting the lake and mountain scenery of Northern Xinjiang with the historical imprints of Southern Xinjiang. The itinerary covers the Flaming Mountains and Karez in Turpan, the red canyons of Kuqa, the thousand-year-old alleys of Kashgar Old City, the Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, the Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, the blue water and sky of Sayram Lake, and the primeval forests of Kanas and Hemu Village, the pearls of Northern Xinjiang.Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably modified due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Price Description
Enjoyable@Gobi Cruise North-South Xinjiang Full-View Air-Conditioned Tourist 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 Cabin:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Premium@Gobi Cruise North-South Xinjiang Full-View Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(Duku Highway not open in May, alternative itinerary applies)
Double-decker 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
Luxury@Gobi Cruise North-South Xinjiang Full-View Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
In 2026, with the optimization of the railway network and the improvement of scenic area reception capacity, these age-friendly special train products place greater emphasis on comfort and service details: carriages equipped with anti-slip handrails and wide aisles; some models have activity carriages for board games and entertainment; the itinerary avoids high-intensity hiking, arranging 1-2 core attractions per day with ample rest time. Particularly noteworthy is that July-August coincides with the full opening period of the Duku Highway (subject to the announcement of the traffic department for the year), and the Premium and Luxury versions can arrange a trip through this landscape avenue known as ‘China’s most beautiful highway,’ experiencing the magnificent changes of four seasons in one day.Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(Duku Highway not open in May, flight from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining instead)
Double-decker 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:19800 RMB/person
The above prices are for reference only. Specific fees and availability are subject to the travel contract signed with the travel agency and may vary with departure dates and resource changes.
📞 Registration Method
Registration and consultation can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for detailed itinerary and available berths)
📋 Fee and Service Description
Fees typically include: round-trip transportation (including special train sleeper berths), hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary, first admission tickets to attractions, full-tour guide service, and some main meals (specific meal standards are subject to the departure notice). Exclusions include: personal expenses, (if a single cabin is required), some optional activities, and meals not specified.
All itinerary arrangements, service standards, and prices are ultimately subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. According to the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China,’ the travel agency may negotiate with tourists to make reasonable changes to the itinerary in the event of force majeure or changes in objective conditions.
🌿 Final Thoughts
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train is not just a geographical crossing but a return to a slower pace of life—slow down, watch snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake, listen to camel bells echoing in the ancient city, and smell the lavender drifting in the wind. In the spring, summer, and autumn of 2026, multiple departure dates are open for booking, suitable for tourists who want to travel easily and deeply experience the diverse landscapes of Xinjiang. Whether traveling with old friends or family, this 13-day journey may become the warmest memory.
> Warm Tips:Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night; it is recommended to bring a warm jacket. Some scenic areas are at high altitudes; please arrange your itinerary according to your health condition. Check local weather and traffic announcements before traveling.
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)
