Xinjiang Special Train Gobi Cruise How to Book Tickets 2026 Booking Process and Precautions
Wang Fei, Manager of the Gobi Cruise Special Train Ticket Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 Slow Travel through Xinjiang, a Double-Decker Special Train Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang – 2026 ‘Gobi Cruise’ 13-Day Panoramic Experience
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities intertwine to form a magnificent picture. Now, a new way of traveling is quietly emerging: take a customized double-decker air-conditioned tourist special train, with the comfortable rhythm of ‘the train follows the traveler, no need to change berths throughout the journey,’ delve deep into the heart of northern and southern Xinjiang, avoid long-distance bumps, and easily check in over 20 key attractions. This 13-day journey, affectionately called the ‘Gobi Cruise’ by tourists, not only connects the natural wonders and cultural imprints of the Tianshan Mountains but also meets diverse travel needs with three different product levels.
🌄 Route Highlights:One journey, experience the diverse landscapes of Xinjiang
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train is not a traditional train sightseeing tour, but a composite travel product that integrates railway and road connections. The train uses a customized double-decker air-conditioned car body, equipped with hard sleeper or soft sleeper compartments. Large luggage can be stored on the train. Tourists visit scenic spots by car during the day and return to the special train to rest at night, truly achieving a relaxed rhythm of ‘seeing sights during the day, sleeping soundly at night’.
The itinerary covers geological and cultural landmarks such as the Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, and Ayding Lake in Turpan; delves into the historical pulse of Kashgar’s Old City and Id Kah Mosque in southern Xinjiang; heads north to natural wonders like Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, and Hemu; and also includes popular scenic roads like the Duku Highway (subject to seasonal traffic conditions) and the Ahe Highway. Whether it’s the clear lakes of the Pamir Plateau or the colorful river valleys of the Junggar Basin, they all unfold slowly during this journey.
It is worth mentioning that different product levels have distinctions in accommodation standards, meal configurations, and some experience projects, but all promise no shopping stops throughout the journey, a tour guide accompanying you the entire way, and 24-hour station pickup service to ensure a smooth trip.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly presented according to the local finalized text)
Brief Itinerary for Enjoy@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
🚂 Slow Travel through Xinjiang, a Double-Decker Special Train Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang – 2026 ‘Gobi Cruise’ 13-Day Panoramic ExperienceDay 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old 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 Yipahan 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 point
Brief Itinerary for Premium@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities intertwine to form a magnificent picture. Now, a new way of traveling is quietly emerging: take a customized double-decker air-conditioned tourist special train, with the comfortable rhythm of ‘the train follows the traveler, no need to change berths throughout the journey,’ delve deep into the heart of northern and southern Xinjiang, avoid long-distance bumps, and easily check in over 20 key attractions. This 13-day journey, affectionately called the ‘Gobi Cruise’ by tourists, not only connects the natural wonders and cultural imprints of the Tianshan Mountains but also meets diverse travel needs with three different product levels.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 Colorful Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure point
Brief Itinerary for Luxury@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
🌄 Route Highlights: One journey, experience the diverse landscapes of XinjiangDay 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
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 – 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 – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet and Health Hot Pot)
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train is not a traditional train sightseeing tour, but a composite travel product that integrates railway and road connections. The train uses a customized double-decker air-conditioned car body, equipped with hard sleeper or soft sleeper compartments. Large luggage can be stored on the train. Tourists visit scenic spots by car during the day and return to the special train to rest at night, truly achieving a relaxed rhythm of ‘seeing sights during the day, sleeping soundly at night’.Day 13:Urumqi – Departure point
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably changed due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Prices and Tour Dates (Strictly presented according to the local finalized text)
Enjoy@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic 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 Compartment:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Premium@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(Duku Highway is not open in May, alternative itinerary will be used)
Double-Decker 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
Luxury@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
The itinerary covers geological and cultural landmarks such as the Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, and Ayding Lake in Turpan; delves into the historical pulse of Kashgar’s Old City and Id Kah Mosque in southern Xinjiang; heads north to natural wonders like Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, and Hemu; and also includes popular scenic roads like the Duku Highway (subject to seasonal traffic conditions) and the Ahe Highway. Whether it’s the clear lakes of the Pamir Plateau or the colorful river valleys of the Junggar Basin, they all unfold slowly during this journey.Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(Duku Highway is not open in May, change to flight from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining)
Double-Decker 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:19800 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Specific fees, availability, and contract terms are subject to the actual signed contract and may fluctuate with the tour date.
📞 Registration and Consultation Methods
This route can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
To learn about detailed itinerary arrangements, berth availability, or personalized needs, please contact:
Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (Phone and WeChat same number)
When adding, please note ‘Gobi Cruise Consultation’, and customer service will provide you with the latest tour dates and product descriptions.
ℹ️ Fee and Service Description
Fees usually include: Local pickup and drop-off service in Urumqi, special train berth, hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary, group meals (meal standards vary by product level), first admission tickets to scenic spots, scenic area transportation, and tour guide service. Some special experiences such as Qiuci Music and Dance Performance, Tuvan Home Visit, Sayram Lake Sailing, Hemu Cable Car, etc., are included as gifts in different products.
Please note:Air tickets, personal expenses (if incurred), activities not included in the itinerary during free time, etc., are not included in the group fee. Specific inclusions, meal standards, and service details are subject to the signed travel contract.
According to the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’, if the itinerary encounters force majeure factors or objective conditions, the travel agency can negotiate with tourists to make reasonable changes to the itinerary while protecting the rights and interests of tourists.
Embarking on the ‘Gobi Cruise’ is not a hurried check-in, but an immersive journey across the land. In the slow pace of the train’s progress, watch the scenery change outside the window, and feel the vastness and gentleness of Xinjiang between dawn and dusk. Multiple tour dates are open for spring, summer, and autumn of 2026. Why not choose a favorite day and start this slow journey across the Tianshan Mountains.
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