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Want to experience ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’? The New National Train’s North-South Xinjiang Special Train is recommended by many. But many people feel confused about how to buy tickets and choose the right one when first encountering it. This article explains step by step from the ‘ticket purchase’ perspective.
🎟 ️ What is the New National Train? Why can’t I buy tickets on 12306?
The New National Train is a tourist special train operating within Xinjiang, using a ‘train + bus’ model to connect the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. Its operational characteristics determine the uniqueness of the ticket purchase method:
Train follows passengers:You only need to choose the route and berth. The special train stops according to the itinerary. You get off to explore and board to rest, without needing to switch transportation.
One berth throughout:The berth is fixed, and large luggage can be stored in the carriage, eliminating the hassle of frequent moving.
Limited seats:Special train seats are not unlimited and are in high demand during peak seasons.
> Key points:Tourist special train products like the New National Train are sold uniformly by railway travel agencies and are not sold as individual train tickets through the 12306 website or app. What you buy is a travel product including transportation, accommodation, guide services, etc., not just a train ticket.
📋 Two versions:Budget Version vs Luxury Version
The New National Train’s North-South Xinjiang Special Train mainly has ‘Budget’ and ‘Luxury’ versions. The core differences lie in accommodation, group size, and itinerary details. You can choose based on your budget and experience preferences.
Prices and Tour Dates
New National Train · North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Budget:
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-person compartment:Upper berth 5980 yuan/person, Lower berth 6980 yuan/person
Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, about 40 people per group, tickets not included, one-stop guide service throughout
Want to experience ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’? The New National Train’s North-South Xinjiang Special Train is recommended by many. But many people feel confused about how to buy tickets and choose the right one when first encountering it. This article explains step by step from the ‘ticket purchase’ perspective.New National Train · North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury:
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-person compartment:Upper berth 14800 yuan/person, Lower berth 15800 yuan/person
Product Standards:3 nights 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel + 1 night Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay)
No more than 26 people per group, one-stop guide service throughout
[Warm Service] ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service at Urumqi Station ensures seamless luggage handling, allowing guests to enter the station easily and travel worry-free
Simplified Itinerary Overview
For your quick comparison, here are the simplified itineraries for both versions:
New National Train · North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez, 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
🎟️ What is the New National Train? Why can’t I buy tickets on 12306?Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special Train) – Kuitun/Yining
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 Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
New National Train · North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez – 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
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Photoshoot – Kuqa
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Travel Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The New National Train is a tourist special train operating within Xinjiang, using a ‘train + bus’ model to connect the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. Its operational characteristics determine the uniqueness of the ticket purchase method:Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Duku Southern Section – 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 – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
Version Differences Overview
🛌 Accommodation Standards
Budget Version:Local comfortable hotels throughout.
Luxury Version:Accommodation fully upgraded, including 3 nights 5-star hotel, 4 nights 4-diamond hotel, 1 night Hemu wooden house, and 1 night Nalati special homestay, suitable for tourists with high accommodation requirements.
👥 Group Size
Budget Version:About 40 people per group, lively atmosphere, more social opportunities.
Train follows passengers: You only need to choose the route and berth. The special train stops according to the itinerary. You get off to explore and board to rest, without needing to switch transportation.Luxury Version:No more than 26 people per group, more relaxed pace, higher quality experience.
🏞 ️ Itinerary Highlights
The Luxury version has upgraded experiences on some sections, such as adding ‘Duku Highway Southern Section’ and ‘Bayanbulak’ on Day 7, and taking ‘Ahe Highway’ into Hemu on Day 11, making the itinerary more distinctive.
> Warm Reminder:The above are product standards. Actual itineraries may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, etc. The specific itinerary and contract shall prevail.
📝 How to Buy Tickets Step by Step?
The process of buying a New National Train ticket usually involves four steps: preparation, booking, signing and payment, and pre-trip confirmation.
1. Preparation Phase: Clarify Needs
Determine travel time:Refer to the [Prices and Tour Dates] above and choose a version with your preferred time.
Choose product version:Based on your budget and requirements for accommodation and group size, choose between ‘Budget’ and ‘Luxury’.
Assess physical condition:Xinjiang has vast territory and long travel times. If you have serious cardiovascular or other underlying conditions, be sure to consult a doctor first and inform the travel agency in advance.
2. Booking Phase: Contact Formal Channels
Choose a formal travel agency:It is recommended to consult and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Provide personal information:Clearly inform the customer service of your chosen route, tour date, version, and berth preference (upper/lower), and provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers for real-name booking and insurance purchase.
Confirm final price:The price quoted by the travel agency usually includes train sleeper, hotel, tour vehicle, and guide service. Please note that this route does not include tickets, and the price may fluctuate with the tour date. The final cost is subject to the contract signed by both parties.
3. Signing and Payment: Protect Rights
One berth throughout: The berth is fixed, and large luggage can be stored in the carriage, eliminating the hassle of frequent moving.Pay deposit to lock seats:After confirming the itinerary, a deposit is required to lock the berth. Please note that the deposit amount is subject to the travel agency’s current requirements.
Sign electronic contract:Be sure to sign a unified electronic contract through the National Tourism Regulatory Platform. Carefully read the itinerary, costs, cancellation and change rules, and other terms before signing and paying.
Pay balance:Usually, the remaining balance is paid about 30 days before departure. The specific time is subject to the contract.
4. Pre-Trip Confirmation: Get Ready
Receive departure notice:Before departure, the travel agency will provide a detailed departure notice, including meeting time, location, required documents, etc. Be sure to read it carefully.
Prepare relevant documents:Bring the original valid ID. If the itinerary involves high-altitude areas, follow the travel agency’s requirements to understand whether relevant procedures are needed.
Purchase travel insurance:It is recommended to purchase additional travel accident insurance based on your own situation to add a layer of protection to your trip.
💡 Ticket Purchase Tips
Book early during peak season:May to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and special train seats are tight. It is recommended to consult and register several months in advance.
Berth selection tips:Lower berths are convenient for movement but slightly more expensive; upper berths offer better privacy and are more affordable. Choose flexibly based on your travel companions.
Be rational about ‘shopping’:This route includes shopping stops, but the itinerary states ‘no forced shopping’. Make rational choices based on your needs and avoid impulsive spending.
Maintain communication:If you have any questions or needs during the trip, communicate promptly with the guide or travel agency. If force majeure leads to itinerary changes, the supplementary agreement signed by both parties shall prevail.
📞 Get One-on-One Consultation
If you want to know the specific availability of a certain tour date, how to better arrange for elderly or children in your group, or hope to get customized advice based on your budget, you can directly contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
She can provide more detailed advice and quotes based on your specific situation and assist you in completing the booking process.
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, An Yi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight 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: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554 Wang Fei Phone: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
