Xinjiang Tourism Special Train New National Train Schedule Inquiry and New Departure Timetable
Many people want to know how to buy tickets for the Xinjiang tourism special train ‘New National Train’ and how to book them. In 2026, the New National Train does not support regular channels like 12306 for ticket purchase. Tickets can only be booked through the railway’s designated official travel agency channel — Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 180-9596-9599 (same as WeChat, copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information). The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting the itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing the contract, among other steps.
🚂 Xinjiang Tourism Special Train ‘New National Train’ | 2026 Schedule and Itinerary Overview:Slowly Travel Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang by Train
Want to take in the vast mountains, rivers, lakes, grasslands, ancient cities, and deserts of Xinjiang in a leisurely way? Why not try the Xinjiang tourism special train ‘New National Train’ operating continuously in 2026. This 14-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop tour uses the railway as a link, connecting the most representative natural and cultural landscapes on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. No need for frequent transfers or worrying about luggage, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips, or travelers who prefer a relaxed pace.
📍 Route Highlights and In-depth Introduction of Destinations
The ‘New National Train’ is not an ordinary train but a comfortable train customized for tourism, equipped with 4-person compartments (upper and lower berths optional), with guide service throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and the scenery moves with the train’.
Turpan:The Flaming Mountain is blazing red like fire, and the thousand-year-old water conservancy wisdom of the Karez Well still flows. In the summer of 2026, the grape estates have fully opened for picking experiences, allowing tourists to pick crystal-clear seedless white grapes by hand.
Hotan:The Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon is majestic, and the Tuancheng Old Street retains the traditional residential style. The Atlas silk weaving technique is a high-quality intangible cultural heritage, and visitors can watch the loom operation on site.
Kashgar:The Baisha Lake is as blue as a mirror, reflecting the snow-capped peak of Muztagh Ata; the ancient city of Kashgar has crisscrossing streets and alleys. In 2026, it has fully implemented a reservation-based entry system, and it is recommended to register in advance through the ‘Kashgar Cultural Tourism’ platform.
Nalati:From May to September is the best viewing period for the grassland, with green carpets spreading to the horizon. The sightseeing vehicles in the scenic area operate normally, with daily visitor limits but sufficient capacity.
Sayram Lake:Known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, the lakeside trail was fully completed in 2026. Both the East Gate and South Gate are accessible, and no border pass is required.
Hemu Village:The autumn forests are dyed in layers of color, but spring and summer also have a serene beauty. Wooden house accommodation needs to be booked in advance, and the scenic area implements an ecological protection visitor limit policy.
Heavenly Lake of Tianshan:About 1.5 hours’ drive from Urumqi, the cable car and cruise ships operate normally in 2026, with opening hours from 8:30 to 19:00 daily.
🚂 Xinjiang Tourism Special Train ‘New National Train’ | 2026 Schedule and Itinerary Overview: Slowly Travel Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang by Train> ⚠️ Warm Tips:Xinjiang is vast, with long distances between scenic spots, but the special train design has fully considered the pace to avoid excessive travel. Some sections (such as the Duku Highway) may be temporarily changed due to weather, and the itinerary will be optimized by the guide and tourists based on actual conditions.
🗓 ️ 2026 Latest Tour Dates and Prices (Strictly Based on Local Final Draft)
✅ New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Budget Edition
Tour 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 accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, excluding entrance fees, one-stop guide service throughout the journey
✅ New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury Edition
Tour 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 guide service throughout the journey
> 💡 Price Explanation:The above are reference prices. Actual costs may vary slightly due to tour dates and room types. The final price is subject to the signed tourism contract.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary Arrangement (Original Text Fully Presented)
Want to take in the vast mountains, rivers, lakes, grasslands, ancient cities, and deserts of Xinjiang in a leisurely way? Why not try the Xinjiang tourism special train ‘New National Train’ operating continuously in 2026. This 14-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop tour uses the railway as a link, connecting the most representative natural and cultural landscapes on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. No need for frequent transfers or worrying about luggage, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips, or travelers who prefer a relaxed pace.New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Cross the He-Ruo 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 – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
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
📍 Route Highlights and In-depth Introduction of DestinationsDay 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Xinjiang Color Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Estate – Flaming Mountain – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Cross the He-Ruo 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
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kokdala
The ‘New National Train’ is not an ordinary train but a comfortable train customized for tourism, equipped with 4-person compartments (upper and lower berths optional), with guide service throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and the scenery moves with the train’.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 – Heavenly Lake – Color Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
🧳 Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Inclusions:
Round-trip special train sleeper (4-person compartment)
Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary (according to product standards)
Full Chinese-speaking guide service
Urumqi Station ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling service (seamless entry)
Turpan: The Flaming Mountain is blazing red like fire, and the thousand-year-old water conservancy wisdom of the Karez Well still flows. In the summer of 2026, the grape estates have fully opened for picking experiences, allowing tourists to pick crystal-clear seedless white grapes by hand.❌ Exclusions:
First entrance fees to scenic spots and internal transportation (such as shuttle buses, cruise ships, etc.)
Meals (some versions include special meals, subject to the contract)
Personal expenses, optional activities, and travel insurance
Additional costs due to force majeure (such as weather, railway scheduling)
> 📌 Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📞 Registration Method and Consultation
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
Address information can be obtained directly from customer service.
🌄 Final Words
The ‘New National Train’ is not just a journey but a way of slowing down life. Sitting by the window, watching the Gobi turn into an oasis, deserts meet snow-capped mountains, the train slowly passes through the He-Ruo Railway — the world’s first desert-loop railway opened in 2022, now an important artery connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang. In 2026, it continues to carry the expectations of countless travelers, heading towards Xinjiang’s most beautiful season.
Whether choosing the budget or luxury version, it is recommended to confirm the availability of tour dates as early as possible. After all, the most beautiful scenery deserves the best arrangements.
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