Xinjiang Panoramic Tour! Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Tourism Special Train 2026 Schedule Price + Official Website Booking
Wang Fei, Manager of the Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Special Train Sunset Red Tour Ticket Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
🚂 Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Special Train:A Slow-Paced Panoramic Tour Tailored for Seniors
In the fast-paced modern life, more and more middle-aged and elderly friends are yearning for a travel style that ‘slows down and delves deep.’ In the spring and summer of 2026, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ Xinjiang tourist special train sets off again—this is not a ship sailing on water, but a double-decker air-conditioned tourist train traveling through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, Gobi deserts, and lakes. The carriage is as stable as a boat, and the scenery outside the window flows like a painting. The entire journey uses railways as the main transportation, supplemented by short-distance transfers, greatly reducing the fatigue of long-distance bus rides, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists who value comfort and pace.
🌄 In-depth Experience of Routes and Destinations
The 13-day ‘Gobi Cruise’ itinerary spans the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, covering core areas of Eastern, Southern, and Northern Xinjiang. It includes famous attractions such as the Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Keziliya Grand Canyon, Kashgar Ancient City, Karakul Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi Lake, offering a mix of landscapes and cultural experiences including lakes, deserts, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, canyons, and oases.
Turpan Section:Explore the scorching terrain of the Flaming Mountains, the thousand-year-old underground water system of the Karez Well, and Aydingkol Lake (elevation -154 meters), the lowest point in China’s land, to experience the unique survival wisdom of arid regions.
Kuqa Area:Enter the Keziliya Grand Canyon (also known as the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon), where red sandstone layers ripple like waves; stroll along Restan Street to admire century-old architectural clusters.
Kashgar Region:Visit the Kashgar Ancient City district and the surrounding area of Id Kah Mosque to learn about local history and culture; tour the Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall to understand jade culture.
Pamir Plateau:Head to Karakul Lake to view the snow-capped peak of Muztagh Ata reflected in the lake; some tour groups add Baisha Lake, with its sapphire-blue waters.
Ili River Valley:When lavender blooms in summer, visit the Yiparhan Lavender Sightseeing Garden; Huiyuan Ancient City retains the style of a Qing Dynasty border town, with attractions like the Bell and Drum Tower and the General’s Mansion worth seeing.
Northern Xinjiang Scenic Belt:Sayram Lake is known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean,’ with vast and clear waters; Nalati Grassland is called ‘the grassland in the sky’; Kanas and Hemu together form a fairy-tale landscape of forests and wooden houses.
> Note:The Duku Highway’s opening time each year is affected by weather, typically from early June to the end of September. If the road is not open for the May schedule, the itinerary will be changed to air connections or alternative routes based on actual conditions, with specific arrangements confirmed by both parties before departure.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Simple Itinerary for the Enjoyable@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour:
🚂 Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Special Train: A Slow-Paced Panoramic Tour Tailored for SeniorsDay 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, 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 Ancient City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
Day 6:Korla – Daxi Village – Lop Nur Village – Tiemen 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 Lake – China Colorful Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
In the fast-paced modern life, more and more middle-aged and elderly friends are yearning for a travel style that ‘slows down and delves deep.’ In the spring and summer of 2026, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ Xinjiang tourist special train sets off again—this is not a ship sailing on water, but a double-decker air-conditioned tourist train traveling through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, Gobi deserts, and lakes. The carriage is as stable as a boat, and the scenery outside the window flows like a painting. The entire journey uses railways as the main transportation, supplemented by short-distance transfers, greatly reducing the fatigue of long-distance bus rides, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists who value comfort and pace.Simple Itinerary for the Premium@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, 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 Ancient City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
Day 6:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Daxi Village – Tiemen 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 Lake – China Colorful Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Travel Booking and Ticket Consultation Center
🌄 In-depth Experience of Routes and DestinationsDay 13:Urumqi – Departure
Simple Itinerary for the Luxury@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
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
The 13-day ‘Gobi Cruise’ itinerary spans the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, covering core areas of Eastern, Southern, and Northern Xinjiang. It includes famous attractions such as the Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Keziliya Grand Canyon, Kashgar Ancient City, Karakul Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi Lake, offering a mix of landscapes and cultural experiences including lakes, deserts, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, canyons, and oases.Day 10:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Herbal Nourishing Hot Pot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Description
Enjoyable@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern 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-Deck Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Cabin:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Premium@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(If Duku Highway is closed in May, switch to alternative itinerary)
Double-Deck 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
Turpan Section: Explore the scorching terrain of the Flaming Mountains, the thousand-year-old underground water system of the Karez Well, and Aydingkol Lake (elevation -154 meters), the lowest point in China’s land, to experience the unique survival wisdom of arid regions.Luxury@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(If Duku Highway is closed in May, change to flight from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining)
Double-Deck 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:19800 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on the schedule, room type, and service content. Specific details are subject to the signed travel contract between both parties.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
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ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include:Round-trip train special berth, accommodation within the itinerary, first admission tickets to attractions, scenic area transportation, full-tour guide service, travel accident insurance, etc. Excluding personal expenses, (if applicable), some meals, and voluntary self-funded items.
Factors such as weather, road conditions, and policy changes may affect the itinerary. Reasonable changes can be made with mutual agreement. All arrangements are based on ensuring the safety and experience of tourists.
> For specific service content, cost details, and cancellation/modification rules, please refer to the actual consultation and signed contract, and comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations.
This ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train is not just a geographical crossing but a soothing journey for the body and mind. No need to frequently move luggage, sleep soundly in a stable carriage at night, and explore key attractions during the day—let the journey return to ease, and let the scenery truly be seen.
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