2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train New National Train Price + Booking + Itinerary Sunset Red Xinjiang Special Train 16 Day Tour
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New National Train Booking Center
🚂 Traveling Xinjiang by Special Train, Slowly Enjoying the 14-Day Scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang — Detailed Guide to the New National Train Sunset Glow Special Train (2026 Edition)
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and canyons intertwine to form a magnificent picture. For middle-aged and elderly friends, how to easily and comfortably visit the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go? In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ Sunset Glow tourism special train offers a travel plan that combines a relaxed pace, convenient transportation, and thoughtful service — with exclusive berths throughout the journey, the train moving with the travelers, and large luggage staying onboard, truly realizing ‘lying down to travel Xinjiang’.
📍 Route Highlights:A Panoramic Journey Across the Tianshan Mountains from North to South
The New National Train special train crosses Northern and Southern Xinjiang, covering core attractions such as Aydingkol Lake (the lowest point in China’s land), Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon,白沙湖 (White Sand Lake), Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata Peak, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu Village, and Tianchi Lake of Tianshan Mountain. It includes both natural wonders and cultural experiences, such as visiting约特干古城 (Yotkan Ancient City), watching the opening ceremony of Kashgar Ancient City, and visiting the Atlas Silk Workshop.
The special train uses customized carriages equipped with soft sleeper compartments, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, effectively saving travel time. It also provides one-stop tour guide services, daily bottled water, special meal arrangements, and birthday care, making the journey more secure and warmer.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on the Original Product Draft)
New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget Edition) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang 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 -白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
🚂 Traveling Xinjiang by Special Train, Slowly Enjoying the 14-Day Scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang — Detailed Guide to the New National Train Sunset Glow Special Train (2026 Edition)Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Kizilya 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 -五彩滩 (Rainbow Beach) – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake of Tianshan Mountain – Xinjiang Color Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury Edition) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountain – Turpan – Cele
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and canyons intertwine to form a magnificent picture. For middle-aged and elderly friends, how to easily and comfortably visit the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go? In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ Sunset Glow tourism special train offers a travel plan that combines a relaxed pace, convenient transportation, and thoughtful service — with exclusive berths throughout the journey, the train moving with the travelers, and large luggage staying onboard, truly realizing ‘lying down to travel Xinjiang’.Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang 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 -白沙湖 (White Sand 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
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 -五彩滩 (Rainbow Beach) – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – Color Cotton Science and Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
📍 Route Highlights: A Panoramic Journey Across the Tianshan Mountains from North to South> Note:The opening of scenic spots and traffic conditions (such as the Duku Highway) involved in the itinerary are affected by seasons and weather. The travel agency may make reasonable changes to the itinerary with the consent of the tourists.
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center: Wang Fei
💰 Price Explanation (Subject to the Final Product 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, 2026
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 tour guide service throughout the journey
New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury Edition:
Tour Dates:Same as above
National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 14800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15800 RMB/person
Product Standards:Includes 3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in a wooden cabin in Hemu Scenic Area + 1 night in a 4-diamond hotel (homestay) in Nalati, no more than 26 people per group, one-stop tour guide service throughout the journey
> Warm Tips:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors such as departure dates, room types, and policies. The final price is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration Method
The New National Train special train crosses Northern and Southern Xinjiang, covering core attractions such as Aydingkol Lake (the lowest point in China’s land), Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon,白沙湖 (White Sand Lake), Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata Peak, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu Village, and Tianchi Lake of Tianshan Mountain. It includes both natural wonders and cultural experiences, such as visiting约特干古城 (Yotkan Ancient City), watching the opening ceremony of Kashgar Ancient City, and visiting the Atlas Silk Workshop.This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
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It is recommended to book 3-6 months in advance, especially from July to September, which is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
🧳 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes:
Round-trip special train berths (one berth throughout, no change)
Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (according to the corresponding standards of the product version)
Tour guide service throughout the journey
Some main meals and breakfasts (subject to the specific itinerary arrangement)
Scenic area transportation transfers
The special train uses customized carriages equipped with soft sleeper compartments, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, effectively saving travel time. It also provides one-stop tour guide services, daily bottled water, special meal arrangements, and birthday care, making the journey more secure and warmer. Travel accident insurance
Cost Excludes:
Major transportation to and from Urumqi (air/train tickets)
Scenic area entrance fees (to be paid on-site or purchased separately)
Optional activities, personal expenses, and services not mentioned
> All service contents, cancellation and modification rules, and liability allocation are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
🎁 Thoughtful Service Details
Upon arrival at Urumqi Station, ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling service is provided for seamless entry into the station;
The special train is equipped with onboard service personnel to assist with itinerary and daily needs;
Complimentary Xinjiang specialty gifts (such as ethnic-style silk scarves, small flower hats, dried fruit gift packs, etc., subject to actual distribution);
Birthday gifts for tourists on their birthday (subject to the tour date arrangement).
🌄 Final Words
The beauty of Xinjiang lies in its vastness and diversity. The New National Train special train, with its ‘slow travel’ pace, allows middle-aged and elderly friends to deeply experience the natural gifts and human warmth of this land without the hassle of rushing. Whether it’s the high cost-effectiveness of the Budget Edition or the exquisite experience of the Luxury Edition, both aim to provide a safe, comfortable, and unforgettable journey.
If you plan to travel in 2026, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service as soon as possible for detailed information and seat availability. The journey may be long, but the special train is ready, awaiting departure.
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