2026 Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Gobi Cruise Route and Ticket Prices Announced
Wang Fei, Manager of the Gobi Cruise Sunset Red Special Train Ticket Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
🚂 Gobi Cruise Special Train:A 13-Day Panoramic Journey Through Xinjiang at a Leisurely Pace
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and historical relics intertwine to create a magnificent picture. For travelers who wish to see the essence of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip without frequent transfers and luggage handling, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train offers a comfortable and relaxed choice. This double-decker air-conditioned tourist train, vividly called a ‘land cruise,’ adopts a ‘travel by night, stop by day’ model—sleeping soundly in your designated berth at night and arriving at destinations for in-depth exploration during the day, truly achieving a hassle-free experience of ‘the train follows the traveler, one berth all the way.’
🌄 Route Highlights Overview
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ is not an actual voyage on water but a vivid metaphor for a customized tourist special train. The train features a double-decker body with various compartment types including hard sleepers and soft sleepers. There is no need to change berths throughout the journey, and large luggage can be stored on the train, significantly reducing travel fatigue. The itinerary spans regions such as Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, the Ili River Valley, and Altay, covering classic attractions like the Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells, Keziliya Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi, blending natural wonders with cultural landscapes.
It is particularly suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family groups who value travel comfort and a relaxed pace. In the spring and summer of 2026, this route has scheduled multiple departures covering Xinjiang’s prime travel season from May to September.
> ⚠️ Note:The Duku Highway opens annually depending on weather conditions, typically from early June to the end of September. If the road is not open for the May departures, the itinerary will be adjusted to air connections or alternative routes based on actual conditions, subject to confirmation by both parties before departure.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per the original product version)
Brief Itinerary for the Enjoyable @ 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 Wells, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
🚂 Gobi Cruise Special Train: A 13-Day Panoramic Journey Through Xinjiang at a Leisurely PaceDay 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
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 – 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 – China Colorful Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and historical relics intertwine to create a magnificent picture. For travelers who wish to see the essence of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip without frequent transfers and luggage handling, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train offers a comfortable and relaxed choice. This double-decker air-conditioned tourist train, vividly called a ‘land cruise,’ adopts a ‘travel by night, stop by day’ model—sleeping soundly in your designated berth at night and arriving at destinations for in-depth exploration during the day, truly achieving a hassle-free experience of ‘the train follows the traveler, one berth all the way.’Brief 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 Wells, 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 Old 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
Wang Fei, Manager of the Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
🌄 Route Highlights OverviewDay 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – China Colorful Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Brief 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 Wells – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar -白沙湖 – 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
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ is not an actual voyage on water but a vivid metaphor for a customized tourist special train. The train features a double-decker body with various compartment types including hard sleepers and soft sleepers. There is no need to change berths throughout the journey, and large luggage can be stored on the train, significantly reducing travel fatigue. The itinerary spans regions such as Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, the Ili River Valley, and Altay, covering classic attractions like the Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells, Keziliya Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi, blending natural wonders with cultural landscapes.(If the southern section of Duku Highway is not open in late May, it will be upgraded 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 Nourishing Hotpot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Information (Recent Reference for 2026)
Current departure schedule is as follows:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17. Prices for each tier are as follows:
It is particularly suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family groups who value travel comfort and a relaxed pace. In the spring and summer of 2026, this route has scheduled multiple departures covering Xinjiang’s prime travel season from May to September.Enjoyable Edition:Hard sleeper 6-person compartment (Upper berth 2980 RMB/person, Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person); Double-decker hard sleeper 4-person compartment (Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person)
Premium Edition:Double-decker 4-person soft sleeper compartment (Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person)
Luxury Edition:Double-decker 2-person soft sleeper compartment (19800 RMB/person)
> 📌 The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on departure, berth type, and departure city. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
This route can be inquired about and booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For detailed itineraries, availability, or personalized advice, please contact Manager Wang Fei.
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ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
The itinerary cost typically includes round-trip train hard sleeper tickets, local hotel accommodation (2-3 diamond standard), some main meals and first admission tickets to attractions, full tour guide service, and station transfer services. Special experiences such as Qiuci music and dance performances, Kashgar opening ceremony, and Ancient Road Hot Spring are also included in the itinerary.
> 📝 Important Note:Specific service content, meal standards, hotel arrangements, and attraction order are all subject to the actual signed contract. Due to force majeure factors such as weather, traffic, or policy, the travel agency may make reasonable changes to the itinerary with the consent of the tourists.
Embarking on the ‘Gobi Cruise,’ you will spend 13 days traveling from the Flaming Mountains in eastern Xinjiang to the Kanas forests in northern Xinjiang, and from the lakes of the Pamir Plateau back to the urban bustle of Urumqi. This is not just a geographical crossing but a deep journey with a relaxed pace and physical and mental rejuvenation.
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