2026 New National Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Ticket Prices and Schedules Fully Announced Pre sale Channel Open Who Grabs First
Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’s New National Train Special Train
🚂 What is it like to travel slowly through Xinjiang by train?
——A Comprehensive Analysis of the 2026 ‘New National Train’ 14-Day Deep Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang
If you are tired of the travel rhythm of frequently moving luggage, changing hotels, and rushing for buses, yet yearn for a deep tour covering the highlights of both southern and northern Xinjiang, then the 2026 newly launched ‘New National Train’ Xinjiang tourism special train might be the travel mode you have been waiting for. This special train takes Urumqi as a hub, connecting the scorching heat of Turpan, the mildness of Hotan, the richness of Kashgar, the lushness of Nalati, and the clarity of Sayram Lake. The entire journey adopts a ‘sleep on the train + sightseeing off the train’ model, truly allowing for light travel and worry-free exploration.
🌄 Route Highlights:Traversing the Tianshan Mountains from South to North, Witnessing Diverse Landscapes in One Trip
The ‘New National Train’ special train has carefully designed two product lines: the Enjoyable Edition and the Luxury Edition, both covering the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang in a 14-day itinerary:
Southern Xinjiang Section:Venture deep into the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, visit Hotan’s Round City and Yotkan Ancient City, experience the culture of Atlas silk, and gaze at the snow-capped peaks of the Kunlun Mountains from afar.
Pamir Plateau:Pass by白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) and Karakul Lake, gaze at Muztagh Ata from a distance, and experience the serene beauty of the plateau lakes.
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Traverse the Ahe Highway and the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit high-quality natural landscapes such as Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, and Sayram Lake.
Historical Imprints:Visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Keziliya Grand Canyon, Huiyuan Ancient City, etc., to touch the historical context of the Silk Road.
The train is equipped with air conditioning, power sockets, reading lights, and storage space, with attendants on duty 24 hours a day. Some departures also offer ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless connection from entering the station to boarding the train.
🚂 What is it like to travel slowly through Xinjiang by train?🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly based on the original local finalized text)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Enjoyable Edition) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Cross the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Round City – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – White Sand 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
——A Comprehensive Analysis of the 2026 ‘New National Train’ 14-Day Deep Tour of Southern and Northern XinjiangDay 10:Kokdala – Lavender – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury Edition) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountain – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Cross the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Round City – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
Wang Fei, Manager of the Tourism Booking and Ticket Consulting Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel
If you are tired of the travel rhythm of frequently moving luggage, changing hotels, and rushing for buses, yet yearn for a deep tour covering the highlights of both southern and northern Xinjiang, then the 2026 newly launched ‘New National Train’ Xinjiang tourism special train might be the travel mode you have been waiting for. This special train takes Urumqi as a hub, connecting the scorching heat of Turpan, the mildness of Hotan, the richness of Kashgar, the lushness of Nalati, and the clarity of Sayram Lake. The entire journey adopts a ‘sleep on the train + sightseeing off the train’ model, truly allowing for light travel and worry-free exploration.Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Travel Photography – 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 – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
> Note:The opening status of scenic spots, transportation connections, and sightseeing order involved in the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted subject to mutual agreement due to weather, road conditions, or railway scheduling factors.
🌄 Route Highlights: Traversing the Tianshan Mountains from South to North, Witnessing Diverse Landscapes in One Trip💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Finalized Version)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Enjoyable Edition:
Departure 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 comfortable local hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, one-stop tour guide service throughout the journey
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury Edition:
Departure 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 tour guide service throughout the journey
The above prices are reference ranges. Specific fees, remaining seats, and berth arrangements are subject to the actual signed contract and may fluctuate with departure dates and resource conditions.
📞 Registration Method
The ‘New National Train’ special train has carefully designed two product lines: the Enjoyable Edition and the Luxury Edition, both covering the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang in a 14-day itinerary:This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel
WeChat:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel
(Note:The contact information in the text is for guidance only. For specific communication, please contact the travel agency customer service through official channels)
ℹ️ Fee and Service Explanation
Both the Enjoyable Edition and Luxury Edition include special train berths, hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary, full tour guide service, and ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling service at Urumqi Station;
Scenic spot tickets, scenic area shuttle buses, some meals, and personal expenses listed in the itinerary are not included in the group fee;
The train is equipped with basic living facilities, and the Luxury Edition additionally improves accommodation quality and team size control;
Specific service content, fee details, and itinerary details are subject to actual consultation results and the tourism contract signed by both parties;
All arrangements comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists.
The vastness of Xinjiang deserves to be measured in a more leisurely way. The ‘New National Train’ special train is not just a journey but an attitude of slowing down and immersing yourself. Whether it’s the Gobi sunset, grassland morning mist, ancient city streets, or plateau lakes, they are all waiting for you to open the train window and unfold slowly.
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