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Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New National Train Booking Center
🚂 Travel slowly through the Western Regions by train: the 2026 ‘New National Train’ special train takes you deep through northern and southern Xinjiang
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions, and traditional group tours often drain energy due to long-distance travel, especially for middle-aged and elderly tourists. Now, a ‘mobile vacation’ approach combining transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing is quietly emerging—the tourist special train. In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ Xinjiang tourist special train launches both budget-friendly and luxury product lines, with Urumqi as the hub. The 14-day itinerary covers the eastern, southern, and northern regions, linking classic attractions like the Flaming Mountains, Baisha Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland. It adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day, sleep on the train, explore off the train’ model, reducing the hassle of frequent hotel changes, making the journey more relaxed and the experience deeper.
This route is especially suitable for travelers who want to travel light, avoid repeatedly moving luggage, and systematically check off Xinjiang’s core attractions. The entire journey relies on the railway network, with some sections like the He-Ruo Railway (encircling the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert) only recently opening to passenger service. Along the way, you can gaze at the Kunlun Mountains and the transition zone between desert and oasis, making it one of the few scenic railway lines currently available. Additionally, the luxury version arranges wooden cabin accommodation in the Hemu scenic area and a 4-diamond hotel in Nalati, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the core scenic spots during prime time rather than rushing back and forth.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to the original local finalized text)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
🚂 Travel slowly through the Western Regions by train: the 2026 ‘New National Train’ special train takes you deep through northern and southern XinjiangDay 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine’s 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
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions, and traditional group tours often drain energy due to long-distance travel, especially for middle-aged and elderly tourists. Now, a ‘mobile vacation’ approach combining transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing is quietly emerging—the tourist special train. In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ Xinjiang tourist special train launches both budget-friendly and luxury product lines, with Urumqi as the hub. The 14-day itinerary covers the eastern, southern, and northern regions, linking classic attractions like the Flaming Mountains, Baisha Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland. It adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day, sleep on the train, explore off the train’ model, reducing the hassle of frequent hotel changes, making the journey more relaxed and the experience deeper.New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing 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 – Duku Southern Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kokdala
Day 9:Kokdala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
This route is especially suitable for travelers who want to travel light, avoid repeatedly moving luggage, and systematically check off Xinjiang’s core attractions. The entire journey relies on the railway network, with some sections like the He-Ruo Railway (encircling the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert) only recently opening to passenger service. Along the way, you can gaze at the Kunlun Mountains and the transition zone between desert and oasis, making it one of the few scenic railway lines currently available. Additionally, the luxury version arranges wooden cabin accommodation in the Hemu scenic area and a 4-diamond hotel in Nalati, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the core scenic spots during prime time rather than rushing back and forth.Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
> Note:The opening status, transportation connections, and sightseeing order of the attractions in the itinerary may change due to weather, road conditions, or local policies. Both parties can negotiate to reasonably optimize the itinerary.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on 2026 local finalized information)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Budget-Friendly:
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
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to the original local finalized text)Product Standards:Selected comfortable local hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, one-stop guided service throughout the journey
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury:
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 cabin + 1 night in Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), no more than 26 people per group, one-stop guided service throughout the journey
The above prices are reference ranges; specific costs are subject to the actual signed contract and may fluctuate based on departure dates, berth availability, and other factors.
🧳 Service Highlights
Luggage-Free:Provides ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless transition from entry to boarding, reducing carrying burden.
Relaxed Pace:Night train travel, daytime focused sightseeing, avoiding fatigue from long rides.
Deep Experience:The luxury version specially arranges Hemu morning mist wooden cabin and Nalati Grassland close-up accommodation, enhancing the quality of stays at core scenic spots.
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) Brief Itinerary:Moderate Group Size:Budget-friendly group about 40 people, luxury group controlled within 26 people, facilitating management and service response.
📞 Registration Method
This product can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
For detailed itineraries, berth availability, or booking inquiries, contact Manager Wang Fei at the agency.
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📝 Cost and Service Explanation
The cost includes train sleeper accommodation, ground transportation as per itinerary, guide service, and some special experiences (such as photoshoots, medicinal diet hotpot, etc., depending on the package). Tickets, scenic area transportation, personal expenses, and items not included are excluded. Specific service content, accommodation standards, and cost details are subject to the final signed travel contract between both parties.
According to relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China, the travel agency can negotiate with tourists to make reasonable changes to the itinerary in case of force majeure or changes in objective conditions. All service commitments are based on the written contract terms to protect the legal rights of both parties.
Seeing Xinjiang by train is no longer just a dream. The ‘New National Train’ special train, with its steady pace, comfortable carrier, and carefully designed route, makes the vast Western Regions accessible and approachable. Whether it’s a first visit or a return trip, this 14-day slow journey might be the ideal way to have a deep conversation with Xinjiang.
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