Xinjiang Silver Hair Tour Sunset Red Special Train Gobi Cruise, Official Ticket Booking with Peace of Mind Service, Official Booking Guide
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Gobi Cruise Sunset Red Special Train Ticket Center
🚂 Slow Travel Through Xinjiang by Train｜2026 ‘Gobi Cruise’ Special Train Opens a Panoramic Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains and lakes complement each other, grasslands and Gobi deserts interweave, and ancient cities blend with modernity. For travelers who wish to deeply experience this land without frequent transfers and luggage handling, the newly launched 2026 ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train offers a comfortable and leisurely way to travel—sleep on the train at night, enjoy the scenery by day, truly realizing ‘the train moves with you, and the views change with the route.’
This customized air-conditioned tourist special train, affectionately called the ‘Gobi Cruise’ by tourists, does not actually sail on water. Instead, it features double-decker carriages, large viewing windows, and private compartments, traveling through the Tianshan Mountains. The train operates on a ‘travel by night, stop by day’ model, arriving at destinations during the day to visit key attractions and allowing passengers to sleep soundly in the smoothly running carriages at night. This saves time and avoids the bumps of long-distance buses, making it especially suitable for families and middle-aged and elderly groups who value travel pace and comfort.
📍 Route Highlights:One Journey, Traversing North and South of the Tianshan Mountains
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train covers the core areas of Northern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, and Eastern Xinjiang, connecting famous attractions such as the Flaming Mountains, Karez Well System, Keziliya Grand Canyon, Kashgar Ancient City,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), Karakul Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi. The itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural landscapes, featuring the magnificent lake views of the Pamir Plateau, the beautiful grasslands of the Ili River Valley, the fiery charm of the Turpan Basin, and the serene poetry of the Altay秘境.
The entire journey uses a golden combination of trains and short-distance bus transfers, significantly reducing continuous travel time and maintaining a relaxed pace. Large luggage can be stored on the train, eliminating the need for repeated handling, truly achieving easy travel and deep experience.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per the original product version)
Brief Itinerary for the 13-Day Enjoyable@Gobi Cruise Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well System, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
🚂 Slow Travel Through Xinjiang by Train｜2026 ‘Gobi Cruise’ Special Train Opens a Panoramic Journey Across Northern and Southern XinjiangDay 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Ancient City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
Day 6:Korla – Daxi Village – Lop Nur Village – Tiemenguan Pass – Korla – Yining
Day 7:Yining – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan County
Day 8:Xinyuan County – Xinjiang Yipahan 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
Brief Itinerary for the 13-Day Premium@Gobi Cruise Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well System, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains and lakes complement each other, grasslands and Gobi deserts interweave, and ancient cities blend with modernity. For travelers who wish to deeply experience this land without frequent transfers and luggage handling, the newly launched 2026 ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train offers a comfortable and leisurely way to travel—sleep on the train at night, enjoy the scenery by day, truly realizing ‘the train moves with you, and the views change with the route.’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 – Tiemenguan 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 – China Colorful Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Brief Itinerary for the 13-Day Luxury@Gobi Cruise Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Travel Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: Wang Fei
This customized air-conditioned tourist special train, affectionately called the ‘Gobi Cruise’ by tourists, does not actually sail on water. Instead, it features double-decker carriages, large viewing windows, and private compartments, traveling through the Tianshan Mountains. The train operates on a ‘travel by night, stop by day’ model, arriving at destinations during the day to visit key attractions and allowing passengers to sleep soundly in the smoothly running carriages at night. This saves time and avoids the bumps of long-distance buses, making it especially suitable for families and middle-aged and elderly groups who value travel pace and comfort.Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains – Karez Well System – 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
Day 10:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
📍Route Highlights: One Journey, Traversing North and South of the Tianshan MountainsDay 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Herbal Nourishing Hot Pot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
> ⚠️ Note:The opening time of the Duku Highway is affected by climate each year, usually 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 the actual situation. The final confirmation will be made before departure.
💰 Price Explanation (2026 Tour Dates and Cost Reference)
Enjoyable Version:
Tour 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-Decker Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Compartment:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Premium Version:
Tour Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(Duku Highway not open in May, changed to alternative itinerary)
Double-Decker 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train covers the core areas of Northern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, and Eastern Xinjiang, connecting famous attractions such as the Flaming Mountains, Karez Well System, Keziliya Grand Canyon, Kashgar Ancient City,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), Karakul Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi. The itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural landscapes, featuring the magnificent lake views of the Pamir Plateau, the beautiful grasslands of the Ili River Valley, the fiery charm of the Turpan Basin, and the serene poetry of the Altay秘境.Luxury Version:
Tour Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(Duku Highway not open in May, changed to flight from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining)
Double-Decker 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:19800 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on the tour date, berth type, and service content. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
For detailed itinerary arrangements, berth availability, or personalized needs, please contact:
Manager Wang Fei (#Wang Fei/#☎️:#Wang Fei)
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ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
Costs usually include: round-trip train hard sleeper (some versions include soft sleeper), local hotel accommodation (2-3 diamond standard), first admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary, guide service, some main meals and special experiences (such as Qiuci music and dance, city opening ceremony, ethnic gifts, etc.). Specific inclusions, meal standards, hotel standards, and optional expenses are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
When the itinerary involves uncontrollable factors such as transportation, weather, and scenic area policies, the travel agency, while protecting the rights of tourists, can negotiate with tourists to make reasonable changes to the itinerary. All service arrangements are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, striving for clear rights and responsibilities, fairness, and transparency.
Board the ‘Gobi Cruise’ and spend 13 days traveling from the heat of the Flaming Mountains to the autumn colors of Kanas, from the lake views of the Pamirs to the flower seas of Ili, allowing the vastness and poetry of Xinjiang to unfold slowly during the journey.
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