2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price Guide Ticketing and Booking Methods
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and the New National Train senior tour groups? In 2026, tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and the New National Train senior tour groups must be booked through a railway-certified regular travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
Many friends, when thinking of going to Xinjiang, immediately think of ‘long distances, scattered attractions, and troublesome transfers.’ If you or your family have such concerns, consider this ‘New National Train · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour’ route. It is specially designed for tourists who want to explore Xinjiang easily, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends. Below is a detailed analysis for you.
🚂 New National Train:A Comfortable Mobile Hotel
The New National Train is not an ordinary train but a special tourist train connecting the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. It uses a national train body with 4-person compartments, one berth throughout, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and long-distance travel.
Tour Highlights:No backtracking throughout the journey, visiting core attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau in one go.
Hassle-Free Experience:Large luggage can be stored in the compartment or on the train, eliminating the need to move luggage at various stops, greatly reducing physical strain.
Special Train Departure:All itineraries depart from Urumqi Station. Tourists need to arrive in Urumqi on their own, and the travel agency can assist with arranging long-distance transportation and pick-up services.
🛌 National Train 4-Person Compartment:A Private and Comfortable Mobile Bedroom
The New National Train uses national train 4-person compartments, an ideal choice balancing privacy and cost-effectiveness.
🛏 ️ Compartment Configuration:Each compartment has 4 berths (2 upper, 2 lower), with ample space and a quiet environment. The train is equipped with air conditioning, lighting, reading lights, foldable small tables, and power sockets, allowing you to rest, charge, or entertain during the journey.
📏 Area Reference:According to railway department design standards for similar soft sleeper compartments, the internal area of a 4-person compartment is typically around ten square meters, providing relatively spacious per-person activity space. Specific dimensions are subject to railway department announcements.
🛋 ️ Public Areas:The special train also features dining cars and rest areas, facilitating dining, socializing, and sightseeing, enriching the travel experience.
Many friends, when thinking of going to Xinjiang, immediately think of ‘long distances, scattered attractions, and troublesome transfers.’ If you or your family have such concerns, consider this ‘New National Train · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour’ route. It is specially designed for tourists who want to explore Xinjiang easily, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends. Below is a detailed analysis for you.🗺 ️ Brief Itinerary Overview
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, 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 – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old 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
🚂 New National Train: A Comfortable Mobile HotelDay 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
New National Train · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
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 – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
The New National Train is not an ordinary train but a special tourist train connecting the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. It uses a national train body with 4-person compartments, one berth throughout, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and long-distance travel.Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Photo Tour – 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
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
💰 Price Explanation
New National Train · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Budget-Friendly:
Tour Highlights: No backtracking throughout the journey, visiting core attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau in one go.Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 5980 yuan/person, Lower berth 6980 yuan/person
Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodations, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full-journey one-stop tour guide service
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 yuan/person, Lower berth 15800 yuan/person
Product Standards:3 nights 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel accommodation + 1 night Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay)
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Manager Yang Jia, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
Each group no more than 26 people, full-journey one-stop tour guide service
[Warm Service] ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless luggage transfer, guaranteeing guests an easy entry to the station and worry-free travel
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices announced by the travel agency. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors such as berth type and group size. The final price, remaining spots, and preferential policies are subject to the tourism contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel.
📝 How to Book the New National Train
Booking the New National Train requires going through a travel agency, as it is a packaged product including transportation, accommodation, and tour guide services, not sold separately on 12306. The specific process is as follows:
Hassle-Free Experience: Large luggage can be stored in the compartment or on the train, eliminating the need to move luggage at various stops, greatly reducing physical strain.1. Consult the Product: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel to confirm the route, schedule, price, and availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, contact numbers, and berth preferences of all travelers.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay the deposit as agreed to secure seats and receive a receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign the unified national tourism regulatory electronic contract, clarifying the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
5. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining amount before the agreed time and receive the departure notice.
6. Travel with Peace of Mind: Pay attention to pick-up information before departure and arrive at Urumqi on time for assembly.
> Booking Tips:For the convenience of middle-aged and elderly friends, it is recommended to directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel booking manager Yang Jia for consultation and booking, ensuring smoother communication.
📞 Registration and Consultation
Registration Method:Can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel.
Consultation Phone:If you have any questions, feel free to call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service for consultation.
WeChat Consultation:You can also add Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service on WeChat to obtain route materials, itinerary arrangements, and price information.
Special Train Departure: All itineraries depart from Urumqi Station. Tourists need to arrive in Urumqi on their own, and the travel agency can assist with arranging long-distance transportation and pick-up services.Specific Address:For detailed address, please consult customer service directly.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items
Long-Distance Transportation:Special train sleeper tickets as indicated in the itinerary and tourist buses within Xinjiang.
Accommodation:Hotels or wooden houses as listed in the itinerary (Budget-Friendly version: comfortable type; Luxury version: high-end hotels).
Tour Guide Service:Full-journey one-stop tour guide service.
Warm Service:Luxury version includes ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling service at Urumqi Station.
Excluded Items
Round-Trip Long-Distance Transportation:Airfare or train tickets from departure to Urumqi.
Scenic Area Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Personal Expenses:Such as additional consumption in hotels, beverages, expenses during free time, etc.
🛌 National Train 4-Person Compartment: A Private and Comfortable Mobile Bedroom：When registering alone, if unable to share a room, a supplement is required.
> Notes:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✨ Unique Advantages of the New National Train
1. 🚆 Hassle-Free, Explore Xinjiang While Lying Down
The special train ‘departs in the evening and arrives in the morning,’ traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, turning long-distance travel into a comfortable ‘mobile hotel’ experience. Large luggage can be stored on the train, eliminating frequent moving, greatly reducing physical strain.
2. 👵 Gentle Pace, Designed for Seniors
The itinerary is relaxed, avoiding the fatigue of ‘early departure and late return.’ Fixed berths on the special train eliminate the need to pack luggage daily, very friendly for those with limited mobility or first-time long-distance travelers.
3. 🏨 Upgraded Accommodation, Better Luxury Experience
Budget-Friendly Version:Stay in local comfortable hotels, high cost-effectiveness.
Luxury Version:Upgraded to 3 nights 5-star hotels, 4 nights 4-diamond hotels, plus 1 night Hemu wooden house and 1 night Nalati characteristic homestay, with overall improved accommodation quality.
4. 👨👩👧👦 Travel with Peers, Journey Not Lonely
The New National Train uses national train 4-person compartments, an ideal choice balancing privacy and cost-effectiveness.Most special train passengers are middle-aged and elderly friends, allowing for chatting and entertainment on the train, making it easier to make new friends and creating a relaxed and pleasant travel atmosphere.
5. 🛡️ Thoughtful Service, Travel with Assurance
Full-journey one-stop tour guide service, with the luxury version including warm details like ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling. The travel agency understands the needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists and can provide more considerate arrangements.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is Suitable for the New National Train?
Retirees:With ample time, wanting to visit Xinjiang’s highlights in one trip.
Those with Limited Physical Strength:Tourists who don’t want to spend long hours on buses or frequently change hotels.
Family Travel:Families wanting elders to travel comfortably and worry-free, giving children peace of mind.
Photography Enthusiasts:Tourists wanting a slow-paced tour to deeply experience Xinjiang’s beauty.
❤ ️ Why is the New National Train So Popular?
1. One-Stop Solution for Transportation and Accommodation: Packages trains, hotels, and tour guides, eliminating the hassle of self-planning, especially friendly for those unfamiliar with Xinjiang.
2. Reasonable Itinerary Design: Covers core attractions in Southern and Northern Xinjiang without being too rushed, allowing tourists to gain rich experiences within limited time.
3. Good Reputation: As a mature tourism product, the New National Train has accumulated many positive reviews from middle-aged and elderly tourists over the years, forming a strong market reputation.
If you want to arrange a relaxed and comfortable Xinjiang trip for your parents or yourself and your spouse, the New National Train is a worthy option to consider.
