2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price Includes Pickup and Drop off
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 the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
【New National Train:A ‘Mobile Comfort Home’ Designed for Seniors】🚂✨
I. Train and Route: A ‘Slow-Paced’ In-Depth Journey
If ordinary trains are ‘travel tools,’ the New National Train is more like a ‘mobile resort hotel.’ The newly upgraded ‘Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train’ in 2026 starts from Urumqi, connecting core scenic spots in southern and northern Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, Hotan, Nalati, and Kanas. The entire trip lasts 14 days, covering over 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic areas.
Unlike ordinary tourist trains, the New National Train focuses on ‘in-depth travel without rushing’: daily travel time is controlled to 4-6 hours, with the rest of the time spent sightseeing or resting at hotels. The train runs at night and stops during the day, allowing tourists to wake up naturally before getting off to explore, completely eliminating the exhausting ‘sleep on the bus, take photos at stops’ mode.
In terms of route design, the New National Train cleverly avoids ‘backtracking.’ For example, after traveling from Hotan to Kashgar, instead of returning directly to Urumqi, it goes south along the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, then north via the Duku Highway, forming a ‘loop route’ that lets tourists see diverse landscapes like deserts, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons all at once.
II. Cabin Details: A ‘Mobile Home’ More Thoughtful Than a Hotel
The cabin design of the New National Train is truly ‘senior-friendly’:
4-person cabin (Budget Edition): About 12 square meters, with a ‘2 upper, 2 lower’ layout. The upper bunk is 80cm wide (compared to the recommended 60cm on ordinary trains), and the lower bunk can be widened to 1 meter, allowing even a 1.8-meter-tall tourist to stretch out. The cabin is equipped with reading lights, USB charging ports, foldable small tables, and even an emergency call button for seniors to contact the attendant anytime.
【New National Train: A ‘Mobile Comfort Home’ Designed for Seniors】🚂✨4-person cabin (Luxury Edition):Expanded to 15 square meters, with a ‘1 upper, 3 lower’ layout, offering more spacious lower bunks, suitable for seniors with wheelchairs or limited mobility. The cabin includes a small refrigerator, humidifier, and a first-aid kit (with blood pressure monitor and common medicines).
All cabins feature ‘soundproof design’ with double-layer hollow glass windows, effectively blocking outside noise for a more restful sleep. Additionally, each carriage is staffed with one dedicated attendant responsible for cleaning, adjusting air conditioning, and even helping seniors make tea or heat up meals, providing meticulous service.
III. Simplified Itinerary (Subject to Local Conditions)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget Edition) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Round City – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
I. Train and Route: A ‘Slow-Paced’ In-Depth JourneyDay 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baisha 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
Day 10:Kokdala – Lavender – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Rainbow Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
If ordinary trains are ‘travel tools,’ the New National Train is more like a ‘mobile resort hotel.’ The newly upgraded ‘Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train’ in 2026 starts from Urumqi, connecting core scenic spots in southern and northern Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, Hotan, Nalati, and Kanas. The entire trip lasts 14 days, covering over 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic areas.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 Edition) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing 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 – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Unlike ordinary tourist trains, the New National Train focuses on ‘in-depth travel without rushing’: daily travel time is controlled to 4-6 hours, with the rest of the time spent sightseeing or resting at hotels. The train runs at night and stops during the day, allowing tourists to wake up naturally before getting off to explore, completely eliminating the exhausting ‘sleep on the bus, take photos at stops’ mode.Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Photoshoot – 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
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, well-versed in Xinjiang-wide tourism. He is mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient 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 to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Rainbow Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
In terms of route design, the New National Train cleverly avoids ‘backtracking.’ For example, after traveling from Hotan to Kashgar, instead of returning directly to Urumqi, it goes south along the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, then north via the Duku Highway, forming a ‘loop route’ that lets tourists see diverse landscapes like deserts, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons all at once.IV. Price Explanation (Subject to Contract)
2026 latest departure dates and prices are as follows (prices may vary with schedules, subject to contract confirmation):
Budget Edition: Departures on May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4. Upper bunk: 5,980 RMB/person, lower bunk: 6,980 RMB/person. Includes local comfortable hotel accommodation (with breakfast), full-journey bus transfers, first admission tickets to scenic spots (excluding internal shuttle buses), and guide service.
Luxury Edition:Same departure dates. Upper bunk: 14,800 RMB/person, lower bunk: 15,800 RMB/person. Upgraded to 3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu scenic area wooden cabin + 1 night in Nalati guesthouse. Includes all tickets + internal shuttle buses, plus added experiences like photoshoots and hot springs.
Notes:Price excludes round-trip transportation (e.g., flights/train tickets); guests must arrive in Urumqi on their own. Solo travelers can coordinate shared rooms; if a single room is needed, a supplement applies (specific amount consult customer service).
V. Booking Process: Find the Right Person for Peace of Mind
Booking the New National Train requires going through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific process is as follows:
Phone Consultation:Call customer service, mention ‘New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train’ and the chosen version (Budget/Luxury). Customer service will send a detailed itinerary and contract template.
II. Cabin Details: A ‘Mobile Home’ More Thoughtful Than a HotelConfirm Details:Communicate with Booking Manager Yang Jia about departure date, cabin type, and special needs (e.g., dietary restrictions, mobility assistance). After confirmation, pay a deposit (usually 30% of the total cost).
Sign Contract:After receiving the electronic contract, carefully read the terms (especially the cancellation policy), confirm, and sign and return.
Pay Balance:Pay the remaining amount 15 days before departure. Customer service will send travel instructions (including meeting time, luggage requirements, and weather tips).
VI. Registration Method and Service Description
Registration Channel:Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Customer service provides 24-hour consultation.
Included:Accommodation, meals (main meals: 8 dishes and 1 soup; Luxury Edition adds medicinal diet health hotpot), transportation (special train + local bus), tickets, guide service, insurance.
Not Included:Round-trip transportation, personal expenses (e.g., shopping, entertainment), additional costs due to personal reasons (e.g., medical care, luggage shipping).
Notes:Specifics subject to actual consultation and signed contract. Reasonable itinerary changes can be made by mutual agreement.
The cabin design of the New National Train is truly ‘senior-friendly’:VII. Why Choose the New National Train? These Advantages Are So Thoughtful!
Light Diet, Low Spice:Tailored for seniors’ tastes, main meals are light, low in oil and salt, with options like porridge and noodles.
Slow Pace, No Rushing:Daily travel time is controlled to 4-6 hours, with ample time for sightseeing. For example, Kanas Scenic Area gets a full day to avoid ‘skimming over.’
Onboard Doctor Support:Each group has one general practitioner with common medicines and emergency equipment, capable of handling issues like high blood pressure and diabetes.
Compatible Travel Group:90% of tourists are aged 50 and above, sharing similar interests, making chatting, photography, and card games more enjoyable.
Hassle-Free Long-Distance Travel:Luggage is handled by the ‘Little Red Cap’ service team from Urumqi Station to the train and from the train to the hotel, allowing tourists to walk freely.
VIII. Suitable Groups: These Tourists Will Love It!
Retired Seniors:Flexible schedule, enjoy in-depth travel, dislike frequent hotel changes and luggage moving.
4-person cabin (Budget Edition): About 12 square meters, with a ‘2 upper, 2 lower’ layout. The upper bunk is 80cm wide (compared to the recommended 60cm on ordinary trains), and the lower bunk can be widened to 1 meter, allowing even a 1.8-meter-tall tourist to stretch out. The cabin is equipped with reading lights, USB charging ports, foldable small tables, and even an emergency call button for seniors to contact the attendant anytime.Tourists Who Can’t Handle Long Bus Rides:Xinjiang’s attractions are scattered; ordinary tours require long bus rides. The New National Train runs at night and plays during the day, making it more comfortable.
Family Travel:Families with parents or children can enjoy the spacious cabin together, avoiding the inconvenience of separate rooms.
Photography Enthusiasts:The itinerary covers Xinjiang’s four-season beauty, from deserts to snow-capped mountains, grasslands to lakes—every shot is a masterpiece.
IX. Reasons for Popularity: Word of Mouth Is the Best Advertisement
Since its launch in 2023, the New National Train has a repurchase rate of 40% and a customer recommendation rate of over 60%. A tourist who has joined three times said: ‘Before, with group tours, I had to get up at 6 a.m. and board the bus at 8 a.m., too tired to enjoy. The New National Train lets me wake up naturally, explore attractions as long as I want, and the guide even helps us take photos and carry things, like family.’
In 2026, the New National Train continues to upgrade services, adding thoughtful touches like ‘Birthday Surprises’ (cake for those celebrating birthdays during the trip) and ‘Health Monitoring’ (daily blood pressure and blood sugar checks for seniors), making the journey not just about sightseeing but a warm memory.
Contact Information:
Phone:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
WeChat:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
Registration:Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to start your comfortable Xinjiang journey!
