2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price Inquiry Pay Deposit to Lock Spot
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and New National Train senior tour groups? In 2026, tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and New National Train senior tour groups must be booked through a regular travel agency recognized by the railway: the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service 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, consult customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 New National Train:Mobile ‘Sunset Red Home’
The ‘New National Train’ is a popular north-south Xinjiang tourism special train in recent years, designed for ‘traveling Xinjiang by train’. The itinerary covers key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Turpan, Hotan, Kashgar, Kanas, and Nalati, with no backtracking.
📍 Departure Station:Urumqi Station, Xinjiang. Travelers need to arrive on their own, and the travel agency can assist with airport/train station transfers.
🛌 Core Advantages:Adopts a ‘train follows people, one berth all the way’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day. Large luggage can be stored in the compartment, eliminating the need for repeated handling, which is very considerate for physical strength.
🛏 ️ Comfortable Compartments, Enjoy the Journey
The New National Train mainly features 4-person compartments, with more space than regular train sleeper berths, suitable for group travel.
National Train 4-Person Compartment
Layout:Two upper and two lower berths, with good privacy.
Facilities:Equipped with reading lights, power sockets, folding tables, and some compartments have washbasins.
🚂 New National Train: Mobile ‘Sunset Red Home’Area:Each compartment is about ten square meters, better than regular hard sleepers.
Atmosphere:Most compartment mates are of similar age, making it easy to chat.
Luxury Upgrade Experience
Accommodation:In addition to the special train, land accommodation is fully upgraded, including 3 nights in five-star hotels, 4 nights in four-diamond hotels, 1 night in Hemu scenic area wooden cabins, and 1 night in Nalati special accommodation.
Service:Each group has fewer people (no more than 26), enjoying more detailed ‘one-stop’ tour guide service.
🗺 ️ Two Options, Two Experiences
The New National Train offers ‘Enjoyable’ and ‘Luxury’ plans, both with a 14-day itinerary.
1. New National Train·North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Enjoyable)
Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotels, about 40 people per group, tickets not included, one-stop tour guide service throughout.
Simple Itinerary:
The ‘New National Train’ is a popular north-south Xinjiang tourism special train in recent years, designed for ‘traveling Xinjiang by train’. The itinerary covers key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Turpan, Hotan, Kashgar, Kanas, and Nalati, with no backtracking.Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol 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
Day 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 – Kekedala
📍 Departure Station: Urumqi Station, Xinjiang. Travelers need to arrive on their own, and the travel agency can assist with airport/train station transfers.Day 10:Kekedala – 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
2. New National Train·North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury)
Product Standards:3 nights in five-star hotels + 4 nights in four-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu scenic area wooden cabin + 1 night in Nalati four-diamond hotel (homestay), no more than 26 people per group, one-stop tour guide service throughout.
Simple Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
🛌 Core Advantages: Adopts a ‘train follows people, one berth all the way’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day. Large luggage can be stored in the compartment, eliminating the need for repeated handling, which is very considerate for physical strength.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 – Kekedala
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu 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 information).
Day 9:Kekedala – 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
🛏️ Comfortable Compartments, Enjoy the JourneyDay 12:Hemu – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Prices and Tour Dates
Price and tour date information is as follows. Specific costs and availability are subject to confirmation by contract or customer service on the day, and may fluctuate with the schedule.
1. New National Train·North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Enjoyable)
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
2. New National Train·North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury)
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
The New National Train mainly features 4-person compartments, with more space than regular train sleeper berths, suitable for group travel.National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 14800 yuan/person, lower berth 15800 yuan/person
📋 Cost and Service Description
The following is a breakdown of costs. Specific included/excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✅ Cost Includes
Transportation:Corresponding seats on the special train within Xinjiang and tourist buses.
Accommodation:Hotels or wooden cabins as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals specified in the itinerary.
Service:Full tour guide service and travel agency liability insurance.
❌ Cost Excludes
National Train 4-Person CompartmentMajor Transportation:Round-trip air/train tickets from departure to Urumqi.
Tickets:First entrance fees and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots in the itinerary.
Personal Expenses:Consumption within hotels, expenses during free time, etc.
Single Room Supplement:Single travelers will be assisted in sharing rooms where possible; special cases will be negotiated separately.
👵 Why is the New National Train So Popular?
Relaxed Pace:Designed for people aged 50+, the itinerary is not rushed, with 1-2 main attractions per day, avoiding the fatigue of ‘sleeping on the bus, taking photos at stops’.
Hassle-Free:The train has enclosed compartments with a relatively stable environment. Special train products are not sold through 12306 but are operated by travel agencies, saving the trouble of booking tickets yourself.
Thoughtful Service:Offers services like ‘Little Red Hat’ luggage handling and 24-hour station transfers. The luxury version also includes a tour doctor and group size control for greater peace of mind.
Socially Friendly:Most group members are of similar age, making it easy to find companions for chats or activities, ensuring a non-lonely journey.
🎯 Who is Suitable for the New National Train?
Layout: Two upper and two lower berths, with good privacy.Retirees:With ample time, they want to visit key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip.
Those with Limited Stamina:Prefer not to spend long hours on buses or frequently change hotels.
Family Travelers:Children booking for parents, valuing convenience, peace of mind, and social atmosphere.
First-Time Visitors to Xinjiang:Want to easily experience Xinjiang’s representative scenery in 14 days.
📝 How to Book the New National Train?
Booking the New National Train must be done through a travel agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consult Itinerary: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm travel dates, version (Enjoyable/Luxury), and berth requirements.
2. Submit Information: Provide personal details such as names and valid ID numbers for all travelers for booking and insurance.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit to secure seats and sign a unified electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform.
4. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining amount as per the contract timeline and note the assembly information on the tour notice.
> Warm Tips:Special train seats are limited, especially during peak tourist seasons; it is advisable to consult and book early.
