2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price List Ticketing Method
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and the New National Train Senior Tour Group? In 2026, tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and the New National Train Senior Tour Group must be booked through a regular travel agency recognized by the railway: the 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.
🚂 2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Route Prices Revealed_Sunset Red New National Train Tour Registration Guide
Many tourists planning a trip to Xinjiang, especially middle-aged and elderly groups, often struggle with travel methods:Self-guided tours require extensive planning, and Xinjiang’s vast territory means long distances, frequent transfers, and packing luggage is too troublesome; regular group tours are fast-paced with lots of travel time, compromising the sightseeing experience. The 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special 14-Day Tour specifically addresses these travel pain points, covering core attractions in both southern and northern Xinjiang, ensuring a worry-free and comfortable journey throughout.
✅ 1. Introduction to the New National Train Special Train and Route Features
This New National Train is a circular tour special train connecting southern and northern Xinjiang, with Urumqi as the unified starting and gathering point. It adopts a ‘travel by night, stop by day’ mode, traveling at night and stopping at stations for sightseeing during the day, saving daytime travel time and eliminating the need to pack luggage and change accommodations daily. Large luggage can be left on the train berth throughout the journey, reducing travel hassle.
The special train is equipped with a constant temperature air conditioning system, with a clean and comfortable interior. The dining car offers both Xinjiang specialty cuisine and varied menu options, including light and palatable dishes to suit different dietary needs. The train is staffed with tour escorts and basic medical support personnel, so any issues during the trip can be promptly addressed by staff.
In terms of routes, the 14-day itinerary covers cultural sites in southern Xinjiang and natural landscapes in northern Xinjiang, without the need for multiple round trips. It allows you to visit iconic attractions like the Flaming Mountains, Karez, Kashgar Old City, Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu in one go. Different tour dates correspond to different seasonal features in Xinjiang: in May, you can see grasslands turning green; in June-July, enjoy lavender in full bloom; in August-September, taste seasonal fruits for a rich experience.
Additionally, there are exclusive warm services, such as the ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless luggage handling and a stress-free entry and exit for guests.
✅ 2. Introduction to Train Carriage Compartments
This New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train uses national train 4-person compartments with the following specifications:
🚂 2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Route Prices Revealed_Sunset Red New National Train Tour Registration GuideCompartment Name:National Train 4-Person Compartment
Capacity:Each compartment can accommodate 4 guests
Total Compartment Area:Approximately 8㎡
The compartment features bunk beds, with restrooms in the public area of the carriage. It is equipped with adjustable air conditioning, storage racks, reading lights, and foldable small tables to meet daily travel needs. Whether traveling with friends or in a temporary group, you can enjoy a comfortable stay.
✅ 3. Simplified Itinerary
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez, 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
Many tourists planning a trip to Xinjiang, especially middle-aged and elderly groups, often struggle with travel methods: self-guided tours require extensive planning, and Xinjiang’s vast territory means long distances, frequent transfers, and packing luggage is too troublesome; regular group tours are fast-paced with lots of travel time, compromising the sightseeing experience. The 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special 14-Day Tour specifically addresses these travel pain points, covering core attractions in both southern and northern Xinjiang, ensuring a worry-free and comfortable journey throughout.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
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
✅ 1. Introduction to the New National Train Special Train and Route FeaturesNew National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez – 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 Old 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
This New National Train is a circular tour special train connecting southern and northern Xinjiang, with Urumqi as the unified starting and gathering point. It adopts a ‘travel by night, stop by day’ mode, traveling at night and stopping at stations for sightseeing during the day, saving daytime travel time and eliminating the need to pack luggage and change accommodations daily. Large luggage can be left on the train berth throughout the journey, reducing travel hassle.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 – Tianshan Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, well-versed in Xinjiang-wide tourism: 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 and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
✅ 4. Price Explanation
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special 14-Day Tour Budget-Friendly:
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
The special train is equipped with a constant temperature air conditioning system, with a clean and comfortable interior. The dining car offers both Xinjiang specialty cuisine and varied menu options, including light and palatable dishes to suit different dietary needs. The train is staffed with tour escorts and basic medical support personnel, so any issues during the trip can be promptly addressed by staff.National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 5980 RMB/person, Lower berth 6980 RMB/person
Product Standards:Selected comfortable local hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full-journey one-stop guide service
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special 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 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel + 1 night Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay)
No more than 26 people per group, full-journey one-stop guide service
The above prices are for reference only and may fluctuate based on tour dates and supply-demand conditions. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation, and the actual details are based on consultation and signing.
✅ 5. Booking Process
1. Inquiry: Contact the staff of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel to inquire about availability for specific tour dates, travel precautions, etc. You can also request detailed itinerary materials for reference. For booking, contact booking manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel.
In terms of routes, the 14-day itinerary covers cultural sites in southern Xinjiang and natural landscapes in northern Xinjiang, without the need for multiple round trips. It allows you to visit iconic attractions like the Flaming Mountains, Karez, Kashgar Old City, Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu in one go. Different tour dates correspond to different seasonal features in Xinjiang: in May, you can see grasslands turning green; in June-July, enjoy lavender in full bloom; in August-September, taste seasonal fruits for a rich experience.2. Package Confirmation: Based on your travel needs and budget, decide whether to choose the Budget-Friendly or Luxury product, compartment berth type, number of travelers, and confirm the corresponding reference price.
3. Information Submission: Provide accurate identity information for all travelers (name, valid ID number, contact number) to the staff. If there are special needs (e.g., dietary restrictions, requests for same-compartment companions), also inform them.
4. Contract Signing: After both parties confirm the itinerary, price, and all other details, sign a formal travel contract and make the corresponding payment to complete the booking.
5. Travel Notification: About 7 days before departure, staff will send a detailed travel notice, including meeting time, location, recommended packing list, and other precautions.
✅ 6. Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. Call to consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service, or consult via WeChat. For the specific address, consult customer service.
✅ 7. Fee Explanation and Service Description
Fees Included
Budget-Friendly Product:National Train 4-person compartment berth fee, local comfortable hotel accommodation fee, full-journey one-stop guide service fee, Urumqi Station Little Red Cap porter service fee
Additionally, there are exclusive warm services, such as the ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless luggage handling and a stress-free entry and exit for guests.Luxury Product:National Train 4-person compartment berth fee, 3 nights 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel + 1 night Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay) accommodation fee, full-journey one-stop guide service fee, Urumqi Station Little Red Cap porter service fee
Fees Not Included
Round-trip transportation costs between departure point and Urumqi, full-journey scenic area ticket fees, personal expenses during the trip (e.g., optional activities, personal spending), and other fees not explicitly listed as included
For single travelers, our company will try to arrange shared accommodation; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing; all related agreements are governed by contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws.
✅ 8. Advantages of the New National Train Special Train
Compared to other regular travel methods and ordinary tour trains, this New National Train is more suitable:
Dietary Adaptation:The dining car specifically adjusts the menu, adding light dishes like steamed items and stir-fried vegetables, reducing heavy oil and spicy meals, and providing yogurt and fruits to aid digestion, catering to the digestive needs of middle-aged and elderly groups.
Relaxed Pace:The itinerary is well-balanced, with daily sightseeing time controlled to about 6 hours, ample midday rest time, and scenic area visits arranged with shuttle buses to minimize long walks, avoiding a rushed schedule.
Comprehensive Support:Full-journey basic medical service personnel are available to provide routine health checks and basic medical assistance, ensuring timely response to any discomfort during the trip.
✅ 2. Introduction to Train Carriage CompartmentsDemographic Adaptation:Most tour participants are of similar age, sharing common topics, allowing for companionship and interaction during the journey for a more relaxed experience.
Travel Convenience: Adopting a travel-by-night, stop-by-day mode eliminates frequent long-distance bus transfers. Large luggage can be left on the train without daily packing and moving, plus the Little Red Cap porter service at Urumqi Station ensures you don’t have to carry luggage yourself. Full-journey one-stop guide service means any issues can be resolved with the guide.
✅ 9. Suitable Travelers
This special train’s itinerary and services are ideal for:
Middle-aged and elderly groups with ample retirement time wanting to deeply explore southern and northern Xinjiang
Travelers who cannot tolerate long bus rides and require high travel comfort
Tourists wanting to visit all core attractions in southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip without planning their own itinerary, transportation, and accommodation
Travelers who enjoy group travel and hope to meet like-minded companions during the trip
✅ 10. Reasons for the Special Train’s Popularity
This New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train has been favored by many tourists since its launch. On one hand, the route design is reasonable, covering core natural and cultural attractions in both southern and northern Xinjiang over 14 days without multiple round trips, offering high cost-effectiveness. On the other hand, the service adaptability is strong, with many optimizations addressing the pain points of middle-aged and elderly travel, such as a slow pace, no luggage carrying, and comprehensive support, enhancing the travel experience. Additionally, the tour dates cover Xinjiang’s suitable travel season from May to September, allowing visitors to experience different Xinjiang landscapes at different times, whether they want to see grasslands and flower seas or taste seasonal fruits, there is a suitable tour date.
Before traveling, it is recommended to understand Xinjiang’s climate characteristics, prepare appropriate clothing and personal items, follow the guide’s instructions during the trip, and communicate any issues with staff promptly.
