2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price Range Seat Availability Inquiry and Booking
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and New National Train senior tour groups? For the 2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and New National Train senior tour groups, tickets 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’s WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
Many friends are concerned about ‘Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Route Prices Revealed,’ especially wanting to know the details of the ‘New National Train.’ This article systematically organizes the information to help you understand the routes, prices, and registration methods.
🚂 What is the New National Train?
The New National Train is a north-south Xinjiang loop product among recent Xinjiang tourism special trains, featuring ‘Traveling through Xinjiang by train.’ It is suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends who wish to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without frequently changing transportation.
Itinerary Mode:Adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, resting on the special train at night and visiting destinations during the day, effectively reducing the hardship of long-distance travel.
Core Advantages:Fixed berths on the special train, no need to change berths on the train; large luggage can be stored in the carriage, eliminating the hassle of frequent moving.
Assembly and Transportation:The itinerary usually starts with assembly at Urumqi Station. Tourists need to arrange their own transportation to Urumqi (e.g., plane, train), and the travel agency can assist with booking.
🛏 ️ Special Train Compartment Introduction
The New National Train mainly offers comfortable 4-person national train compartments, one of the more popular room types on the special train.
Compartment Name:National Train 4-Person Compartment
Capacity:4 people per room (2 upper and 2 lower berths)
Many friends are concerned about ‘Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Route Prices Revealed,’ especially wanting to know the details of the ‘New National Train.’ This article systematically organizes the information to help you understand the routes, prices, and registration methods.Total Compartment Area:Approximately 8–10 square meters, relatively compact but fully functional.
Internal Facilities:Usually equipped with upper and lower berths, reading lights, foldable small tables, power sockets, and luggage racks. The carriage also has public washing areas, toilets, and hot water rooms, offering a quieter and more private environment than standard hard sleepers.
> Warm Tips:Compartment details may vary slightly between different train batches; please refer to the actual situation.
🗺 ️ Brief Itinerary Overview
New National Train • North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Enjoyable)
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Hotan Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
🚂 What is the New National Train?Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special Train) – Kuitun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Narat Town
Day 9:Narat Town – Narat – 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 Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
New National Train • North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury)
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
The New National Train is a north-south Xinjiang loop product among recent Xinjiang tourism special trains, featuring ‘Traveling through Xinjiang by train.’ It is suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends who wish to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without frequently changing transportation.Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Travel Photography – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Duku Southern Section – Bayanbulak – Narat Town
Day 8:Narat Town – Narat 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 – Tianshan Tianchi – Color Cotton Technology Park (Herbal Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Itinerary Mode: Adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, resting on the special train at night and visiting destinations during the day, effectively reducing the hardship of long-distance travel.Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Explanation
The New National Train currently offers two options: ‘Enjoyable’ and ‘Luxury.’ Specific prices and tour dates are as follows:
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 RMB/person, Lower berth 6980 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full-journey one-stop tour guide service
New National Train • North-South 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 RMB/person, Lower berth 15800 RMB/person
Core Advantages: Fixed berths on the special train, no need to change berths on the train; large luggage can be stored in the carriage, eliminating the hassle of frequent moving.Product Standards:3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night in Narat 4-diamond hotel (homestay)
**Each group no more than 26 people, full-journey one-stop tour guide service
[Warm Service] ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless luggage transfer, guaranteeing easy entry and worry-free travel for guests
> Price Tips:The above are reference prices published by the travel agency. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors like berth availability and remaining spots. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📝 How to Book the New National Train?
Booking the New National Train must be done through a travel agency and cannot be purchased on 12306 like regular train tickets. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consult Product: Contact the travel agency customer service to confirm travel dates, route version (Enjoyable/Luxury), berth requirements, etc.
2. Submit Information: Provide each traveler’s name, valid ID number, contact phone number, and choose berth preference.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit as instructed by customer service to secure the seat and keep the receipt safe.
4. Sign Contract: The travel agency will arrange for signing a unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision. Carefully read the itinerary, costs, cancellation and change rules, etc.
5. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining amount according to the contract’s agreed time and note the assembly information on the departure notice.
Assembly and Transportation: The itinerary usually starts with assembly at Urumqi Station. Tourists need to arrange their own transportation to Urumqi (e.g., plane, train), and the travel agency can assist with booking.> ⚠️ Important Notice
> This route must be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel.
> Please be sure to contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel:Manager Yang Jia to make a reservation to ensure a smooth itinerary.
📞 Registration and Consultation Methods
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel for registration or consultation through the following methods:
Phone Consultation:Directly call the travel agency’s customer service number and mention you want to learn about the ‘New National Train • North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour’ product.
WeChat Consultation:Add the travel agency’s customer service WeChat and send ‘New National Train’ to receive product materials, itineraries, and quotes.
> Warm Tips:Specific assembly points, pick-up arrangements, and other details will be provided by customer service after you register.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items
Main Transportation:Cost of the special train sleeper berth as indicated in the itinerary.
🛏️ Special Train Compartment IntroductionAccommodation:Cost of hotel or wooden house accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Ground Transportation:Cost of tour buses between tourist destinations.
Tour Guide Service:Full-journey one-stop tour guide service.
Others:May include meals, special experiences, etc., depending on the product version.
Excluded Items
Round-trip Transportation:Airfare or train tickets from your city to and from Urumqi.
Scenic Area Tickets:First entrance fees for attractions involved in the itinerary.
Personal Expenses:Such as additional consumption in hotels, optional entertainment activities, etc.
：Single supplement if unable to share a room when registering alone.
> Notes:The above included/excluded items are for reference only. Please refer to actual consultation and signed contract.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is Suitable for the New National Train?
The New National Train mainly offers comfortable 4-person national train compartments, one of the more popular room types on the special train.The New National Train is especially suitable for the following groups:
Retired Seniors:With ample time, they wish to comfortably explore Xinjiang.
Travelers Who Dislike Hassle:They want to reduce travel fatigue and avoid frequently changing hotels and transportation.
Family Travel:Children can book for their parents; the itinerary is relaxed and worry-free.
First-time Visitors to Xinjiang:Travelers who want to experience the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip.
✨ Why is the New National Train Highly Favored?
Based on tourist feedback, the New National Train is popular mainly because:
Relaxed Itinerary:Slow pace, reasonable travel time between attractions, suitable for middle-aged and elderly people.
Rich Experience:Covers various landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, offering good value.
Worry-free Service:The special train solves the pain points of long-distance travel and luggage handling, providing a better experience.
Good Social Atmosphere:Tourists in the same group are of similar age, making it easy to communicate and not feel lonely during the trip.
If you want to learn more details or get the latest quotes, it is recommended to directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service or booking manager Yang Jia for consultation.
