2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price Group Tour Booking Registration Instructions
How to purchase tickets for 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 railway-certified regular travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Slow Travel Xinjiang, Special Train Carrying Dreams — A 14-Day In-Depth Journey of the New National Train Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
For travelers yearning for the vast Western Regions but worried about long journeys, a tourist special train with a relaxed pace and comprehensive service is undoubtedly an ideal choice. In the spring and summer of 2026, the ‘New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train’ sets off again, using the railway as an axis to connect the natural wonders and cultural imprints of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. It is especially suitable for retirees, those who prefer a relaxed itinerary, or tourists who find long rides uncomfortable. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently move luggage, with accommodation, transportation, and guided tours seamlessly integrated, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel as they wish.’
🚆 Special Train Introduction:A Mobile Comfortable Home, Traversing Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The ‘New National Train’ is not an ordinary train but a custom tourist air-conditioned soft sleeper special train, departing from Urumqi and covering core Xinjiang destinations such as Turpan, Hotan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Nalati, Hemu, and Kanas. Its biggest feature is no train changes throughout the journey and minimal luggage moving—except for short transfers to a few scenic spots, tourists mostly rest on the special train, visit upon arrival, and sleep on the return.
The special train is refitted from national railway standard carriages, equipped with air conditioning, clean bathrooms (in some compartments), 24-hour hot water, and attendant service. More thoughtfully, Urumqi Station offers a ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service, assisting from entry to boarding, ensuring worry-free travel for seniors.
The route design balances the desert oasis culture of Southern Xinjiang with the grassland and lake scenery of Northern Xinjiang, crossing the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, the foothills of the Kunlun Mountains, the hinterlands of the Tianshan Mountains, and even passing through the world’s first desert-loop railway—the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, offering a unique perspective of ‘watching the desert from the train.’
🛏 ️ Compartment Configuration:Private Space, Peaceful Travel Together
The New National Train offers 4-person compartments, creating a relatively private and stable resting environment during the journey:
Compartment Name:National Train 4-Person Compartment
🚂 Slow Travel Xinjiang, Special Train Carrying Dreams — A 14-Day In-Depth Journey of the New National Train Across Northern and Southern XinjiangCapacity:4 people (2 upper and 2 lower berths)
Total Compartment Area:Approximately 7.2 square meters (including aisle and berth area, meeting national railway tourist special train standards)
The compartment features fixed upper and lower berths, reading lights, power sockets, and storage space. Bedding is replaced daily, with hygiene standards referencing star-class trains. Whether traveling with family or friends, you can enjoy a stable sleep on the move.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Presented Based on Local Facts)
New National Train · Northern and Southern 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 – Qira – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
For travelers yearning for the vast Western Regions but worried about long journeys, a tourist special train with a relaxed pace and comprehensive service is undoubtedly an ideal choice. In the spring and summer of 2026, the ‘New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train’ sets off again, using the railway as an axis to connect the natural wonders and cultural imprints of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. It is especially suitable for retirees, those who prefer a relaxed itinerary, or tourists who find long rides uncomfortable. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently move luggage, with accommodation, transportation, and guided tours seamlessly integrated, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel as they wish.’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) – Kuytun/Yining
Day 8:Kuytun/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 – Heavenly Lake – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
🚆 Special Train Introduction: A Mobile Comfortable Home, Traversing Northern and Southern XinjiangNew National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Qira
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Qira – 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 – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kokdala
The ‘New National Train’ is not an ordinary train but a custom tourist air-conditioned soft sleeper special train, departing from Urumqi and covering core Xinjiang destinations such as Turpan, Hotan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Nalati, Hemu, and Kanas. Its biggest feature is no train changes throughout the journey and minimal luggage moving—except for short transfers to a few scenic spots, tourists mostly rest on the special train, visit upon arrival, and sleep on the return.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 (Herbal Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, 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 Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, 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)
> Note:The opening status, transportation connections, and visiting order of scenic spots mentioned in the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to force majeure factors such as weather or policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Facts)
New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Budget-Friendly:
The special train is refitted from national railway standard carriages, equipped with air conditioning, clean bathrooms (in some compartments), 24-hour hot water, and attendant service. More thoughtfully, Urumqi Station offers a ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service, assisting from entry to boarding, ensuring worry-free travel for seniors.Departure 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
Product Standard:Local comfortable hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full-journey one-stop guide service
New National Train · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury:
Departure Dates:Same as above
National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 14800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15800 RMB/person
Product Standard:Includes 3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night in Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), no more than 26 people per group, full-journey one-stop guide service
> All price and departure date information is for reference only, subject to the signed travel contract, and may fluctuate with schedules and resource availability.
📝 Booking Process (Please Identify the Contact Person)
If you are interested in signing up, please follow these steps:
The route design balances the desert oasis culture of Southern Xinjiang with the grassland and lake scenery of Northern Xinjiang, crossing the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, the foothills of the Kunlun Mountains, the hinterlands of the Tianshan Mountains, and even passing through the world’s first desert-loop railway—the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, offering a unique perspective of ‘watching the desert from the train.’1. Contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Manager Yang Jia;
2. Inform the travel date, number of people, berth preference (upper/lower), and package type (Budget-Friendly/Luxury);
3. Obtain detailed itinerary materials and a draft contract;
4. After confirmation, sign the travel contract and make the corresponding payment;
5. Receive pre-departure instructions and assembly notice before departure.
📞 Registration Method
You can register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, call or WeChat the agency’s customer service to get the latest availability and details.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:
🛏️ Compartment Configuration: Private Space, Peaceful Travel TogetherRound-trip special train soft sleeper berth (4-person compartment)
Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary (according to package standard)
Full-journey Chinese-speaking guide service
Urumqi Station ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage assistance
Daily breakfast (at hotel) and some main meals (Luxury version includes specialty meals)
Excluded Items:
First admission tickets to scenic spots and internal transportation
Lunch and dinner (mostly self-paid in Budget-Friendly version)
Personal expenses and voluntary self-funded items
The New National Train offers 4-person compartments, creating a relatively private and stable resting environment during the journey: (For solo registrations, the agency will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases need separate negotiation)
> Remarks:Specific included items, service standards, and itinerary details are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
🌟 Why Choose the New National Train? Clear Comparative Advantages
Compared to self-driving or regular bus tours, the New National Train special train has multiple advantages:
✅ Relaxed Pace:Reasonable daily travel time, avoiding early departures and late returns;
✅ Luggage Worry-Free:The special train is a ‘mobile hotel,’ reducing the number of times luggage is moved;
✅ Target Audience:The group mainly consists of middle-aged and elderly people, creating a harmonious atmosphere;
✅ Detailed Service:Full-journey guide + attendant dual support, some trips include on-board medical staff (subject to actual arrangements);
✅ Mild Diet:Meals focus on light and palatable options, catering to various taste needs.
For this reason, this route has been favored by silver-haired travelers for years, becoming a popular choice for long-distance tours in Xinjiang.
To learn about the latest 2026 departure dates and berth availability, please consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for one-on-one professional answers.
