2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price Advance Booking Lock Seats and Ticket Purchase
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 railway-certified regular travel agency: 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 Guide | New National Train Route Prices and Registration Guide
Many friends planning to visit Xinjiang this year, especially middle-aged and elderly groups, often struggle with a question: Xinjiang is vast, with long distances between attractions. Taking a bus is too tiring and time-consuming, and splitting the trip into two separate tours of Southern and Northern Xinjiang is costly and time-consuming. Is there a more worry-free option? The 2026 New National Train 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour perfectly meets such travel needs. Below is a complete travel reference.
✨ New National Train Basic Introduction & Route Features
The New National Train is a tourist train custom-designed for long-distance tours of Xinjiang. This 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang route starts from the tourist’s departure point, with the first stop in Urumqi, connecting the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. The total travel distance exceeds 5,000 kilometers, adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model. Tourists rest on the train at night and disembark to explore during the day, saving daytime travel time and eliminating the need to repeatedly pack luggage and switch transportation. Large, non-valuable luggage can be left on the train berth throughout the trip; only a small bag is needed for sightseeing.
Compared to regular Xinjiang tourism products, this route has distinct features:First, it covers all major attractions, including core sites in Southern Xinjiang (Hotan, Kashgar, Kuqa) and Northern Xinjiang (Ili, Altay, Turpan), so there’s no need to book two separate tours. Second, the itinerary has a relaxed pace, with ample time for daily sightseeing without rushing or early morning departures. Third, thoughtful services include a dedicated ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless handling of large luggage without carrying it yourself.
🛏 ️ Special Train Compartment Configuration
All compartments on this New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour are 4-person berths, with consistent hardware standards across different tiers, though recommended services vary:
Each compartment holds 4 tourists, with a total area of about 7.8 square meters, providing ample space without crowding.
Compartments feature soft upper and lower berths, adjustable reading lights, multiple USB charging ports, hooks, and foldable small tables for storing personal items and charging devices.
Public areas include 24-hour constant-temperature water dispensers, washrooms, and restrooms, with hot water available throughout the trip for daily needs.
🚂 2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Guide | New National Train Route Prices and Registration Guide Luxury-tier compartments also include disposable cleaning kits and soft pillows/cushions for a more comfortable ride.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) Simplified Itinerary:
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) – Kuytun/Yining
Many friends planning to visit Xinjiang this year, especially middle-aged and elderly groups, often struggle with a question: Xinjiang is vast, with long distances between attractions. Taking a bus is too tiring and time-consuming, and splitting the trip into two separate tours of Southern and Northern Xinjiang is costly and time-consuming. Is there a more worry-free option? The 2026 New National Train 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour perfectly meets such travel needs. Below is a complete travel reference.Day 8:Kuytun/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
Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
✨ New National Train Basic Introduction & Route FeaturesDay 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 – 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
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Rainbow Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
The New National Train is a tourist train custom-designed for long-distance tours of Xinjiang. This 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang route starts from the tourist’s departure point, with the first stop in Urumqi, connecting the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. The total travel distance exceeds 5,000 kilometers, adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model. Tourists rest on the train at night and disembark to explore during the day, saving daytime travel time and eliminating the need to repeatedly pack luggage and switch transportation. Large, non-valuable luggage can be left on the train berth throughout the trip; only a small bag is needed for sightseeing.Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Explanation
Below are reference tour dates and prices for 2026. Prices and availability may vary by tour date; please refer to actual consultation and signed contract:
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour Budget-Friendly:
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for bookings of the 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 materials)
National Train 4-person compartment:Upper berth 5980 yuan/person, Lower berth 6980 yuan/person
Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full-service tour guide throughout
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour Luxury:
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Compared to regular Xinjiang tourism products, this route has distinct features: First, it covers all major attractions, including core sites in Southern Xinjiang (Hotan, Kashgar, Kuqa) and Northern Xinjiang (Ili, Altay, Turpan), so there’s no need to book two separate tours. Second, the itinerary has a relaxed pace, with ample time for daily sightseeing without rushing or early morning departures. Third, thoughtful services include a dedicated ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless handling of large luggage without carrying it yourself.National Train 4-person compartment:Upper berth 14,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 15,800 yuan/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-service tour guide throughout
All prices above include the ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless luggage handling for a stress-free entry and travel experience.
📝 Booking Process
Bookings can be made through Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. The specific process is as follows:
1. Initial Consultation: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service or directly reach Manager Yang Jia to inform your preferred tour date, number of travelers, berth preference (upper/lower), and tier preference (Budget-Friendly/Luxury). Special dietary or accommodation needs can also be communicated in advance.
2. Availability Check: Staff will verify availability for the corresponding tour date within 1-2 working days, inform you of currently bookable berths, and simultaneously send the complete itinerary manual and service details.
3. Information Submission: After confirming your intention to book, submit valid identification information for all travelers and emergency contact details.
4. Contract Signing: After mutual agreement, sign a formal tourism contract confirming key details such as itinerary, price, service standards, and cancellation/modification rules (based on tourism law).
🛏️ Special Train Compartment Configuration5. Payment: Pay the corresponding tour fee as per the contract to complete the booking.
6. Travel Reminders: 3-5 days before departure, staff will send detailed travel reminders, including assembly time, items to bring, and local sightseeing tips.
📞 Registration Method
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. For specific contact information, consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service. The registration address can be obtained from customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
Included Items:
Budget-Friendly Version:Local comfortable hotel accommodation as per itinerary, full-service tour guide throughout, ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service at Urumqi Station, and use of corresponding berth on the special train.
Luxury Version:3 nights 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel + 1 night Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay) as per itinerary, full-service tour guide throughout, ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service at Urumqi Station, and use of corresponding berth on the special train.
Excluded Items:
All scenic area tickets and internal transportation costs within scenic areas.
All compartments on this New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour are 4-person berths, with consistent hardware standards across different tiers, though recommended services vary: Personal expenses and meal costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
：For solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, policy changes, etc.
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🌟 Travel Advantages of the New National Train
Compared to regular Xinjiang tourism products and other tourist trains, the New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour has clear advantages:
Relaxed Itinerary Pace:Daily sightseeing time is ample, without rushing to meet schedules or arranging early morning departures, suitable for the physical capabilities of middle-aged and elderly tourists.
Strong Dietary Adaptability:Group meals are adjusted based on tourists’ ages, being relatively light and not greasy, while also featuring local specialties like Xinjiang Dapanji and Burqin Cold Water Fish Feast, balancing taste and health needs.
Comprehensive Support:Each group includes a tour doctor for basic health consultations, with a tour guide accompanying throughout to handle any issues promptly.
Worry-Free Travel:Large luggage doesn’t need frequent handling; it stays on the train berth. The ‘Little Red Cap’ service at Urumqi Station eliminates the need to carry heavy bags in and out of the station, ideal for tourists with limited physical strength.
Each compartment holds 4 tourists, with a total area of about 7.8 square meters, providing ample space without crowding.Comfortable Long-Distance Travel:Travel between cities within Xinjiang is done overnight, allowing tourists to rest on the train and explore during the day, avoiding the fatigue of long bus rides, especially suitable for those who cannot endure long car journeys.
Friendly Atmosphere:Most fellow passengers are middle-aged and elderly with similar interests, fostering shared conversations and a relaxed, enjoyable travel experience.
👥 Suitable Audience
This route is ideal for the following types of tourists:
Retirees with ample time who want to visit all the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one trip.
Tourists with back or neck issues who cannot tolerate long bus rides.
Tourists who dislike frequent packing and hotel changes and prefer a hassle-free trip.
Tourists who enjoy slow-paced sightseeing without rushing.
💡 Reasons for Popularity
The New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour has been favored by many tourists in recent years for several key reasons:First, it covers nearly 20 highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one go, saving the cost and time of two separate trips. Second, the itinerary is well-designed with a relaxed pace suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, avoiding excessive fatigue. Third, comprehensive services, from luggage handling to tour doctors and full-service guides, minimize the need for personal planning. Fourth, it offers good value for money compared to separate Southern and Northern Xinjiang tours.
Tip:Due to weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement. All arrangements comply with contract law, tourism law, and related regulations.
