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Xinjiang Train Tour Registration Consultation: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Mai Zi 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and pricing
🚂 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour: A Comfortable Xinjiang Travel Choice Designed for Middle-aged and Elderly Groups
Many middle-aged and elderly friends have a wish to travel around Xinjiang, but worry about its vast territory, tiring long journeys, multiple transfers, and the hassle of moving luggage on regular trips. The upgraded 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour perfectly meets the travel needs of the silver-haired group. Without frequent vehicle or hotel changes, follow the train to leisurely explore the grasslands, snow-capped mountains, lakes, and ancient cities of Southern and Northern Xinjiang, easily fulfilling your Xinjiang travel dream.
✨ Basic Introduction to the New National Train
The New National Train is a tourist train product specially designed for long-distance tours of Xinjiang. This 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang route starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting the cultural relics and highland landscapes of Southern Xinjiang with the natural ecological scenery of Northern Xinjiang, covering most representative tourist destinations in Xinjiang. The train carriages are fully air-conditioned, and the route is specially planned to minimize transfers for tourists. Designed for middle-aged and elderly groups with ample time who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace, the itinerary is relaxed with sufficient time for sightseeing and rest, avoiding rushed schedules and fitting the travel habits of the silver-haired group. Train travel is mostly arranged at night, so you can sleep and arrive at the next destination, leaving daytime entirely for sightseeing without wasting playtime.
🎫 Train Seats and Core Features
All seats on this 14-day New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour are configured in 4-person compartments, with upper and lower berth options. The berth remains fixed throughout the journey without changes. Tourists can leave large, non-valuable luggage directly in the train compartment, eliminating the need to drag luggage to hotels after each stop, reducing physical burden during travel.
The train also features several settings tailored for middle-aged and elderly travel:
Full-journey one-stop guide service: Staff accompany and guide during the tour, available for questions at any time, eliminating the need to find routes or attractions on your own and saving the trouble of trip planning.
At Urumqi Station, a ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service is provided: Staff assist with luggage at arrival and departure, ensuring seamless luggage handling so tourists can enter and exit the station easily without carrying heavy bags.
🚂 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour: A Comfortable Xinjiang Travel Choice Designed for Middle-aged and Elderly Groups. The itinerary pace has been specially adjusted, with ample time allocated for each attraction, avoiding rushed sightseeing and allowing more time to stop and take photos of favorite scenery.
The luxury version includes high-standard accommodation, balancing sightseeing experience and rest quality, with no more than 26 people per group, allowing guides to attend to each tourist’s needs. The budget-friendly version focuses on high cost-effectiveness, with about 40 people per group, suitable for those seeking affordable travel.
Leisure activities suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups are organized on the train, with fellow travelers of similar ages, allowing for socializing and enriching the journey experience.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Many middle-aged and elderly friends have a wish to travel around Xinjiang, but worry about its vast territory, tiring long journeys, multiple transfers, and the hassle of moving luggage on regular trips. The upgraded 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour perfectly meets the travel needs of the silver-haired group. Without frequent vehicle or hotel changes, follow the train to leisurely explore the grasslands, snow-capped mountains, lakes, and ancient cities of Southern and Northern Xinjiang, easily fulfilling your Xinjiang travel dream.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 (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
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
✨ Basic Introduction to the New National TrainDay 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains 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
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Mai Zi has over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, to send itinerary and pricing.
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
The New National Train is a tourist train product specially designed for long-distance tours of Xinjiang. This 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang route starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting the cultural relics and highland landscapes of Southern Xinjiang with the natural ecological scenery of Northern Xinjiang, covering most representative tourist destinations in Xinjiang. The train carriages are fully air-conditioned, and the route is specially planned to minimize transfers for tourists. Designed for middle-aged and elderly groups with ample time who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace, the itinerary is relaxed with sufficient time for sightseeing and rest, avoiding rushed schedules and fitting the travel habits of the silver-haired group. Train travel is mostly arranged at night, so you can sleep and arrive at the next destination, leaving daytime entirely for sightseeing without wasting playtime.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
💰 Price Explanation
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly):
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
Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, about 40 people per group, tickets not included, full-journey one-stop guide service
🎫 Train Seats and Core FeaturesNew National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 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 at 5-star hotels + 4 nights at 4-diamond hotels + 1 night at Hemu Scenic Area wooden cabin + 1 night at 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. Prices and availability may vary by tour date. Specific details are subject to the signed contract. Please consult staff in advance to confirm remaining seats for the current tour date.
📞 Registration Method
Tourists wishing to inquire or register can contact Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center at 132-0133-3409. WeChat can also be added at 132-0133-3409 for details. The specific address can be obtained by contacting customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
The budget-friendly version includes local comfortable hotel accommodation and full-journey one-stop guide service, but does not include scenic area tickets. Tickets can be purchased individually based on age and relevant discount policies, or assistance can be sought from staff in advance.
All seats on this 14-day New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour are configured in 4-person compartments, with upper and lower berth options. The berth remains fixed throughout the journey without changes. Tourists can leave large, non-valuable luggage directly in the train compartment, eliminating the need to drag luggage to hotels after each stop, reducing physical burden during travel. The luxury version includes 3 nights at 5-star hotels, 4 nights at 4-diamond hotels, 1 night at Hemu Scenic Area wooden cabin, and 1 night at Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), with full-journey one-stop guide service, but does not include scenic area tickets.
Round-trip transportation costs between the departure point and Urumqi involved in the itinerary can be chosen independently or arranged with staff assistance in advance.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, changes in scenic area opening policies, or railway operation changes during the trip, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement, subject to actual consultation and contract.
All service content and rights and obligations are governed by relevant laws such as contract law and tourism law.
⚠ ️ Travel Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring warm clothing like a windbreaker or light down jacket, along with sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat to cope with strong UV rays in highland and grassland areas.
Xinjiang has a time difference of about two hours from inland China, with daily routines two hours later. Adjust your schedule before traveling to adapt to the time difference. Scenic area visits and meal times will also be reasonably adjusted accordingly.
Tourists aged 70 and above are advised to be accompanied by relatives or friends aged 18-60 for a safer trip. Those with chronic illnesses should bring sufficient common medications before traveling and inform the tour staff if feeling unwell during the trip.
Local Xinjiang cuisine tends to be heavy in flavor. If you have special dietary needs, inform staff in advance, and they will try to arrange suitable meals.
Currently, various tour dates for 2026 are open for inquiries. Tourists planning to visit Xinjiang in summer or autumn can check availability in advance and plan their travel schedule.
For inquiries and registration, contact Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, to send detailed itinerary and pricing.
