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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 quotation
🚂 Traveling Slowly Through Xinjiang on the ‘New National Train’:A 14-Day In-Depth Tour Tailored for Middle-Aged and Elderly Travelers
In this fast-paced era, more and more middle-aged and elderly friends are seeking a more relaxed and comfortable way to travel—no rushing, no carrying luggage, and arriving at the next stop while sleeping. In 2026, the Xinjiang tourism market continues to heat up, and the ‘New National Train’ tour trains connecting northern and southern Xinjiang, with their stable schedules, reasonable routes, and thoughtful services, have become a favorite among many silver-haired travelers.
🌄 What is the ‘New National Train’?
The ‘New National Train’ is not a specific train number but a general term for high-quality tour train products, specifically referring to air-conditioned tourist trains operating within Xinjiang that connect the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang. It uses fixed carriages, departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, allowing daytime sightseeing and nighttime travel, saving time and avoiding long journeys. Each carriage has 4-person compartments equipped with berths, reading lights, charging ports, and other facilities, balancing privacy and convenience. Professional guides accompany the entire journey, and group sizes are well-controlled to ensure a non-crowded and unhurried experience.
The biggest feature of this tour train is that ‘the train follows the passengers’—tourists don’t need to frequently switch transportation, and large luggage stays on the train throughout, truly achieving ‘lying down to see Xinjiang.’
🛏 ️ Seat Configuration and Product Advantages
The ‘New National Train’ offers two product standards:The ‘Budget-Friendly Edition’ and the ‘Luxury Edition,’ both using the national train’s 4-person compartment design, with different prices for upper and lower berths to meet various budget needs.
Budget-Friendly Edition:Focuses on cost-effectiveness, with accommodations mainly at local comfortable hotels, about 40 people per group, suitable for tourists who want an in-depth experience while controlling costs.
Luxury Edition:Upgrades accommodation quality, including 3 nights in five-star hotels, 4 nights in four-diamond hotels, 1 night in a characteristic wooden house in Hemu Scenic Area, and 1 night in a four-diamond guesthouse in Nalati, with no more than 26 people per group for more refined service.
🚂 Traveling Slowly Through Xinjiang on the ‘New National Train’: A 14-Day In-Depth Tour Tailored for Middle-Aged and Elderly TravelersAdditionally, when the train arrives in Urumqi, ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling service is provided, assisting from exiting the station to boarding, making it easy and worry-free for seniors to enter the station.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on the Original Local Draft)
New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) Simplified Itinerary:
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 – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
In this fast-paced era, more and more middle-aged and elderly friends are seeking a more relaxed and comfortable way to travel—no rushing, no carrying luggage, and arriving at the next stop while sleeping. In 2026, the Xinjiang tourism market continues to heat up, and the ‘New National Train’ tour trains connecting northern and southern Xinjiang, with their stable schedules, reasonable routes, and thoughtful services, have become a favorite among many silver-haired travelers.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 Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Simplified Itinerary:
🌄 What is the ‘New National Train’?Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – 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
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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
The ‘New National Train’ is not a specific train number but a general term for high-quality tour train products, specifically referring to air-conditioned tourist trains operating within Xinjiang that connect the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang. It uses fixed carriages, departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, allowing daytime sightseeing and nighttime travel, saving time and avoiding long journeys. Each carriage has 4-person compartments equipped with berths, reading lights, charging ports, and other facilities, balancing privacy and convenience. Professional guides accompany the entire journey, and group sizes are well-controlled to ensure a non-crowded and unhurried experience.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 (Herbal Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The opening status of attractions and road conditions in the itinerary may be affected by seasons, weather, or policies. The travel agency may reasonably adjust the order of visits with the consent of tourists.
💰 2026 Price and Departure Date Information
Based on the latest confirmed information, the 2026 ‘New National Train’ Northern and Southern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour is arranged as follows:
Budget-Friendly Edition
Departure Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
The biggest feature of this tour train is that ‘the train follows the passengers’—tourists don’t need to frequently switch transportation, and large luggage stays on the train throughout, truly achieving ‘lying down to see Xinjiang.’National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth: 5980 RMB/person, Lower berth: 6980 RMB/person
Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodations, about 40 people per group, excluding tickets, one-stop guide service throughout the journey
Luxury Edition
Departure Dates:Same as above (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 in five-star hotels + 4 nights in four-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu wooden house + 1 night in Nalati four-diamond hotel, ≤26 people per group, one-stop guide service throughout the journey
The above prices are reference quotations; specific costs are subject to the signed tourism contract and may vary slightly due to departure dates, room types, or service details.
📞 How to Register?
If you are interested in the ‘New National Train’ tour, you can consult and register with Manager Mai Zi from the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center.
🛏️ Seat Configuration and Product Advantages📞 Contact Number:132-0133-3409
💬 WeChat Consultation:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Consult Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409
It is recommended to communicate itinerary details, accommodation arrangements, and health requirements thoroughly before registration to ensure a smooth and worry-free trip.
📌 Cost and Service Description
The quotation typically includes:Train berths, accommodations listed in the itinerary, guide service, some meals (depending on the specific product), and Urumqi pick-up/drop-off service.
Excluded Items:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (flights/trains), scenic spot tickets, personal expenses, single room supplement, etc.
For single registrants, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if not possible, related matters can be discussed separately.
All service content and cancellation/change rules comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists.
🌿 Final Thoughts
Xinjiang is vast with diverse scenery. From the lakes of the Pamir Plateau to the grasslands of the Junggar Basin, from the oases on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert to the forests deep in the Tianshan Mountains, the ‘New National Train’ strings together the most moving chapters of this land in 14 days. For middle-aged and elderly friends, this is not just a trip but a relaxing and well-served physical and mental retreat.
Currently, it’s late spring and early summer, with limited spots for the May and June departures. It’s recommended to confirm your interest early. For more details, feel free to contact Manager Mai Zi. May you see the mountains and rivers on this train and also meet a better version of yourself.
Consult and register by contacting Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and quotation
